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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL THERMAL IMAGER KT-560M...
  • Page 3 USER MANUAL THERMAL IMAGER KT-560M SONEL S.A. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland Version 1.05 14.09.2020...
  • Page 4 Copyrights © Sonel S.A. 2020. All rights reserved. This manual may not be copied, reproduced, translated or transferred to any electronic carriers or in machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Sonel SA.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    9.3 Voice annotation ....................37 10 Report ......................39 10.1 Creating report ....................... 39 10.2 Printing report ......................41 11 The camera’s setup menu ................44 11.1 System ........................44 11.2 Local ........................47 11.3 Connecting ......................49 KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 6 20 Cleaning and maintenance ................69 21 Service and storage ..................69 22 Accessories ....................70 22.1 Standard accessories ..................... 70 22.2 Optional accessories ....................70 23 Dismantling and disposal ................71 24 Manufacturer ....................71 KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 7: Safety

    20 minutes, then turn it on and start normal operation with an accurate temperature measurement. Sudden and rapid changes in ambient tempera- ture may cause fault temperature measurement and even damage camera’s IR detec- tor. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8 NOTE! Due to the continuous development of the device, the design of the display and its certain features may be slightly different than presented in this manual. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Description Of The Camera

    The camera operation and available options may vary, depending on the camera model. This manual describes the operation based on the highest specs model available. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 10: The Camera Body

    (T – zoom in, W –zoom out) Image mode selection dial Trigger button (freeze / save image) Body of the camera Speaker connector cover (connectors described in following section) IR lens Laser pointer On/Off button LED flashlight Laser pointer KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 LAN (RJ45) connector USB (micro) connector SD card slot Power supply connector Battery chamber Further on in this document, every reference to '[number in brackets]', refers to the camera descrip- tion presented in the table and drawings above. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Arrangement Of Information On The Screen

    Central point temperature The camera’s setup menu Emissivity The minimum temperature of presented range Further on in this document, every reference to '[letter in brackets]', refers to the elements/buttons description presented in the above picture and table. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Operation Instructions And The Camera Adjustment

    Image enlargement can be controlled. In order to do so, after aiming the camera on the measured object, use the zoom button [4]. Press the right side of the button (T) to enlarge the image (up to x4.0 or x10, depending on the camera model), press the left side of the KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Temperature Range

    Moreover moving the joystick [18] up or down sets both temper- ature range values. Clicking the joystick activates the focus adjustment (chapter 3.3). Press A/M (22) button to switch into automatic temperature selection mode. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Selecting The Colour Palette

    The currently selected palette is indicated by a check mark . Available palettes (the choice may vary depending on the camera model): Fulgurite White Hot Brightness Rainbow Arctic Hot Iron Layer Medical KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Manual Calibration

    3.9 Image modes The camera captures both the thermal and the visual images. Use the knob [8] to select the displayed image mode. There are four modes available: - IR – infrared image: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 - VL – visual image: - MIF- infrared image combined with visual image: - PIP – picture in picture – both infrared and visual images are displayed: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 18: General Rules For Using On-Screen Menu

    After selecting desired value, close the selection window by clicking any- where outside its outline, - slider: - change the parameter by sliding left (decreasing value) or right (increasing value), - text field: - type values/characters by clicking the field and use the on-screen keyboard. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Capturing And Saving Images

    At this point: - press the trigger button [5] again to save the thermal image along with its corresponding visual image into internal memory or into SD card. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Saving Images Directly To Pc Hard Drive

    Further proceeding is described in details in a following chapters of this manual. 4.2 Saving images directly to PC hard drive Saving images on a hard drive requires connecting the camera with a PC, as described in chapter 16 of this manual. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Recording And Storing Infrared Videos

    Stored IR video files can be browsed in the camera or played on a PC. 5.2 Recording video on hard drive Recording videos into a hard drive requires connecting the camera with a PC, as de- scribed in chapter 16 of this manual. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Memory Browsing

    Additionally, a voice, text or a graphics annotation can be added (click the on-screen button to open up an annotation submenu - available options are described in Chapter 9), and perform the thermogram KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 That will open a bottom command bar. Now the mul- tiple images or videos can be selected by clicking their thumbnails. Selected files are indi- cated by the check mark symbol KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 (this option is available for IR images), to select all files by pressing or to delete all files by pressing the trash bin button Press or Return button [20], to return to the previous screens and to the real time mode. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Thermal Image Analysis

    The temperature readout for every spot is displayed on the left side of the screen, in the additional information field [G]. The points are marked with 'P' letter with subsequent number. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Line Analysis

    2 to 10 lines can be added to the screen. The tem- perature readouts for every line (min, max or average) is displayed on the left side of the screen, in the additional information field [G]. The lines are marked with 'L' letter with sub- sequent number. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 This can be done by pressing and holding the selected end of the line (marked ) and move it to the desired location on the screen. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Area Analysis

    (min, max or average) is displayed on the left side of the screen, in the additional information field [G]. The rectangle objects are marked with 'R' letter with subsequent number, while the circle objects are marked with 'C' letter with subsequent number. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 The shape and the position of the object can be modified (rotate, lengthen, shorten). This can be done by changing the position of its defining points. Press and hold the selected defining point (marked ) and move it to the desired location on the screen. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Differential Measurement And Delta T Mode

    The camera can compare two maximum, minimum or average temperatures, never mixed ones. To activate this option press button on the pop-up menu: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31 Average Delta. The calculation method is always the same, and the de- scription alone indicates only the type of the temperatures for which the difference was calculated. Disable this function by clicking the icon at the top of the screen. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Isotherm Analysis

    A speech bubble, with the temperature value, will appear on screen. Select the desired temperature by sliding the marker up (to in- crease the temperature) or down (to decrease the temperature). Delete isotherm by pressing icon on the pop-up menu. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Enlarging An Image In Edit Mode

    - to downsize an image place two fingers on the screen and pinch them close: - to slide an enlarged image within the screen, place one finger on the screen and move it in the desired direction: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 34: Measurement Parameters (Object, Environment)

    - for frozen image by pressing on an additional options icon - in the preview mode for stored or frozen image by pressing 'Edit' and then 'Parameter' in the upper part of the side menu. A menu with parameters of object and environment will open: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35  Target distance – allows to set object’s distance from the camera.  Humidity – absolute humidity of the air in which the tested object is placed.  Dew-point Temperature – dew point temperature indication. This option is available only in real time mode. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Annotations

    To enter the annotation mode in the image preview mode press the paperclip button. The annotation menu will open. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Sketch Note

    9.1 Sketch note Start this mode by pressing followed by pressing In this mode any drawing with coloured strokes can be made. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Text Annotation

    9.2 Text annotation Start this mode by pressing followed by pressing KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Voice Annotation

    In this mode a text note can be added using an on-screen keyboard. Function buttons: Save changes and return to the previous screen, exit without saving changes. 9.3 Voice annotation Start this mode by pressing followed by pressing KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40 The track (progress) slider. To change the current playing position, drag the track slider left to rewind or right to forward the track being played. - pause recording, - delete recorded annotation (press OK to confirm deleting), - return to the previous screen. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Report

    - in the thumbnail preview mode for stored images by pressing the PDF report icon - in the preview mode for saved or registered image by pressing the PDF report icon The report wizard box will open: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 A new window with a document preview will open. Fol- lowing options are available upon clicking anywhere in the screen: - Print – Print out the document with a wireless printer that is paired with the camera (HP make). - Close – close the preview. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Printing Report

    - generate a report as described in the section above. Press ‘Print’ in the preview mode to open a printing wizard: In the main area the preview of the document is presented. Below is the name of the se- lected (default) printer. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44 All – all available printers in the camera’s range, or the Wi-Fi networks to which the cam- era is connected to: Select printing device by clicking its name twice. The camera will then return to the main screen of the printing wizard. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45 Quality – select the printout quality. Paper Type – select the type of paper for printing. Two-sided – two-sides prints.  Printing. Press button to start printing. Press Return button [20] to exit (return to previous window). KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 46: The Camera's Setup Menu

    11.1 System After opening the setup menu and selecting the 'System' tab, the system settings window will open. Swipe the screen up and down to access more settings. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47 1 and 3.7).  Full image temperature marking – The camera can mark the hottest 'MAX' or the coldest 'MIN' point on the screen. Press 'No Display’ to disable this option. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48 „Frozen” – the camera will freeze an image after single button press, and will return to the live mode when pressed again.  Preference setting – allows to create a number of various camera presets. Preferen- ce setting window appears. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Local

     Display setting – here it is possible to set data displayed on the camera screen: „Display GPS information” – displays the GPS coordinates of the camera „Display compass information” – displays the internal compass’ readings „Display date” – displays the current date „Display time” – displays the current time KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50 Once activated, the markers will be saved into an image file and will be put at the bot- tom part of an image as its description (except the LOGO watermark, which will be placed in the upper left part on an image). KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Connecting

    The following parameters can be set in the Connecting tab:  WiFi – Opens a window for WiFi network settings. After enabling this function with button, the camera will search for the available WiFi networks and will display them as a list: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52 After establishing connection the camera will return to the screen with available networks. A network with established connection is moved to the upper list and is indicated by the check mark symbol KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53 Specific network settings are available under three tabs: DHCP, Bootp and Static Status. Press 'Ignore this network' to disconnect from the selected network, and to make the camera ignore a connection attempt with this network in future. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 LAN settings are completed. Close the configuration menu. To start the camera in the LAN mode, open the menu activated with the pop-up, on- screen menu button [H] (the camera must be in the IR real time mode). Go to KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55 Press it to open up a configuration window: To set the parameters, click the text box and enter the hotspot (access point) name – this will be the name under which the camera will be visible, as a wireless network, KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56 When the camera working in the AP mode, it is indicated by the button being highlighted in blue. Disable this function by pressing button again. Note: the camera can work in one network mode at a time: AP or LAN. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 57: Info

    At the top of the window the information on the availability of free space is presented, along with the total storage space on the internal memory and on the SD card (if it's in- serted). The section below allows to select default data storage path. Selected path is KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 58: Accurate Temperature Measurement

    80% is the reflected radiation. Considering the above, a special algorithms calcu- late the correct surface temperature of the measured object. Exemplary values of emissivity coefficient for selected materials are presented in the emis- KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59 Pictures should not be taken in strong wind. Additionally, to achieve an accurate temperature readout, hold the camera steady. It is rec- ommended to carry out the auto-calibration of the camera, before starting to capture images. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Sd Card

    Now insert the memory card into the SD card slot until a clicking sound is heard: Close the lid and lock it with the latch (1): The card is now installed. The camera can be turned on. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 61: Removing Sd Card

    Next, insert and press the SD card deeper into its slot, until it clicks and then release the pressure. The card is now partially ejected and can be removed: Close the lid and lock it with the latch (1): The card is now removed. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 62: Replacing The Lens

    (which will be indicated by the clicking sound of a security lock). Caution: Do not touch or expose the internal parts of the camera to prevent them from fouling. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 63: Power Supply And Battery Charging

    The camera comes along with 2 batteries, which are advised to be used alternately. When using the second battery, the first one should be charged. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Charging The Battery In The External Battery Charger

    Push the battery lock lever above the battery and the battery will partially slide out of the compartment, allowing to remove it. Now the battery can be charged in the external battery charger (optional). To put the battery back into the camera, follow the instructions for removing the battery in reverse order. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 65: General Rules Of Using Lithium (Li-Ion) Batteries)

    Improper use of the battery can cause its permanent damage. It can lead to its spontane- ous combustion. The seller and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages re- sulting from improper handling of the Lithium-Ion battery. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 66: Connecting The Camera To Pc

    (built-in and SD card). Turn on the camera. Connect the camera to USB port on the PC. The drivers will install automatically. When completed, the camera will appear as a portable device (new disk drive named: SABRESD-MX6DQ): KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 67: Reading Data From The Sd Card Using The External Card Reader

    The thermogram files are located in the following directory: (the drive let- ter):\DCIM\... Copy selected, or all, files to your PC using Windows Explorer. 16.4 Connection to WiFi network The camera allows to connect to existing Wi-Fi networks. The connection procedure is described in the chapter 11.3. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 68: Hdmi Connection

    (driver letter):\GCamera\update\. Insert the card into the camera. Turn on the camera and go to setup Menu and ‘Info’ tab. Click SD Card Update. The firmware upgrade window menu will open: Press ‘Install’ to initiate the update procedure. During the update procedure following screen is displayed: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 69 When the firmware has been installed, the following screen is displayed: To complete the update procedure, press ‘Done’ button. The camera will close the up- grade window menu and will resume its normal operation. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Storage temperature -40°C...+70°C Humidity 10% … 95% Resistance to shocks / vibrations 25G, IEC 60068-2-29 / 2G, IEC 60068-2-6 Housing IP54 Weight approx. 1.3 kg (with battery) Detector 140 mm x 206 mm x 114 mm KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 71: Cleaning And Maintenance

     when storing the camera for a prolonged time, remove the batteries,  allowed are storage temperatures specified in technical specifications,  in order to avoid complete discharging of rechargeable batteries during pro- longed storage, charge them once in a while. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 72: Accessories

     XL9 carrying case – WAWALXL9  Power supply adaptor Z13 – WAZASZ13  User manual 22.2 Optional accessories  Power supply adaptor Z14 WAZASZ14  Adapter – HDMI / RCA WAADAHDMIXRCP converter  M-11 carrying case WAFUTM11 KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 73: Dismantling And Disposal

    The manufacturer and provider of warranty and post-warranty services for this instrument is: SONEL S.A. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland tel. +48 74 858 38 60 fax +48 74 858 38 09 E-mail: export@sonel.pl Web page: www.sonel.pl KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 74 NOTES KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 76 SONEL S.A. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland tel. +48 74 858 38 60 fax +48 74 858 38 00 e-mail: sonel@sonel.pl www.sonel.pl...

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