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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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APEX 200 USER MANUAL Revision History 05.2022-001 Document created...
APEX 200 USER MANUAL Contents Disclaimers ���������������������������������������������������������� 5 Terms and Conditions ................. 5 U.S. Government Regulations ............. 5 Copyright ..................... 5 Quality Assurance ................5 Customer Help ..................5 User Notice����������������������������������������������������������� 6 Calibration ...................6 Accuracy .....................6 Cybersecurity ..................6 Disposal of Electronic Waste ............6 Intended Use ..................
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APEX 200 USER MANUAL 11-1 Cleaning the Germanium Lens ............33 11-2 Disinfecting the Camera Surface ............33 11-3 Device Calibration ................33 11-4 Storage .....................33 Troubleshooting �����������������������������������������������������34 12-1 Thermal imager does not power on ..........34 12-2 Thermal imager shuts off unexpectedly ........34 12-3 No thermal image ................34...
APEX 200 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.
APEX 200 USER MANUAL Intended Use APEX 200 cameras are used for 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, animal reserves as well as environmental conservatories, and aerial integrations, among others.
APEX 200 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. •...
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APEX 200 USER MANUAL • Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery may occur. • Do not get water or salt water on the battery or device or permit the device or battery to get wet. Damage to the battery may occur.
Visible: 1920 x 1080 Video Format Image Format IR JPG (with data) + visible JPG Image Polarity 18 options IR, fusion (ICI Dual Vision), visible, picture-in-picture, Image Modes enhanced Memory 32 GB, internal Digital Camera 2 MP, FOV: 72° x 61°...
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APEX 200 USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE IP Rating IP67 Light Automatic alarms Alarm snapshot FTP file sharing and SMTP email support Internal non-uniformity correction (NUC) Remote reset and device reset button Specifications subject to change without further notice. Models and accessories subject to regional market considerations.
APEX 200 USER MANUAL Structure Appearance and Definitions of Interface Illuminator Visible Camera Germanium Lens 8-Pin M12 Connector (Ethernet and PoE cable interface) 12-Pin M12 Connector (DC Power supply and alarm input/output) Power Indicator Network Indicator Reset Button...
APEX 200 USER MANUAL Package Includes APEX 200 Ethernet Data Cable Alignment Guides PoE Injector M2 Screws x8 ST2.2 Screws x8 ENSURE ALL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENT ITEMS ARE PRESENT BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION...
Φ2.5 mounting holes according to the markers on the alignment guide. THE THERMAL DEVICE WILL ACCUMULATE HEAT DURING OPERATION. ICI RECOMMENDS MOUNTING THE THERMAL DEVICE TO METALLIC OBJECTS AT ITS REAR HOUSING WHICH CAN REDUCE DEVICE HEATING AS WELL AS...
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APEX 200 USER MANUAL Align the 8-pin connector of Rotate the securing nut to the the Ethernet data cable to the right to lock cable in place. 8-pin receptor on the device; Rotate the securing nut to the then, plug in the cable.
Φ2.5 mounting holes according to the markers on the alignment guide. THE THERMAL DEVICE WILL ACCUMULATE HEAT DURING OPERATION. ICI RECOMMENDS MOUNTING THE THERMAL DEVICE TO METALLIC OBJECTS AT ITS REAR HOUSING WHICH CAN REDUCE DEVICE HEATING AS WELL AS...
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APEX 200 USER MANUAL Align the 8-pin connector of Rotate the securing nut to the the Ethernet data cable to the right to lock cable in place. 8-pin receptor on the device; Rotate the securing nut to the then, plug in the cable.
Connect to the DC power supply through the M12 12-pin adapter cable. Connect the APEX 200 to the network. Power on the device, and wait for 2 minutes. The power indicator light is steady blue when fully powered. The network indicator light flashes green when the network connection is normal.
APEX 200 USER MANUAL Manual IP Address Configuration Configure the network to be the same as the thermal camera as follows: Click Windows icon. Click Settings. Click on Network and Internet. Click Ethernet. Click Change Adapter Settings. Right click Ethernet and choose properties. For touchscreens, press and hold until a box pops up;...
APEX 200 USER MANUAL Virtual Monitoring System Software ICI’s Virtual Monitoring System (VMS) is a comprehensive application software. It enables users to monitor equipment, collect temperature data, set alarms, and perform thermal analysis from a single monitoring station. Recommended System Requirements •...
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APEX 200 USER MANUAL Click Next to continue software installation. Click Back to go to the previous step. Click Cancel to stop installation. 10. Click Install to continue software installation. Click Back to go to the previous step. Click Cancel to stop installation.
APEX 200 USER MANUAL 12. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. Uninstall the Software Open Settings (gear icon) from the start menu. Click Apps. Find IRT_VMS in the list and click it. IRT_VMS Click Uninstall. Click Uninstall to confirm removal. Click Cancel to stop removal.
APEX 200 USER MANUAL Protocols 10-1 Modbus TCP (M12 8-pin) This device supports Modbus TCP protocol for transmitting temperature measurement information. A M12 8-pin to RJ45 cable is required when using this protocol. Camera IP (default: 192.168.1.20) Port 1502 Register Address...
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APEX 200 USER MANUAL “distance”: 3, #distance(m) “emissivity”: 0.95, # emissivity “reflectemp”: 25, # reflection temperature(℃) “maxtemp”: 45.6, #maximum temperature of frame(℃) “mintemp”: 44.9, # minimum temperature of frame(℃) “avgtemp”: 45.3, #average temperature of frame(℃) “list”: [{ # 16 data in the temperature measurement area, enable=1 is valid “index”: 0, # temperature index...
APEX 200 USER MANUAL 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.
APEX 200 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. 12-1 Thermal imager does not power on •...
APEX 200 USER MANUAL 12-7 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.
APEX 200 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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