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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 1.01 21.04.2020...
  • 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

    CONTENTS 1 Safety ........................ 5 2 Description of the camera ................7 2.1 The camera body ..................... 8 2.2 Arrangement of information on the screen ............. 10 3 Operation Instructions And The Camera Adjustment ........ 11 3.1 Turning the camera on/off and the standby mode ..........11 3.2 Displaying image on screen/viewfinder ..............
  • Page 6 16 Connecting the camera to PC ..............64 16.1 Hardware requirements ..................64 ® 16.2 Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 Installation Guide ............64 16.3 Reading data using USB ..................64 16.4 Reading data from the SD card using the external card reader ......66 16.5 LAN connection ......................

  • Page 7: Safety

    1 Safety Before you proceed to operate the camera, acquaint yourself thoroughly with the present manual and observe the safety regulations and specifications defined by the manufactur-  Any application that differs from those specified in the present manual may result in a damage to the device and constitute a source of danger for the user.
  • Page 8  FPA calibration (FPA - Focal Plane Array): in order to ensure accurate temperature measurement, the FPA detector was calibrated in different temperature points. After switching the imager on, it performs auto calibration procedure every once in a while. During the calibration, for about 1 second, the device does not respond to user’s activity, during this time the sound of a shutter clicking twice is heard.

  • Page 9: Description Of The Camera

    2 Description of the camera Thank you for purchasing our thermal imager. KT series imagers are modern, high-quality, easy and safe to use measuring devices. Based on infrared 384 x 288 pixel detector allows to capture high-quality, fully radiometric thermal images. Our products combine high-quality measurement parameters with an in- novative and intuitive interface, based on a new operating system, to create an intelligent solution in the field of thermal imaging.

  • Page 10: The Camera Body

    2.1 The camera body External parts of the camera body: Display/View Finder switch button Visual image lens „C” button (programmable) Viewfinder IR video capture button Viewfinder Focus adjustment Focus adjustment buttons Power On/Off button (T – zoom in, W –zoom out) Image mode selection dial Trigger button (freeze / save image) Body of the camera...
  • Page 11 Joystick Auto/Manual temperature range selection button MENU button Microphone Return button Battery/SD card chamber cover (description in following section) View stored photos/videos Tripod socket HDMI (mini) connector 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.

  • Page 12: Arrangement Of Information On The Screen

    2.2 Arrangement of information on the screen camera status information area Palette Central point (cursor) Additional information field The maximum temperature of presented Pop-up menu range 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.

  • Page 13: Operation Instructions And The Camera Adjustment

    3 Operation Instructions And The Camera Adjustment Camera operation and available options may vary depending on the version of the cam- era. This manual describes the operation based on the highest available camera configu- ration. 3.1 Turning the camera on/off and the standby mode To switch on the camera, press and hold on/off button [12] for around 2 seconds.

  • Page 14: Temperature Range

    button (W) to zoom out to the default size (x1.0). Image magnification allows accurate focusing. It should be remembered that zooming is performed digitally. Despite the image magnification on the screen, the image that is saved into the memory is always of a default size (magnification x1.0). 3.5 Temperature range The temperature range selection mode is selected by A/M (22) button or by the use of the touch screen, when the camera is in the real time mode, and when a real time infrared...

  • Page 15: Selecting The Colour Palette

    3.6 Selecting the colour palette Image palette selection is made by clicking the palette bar (F) on the screen. A window with a palette selection options will open. 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...

  • Page 16: Manual Calibration

    3.7 Manual Calibration  During operation the camera performs auto calibration procedure every once in a while. During the calibration, for about 1 second, the device does not respond to user’s activity, during this time the sound of a shutter clicking twice is heard. Calibration can be performed manually at any time.
  • 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

    The infrared image can be moved to any place of the screen window. Click and press IR image and move it to the desired location: 3.10 General rules for using on-screen menu - button disabled, - button enabled, - selection window: - select by clicking the desired value (parameter), the currently selected value is indicated by check mark symbol - selection window with a circular scrolling list of values:...

  • Page 19: Capturing And Saving Images

    2. Editing thermal image in software other than Sonel ThermoAnalyse2 will result in losing all the thermographic data.

  • Page 20: Saving Images Directly To Pc Hard Drive

    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, and following instructions provided in Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 user manual. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Recording And Storing Infrared Videos

    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, and following instructions provided in Sonel Ther- moAnalyze2 user manual. KT-560M – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Memory Browsing

    6 Memory browsing Click the view stored photos/videos button [21] to switch into a viewing and editing mode of pictures stored in the internal memory (or on SD card). That will open a thumbnail pre- view window of the stored files. The list can be scrolled by touching and holding a finger on the screen and moving it up and down.
  • Page 23 submenu - available options are described in Chapter 9), and perform the thermogram analysis (Press on-screen 'Edit' button to open up an analysis submenu - options for an image analysis are described in Chapters 7 and 8). Select ‘Video in built-in flash memory' or 'video in SD card' to display IR videos stored in the memory.
  • Page 24 The bottom command bar allows to switch into PDF report editor by clicking the but- ton (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.

  • Page 25: Thermal Image Analysis

    7 Thermal image analysis Thermal image analysis is possible in every image mode - real time, freezed and for im- ages stored in the memory. Activating expanding analysis toolbar: - in real time mode by clicking the pop-up menu icon [H] and selecting 'Object' in se- lection bar: - in Freeze mode by clicking the additional options icon...

  • Page 26: Line Analysis

    The spot parameters can be edited. Press on and hold the spot, without moving it, to open a menu with the spot parameters: The 'Marking' option turns on/off a description of the spot marker. The 'Center' option moves the spot to the center of the screen. Remove the spot by clicking the symbol.
  • Page 27 The shape and the position of the line can be modified (rotate, lengthen, shorten). This can be done by changind the position of its endpoints. 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.

  • Page 28: Area Analysis

    The line parameters can be edited. Press on and hold the center part of the line, without moving it, to open a menu with the line parameters: The 'Marking' option turns on/off the temperature points displayed on the line. The 'Mark- ing Content' option allows to select the displayed temperature value for the line: minimum, maximum or average.
  • 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 –...

  • Page 30: Differential Measurement And Delta T Mode

    The object parameters can be edited. Press on and hold the center part of the object, without moving it, to open a menu with the object parameters: The 'Marking' option turns on/off the temperature points displayed on the line. The 'Mark- ing Content' option allows to select the displayed temperature value for the object: mini- mum, maximum or average.
  • Page 31 Select the two objects, for which the temperature difference will be calculated. This is done by clicking any area of the first object and then any area of the second one. The calculated temperature difference is isplayed on the left side of the screen, in the ad- ditional information field [G].

  • Page 32: Isotherm Analysis

    7.5 Isotherm analysis Press button on the pop-up menu to initiate isotherm analysis mode for se- lected image. In this mode the camera will mark the temperature ranges of below (for ) or above (for ) the selected temperature, with a single, uniform colour (de- pending on the isotherm settings - see chapter 11.1).

  • Page 33: Enlarging An Image In Edit Mode

    7.6 Enlarging an image in edit mode In edit mode, frozen or stored images can be enlarged, downsized and repositioned on screen: - to enlarge an image place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart: - 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 –...

  • Page 34: Measurement Parameters (Object, Environment)

    8 Measurement parameters (object, environment) The parameters of the objects and the environment can be changed in every IR image mode, ie. real time, frozen and for files stored in the memory. An expandible analysis toolbar can be accessed: [H] and choosing „Param- - in the real time mode by pressing the pop-up menu button eter”...
  • Page 35 Available options:  Material – opens up a menu with value settings of emissivity coefficient of the measured object (the type of a material of which the external surface is made of): There is a choice of selection from the list of a predefined materials, or the custom emis- sivity coefficient value can be set by pressing 'Custom' button (in the upper part of the opened menu).

  • Page 36: Annotations

    9 Annotations It is possible to add following annotations for every image stored in the camera: - sketch; - text annotation; - voice annotation. Adding annotations is possible in the image preview window, that can be opened, when the image is frozen, by pressing on an additional options icon or when viewing imag- es, after clicking the selected thumbnail.

  • 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

    Function buttons: go back to the previous screen; drawing mode, allows to draw lines over IR image, eraser mode, allows to erase parts of lines, colour palette, change the colour of the drawn lines by clicking se- lected dot, remove all the changes applied to an image, save changes applied to an image, go back, repeat.

  • 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 This mode allows to add (or play stored) voice annotation. Press to start recording. The timer below shows elapsed time of the voice being recorded. Stop recording by pressing button. Play the recorded annotation by pressing button. Other control buttons: The track (progress) slider.

  • Page 41: Report

    10 Report 10.1 Creating report The camera allows to create reports. The report wizard is available: - in the real time mode by pressing the additional options icon - 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 –...
  • Page 42 Swipe your finger up/down to view the entire document. The text fields marked with a blue frame can be filled in: . The following fields can be edited: - field in the document header, - the description field at the bottom of the document, - field in the document footer.

  • Page 43: Printing Report

    10.2 Printing report The camera supports HP printers with ePrint system (or compatible). This feature allows devices that support Wi-Fi connectivity, to directly and wirelessly communicate with the printer. To print a report: - connect to a WiFi network (as described in chapter 11.3), if the printer works in the same network or connect directly to a printer, - generate a report as described in the section above.
  • Page 44  Selecting printer: Press to open the printer selection window: Available tabs: Preferred – the list of printers defined for connection as preferred. 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.
  • Page 45  Printing settings. Press to open printing settings window (the complete list of settings is available in More Options tab): Available options: Copies – select the number of copies to be printed. Color Mode – select between printing in color or in a grayscale. Paper Size –...

  • Page 46: The Camera's Setup Menu

    11 The camera’s setup menu The camera settings and parameters can be adjusted by pressing the camera setup menu button [I] The setup menu is divided into four categories: ‘System, Local, Connecting, Info’. Access the selected category by clicking the desired tab. Leave the setup menu by clicking the button in the upper right corner of the screen.
  • Page 47 The following parameters can be set in the system tab:  Temperature range – operating temperature range of the camera.  Temp unit (ºC/ºF) – choose between ºC and ºF.  Distance unit (m/yd) – choose between meter and yard. ...
  • Page 48  Isotherm color – opens a window with isotherm color settings. Select the colors for high isotherms and for low isotherms. Photo setting – allows to set the camera’s reaction for pulling the trigger button. „Frozen/Photo” – the camera will freeze an image after single button press, and will save it to memory when pressed again.

  • Page 49: Local

    Options available: „Create preference” – creating a new preference preset. „Delete preference” – deleting an active ( ) preset. Enabling a chosen preset ( Changing preferences in a chosen preset – in order to do that, activate a preset ), press „Close” to get back to the System menu and change the prefer- ences.
  • Page 50  Report Setting – opens the report settings window: ‘Report Logo’ – opens a window that allows to select the image that will be used as a logo in the report. To select, click the desired image and press ‘Done’. The files should be placed manually in the following directory: Internal memory \ DCIM \ GCamera \ externalPdf \ pdfExternalLogoPic ‘Header’...

  • Page 51: Connecting

     Date/Time – opens a window for setting the date and the time. After setting date and time press ‘Done’ to save changes.  Language – opens a window for the camera interface language selection. 11.3 Connecting After opening the setup menu and selecting the 'Connecting' tab, the network connection settings window will open.
  • Page 52 To connect, click the selected WiFI network, and click the password field in the win- dow that will open. Type the password using the on-screen keyboard. Confirm the password by pressing the OK button on the on-screen keyboard, fol- lowed by pressing 'Join' in the Input Password window. Press 'Cancel' to close the window without saving changes.
  • Page 53 Press to go to the detailed network parameters: 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 –...
  • Page 54  IP Address – press to open a window with the camera's Ethernet configuration. set the connection parameters by typing in the IP address and the DNS Server address with the on-screen keyboard. The camera will be visible in the network at this address (sample data below).
  • Page 55 'Streams' section at the bottom part of the menu and press button: The camera working in the LAN mode is indicated by the LAN button being highlighted in blue . Deactivate this mode by pressing the button again. Note: the camera can work only in one mode at a time: LAN or AP. ...
  • Page 56 to other Wi-Fi devices. Next type in the hotspot password. The password will be re- quired when connecting to the camera using WiFi devices. Confirm the settings by pressing 'OK' button on the on-screen keyboard, followed by pressing 'OK' in the hotspot configuration window. Press ‘Cancel’ to close the win- dow without saving changes.

  • Page 57: Info

    11.4 Info On setup menu, go to ‘Info’ section to open up below settings menu: Under ‘Info’ tab following options are available:  SD Card Update – choose this option to go to camera's firmware upgrade mode. The complete procedure is described in chapter 18. ...

  • Page 58: Accurate Temperature Measurement

    indicated by check mark icon - the camera will save all data on this carrier. The 'Format SD card' option is used to format the SD card inserted in the camera. Press ‘OK’ in the dialog box that will open to format the SD card – all the data will be deleted. ...
  • Page 59 sivity table. Poorly chosen value of the emissivity coefficient may cause significant tempera- ture reading errors. And for that reason the camera allows to adjust the value of the coeffi- cient in the range of 0.01 ... 1.00. Measurement accuracy also depends on the ambient temperature (also known as the re- flected temperature).

  • Page 60: Sd Card

    13 SD card Static thermograms, files with their corresponding visual images and video files are stored on the removable SD card (with maximum 32GB capacity). The SD card must be format- ted to FAT32 file system. 13.1 Installing SD card in the camera Note! Turn off the camera before installing SD card.

  • Page 61: Removing Sd Card

    13.2 Removing SD card Note! Turn off the camera before removing SD card. To remove SD card from the camera, unlock the security lid by sliding the latch on the compartment lid (1) and then open the lid by pulling the second latch (2): Next, insert and press the SD card deeper into its slot, until it clicks and then release the pressure.

  • Page 62: Replacing The Lens

    14 Replacing the lens Note! It is advised to turn off the camera before replacing the lens. In order to replace the lens, press and hold the lens-release button, which is placed next to the lens, then rotate the lens counter-clockwise to unmount it. To attach a lens to the camera body, position the lens in the camera's lens mount, and mount the lens by rotating the lens clockwise until it locks into place (which will be indicated by the clicking sound of a security lock).

  • Page 63: Power Supply And Battery Charging

    15 Power Supply and battery charging The camera is powered by Lithium-ion buttery. It can also be powered from the mains through the AC adapter. The battery can be charged while being inside of the camera. The device is also supplied with a spare battery.

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

    NOTE! Use only the battery, AC adapter and the external battery charger supplied with the camera. NOTE! Do not remove the battery from the camera while it’s being charged. NOTE! Battery charging should be performed in 0...40°C ambient temperature range. NOTE! In order to maintain the proper parameters of the batteries, charging of unused batteries should be repeated every 3 months.

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

    15.5 General rules of using Lithium (Li-Ion) batteries) If the device is unused for an extended period, remove the battery and store it separately. The battery stored in state of deep discharge can get permanently damaged. The battery should be stored in dry, cool and well-ventilated place and it should be pro- tected from exposure to direct sunlight.

  • Page 66: Connecting The Camera To Pc

    NOTE 1: Without changing the default installation directory, the installation procedure will allow the program to be installed in C: \Program files\ Sonel ThermoAnalyze2. The instal- lation procedure will add a shortcut icon Launch Sonel ThermoAnalyze to the Desktop and to the Start menu.
  • Page 67 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): Double-click the SABRESD-MX6DQ to open a window with available disk drives of the camera - internal storage and SD card (if inserted).

  • Page 68: Reading Data From The Sd Card Using The External Card Reader

    Copy selected, or all, files to your PC using Windows Explorer and then these files can be open in Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software. The procedure of how to open and edit images is described in the user manual of the software.
  • Page 69 Select Change adapter settings in the Network and Sharing Center window.: KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 70 In the adapter settings window right-click on the Ethernet icon, and then select Proper- ties: The Ethernet Properties window will open. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list, and click Properties: ‘ KT-560M – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 71 When the above parameters have been set press OK. The network connection will now restart and the selected parameters will be set. Run Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software and go to Video tab. On the side menu click RealTime button, and double click on the camera type in the table below. The Connec- tion Setting window will open.
  • Page 72 Click LAN/USB and enter IP address set in accordance to the description in chapter 11.3: Press Confirm. The camera image is now transmitted live to your PC. In the bottom left corner of the screen the camera status has now turned into Connected. KT-560M –...

  • Page 73: Wifi Connection - Hotspot Mode

    Click Close at the bottom of the screen to disconnect. The camera's on-line operation, im- age capturing, saving and editing is described in the user manual of the Sonel Thermo- Analyze2 software. WiFi connection – hotspot mode 16.6 The camera can be connected directly to PC via Wi-Fi network. Turn on the camera and configure the Wi-Fi hotspot connection as described in the chapter 11.3.
  • Page 74 Press OK to save and the computer will establish the wireless connection with the cam- era. Run Sonel ThermoAnalyze2 software and go to Video tab. On the side menu click RealTime button, and double click on the camera type in the table below. The Connection Setting window will open.
  • Page 75 Connected. Click Close at the bottom of the screen to disconnect. The camera's on-line operation, im- age capturing, saving and editing is described in the user manual of the Sonel Thermo- Analyze2 software.

  • Page 76: Connection To Wifi Network

    16.7 Connection to WiFi network The camera allows to connect to existing Wi-Fi networks. The connection procedure is described in the chapter 11.3. 17 HDMI connection It is possible to transmit camera images live from the camera to audio/video devices with HDMI ports (monitors, TVs, projectors).
  • Page 77 Press ‘Install’ to initiate the update procedure. During the update procedure following screen is displayed: 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.

  • Page 78: Specifications

    19 Specifications Detector resolution 384 x 288 Detector VOx / 25 μm / 7.5~14 μm Frame rate 25 Hz / 9 Hz Sensitivity 40 mK Lens (field of vision / focal distance) 21.7° x 16.4°/25 mm/F1.0 Spatial resolution (IFOV) IFOV 0.99 mrad Focus Motor-drive / Auto Display...

  • Page 79: Cleaning And Maintenance

    12 months. For detailed information related to laboratory services call +48 74 85 83 879 or send an inquiry to serwis@sonel.pl KT thermal imaging cameras don't comprise any parts serviceable by the user. Do not at- tempt to dismantle or modify the camera on your own.

  • Page 80: Accessories

    22 Accessories The current list of accessories can be found on the manufacturer's website. 22.1 Standard accessories Standard bundle supplied by the manufacturer includes:  Thermal imager  Lens cover  2 x Li-ion battery 11,1 V 2,9 Ah – WAAKU18 ...

  • Page 81: Dismantling And Disposal

    Follow local regulations related to disposing of packaging, used-up batteries and rechargeable batteries. 24 Manufacturer 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...

  • Page 82: Laboratory Services

    National Metrological Institute. According to ILAC-G24 „Guidelines for determination of calibration intervals of measuring instru- ments”, SONEL S.A. recommends periodical metrological inspection of the instruments it manufac- tures no less frequently than once every 12 months.
  • Page 84 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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