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  • Page 1 User’s manual FLIR T6xx series GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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  • Page 4 Important note Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, warnings, cautions, and legal disclaimers. Důležitá poznámka Před použitím zařízení si přečtěte veškeré pokyny, upozornění, varování a vyvázání se ze záruky, ujistěte se, že jim rozumíte, a řiďte se jimi.
  • Page 5 User’s manual FLIR T6xx series GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com #T559880; r. AM/56659/56659; en-US...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Disclaimers ..................1 Legal disclaimer ............... 1 Usage statistics ................ 1 U.S. Government Regulations............1 Copyright ................1 Quality assurance ..............1 Patents ................... 1 EULA Terms ................1 EULA Terms ................1 Safety information ................2 Notice to user ...................6 Calibration................
  • Page 8 Table of contents Navigating the menu system ............. 20 10.1 Figure .................. 20 10.2 Explanation ................20 Pairing Bluetooth devices..............21 11.1 General ................21 11.2 Procedure ................21 Configuring Wi-Fi ................22 12.1 General ................22 12.2 Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most common use) ....22 12.3 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (less common use).................
  • Page 9 Table of contents 14.2.1 General..............34 14.2.2 Procedure ..............34 14.3 Opening a saved image............34 14.3.1 General..............34 14.3.2 Procedure ..............34 14.4 Editing a saved image.............. 34 14.4.1 General..............34 14.4.2 Procedure ..............35 14.5 Adjusting an infrared image............35 14.5.1 General..............
  • Page 10 Setting a measurement alarm ............ 47 16.8.1 General..............47 16.8.2 Types of alarm ............. 47 16.8.3 Alarm signals .............. 47 16.8.4 Procedure ..............47 Fetching data from external FLIR meters ..........50 17.1 General ................50 17.2 Supported FLIR meters ............50 17.3...
  • Page 11 Reflected apparent temperature..........85 28.4 Distance ................85 28.5 Relative humidity ..............85 28.6 Other parameters..............85 About FLIR Systems ................ 86 29.1 More than just an infrared camera ..........87 29.2 Sharing our knowledge ............87 29.3 Supporting our customers............88 GlobalTestSupply www.
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  • Page 13: Disclaimers

    GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following 1.4 Copyright license: © 2019, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the ◦ You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE. software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed ◦...

  • Page 14: Safety Information

    WARNING Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.21. NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLIR Systems may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. WARNING Applicability: Devices subject to RSS-102/47CFR2.1093.
  • Page 15 Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a specific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries can occur.
  • Page 16 Safety information CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Do not hit the battery with a hammer. Damage to the battery can occur. CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Do not put your foot on the battery, hit it or cause shocks to it. Damage to the battery can occur. CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
  • Page 17 Safety information CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is -15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical data.

  • Page 18: Notice To User

    To access the latest manuals, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Down- load tab at: http://support.flir.com It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products.

  • Page 19: Important Note About This Manual

    Notice to user 3.6 Important note about this manual FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line. This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply to your particular camera model.

  • Page 20: Customer Help

    • The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (for ex- ample, SD card reader, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire) • Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.) • Version of any programs from FLIR Systems • Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual 4.3 Downloads...

  • Page 21: Quick Start Guide

    7. Push the Autofocus/save button fully down to save an image. 8. Go to http://support.flir.com/tools and download FLIR Tools. 9. Install FLIR Tools on your computer. 10. Start FLIR Tools. 11. Connect the camera to the computer using a USB cable. 12. Import the images into FLIR Tools.

  • Page 22: List Of Accessories And Services

    Memory card SDHC 4 GB T911230ACC Neck strap T198499 One year extended warranty for T6xx series T199836 Pouch for FLIR T6xx and T4xx series T198495 Power supply, incl. multi plugs T910814 SS IR Window 2 in. 19250-200 SS IR Window 3 in.
  • Page 23 List of accessories and services Note FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com #T559880; r. AM/56659/56659; en-US...

  • Page 24: Note About Ergonomics

    A note about ergonomics 7.1 General To prevent strain-related injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically correct. This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera. Note Please note the following: • Always tilt the touch-screen LCD to suit your work position. •...

  • Page 25: Camera Parts

    Camera parts 8.1 View from the right 8.1.1 Figure 8.1.2 Explanation 1. Knob to change the dioptric correction for the viewfinder. Note This item is dependent on the camera model. 2. Hand strap. 3. Digital zoom button. 4. Autofocus button (push half-way down)/Save button (push fully down). GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 26: View From The Left

    Camera parts 8.2 View from the left 8.2.1 Figure 8.2.2 Explanation 1. Camera lamp. 2. Laser pointer. Note The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets. 3. Camera lamp. 4. Infrared lens. 5. Digital camera. 6. Focusing ring. 7.

  • Page 27: View From The Rear

    Camera parts 8.3 View from the rear 8.3.1 Figure 8.3.2 Explanation 1. Sensor that adjusts the touch-screen LCD intensity automatically. 2. Button to switch between touch-screen LCD mode and viewfinder mode. Note This item is dependent on the camera model. 3.

  • Page 28: View From The Bottom

    Camera parts 8.4 View from the bottom 8.4.1 Figure 8.4.2 Explanation 1. Memory card. 2. Indicator showing that the memory card is busy. Note • Do not eject the memory card when this LED is flashing. • Do not connect the camera to a computer when this LED is flashing. 3.

  • Page 29: Battery Condition Led Indicator

    Camera parts 8.5 Battery condition LED indicator 8.5.1 Figure 8.5.2 Explanation Type of signal Explanation The green LED flashes twice per second. The battery is being charged. The green LED glows continuously. The battery is fully charged. 8.6 Power LED indicator 8.6.1 Figure 8.6.2 Explanation Type of signal...

  • Page 30: Laser Pointer

    Camera parts 8.7 Laser pointer 8.7.1 Figure Figure 8.1 This figure shows the difference in position between the laser pointer and the optical center of the infrared lens. WARNING Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation. Note The symbol is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is on.

  • Page 31: Screen Elements

    Screen elements 9.1 Figure 9.2 Explanation 1. Measurement toolbar. 2. Measurement tool (e.g., spotmeter). 3. Zoom factor. 4. Result table. 5. Status icons. 6. Temperature scale. 7. Settings toolbar button. 8. Color toolbar button. 9. Measurement toolbar button. 10. Image mode toolbar button. 11.

  • Page 32: Navigating The Menu System

    Navigating the menu system 10.1 Figure 10.2 Explanation The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera: • Using the index finger or a stylus pen specially designed for capacitive touch usage to navigate the menu system (left). •...

  • Page 33: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    • You can remove a device by selecting the device and then selecting Unpair device. • After adding a METERLiNK device, such as the FLIR MR77 or FLIR DM93, the result from the meter will be visible in the result table and stored with the images. For more information, see section 17 Fetching data from external FLIR meters, page 50.

  • Page 34: Configuring Wi-Fi

    Configuring Wi-Fi 12.1 General Depending on your camera configuration, you can connect the camera to a wireless local area network (WLAN) using Wi-Fi, or let the camera provide Wi-Fi access to another device. You can connect the camera in two different ways: •...

  • Page 35: Handling The Camera

    Handling the camera 13.1 Charging the battery Note You must charge the battery for 4 hours before you start using the camera for the first time. 13.1.1 Using the power supply to charge the battery 13.1.1.1 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Viewfinder's Dioptric Correction

    Handling the camera 13.4 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction 13.4.1 Figure CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with a viewfinder. Make sure that the beams from the intensive energy sources do not go into the viewfinder. The beams can cause damage to the camera. This includes the devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun. Note This item is dependent on the camera model.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Angle Of The Lens

    Handling the camera 13.5 Adjusting the angle of the lens 13.5.1 Figure 13.6 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually 13.6.1 Figure 13.6.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Do one of the following: • For far focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (looking at the touch-screen LCD side).

  • Page 38: Autofocusing The Infrared Camera

    Handling the camera Note • Do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the infrared camera focus manually. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in 26.2 Infrared lens, page • The focus ring can be rotated infinitely, but only a certain amount of rotation is needed when focusing.

  • Page 39: Operating The Laser Pointer

    Handling the camera 3. Push the joystick to display the Settings menu. 4. Select Device settings and push the joystick. 5. Select Set up camera and push the joystick. 6. Select Continuous autofocus. If the check box is unchecked, push the joystick to ena- ble continuous autofocus.

  • Page 40: Using The Digital Zoom Function

    Handling the camera 13.10 Using the digital zoom function 13.10.1 Figure 13.10.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. To zoom, push the zoom button left or right. 13.11 Changing lenses Follow this procedure: 1. Take a firm grip around the outermost part of the lens. 2.
  • Page 41 Handling the camera 3. Carefully pull out the lens from the lens bayonet mount. 4. The infrared detector is now fully exposed. Do not touch this surface. If you see dust on the detector, follow the instructions in 26.3 Infrared detector, page 76. 5.

  • Page 42: Calibrating The Compass

    Handling the camera 7. Carefully push the lens into position. 8. Rotate the lens 30° degrees clockwise. 13.12 Calibrating the compass 13.12.1 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. Use the joystick to go to (Settings).
  • Page 43 Handling the camera Follow this procedure: 1. Put your thumbs at the lower part of the eyecup. Push the eyecup horizontally, away from the touch-screen LCD side, until the eyecup slides out from its mount. Note To remove the eyecup, you must slide it out from its mount. Do not pull the eyecup straight up.

  • Page 44: Using The Camera Lamp As A Flash

    Handling the camera 3. Align the new eyecup with the eyecup mount on the camera. 4. Carefully slide the eyecup into position. 13.14 Using the camera lamp as a flash 13.14.1 General The camera lamp can be used as a flash for the digital camera. When the flash function is activated, the camera lamp will flash when an image is saved by pushing the Autofo- cus/Save button fully down.

  • Page 45: Working With Images

    The image jpg file is fully radiometric and saved lossless, which enables full post-proc- essing in FLIR Tools. There is also a regular jpg part (lossy) for convenient viewing in non-FLIR Systems software (Explorer).

  • Page 46: Previewing An Image

    Working with images 14.2 Previewing an image 14.2.1 General You can preview an image before you save it. This enables you to see if the image con- tains the information you want before you save it. You can also adjust and edit the image. Note The camera must be configured to display a preview image before saving.

  • Page 47: Procedure

    Working with images 14.4.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Open the image in the image archive. 2. Push the joystick and select (Edit) from the menu. 3. Manual image adjust mode is now active, and the status icon is displayed. For image adjustment instructions, see 14.5 Adjusting an infrared image, page 35.

  • Page 48: Example 2

    Working with images 14.5.3 Example 2 Here are two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. To make it easier to analyze the temperature variations in the isolator, the temperature scale in the right image has been changed to values close to the temperature of the isolator. Automatic Manual 14.5.4 Procedure...

  • Page 49: Changing The Temperature Range

    Working with images 14.7 Changing the temperature range 14.7.1 General You must change the temperature range according to the expected temperature of the object you are inspecting. 14.7.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2.

  • Page 50: Changing The Color Palette

    Working with images 14.9 Changing the color palette 14.9.1 General You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures. A different palette can make it easier to analyze an image. 14.9.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 51: Creating A Pdf Report In The Camera

    14.12.1 General You can create a PDF report and save it to the memory card. You can then transfer the PDF report to a computer, iPhone, or iPad using FLIR Tools, and send the report to a customer. 14.12.2 Naming convention The naming convention for report files is REPORTxxxx.jpg, where xxxx is a unique...

  • Page 52: Working With Image Modes

    • All thermal and visual information is stored when an image is saved. This means that you can edit the image later, in the image archive or in FLIR Tools, and select any of the image modes.

  • Page 53: Selecting The Image Mode

    Working with image modes Image mode Image Picture in picture Digital camera 15.3 Selecting the image mode Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. Use the joystick to go to (Image mode). 3. Push the joystick to display a submenu. 4.

  • Page 54: Working With Measurement Tools

    Working with measurement tools 16.1 General To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spot- meter or a box. 16.2 Adding/removing measurement tools Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2.

  • Page 55: Resizing Or Moving A Measurement Tool

    Working with measurement tools 7. Push the joystick. This displays a submenu. • Select (Add spot) to add a spot. • Select (Add box) to add a box. • Select (Add circle) to add a circle. • Select (Add line) to add a line. •...

  • Page 56: Changing Object Parameters

    Working with measurement tools 16.5 Changing object parameters 16.5.1 General For accurate measurements, you must set the object parameters. 16.5.2 Types of parameters The camera can use these object parameters: • External IR window compensation, i.e., the temperature of any protective windows, external lenses (e.g., the close-up lens), etc., that are set up between the camera and the object of interest.

  • Page 57: Related Topics

    Working with measurement tools 16.5.4.1 Setting global parameters Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. Use the joystick to go to (Measurement parameters). 3. Push the joystick to display a submenu. Use the joystick to select one or more of the global object parameters: •...

  • Page 58: Displaying Values In The Result Table And Displaying A Graph

    Working with measurement tools 16.6 Displaying values in the result table and displaying a graph 16.6.1 General For the box, circle, and line tools, you can set the camera to display the maximum, mini- mum, and average values in the result table. For the line tool, you can also display a graph.

  • Page 59: Setting A Measurement Alarm

    Working with measurement tools 16.7.2.1 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. To set up a difference calculation, select (Add delta). 2. Push the joystick. This displays a dialog box where you can select the measurement tools that you want to use in the difference calculation. You can also select a fixed- temperature reference.
  • Page 60 Working with measurement tools 16.8.4.1 Setting up an alarm for a spot Follow this procedure: 1. To select the spot, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with a frame. 2. Push the joystick—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu. 3.
  • Page 61 Working with measurement tools 5. Push the joystick. This displays a dialog box where you can define the settings for the alarm. • Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are Above, Below, or Off. • Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm is triggered or not.

  • Page 62: Fetching Data From External Flir Meters

    When the camera is connected to a FLIR meter via Bluetooth, the measurement value from the meter is displayed in the result table of the camera. The FLIR meter value is also added to the information saved in the image file. In preview mode and when editing an image in the archive, you can add more than one value from the same FLIR meter.

  • Page 63: Procedure

    5. Use the camera to take a thermal image of the area with the identifying marker. The stored data from the moisture meter will also be saved on the image. 17.5 More information For more information, see the users’ manuals that are shipped with the FLIR meters. GlobalTestSupply www.

  • Page 64: Working With Color Alarms And Isotherms

    Working with color alarms and isotherms 18.1 Color alarms 18.1.1 General By using color alarms (isotherms), anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared im- age. The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above, below, or between the set temperature levels. The camera also features isotherm types that are specific to the building trade: condensation and insulation alarms.

  • Page 65: Setting Up Above, Below, And Interval Alarms

    Working with color alarms and isotherms Image Color alarm Interval alarm Condensation alarm Insulation alarm 18.2 Setting up above, below, and interval alarms Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. Use the joystick to go to (Color).

  • Page 66: Building Isotherms

    Working with color alarms and isotherms 5. To change the threshold temperature, do the following: • For the Interval alarm, move the joystick left/right to select the low/high-tempera- ture value. • Move the joystick up/down to change the threshold temperature. 18.3 Building isotherms Note The Condensation and Insulation alarms are not supported by all camera models.

  • Page 67: Annotating Images

    Annotating images 19.1 General You can save additional information together with an infrared image by using annotations. Annotations make reporting and post-processing more efficient, by providing essential information about the image, e.g., conditions and information about where an image is taken.

  • Page 68: Adding A Table

    A voice annotation is an audio recording that is saved to the infrared image file. The voice annotation is recorded using a Bluetooth headset. The recording can be played back in the camera, and in image analysis and reporting software from FLIR Systems.

  • Page 69: Adding A Sketch

    Annotating images 19.5 Adding a sketch 19.5.1 General You can add a freehand drawing to an image. 19.5.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Open the image in the image archive. 2. Push the joystick. This displays a context menu. 3. Select (Add sketch) and push the joystick.

  • Page 70: Programming The Camera (Time Lapse)

    Programming the camera (time lapse) 20.1 General You can program the camera to save images periodically (time lapse). 20.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. Use the joystick to go to (Recording mode). 3.

  • Page 71: Recording Video Clips

    • Mpeg (*.mpg): Mpeg recordings cannot be edited after the file has been saved. • Radiometric storage (*csq): A *.csq file supports full radiometry but is only supported by FLIR Systems software. The file does not include any visual-image information. 21.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 72: Screening Alarm

    Screening alarm 22.1 General The screening alarm can be used, for example, at airports to detect passengers with ele- vated body temperatures, which may indicate the presence of a fever. Activating the screening alarm will turn on a measurement box and screening data in the result table.

  • Page 73: Changing Settings

    Changing settings 23.1 General The Settings menu includes the following: • Define user presets • Save options • Programmable button • Reset options • Device settings 23.1.1 Define user presets • Define preset 1 • Define preset 2 23.1.2 Save options •...

  • Page 74: Procedure

    Changing settings • Language, time & units • Camera information: Information about the model, serial number, part number, and software versions. No changes can be made. 23.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2.

  • Page 75: Mechanical Drawings

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  • Page 85: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

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  • Page 87: Cleaning The Camera

    Cleaning the camera 26.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items 26.1.1 Liquids Use one of these liquids: • Warm water • A weak detergent solution 26.1.2 Equipment A soft cloth 26.1.3 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Soak the cloth in the liquid. 2.

  • Page 88: Infrared Detector

    Cleaning the camera 26.3 Infrared detector 26.3.1 General Even small amounts of dust on the infrared detector can result in major blemishes in the image. To remove any dust from the detector, follow the procedure below. Note • This section only applies to cameras where removing the lens exposes the infrared detector.

  • Page 89: Application Examples

    Application examples 27.1 Moisture & water damage 27.1.1 General It is often possible to detect moisture and water damage in a house by using an infrared camera. This is partly because the damaged area has a different heat conduction prop- erty and partly because it has a different thermal capacity to store heat than the sur- rounding material.

  • Page 90: Oxidized Socket

    Application examples 27.3 Oxidized socket 27.3.1 General Depending on the type of socket and the environment in which the socket is installed, ox- ides may occur on the socket's contact surfaces. These oxides can lead to locally in- creased resistance when the socket is loaded, which can be seen in an infrared image as local temperature increase.

  • Page 91: Insulation Deficiencies

    Application examples 27.4 Insulation deficiencies 27.4.1 General Insulation deficiencies may result from insulation losing volume over the course of time and thereby not entirely filling the cavity in a frame wall. An infrared camera allows you to see these insulation deficiencies because they either have a different heat conduction property than sections with correctly installed insulation, and/or show the area where air is penetrating the frame of the building.
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  • Page 93: Thermographic Measurement Techniques

    Thermographic measurement techniques 28.1 Introduction An infrared camera measures and images the emitted infrared radiation from an object. The fact that radiation is a function of object surface temperature makes it possible for the camera to calculate and display this temperature. However, the radiation measured by the camera does not only depend on the tempera- ture of the object but is also a function of the emissivity.
  • Page 94 Thermographic measurement techniques 28.2.1.1.1 Method 1: Direct method Follow this procedure: 1. Look for possible reflection sources, considering that the incident angle = reflection angle (a = b). Figure 28.1 1 = Reflection source 2. If the reflection source is a spot source, modify the source by obstructing it using a piece if cardboard.
  • Page 95 Thermographic measurement techniques 3. Measure the radiation intensity (= apparent temperature) from the reflection source using the following settings: • Emissivity: 1.0 • D You can measure the radiation intensity using one of the following two methods: Figure 28.3 1 = Reflection source Figure 28.4 1 = Reflection source You can not use a thermocouple to measure reflected apparent temperature, because a thermocouple measures temperature, but apparent temperatrure is radiation intensity.
  • Page 96 Thermographic measurement techniques 5. Measure the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil and write it down. The foil is considered a perfect reflector, so its apparent temperature equals the reflected appa- rent temperature from the surroundings. Figure 28.5 Measuring the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil. 28.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity Follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 97: Reflected Apparent Temperature

    50%. 28.6 Other parameters In addition, some cameras and analysis programs from FLIR Systems allow you to com- pensate for the following parameters: • Atmospheric temperature – i.e. the temperature of the atmosphere between the cam- era and the target •...

  • Page 98: About Flir Systems

    • Prox Dynamics (2016) Figure 29.1 Patent documents from the early 1960s FLIR Systems has three manufacturing plants in the United States (Portland, OR, Boston, MA, Santa Barbara, CA) and one in Sweden (Stockholm). Since 2007 there is also a manufacturing plant in Tallinn, Estonia.

  • Page 99: More Than Just An Infrared Camera

    29.1 More than just an infrared camera At FLIR Systems we recognize that our job is to go beyond just producing the best infra- red camera systems. We are committed to enabling all users of our infrared camera sys- tems to work more productively by providing them with the most powerful camera–...

  • Page 100: Supporting Our Customers

    About FLIR Systems 29.3 Supporting our customers FLIR Systems operates a worldwide service network to keep your camera running at all times. If you discover a problem with your camera, local service centers have all the equipment and expertise to solve it within the shortest possible time. Therefore, there is no need to send your camera to the other side of the world or to talk to someone who does not speak your language.
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  • Page 102 Disclaimer Specifications subject to change without further notice. Models and accessories subject to regional market considerations. License procedures may apply. Products described herein may be subject to US Export Regulations. Please refer to exportquestions@flir.com with any questions. Publ. No.: T559880...

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