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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual...
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WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE USE OF THE PRODUCT BY YOU IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKMICRO BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,...
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual ESPECIALLY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE, FOR USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT INFRINGE ON THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Regulatory Information Note These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information. FCC Compliance Statement Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Frequency Bands and Power (for CE/UKCA) The frequency bands and transmitting power (radiated and/or conducted) nominal limits applicable to the following radio equipment are as follows: Equipment Frequency Band and Power Model G31, G41, G61* Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz): 20 dBm;...
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual (iii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for 5470-5725 MHz doivent respecter le pire limiter; devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for (iii) Le gain d'antenne maximal autorisé pour les...
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could Danger result in death or serious injury.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Laws and Regulations Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations.
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● Technical Support The https://www.hikmicrotech.com portal will help you as a HIKMICRO customer to get the most out of your HIKMICRO products. The portal gives you access to our support team, software and documentation, service contacts, etc. Emergency If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power, unplug the ●...
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Laser maintenance: It is not necessary to maintain the laser regularly. If the laser does not work, the laser assembly needs to be replaced in the factory under warranty. Keep the device power off when replacing laser assembly.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Overview ........................1 1.1 Device Description ......................... 1 1.2 Main Function ........................1 1.3 Appearance ..........................2 Chapter 2 Preparation ........................ 4 2.1 Charge Device ........................4 2.1.1 Charge Device via Cable Interface ................. 4 2.1.2 Charge Device via Charging Base ..................
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 3.4.2 Set Focus Mode Palettes ..................... 18 3.5 Adjust Digital Zoom ......................19 3.6 Display OSD Info ........................19 Chapter 4 Temperature Measurement ..................20 4.1 Set Thermography Parameters .................... 20 4.1.1 Set Unit ........................21 4.2 Adjust Display Temperature Range ..................
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 9.1 Calibrate Compass ....................... 38 9.2 Magnetic Declination Correction ..................39 Chapter 10 Connect Bluetooth ....................40 Chapter 11 Set LED Light ......................41 Chapter 12 Cast Device Screen to PC ..................42 Chapter 13 Connect Device to Wi-Fi ..................
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Device Description The handheld thermography camera is a device with both optical images and thermal images. It can do thermography, distance measurement, video recording, snapshot capturing, alarm, and it can connect to Wi-Fi, hotspot and Bluetooth.
Device supports multiple palettes, and you can set the palette mode according to the alarm function. Client Software Connection Mobile Phone: Use HIKMICRO Viewer to view live image, capture snapshots, and record videos ● on your phone. You can also, analyze pictures offline, generate and share a report via the app.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Note The interface of the device may vary according to different models. Please refer to the actual ● product. The warning sign is under the laser and on the left of the device.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 2 Preparation 2.1 Charge Device Caution The built-in cell battery that powers the real time clock (RTC) of the device may drain during longtime transportation or storage. It is recommended to recharge the RTC battery for the well- functioning of the device clock.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-1 Remove Battery Base 2. Hold the lock catches, and draw the battery base to take out the battery. 3. Insert the battery into the charging base. You can see the charging status via the pilot lamp on the charging base.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-3 Insert Upper Part of Hand Strap 2. Fit the buckle on the device and tighten the screw with the supplied wrench. 3. Thread the lower part of the hand strap through the hole at the base of the device. Secure the hand strap with the hook-and-loop fastener.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-5 Fix Protective Cover 2.4 (Optional) Mount Interchangeable Lens An interchangeable lens is an additional thermal lens that can be mounted to the device to change the original focal length to different ranges, so as to obtain different FOVs and scene scopes.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 2-7 Align the Dots 3. Rotate the interchangeable lens clockwise to fix it. Figure 2-8 Mount the Lens 4. Optional: Rotate the interchangeable lens anticlockwise to dismount it. Figure 2-9 Dismount the Lens...
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 2.4.1 Calibrate Interchangeable Lens This part introduce how to calibrate a newly mounted interchangeable lens. Before You Start Place the target plate on a flat surface with the "TARGET" facing the lens. ●...
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Note If the measurement succeeds, the distance is displayed on the screen. If it fails, adjust the ● distance and try again. It is recommended to use a tripod to fix the camera if keeping it still is difficult.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 2.5.1 Set Auto Power-off Duration Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Auto Off to set the automatic shutdown time for device as required. 2.6 Operation Method The device supports both touch-screen control and button control.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 2.7 Menu Description In the observation interface, the left is the status display, and the right is shortcut keys. Tap the screen or press to show the menu bar. Figure 2-13 Menu The description of status display and shortcut key is shown as follows. You can touch the shortcut key to switch modes on the interface.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Shortcut Key Description means Auto Mode of Level & Span, means Manual Mode of Level & Span. ● Tap the icon to switch the mode of Level & Span. Refer to Adjust Display ●...
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 3 Display Settings Note Your device will periodically perform a self-calibration to optimize image quality and measurement accuracy. In this process the image will pause briefly and you'll hear a "click" as a shutter moves in front of the detector.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 3.1.2 Laser Assisted Focus Point the laser to the target and the device focuses automatically. Before You Start It is recommended to use this function in a non-glare environment, such as indoor environment.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Caution Disable continuous autofocus mode when the device is moving, or it may affect the device function. Go to Settings → Capture Settings → Focus → Focus Mode to enable Continuous Autofocus. Then aim the device at the target, and the device focuses automatically.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual In fusion mode, the device displays the combined view of thermal channel and optical channel. In PiP (Picture in Picture) mode, the device displays thermal view inside the optical view. Note You can press to set the PiP proportion.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 3.4.1 Set Alarm Mode Palettes Alarm mode palettes allows to mark the targets of certain temperature range with a different color from the rest. Steps 1. Select Palettes from the main menu. 2. Tap the icons to select an alarm rule type.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Table 3-3 Icon Description Icon Palettes Mode Description Above Focus Set the temperature threshold, and the targets with the temperature higher than the set value are displayed with fusion palettes. Below Focus Set the temperature threshold, and targets with the temperature lower than the set value are displayed with fusion palettes.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 4 Temperature Measurement The thermography (temperature measurement) function provides the real-time temperature of the scene and display it on the left of your screen. The thermography function is turned on by default.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Set temperature of the external optical material (e.g.: germanium window). 3. Return to previous menu to save the settings. Note You can go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Device Initialization → Measurement Tool Initialization to initialize the temperature measurement parameters.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4.3 Set Temperature Measurement Rule You can set temperature measurement parameters to improve the accuracy of temperature measurement. Steps 1. Select from the main menu. 2. Set the point, line, or area rules.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Steps 1. Select 2. Press 3. Move the point with the navigation buttons or tap on the touch-screen to select a point. 4. Press The temperature of custom point (e.g. P1) displays P1: XX.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4. Press to enlarge the frame, and press to contract the frame. Or you can drag the corner of the frame on touch-screen to enlarge or contract the frame. 5. Press The maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and average temperature of the framed area are displayed on the left of the screen.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4.5 Temperature Alarm When the temperature of targets triggers the set alarm, the device will perform configured actions, such as, flashing the rule frame, making an audible warning, or sending notification to the client software.
- Connect your PC to the device hotspot. Turn on and set up device hotspot by Settings → Device Settings → Hotspot . See Set Device Hotspot for more instructions. 4. Click Device Management to add your device into the client. See the user manual of HIKMICRO Inspector for instructions.
● Connect the device to the PC client, and make sure that your device has received inspection ● tasks from the PC client. See the user manual of HIKMICRO Inspector for instructions. Steps 1. Enter inspection mode to start. Enter the mode by one of the following ways: - Tap at the upper right corner of the screen to enter the inspection route mode.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Check-in Required a. In the live view interface, pull the main trigger to switch to the and Manual optical channel. Diagnosis b. Aim the scanning frame to the QR code. The device will scan the QR code, and prompt the scanning result.
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HIKMICRO Analyzer should be installed in your PC. Download the program from https:// ● www.hikmicrotech.com/ . For the operations instructions in HIKMICRO Analyzer, read the user manual from Help → ● User Manual . Please keep HIKMICRO Analyzer up-to-date for the best compatibility and user experience.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Figure 5-5 Analysis in HIKMICRO Analyzer...
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 6 Picture and Video Insert memory card into the device, then you can record videos, capture snapshots, and mark and save important data. Note Device does not support capturing or recording when the menu is shown.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 4) Tap or pull the trigger to save the snapshot. Note You can also press to quit the saving. Result Press or tap in menu mode to check saved pictures. See View Local Files for more information.
Accidentally stopped recordings are not saved. Recorded videos are saved in .mp4 format. These video clips can be played on local device, and any player that support this format (HIKMICRO Analyzer does not support playing this video format.). 2. In the live view interface, hold the trigger to start recording.
Radiometric videos clips are not supported playing on the device. format .rv To display these videos, you should export the videos to HIKMICRO Analyzer for display and analysis. MP4 videos, format .mp4 Videos of this format can be played on local device, or exported to play by any other supported player.
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Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual What to do next You can import the captured snapshots to HIKMICRO Analyzer for further data analysis. See the User Manual of HIKMICRO Analyzer (embedded in the client software, Help → User Manual ) for the operation guide.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 7 Distance Detection The laser range finder consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The device detects the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 8 Geographic Location Display Equipped with satellite positioning modules, the device is able to display its longitude and latitude on the live image and in the captured images. Note The function is only supported by certain models.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 9 Direction Display Equipped with a compass, the device is able to display its direction on the live image and in the captured images. Note The function is supported by certain models.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Note During calibration, keep moving and rotating the device to make sure that the device faces ● every possible directions. Calibration Level indicates the validity of calibration, higher level means more accurate ●...
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 10 Connect Bluetooth You can use the bluetooth headset to play the audio recorded together with the videos and the images. Steps 1. Select from the main menu. 2. Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Bluetooth .
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 11 Set LED Light Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Light Supplement . Tap to enable LED light, or press in the live view to enable/disable the LED light.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 12 Cast Device Screen to PC The device supports casting screen to PC by UVC protocol-based client software or player. You can connect the device to your PC via a type-C cable, and cast the real-time live view of the device to your PC.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 13 Connect Device to Wi-Fi Steps 1. Go to Settings → Device Settings → WLAN . 2. Tap to enable Wi-Fi, and the searched Wi-Fi will be listed as below. Figure 13-1 Wi-Fi List 3.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 14 Set Device Hotspot With the device hotspot, other equipment with Wi-Fi function can join the device for data transmission. Steps 1. Go to Settings → Device Settings → Hotspot . 2. Tap to enable hot spot function.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 15 Thermal View Mobile Client Connection The device supports both Wi-Fi connection and hot spot. Connect the device to HIKMICRO Viewer, and you can control the device via mobile client. 15.1 Connect via Wi-Fi Before You Start Download and install HIKMICRO Viewer on your phone.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 16 Image Local Output You can view the image on the display unit for details with this function. Before You Start This function is only supported by the models with CVBS out interface or micro HDMI output ●...
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Chapter 17 Maintenance 17.1 View Device Information Go to Local Settings → Device Information to view the device information. 17.2 Set Date and Time Steps 1. Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Time and Date .
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual Go to Local Settings → Device Settings → Device Initialization to initialize the memory card. Caution If there are files in the memory card, make sure that the files has been backed up before memory card initialization.
Handheld Thermal Camera G Series User Manual 18.3 Device Command Scan the following QR code to get device common serial port commands. Note that the command list contains the commonly used serial port commands for HIKMICRO thermal cameras. 18.4 Device Communication Matrix Scan the following QR code to get device communication matrix.