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Setting up the screening station
7.3.1 Install the FLIR Screen EST application
To install the FLIR Screen EST application on the computer, follow this procedure:
1. Download the FLIR Screen EST installer package from
https://support.flir.com/screenest.
2. To start the installation, double-click the executable installer file.
3. Read and accept the license terms and conditions.
4. Click Install.
5. Click Finish.
6. Run the application from the Start menu or by double-clicking the desktop icon.
7. The FLIR Screen EST dialog box appears where you can activate your license key.
Note To complete the installation, the computer may need to be restarted. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
7.3.2 Power and sleep settings
Change the computer's settings so it never automatically enters sleep mode or turns off
the display.
7.4 Prepare the camera
Note Prepare the camera before you mount it. It can be difficult to do the necessary
settings when the camera is mounted.
7.4.1 New camera
If you have a new camera, follow the instructions in section 6.1 New camera.
7.4.2 Configure the camera
For safety reasons and for accurate screening results, some important settings are
needed in the camera.
Note Laser and autofocus are not supported by all camera models.
1. The laser must be disabled. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
Disable the laser by selecting
able all.
2. The camera temperature range shall be set to the temperature range that includes
human skin temperatures; 30 to 45°C (86 to 113°F).
• For the standard cameras, you must set the camera temperature range manually:
Select
(Settings) > Camera temperature range.
• For the EST cameras, no manual setting is needed. The cameras are limited to 15
to 45°C (59 to 113°F) temperature range. The camera will provide contrast from
-20 to 120°C (-4 to 248°F), but no temperature information will be provided.
3. Continuous autofocus shall be disabled. The focus shall be adjusted manually before
starting the screening and must not be changed.
Disable continuous autofocus by selecting
> Continuous autofocus > Off.
7.5 Quick guide to FLIR Screen EST
7.5.1 Start application
You start the FLIR Screen EST application from the Start menu or by double-clicking the
desktop icon.
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