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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Thermal Videoscope Kits Kit nos. VS290–2x and VS290–3x...
- Page 3 USER MANUAL Thermal Videoscope Kits #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Advisories ................1 Copyright ..............1 Quality Assurance ............1 Documentation ............1 Disposal of Electronic Waste ......... 1 Introduction................2 Supplied Items and Accessories ........2 Product Features ............3 Safety ................4 Safety Notes.............. 4 Product Description ............6 Videoscope Display Description........ - Page 6 Table of contents 7.9.2 Measurement Parameters Sub-Menu ....22 7.9.3 Save Options Sub-Menu........23 7.9.4 Device Settings Sub-Menu....... 24 Taking Measurements ............29 Charge and Install the Battery ........29 Power-up Display Configuration ........29 Programming the Instrument ........29 Positioning the Probe into the Test area ......
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Page 7: Advisories
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, repro- duced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine-read- able form without prior consent, in writing, from Teledyne FLIR LLC. Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Teledyne FLIR LLC and/or its subsidiaries. -
Page 8: Introduction
• Battery charger (two bays) • AC power supply • USB-C cable • SD card • Software: License card for ‘FLIR Thermal Studio Standard’, 1 Year Subscription • Wrist strap • Hard-shell carry-case for all items • Printed Quick Start document... -
Page 9: Product Features
Introduction 2.2 Product Features • 160 x 120 IR imaging resolution. • MSX (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) on VSC-IR32 and VSC-IR33 probes. • Thermal IR-only camera on VSC-IR21 probe. • Probes include flexible points and are low-profile. • -10℃ to 400℃ (14℉ to 752℉) temperature range. •... -
Page 10: Safety
• Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all in- structions, dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes. • FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accesso- ries, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice. - Page 11 Safety WARNING FCC Warnings. Applicability: Class B digital devices. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 12: Product Description
Product Description 4.1 Videoscope Display Description Figure 4.1 VS290–00 Videoscope Description 1. Camera display 2. Image and video Gallery button 3. LED worklight button 4. Navigation pad. Menu button (centre) and navigation buttons (outer ring) 5. Return button (exit a menu) 6. -
Page 13: Control Buttons
Product Description 4.2 Control Buttons The four control buttons and navigation pad are explained below. 4.2.1 Power Button Long press the power button to switch the instrument ON or OFF. 4.2.2 Return Button Press the Return button to exit or move backward in the programming menu. 4.2.3 Gallery Button Press the Gallery button to access the stored images and video. -
Page 14: Top Compartment
Product Description 4.3 Top Compartment Open the top flap to access the USB connector and the SD card slot. Figure 4.3 Accessing the USB connector and SD card in the top compartment. 4.4 VSC-IR21 Thermal Camera Probe The VSC-IR21 is an IR-only, general purpose, round forward-looking probe. The VSC-IR21 probe is not intended for use in high voltage (>... -
Page 15: Vsc-Ir32 Thermal Msx Camera Probe
Product Description 4.5 VSC-IR32 Thermal MSX Camera Probe The VSC-IR32 is a thermal MSX, rectangular, side-looking probe. It is suitable for use in CAT IV 600 V environments. Always update the VS290–00 Videoscope Display’s firmware, as explained in Section 14, before connecting a new probe, to ensure optimum performance. CAUTION Ensure that the VS290–00 is powered off before removing or attaching probes. -
Page 16: Display Description
Product Description Figure 4.6 VSC-IR33 camera probe. 1. Probe 2. LED worklight 3. Digital camera lens 4. Thermal camera lens 4.7 Display Description Figure 4.7 Videoscope display. 1. Battery status 2. USB active 3. Worklight active 4. Cross-hairs. Target a surface spot to measure its temperature. See Sec- tion 7.6, Measurements Menu, for additional cross-hairs functionality 5. - Page 17 Product Description 9. Thermal MSX alignment sliders. Vertical and horizontal sliders are used to align the super imposed thermal and digital camera images. The horizon- tal slider is obstructed in the image above Note that the VSC-IR21 does not include MSX, digital camera, or worklight features.
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Page 18: Battery Charging And Use
Battery Charging and Use This kit is supplied with two high capacity batteries, a stand-alone two-bay charger, and an AC adaptor. To charge batteries, place them in the charger, connect the charger bay to the AC adaptor, and then plug the adaptor into an AC receptacle. -
Page 19: Quick Steps
Quick Steps These steps are provided to provide a simple overview. Please read the entire User Manual before putting these devices into professional operation. CAUTION The VS290–32 and VS290-33 are suitable for use in CAT IV 600 V AC environments. The VS290-21 is not intended for use in high voltage (>... - Page 20 Quick Steps 5. Carefully position the probe into the area to be examined and view the camera image on the display. Short press the worklight button to switch the light on/off (the worklight is not available on the VSC-IR21 probe). Figure 6.2 Insert the probe into the test area.
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Page 21: Programming Menus
Programming Menus 7.1 Basic Navigation Press the Menu button (centre) to open the main menu and the sub-menus. Use the navigation buttons to scroll left/right and up/down. Use the Menu but- ton (centre) to confirm a selection; press the Return button to exit a menu. -
Page 22: Image Mode Menu
Programming Menus 7.4 Image Mode Menu Figure 7.3 Accessing the Image Mode menu. Press Menu on the Image Mode icon and use the navigation buttons to select: Digital, Thermal, Thermal MSX, or Alignment Distance. Note that the VSC-IR21 probe does not include MSX, digital camera, or work- light features. -
Page 23: Color Palette Menu
Programming Menus Figure 7.5 Select the Thermal MSX mode and then the Alignment Distance option. Use the sliders (left side and bottom of the display) to align the Digital Camera image with the Thermal image. Use the left/right and up/down arrow buttons to make the adjustments. For best results in darker areas, turn the worklight on when using MSX. -
Page 24: Measurements Menu
Programming Menus Figure 7.7 Selecting a Color palette or an Isotherm Alarm (Above and Below) mode. Figure 7.8 Isotherm Alarm examples. 7.6 Measurements Menu Figure 7.9 Accessing the Measurements mode menu. #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US... - Page 25 Programming Menus Navigate to the Measurement icon and press Menu. Select from the available options, detailed below, and then press Menu to confirm. • Centre Spot . Target a surface spot with the cross-hairs to measure its temperature. The temperature measurement is shown in the upper left cor- ner of the display (digitally).
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Page 26: Temperature Scale Menu
Programming Menus 7.7 Temperature Scale Menu Figure 7.11 Accessing the Temperature Scale menu. Navigate to the Temperature Scale icon and press Menu. Use the navi- gation buttons to select Auto (where the camera uses the entire thermal range), or Lock (where you can freeze the range to a narrow thermal region). Figure 7.12 Image on left shows Auto mode where the temperature range uses all of the available spectrum. -
Page 27: Settings Menu
Programming Menus 7.9 Settings Menu Figure 7.13 Accessing the Settings menu. 7.9.1 Recording Mode Sub-Menu Press Menu on the Settings icon and press Menu again at the Recording Mode sub-menu. Select Video or Single-shot using the navigation buttons and press Menu to confirm. Pull and hold the trigger to start/stop a video re- cording or to capture a single image. -
Page 28: Measurement Parameters Sub-Menu
Programming Menus 7.9.2 Measurement Parameters Sub-Menu Figure 7.15 Accessing the Measurement Parameters menu. Press Menu on the Settings icon and press Menu again at the Measurement Parameters sub-menu. Perform one or more of the steps below: • Scroll to the Emissivity option and press Menu. Select a preset or choose a custom emissivity setting. -
Page 29: Save Options Sub-Menu
Programming Menus • Scroll to the Reflected Temperature option, press Menu, and set a reflected temperature value. Figure 7.17 Setting the Reflected Temperature value using the up/down arrow buttons. • Scroll to the Atmospheric Temperature option, press Menu, and set an at- mospheric temperature value. -
Page 30: Device Settings Sub-Menu
Programming Menus Figure 7.19 Determine if you’ll need a separate digital camera image along with each ther- mal image captured. 7.9.4 Device Settings Sub-Menu Figure 7.20 Accessing the Device Settings sub-menu. Press Menu on the Settings icon and press Menu again at the Device Settings sub-menu to begin programming or viewing the following items. - Page 31 Programming Menus • Set the Language, Time/Date, and Units of measure. Figure 7.21 Selecting the user interface Language. Figure 7.22 Setting the Date, Time, and Format. Figure 7.23 Selecting the Temperature Units. #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US...
- Page 32 Programming Menus • Set individual Auto Power Off (APO) timers for the VS290–00 and the worklight. Figure 7.24 Setting the APO time for the VS290–00 and the worklight. #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US...
- Page 33 Programming Menus • Adjust the screen and worklight brightness. Figure 7.25 Set the display and worklight brightness. • View System information including serial number and firmware version. If you require technical assistance, please note the serial number for the base unit and probe, found in this menu, first, as you may be asked for this information.
- Page 34 Programming Menus • Reset Options. Revert to factory default conditions and/or format SD mem- ory card. Note that the memory card cannot be formatted if a USB cable is connected to the unit. Figure 7.27 Reset the unit to factory default conditions and/or format SD memory card. •...
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Page 35: Taking Measurements
Taking Measurements NOTE Before proceeding to put this device into professional operation ensure that all system, safety, and programming information is well understood as explained in this user manual. NOTE Please update the VS290–00 Videoscope Display’s firmware, as explained in Section 14, be- fore first use and periodically thereafter, to ensure optimum performance. -
Page 36: Positioning The Probe Into The Test Area
Taking Measurements 8.4 Positioning the Probe into the Test area CAUTION The VS290-32 and VS290-33 are suitable for use in CAT IV 600 V AC environments. The VS290-21 is not intended for use in high voltage (> 600 V AC) environments. CAUTION Ensure that the VS290–00 is powered off before removing or attaching probes. - Page 37 Taking Measurements 2. View the image for the area you are inspecting. Figure 8.2 View the test area on the VS290–00 display. 3. Short press the worklight button to switch the light on/off if added illumi- nation will help in your inspection work. 4.
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Page 38: Isothermal Alarms
Isothermal Alarms 9.1 Isotherms Overview Isotherm Alarms allow you to set a high and/or low temperature set point. The image colorings show the areas that exceed the set point temperatures. To configure the Isotherms, open the Color menu and select the desired alarm mode. -
Page 39: Working With Images And Video
Working with Images and Video 10.1 General SD Card Usage Information The SD card slot is located inside the VS290–00 top compartment. See illus- tration below. Do not remove or insert an SD card while the camera is pow- ered. All images and videos that you capture will be stored on this card. The supplied SD card is formatted at the factory, no formatting is necessary. -
Page 40: Viewing Images And Video
Working with Images and Video recording. Note that images and video cannot be captured if a USB cable is connected to the Videoscope. Figure 10.2 Pull and hold the trigger to capture an image or start a video. 10.3 Viewing Images and Video Press the Gallery button to open the image/video gallery. - Page 41 Working with Images and Video Figure 10.3 The VS290–00 must be not be connected via USB, otherwise the error message shown will appear when you attempt to capture an image or a video. #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US...
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Page 42: Msx Imaging Technology
MSX Imaging Technology Note that the VSC-IR21 probe does not include MSX. MSX (Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging) extracts scene details from the built-in visual camera and embosses them onto the full thermal image. This allows you to see the thermal image in context of the environment you are viewing. The added context assists in accurately targeting potential problems in electri- cal, mechanical, and building applications. -
Page 43: Specifications
Specifications IMAGING AND OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS IR Resolution 160 x 120 pixels Digital image enhancement Thermal sensitivity /NETD < 100 mK 57° x 44° Field of View (FOV) Minimum focus distance 0.15 m (5.9 in.); 0.65 m (25.6 in.) in MSX mode. Image frequency 8.7 Hz IMAGE PRESENTATION... - Page 44 Specifications DATA COMMUNICATION USB Type-C for data transfer BATTERY Battery type Rechargeable 3.7 V Lithium ion Battery operating time > 5 hours (full display brightness and worklight ON) DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Weight (including battery) Complete VS290–21 kit with case: 5.4 kg (11.9 lbs.) Complete VS290–32 kit with case: 13 kg (28.7 lbs.) Complete VS290–33 kit with case: 13 kg (28.7 lbs.) VS290–00 Videoscope Display: 640 g (1.4 lbs.)
- Page 45 SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Videoscope display, camera probe, rechargeable batteries (2), battery charger, AC adap- tor for charger, formatted SD card, USB cable, wrist strap, hard case, printed documenta- tion, and complimentary FLIR Thermal Studio Standard one-year subscription. #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US...
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Page 46: Customer Support
CUSTOMER SUPPORT Customer Support Telephone List https://support.flir.com/contact Repair, Calibration, and Technical Support https://support.flir.com #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US... -
Page 47: Firmware Updates
Videoscope Display firm- ware may need an update to accommodate them. The firmware files, and instructions for performing the update, are available at the web address below: https://support.flir.com #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US... -
Page 48: Warranty And Product Registration
The 2–10 warranty covers parts and labour for the camera for 2 years and coverage of the detector for 10 years. 15.2 Product Registration Register your purchases at this web address: https://support.flir.com/prodreg #NAS100060; r. AB/80750/80750; en-US... - Page 50 Customer support http://support.flir.com Copyright © 2021, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. 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.
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