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GAS DETECTIR 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Contents Disclaimers ���������������������������������������������������������� 6 Terms and Conditions .................6 U.S. Government Regulations .............6 Copyright .....................6 Quality Assurance ................6 Customer Help ..................6 User Notice����������������������������������������������������������� 7 Calibration ................... 7 Accuracy ..................... 7 Cybersecurity ..................7 Disposal of Electronic Waste ............7 Intended Use ..................8... - Page 4 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Capture Media ..................28 8-6-2 Save a Video ................ 28 Detection Modes ................29 8-7-1 Normal Mode ................ 29 8-7-2 Trace Mode ................29 Non-uniformity Correction ...............30 Digital Zoom ..................30 8-10 Level & Span ..................30 8-10-1 Auto Gain Control (AGC) ..........30 8-10-2 Manual Level &...
- Page 5 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 11-5 Camera out of focus ................43 11-6 Temperature data is missing or has strange readings ....43 11-7 Temperature readings are incorrect ..........44 11-8 Memory card error ................44 11-9 Camera will not record..............44 11-10 Battery pack depletes quickly ............
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Page 6: Disclaimers
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Disclaimers Terms and Conditions Warranty Terms and Condition of Sale are made available online at: https://infraredcameras.com/support/terms-and-conditions-of-sale/ 1-2 U.S. Government Regulations This product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Please send any inquiries to support@infraredcameras.com 1-3 Copyright ©... -
Page 7: User Notice
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL User Notice Calibration Annual calibration to the thermal camera is recommended. Contact customer service to schedule maintenance. Accuracy For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait a minimum of 5 minutes after you have started the camera before measuring a temperature. -
Page 8: Intended Use
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Intended Use Gas DetectIR series cameras are used for detection of gas leaks as well as surface temperature assessment of energy emitted from the first 1/1000 of an inch of a subject. industrial and petrochemical buildings, electrical plants, Environment of use: security rooms, science labs, environmental conservatories, among others. -
Page 9: Training
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Training To read about infrared training, visit: https://infraredtraininginstitute.com/... -
Page 10: Safety Information
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Safety Information • Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 11 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL • Do not put holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery may occur. • Do not hit the battery with a hammer or apply strong impacts or electric shocks to it. Damage to the battery may occur.
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Page 12: Technical Specifications
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Technical Specifications Gas DetectIR VOC Gas DetectIR LW Pixel Resolution 320 x 240 Accuracy ± 2°C (± 3.6 °F) or ± 2% -20 °C to 160 °C (-4 °F to 320 °F); -20 °C to 350 °C 60 °C to 180 °C... - Page 13 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Gas DetectIR VOC Gas DetectIR LW Image Format IR IMA (with data) + visible JPG Image Polarity 6 options Memory SD Card (up to 32 GB) Screen 5” color LCD rotating touchscreen, 1280 x 720...
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Page 14: Package Includes
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Package Includes Gas DetectIR Device USB Cable AV Cable Power Adapter Cable Power Adapter Charger Cable Battery SD Card Charging Base ENSURE ALL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENT ITEMS ARE PRESENT BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION... -
Page 15: Structure
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Structure Appearance and Definitions of Interface Parameter Adjustment (C Key) Save/Freeze (S Key) Non-uniformity Correction and Laser Power Auto/Manual Mode (A Key) Laser LED Flashlight Germanium Lens Visible Camera Screen LED Flashlight... - Page 16 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Viewfinder SD Card Slot Battery (inside Battery Bay) Video Input Slot Cover 13. Auto Mode: Zoom In External Power Manual Mode: Level Near Record Auto Mode: Focus Near Non-uniformity Correction and Manual Mode: Span Near...
- Page 17 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 1. 2. 3. Visible/IR (F1 Key) Screen Polarity Switch (F2 Key) Battery (inside Battery Bay) Short Press (F3 Key): Zoom In Slot Cover Germanium Lens Long Press : Zoom Out (F3 Key) Visible Camera Enable Trace Mode (F4 Dial)
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Page 18: Quick Start Instructions
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Quick Start Instructions Tripod Setup The camera can be used as Mount the fully charged device a handheld device. to a tripod using the ¼”-20 mount located on the body. MAKE SURE TRIPODS DO NOT BLOCK THE DIRECT PATH OF THROUGH TRAFFIC TO ENSURE THE EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE MOVED OR KNOCKED DOWN. - Page 19 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL TURN ON THE CAMERA BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE POWER BUTTON FOR AT LEAST THREE SECONDS. THE INTERNAL SOFTWARE MAY TAKE UP TO 5 MINUTES TO LAUNCH. DO NOT POWER OFF THE DEVICE OR PRESS BUTTONS WHILE SOFTWARE IS LAUNCHING.
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Page 20: Battery Installation
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 7-2 Battery Installation SET THE THERMAL DEVICE UPRIGHT ON A LARGE FLAT SURFACE WHEN REMOVING OR REPLACING THE BATTERY. Ensure metal contacts are aligned; Pinch the battery bay buckles simultaneously. Battery will be then, push the battery into the battery bay until the battery is fully released from the battery bay. -
Page 21: Charging Instructions: Option 1
CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 HOURS BEFORE USING THE DEVICE. ICI DOES NOT RECOMMEND CHARGING THE DEVICE WHILE IT IS ON A TRIPOD. LAY DEVICE FACE DOWN ON A FLAT AND STABLE DESK OR TABLE WHILE CHARGING. -
Page 22: Charging Instructions: Option 2
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 7-4 Charging Instructions: Option 2 REMOVE THE BATTERIES FROM THE DEVICE BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS METHOD OF CHARGING. Plug charger cable into the Insert batteries into the battery charging base. battery charging base. Plug power cord into a 110/120V electrical outlet. -
Page 23: Memory Card
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 7-5 Memory Card SET THE THERMAL DEVICE UPRIGHT ON A LARGE FLAT SURFACE WHEN REMOVING OR REPLACING THE BATTERY. Slide the battery bay cover latch. Slide the connector bay latch lock and open the connector bay latch door. -
Page 24: Operation Instructions
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Operation Instructions How to Charge the Battery Charge the battery for a minimum of 3 hours before using the imager for the first time. The battery status is shown by the indicator in the upper left corner of the screen. -
Page 25: Power On/Off The Device
To power the device on, push and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The power indicator light will flash red and green and an ICI logo will display on screen while an internal motor begins to cool the infrared detector; it produces a continuous humming noise which is normal. -
Page 26: User Interface
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL User Interface The device interface appearance: Battery Life Image Name LED Flashlight SD Card Indicator Date 13. Emissivity Time Distance Zoom Ambient Temperature Focus Humidity Media Format Temperature Range Alarm Settings Storage GPS Settings Level & Span Radiometric Data 20. -
Page 27: Manual And Automatic Mode
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-3-2 Manual and Automatic Mode Users can switch between automatic and manual modes to fine tune imaging and gas detection. Press and hold; then, release the A Key to switch between automatic and manual mode. -
Page 28: Focus
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Focus Correct focus is important in all imaging applications. Correct focus makes sure that the infrared energy is correctly directed onto the pixels of the detector. Without the correct focus, the thermal image can be blurry, and the radiometric data will be inaccurate. -
Page 29: Detection Modes
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Detection Modes 8-7-1 Normal Mode When powered on the device enters normal mode. In this mode, the device can detect large gas leaks after it has been powered on for 5 minutes. 8-7-2 Trace Mode Small gas leaks are difficult to detect in normal mode. -
Page 30: Non-Uniformity Correction
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Non-uniformity Correction Non-uniformity correction (NUC) is used to compensate for the non-uniformity of detector pixels or other optical interference. The infrared device features an automatic NUC operation. Press the A button to perform a manual NUC operation. -
Page 31: Manual Level & Span Adjustment
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-10-2 Manual Level & Span Adjustment The user can manually adjust contrast gain settings as follows: Ensure device is in manual mode. Press + on the directional pad to increase the upper range and lower span of the Level &... -
Page 32: Distance
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-11 Distance Adjusting the distance can assist the user obtaining more accurate temperature measurements. The distance displays on the LCD screen at the bottom right corner as D:xx. Distance is measured in meters and cannot be changed. - Page 33 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL All objects radiate infrared energy. The amount of energy radiated varies based on the actual surface temperature and the surface emissivity of the object. The Thermal imager senses the infrared energy from the surface of the object and uses this data to calculate an estimated temperature value.
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Page 34: Ambient Temperature
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-13 Ambient Temperature Users can compensate for ambient sources of energy to eliminate the influence of environmental temperatures. The ambient temperature displays on the LCD screen at the bottom as T:xx °X, where X is the selected temperature scale unit. -
Page 35: Threshold Settings
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-15 Threshold Settings By default the temperature alarms are disabled. Adjust the alarm threshold as follows: Press the C Key until the alarm temperature icon is selected: Press the F1 Key to enable threshold settings. Press the F1 Key again to disable threshold settings. -
Page 36: Temperature Range
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-17 Temperature Range Depending on the model, there may be several temperature ranges available. Some models may only have one temperature range. Change the temperature range as follows: The default temperature range is -20 °C to 160 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F). Flip the Temperature Range Switch to the down position to access the 60 °C to... -
Page 37: Media Management
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-20 Media Management 8-20-1 Review Media When images and videos are captured they are stored to an SD Card. Media can be viewed at any time as follows: Press the C Key until the Review box is selected: Press the F1 Key to open the gallery. -
Page 38: File Format
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 8-20-4 File Format The default file formats are IMA for photos and IRV for video. Users can change the file format to JPG for photos and AVI for videos. Choose the file format as follows: Press the C Key until the file format box is selected. -
Page 39: Ir Tools Software
Hard Disk: 40 GB or higher with memory disk 2 G or above Software Installation ICI’ s IR Tools software is provided on a USB drive. Contact customer service if the USB drive is missing. Insert the USB drive into an available USB computer slot. - Page 40 GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Click Next to continue with installation. Click Finish to complete the installation and close the window. After installation, shortcuts for IR Video Player and IR Viewer can be found on the desktop. Launch the programs from these shortcuts.
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Page 41: Uninstall The Software
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Uninstall the Software Open Settings (gear icon) from the start menu. Click Apps. Find IR Tools in the list and click it. Click Uninstall. Click Uninstall to confirm you want to uninstall. Grant system permission. Click Yes if you agree to uninstall the software. -
Page 42: Cleaning And Maintenance
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL Cleaning and Maintenance 10-1 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 43: Troubleshooting
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 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. 11-1 Thermal imager does not power on •... -
Page 44: Temperature Readings Are Incorrect
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL 11-7 Temperature readings are incorrect • Turn off the device; then, turn it back on • To ensure the accuracy of temperature measurement, you are recommended to wait for 5 to 10 minutes after turning on the thermal imager and before temperature measurement. -
Page 45: About Ici
GAS DETECTIR SERIES USER MANUAL About ICI ICI manufactures complete systems and software. We can provide complete engineering, software, and OEM solutions. Our Fortune 500 clients rely on us for infrared equipment and thermography training (which we offer through the Infrared Training Institute).
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