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FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Revision History 11.2022-001 Document created...
FMX 320/FMX 640 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.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Intended Use The FMX 320/FMX 640 Series 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, among others.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Safety Information • This device must be installed by qualified service personnel or system installation personnel. • 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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FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL • Do not put the product into a fire. • It is recommended to calibrate the device(s) annually. • If the device operates abnormally, please contact the supplier and do not dismantle the device on your own.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Technical Specifications FMX 320 P FMX 640 P Pixel Resolution 336 x 256 640 x 512 Standard: ± 1°C (± 1.8 °F) or ±1% Accuracy Hi-Temp: ± 5°C (± 9 °F) or ± 5% Standard: -20 °C to 120 °C (-4 °F to 248 °F)
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FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE FMX 320 S FMX 640 S Pixel Resolution 336 x 256 640 x 512 Standard: ± 1°C (± 1.8 °F) or ±1% Accuracy Hi-Temp: ± 5°C (± 9 °F) or ± 5% Standard: -20 °C to 120 °C (-4 °F to 248 °F)
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Lens Options FMX 320 Lens Options Focal Length Focus Type FOV (HxV) 4.1 mm Manual 80°x60° 5 mm Manual 58°x44.5° 8 mm Manual 40°x30° 9 mm Athermal 35°x26° 12.5 mm Manual 25°x18.8° 16.7 mm Athermal 18.8°x14°...
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Structure Appearance and Definitions of Housing Interface Definitions of Housing Interface Mirco-USB interface RJ-45 Internet access...
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Package Includes FMX Series IR Camera Software USB Drive Option 1: Combo Cable Option 2: Power Adapter and Ethernet Cable ENSURE ALL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENT ITEMS ARE PRESENT BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION...
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Quick Start Instructions Option 1 Setup Mount the FMX Series camera to a Plug Mirco-USB end of the combo tripod using the ¼-20 mount. cable into the 5V DC port on the back of the FMX Series camera.
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FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Plug the other end of the Plug the Ethernet combo cable (same Ethernet cable into the Ethernet side as the Micro-USB) into the FMX port of the laptop computer. Series camera Ethernet port. Plug USB into an open USB Power on devices.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Option 2 Setup SOME FMX SERIES IR CAMERA PACKAGES WILL COME WITH A POWER ADAPTER AND ETHERNET CABLE INSTEAD OF A COMBO CORD. COMPLETE STEP A FOR OPTION ONE SETUP BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Power on devices. Software Installation Install IR Flash software using the Once installed, launch IR Flash software USB drive. Refer to the IR software by double-clicking the Flash User Manual for instructions. associated desktop icon.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Operation Instructions IP Address Configuration The FMX 320 and 640 comes configured with static IP address for the infrared camera. The infrared camera lies at 192.168.10.117. Connecting the computer requires setting the IPv4 settings of the Ethernet port to a static IP address in the same “Class C.”...
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL IR Flash Pro Software arrives installed on computers and tablets purchased from ICI as complete systems and it will launch automatically on startup. A copy of the software is provided on the Software USB Drive.
FMX 320/FMX 640 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.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL Radiometry 11-1 Introduction to Radiometry The basic reason for employing image processing programs when analyzing IR images is to have a fast and comprehensive means to determine the information content of an image in numerical terms. Radiometry is considered the base from which to conduct this analysis.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL 11-2-1 Detail Parameters Name, Date, and Time information is automatically recorded and stored when and image is captured. Images have a default name of “XXYZ_IR” where “X” is a series of numbers. Users can enter notes in the Comments section. Location/ GPS is captured if enabled.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL 11-2-3 Ambient Temperature The Ambient Temperature, which is often referred to as the background, is the temperature of the air surrounding the target object. This number can affect surfaces whose energy will hit the face of the target object and reflect from it into the camera’s field of view.
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL 11-3 Histograms & Graphs The bottom right corner of the screen plots image information in the form of a histogram or a 3D rendering. It also allows users to visualize the temperature data over time for any/all ROIs placed on the image; the last image below shows a plot for three Regions of Interest.
FMX 320/FMX 640 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. 12-1 Camera(s) not showing, camera(s) lagging, or software crashing •...
FMX 320/FMX 640 SERIES USER MANUAL 12-5 Unclear or dark visible images • Turn on lights in imaging area • If lens is foggy, use professional equipment to clean the lens 12-6 Temperature readings are incorrect • Turn off the device; then, turn it back on •...
FMX 320/FMX 640 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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