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T-CAM 80/T-CAM 160 XT SERIES
USER MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE SWITCHING THE UNIT ON.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSIDE.
ICI cameras fall under US Federal Law and Export Control.
2105 W. Cardinal Dr. Beaumont, TX 77705
For more information, contact us: (409) 861-0788 | sales@infraredcameras.com | www.infraredcameras.com

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  • Page 1 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE SWITCHING THE UNIT ON. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSIDE. ICI cameras fall under US Federal Law and Export Control. 2105 W. Cardinal Dr. Beaumont, TX 77705 For more information, contact us: (409) 861-0788 | sales@infraredcameras.com | www.infraredcameras.com...
  • Page 2 IN NO EVENT SHALL ICI BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF ICI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL Contents General Description User Notice Intended Use Safety Information Intended Use Technical Specifications Structure Package Includes Quick Start Instructions Operations Instructions PC Software Cleaning and Maintenance 13. Troubleshooting About ICI...

  • Page 4: General Description

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 1. General Description The T-Cam 80/T-Cam 160 XT Series cameras are handheld devices designed for surface temperature measurement. Thermal and visual images are displayed on the LCD and can be saved to a Micro SD Memory card. Additionally, the imager provides video recording with audio and play back.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 4. Safety Information • To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do not look into the laser. Do not point the laser directly at people or animals or indirectly off reflective surfaces. • Do not disassemble or modify the thermal imager.

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 5. Technical Specifications Detector Array Microbolometer 17° x 17° Measurement Distance 0.5 m (1.64 ft) Focal Length 9 mm, manual Pixel Resolution 160 x 120 Spectral Band 8 μm to 14 μm Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) <...

  • Page 7: Structure

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 6. Structure 6-1 Appearance and Definitions of Interface Camera lens cover Lens focus adjuster Trigger LCD display Buttons Menu/Select (Left) Lock/Close (Right) Up/Zoom out Down/Zoom in Right/LED flashlight Left/Laser Files Browse Power Battery bay Holes for non-slip strap...
  • Page 8 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL LED light Visual camera Laser pointer Infrared camera lens Hole for tripod insertion Charge light USB/Charger input terminal Audio/Microphone HDMI output MicroSD card slot...

  • Page 9: Package Includes

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 7. Package Includes T-Cam device Micro-USB to USB Cable Software CD ENSURE ALL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENT ITEMS ARE PRESENT BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION...

  • Page 10: Quick Start Instructions

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 8. Quick Start Instructions 8-1 Tripod Setup The T-Cam can be used Mount the fully charged T-Cam to a as a handheld device. tripod using the ¼-20 mount. MAKE SURE TRIPODS DO NOT BLOCK THE DIRECT PATH OF PERSON(S) TO BE IMAGED TO ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE MOVED OR KNOCKED DOWN.
  • Page 11 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL TURN ON THE CAMERA BY PUSHING AND HOLDING THE POWER BUTTON FOR TWO SECONDS Power on device. PRESS AND HOLD THE POWER BUTTON FOR MORE THAN TWO SECONDS TO SHUT DOWN THE CAMERA. THE THERMAL IMAGER NEEDS SUFFICIENT WARM-UP TIME FOR THE MOST ACCURATE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS AND BEST IMAGE QUALITY.
  • Page 12 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 8-2 Memory Card Installation Insert the Micro-SD Card into the side of the T-Cam device until a clicking sound is heard. DO NOT FORCE MICRO-SD CARD INTO THE SLOT. THE SIDE OF THE CARD WITH CONTACT PINS MUST BE INSERTED FIRST. IF THERE IS RESISTANCE FLIP THE CARD AROUND AND TRY AGAIN.
  • Page 13 SHOULD BE POWERED ON. CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR A MINIMUM OF 1.5 HOURS BEFORE USING. ICI DOES NOT RECOMMEND CHARGING THE DEVICE WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO A TRIPOD. LAY DEVICE FACE DOWN ON A FLAT AND STABLE DESK OR TABLE WHILE CHARGING.

  • Page 14: Operations Instructions

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9. Operation Instructions 9-1 How to Charge the Battery Before using the imager for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of 1.5 hours. The battery status is shown by the indicator in the upper-left corner of the screen. To charge the battery, follow these instructions: Plug the Micro-USB cord into the imager’s Micro-USB port and the plug the other end of the USB cable into an available computer USB port;...
  • Page 15 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-5 User Interface The device interface appearance: 2. 3. Battery Life Image Display SD Card Indicator Temperature Measurement Point Zoom Factor Emissivity Temperature Units Main Menu Time Level & Span Temperature Measurement Lock ˄...
  • Page 16 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-6 Lens FOV is the largest area the imager can see at a set distance. This table lists the horizontal FOV, vertical FOV and IFOV for standard lens. Focal Length Horizontal FOV Vertical FOV IFOV 9 mm 17°...
  • Page 17 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-7 Focus To adjust the focus, turn the lens focus adjuster clockwise or counter-clockwise. When the target comes into focus, it shows a sharper image. When the target moves out of focus, the thermal image becomes blurry.
  • Page 18 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-10 Emissivity Adjustment The correct emissivity value is important in order to receive the most accurate temperature measurement. Emissivity of a surface can have a large effect on temperatures the imager observes. Adjusting the emissivity setting will allow the imager to calculate a more accurate estimate of the actual temperature.
  • Page 19 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL The following table gives typical emissivity of important materials: Material Emissivity Water 0.36 Stainless steel 0.14 Aluminum plate 0.09 Asphalt 0.96 Concrete 0.97 Cast iron 0.81 Rubber 0.95 Wood 0.85 Brick 0.75 Tape 0.96 Brass plate 0.06...
  • Page 20 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-12 Image Mode The imager has 4 image modes: IR, Visible, Fusion, and AUF (also known as Mix). IR: displays only the infrared image. Visible: displays only the visible image. Fusion: displays a infrared box over the visible image. AUF (Mix): displays a fusion of infrared and visible images.
  • Page 21 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-14 Polarity The polarity (color palette) lets the user change the false-color presentation of the infrared images on display or captured to enhance temperature differences. A variety of palettes are available. Change the polarity as follows: Press the Menu button.
  • Page 22 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL THE THERMAL IMAGER NEEDS SUFFICIENT WARM-UP TIME FOR THE MOST ACCURATE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS AND BEST IMAGE QUALITY. THIS TIME CAN OFTEN VARY BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. IT IS BEST TO WAIT A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES FOR THE DEVICE TO COMPLETELY WARM-UP. 9-16 Measurement Tracking Tracking is available for locating the specific temperature points.
  • Page 23 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-17 Temperature Compensation The imager has temperature compensation to correct surrounding environmental sources of energy. To get a more accurate temperature measurement, set the temperature compensation. Set the temperature compensation as follows: Press the Menu button. Highlight Emissivity from the Menu.
  • Page 24 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-19 Reflective Temperature The reflective temperature is important for radiometric temperature measurement. The imager has temperature compensation for reflective objects. Set the reflective temperature to get the most accurate temperature measurements. In most cases, the reflected temperature is identical to the ambient temperature.
  • Page 25 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-21 Languages Change the device language as follows: Press the Menu button. Highlight Settings from the Menu. Press the Select button. A sub-menu will open. Highlight Language from the sub-menu. Press the Select button. Highlight desired language.
  • Page 26 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL PERFORMING A FACTORY RESET ERASES CUSTOMIZED USER CONFIGURATIONS STORED ON THE DEVICE AND RESTORES THE ORIGINAL DEFAULT SETTINGS PROGRAMMED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE PROCESS CANNOT BE UNDONE. 9-23 Factory Settings If measurements are skewed the user should try adjusting the emissivity and ambient temperature before attempting to restore factory setting.
  • Page 27 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-24 Set time Press the Menu button. Highlight Settings from the Menu. Press the Select button. A sub-menu will open. Highlight Set Time from the sub-menu. Press Left or Right button to highlight the correct option. Press Up or Down button to modify the value of selected item.
  • Page 28 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-26 Power Management Settings To save power users can change the auto shut off settings. The device can be set to turn off after 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 30 minutes. Auto shut off can also be turned off completely by selecting OFF in the settings.
  • Page 29 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-28 Save Image Every image is 1280 x 960, and saves in a .jpg format. Infrared data and visible data is stored in an image. Capture an image as follows: Press the Trigger button to freeze an image. Press the Save button to save the image.
  • Page 30 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-30 Open an Image Press the Browse button. The imager will display images and videos saved to the SD Memory Card. Press the Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons to highlight an image. Press the Open button to open the image.
  • Page 31 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-32 Delete a File or All Files Press the Browse button. The imager will display images and videos saved to the SD Memory Card. Press the Up, Down, Left and Right button to highlight an image and a video. Press the Option button to open the Option sub-menu.
  • Page 32 T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 9-33 USB Mode Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable. A menu will open with two options: Storage and PC Camera. Storage: Browse files stored on the SD card on the user’s computer. PC Camera: The imager becomes a USB device for the user’s computer.

  • Page 33: Pc Software

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 10. PC Software ICI’s PC Software allows audio annotations and commentary to be reviewed on a PC. 10-1 System Requirements • Operating system: Window XP or higher • Net Framework 2.0 or Net Framework 3.5.

  • Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 11. Cleaning and Maintenance 11-1 Cleaning the Germanium Lens Do not use corrosive chemicals on the optical glass components. The germanium window surface is coated with anti-reflection coating. Dust, grease, and fingerprints will produce harmful substances and lead to a decline in performance, or cause scratches.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    T-CAM 80 P-SERIES/T-CAM 160 XT USER MANUAL 12. Troubleshooting If the user encounters any problems while using the imager, refer to the following options. If the problem persists, disconnect the power and contact the customer support department. 12-1 Thermal imager does not power on •...

  • Page 36: About Ici

    You can see our products and services used in industrial, commercial, and government applications worldwide. Additionally, our ICI 7320 was awarded “Product of the Month” by NASA*. Originally named Texas Infrared (still DBA), Infrared Cameras, Inc. has been in business since March, 1995.

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