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Firefighting Thermal Camera HIKMICRO FT 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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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. Directive 2006/66/EC and its amendment 2013/56/EU (Battery Directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Do not drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Keep the device away from magnetic interference. Power Supply The input voltage should meet the limited energy circuit (5 VDC, 2 A) according to the IEC61010-1 standard.
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Technical Support https://www.hikmicrotech.com/en/contact-us.html 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 power cable, and contact the service center.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual professional legal or compliance expert or local government authorities for any necessary export license requirements if you intend to transfer, export, re-export the thermal series products between different countries.
3.3.5 View Snapshots in Albums ..................13 3.3.6 Export Snapshots to PC .................... 14 Connect to Client Software ....................14 3.4.1 Mobile Client HIKMICRO Viewer ................14 3.4.2 UVC Cast Screen Tool ....................15 Mount Neck Strap and Lanyards ..................15 3.5.1 Mount Neck Strap ....................
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 4.3.2 Set Time ........................20 ............... 21 Chapter 5 Maintenance Upgrade System ........................ 21 Restore Device ........................21 About Calibration ......................22 VIII...
It provides hotspot function for connecting to mobile device for data transmission. 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. Scan the QR codes on the cover to download the App.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Appearance (Front View)
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Appearance (Rear View) Appearance Description No. Part Name Description Screen Display view and operation menu. Buttons Operate the camera. See 1.3.2 for operation guide. Lanyard Mounting Mount lanyard for easy carrying. See 3.5.2 for lanyard mounting Point guide.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual USB Type-C Interface Charge the device or export files with USB type-A to type-C cable. SIM Card Slot Reserved. Neck Strap Mounting Mount the neck strap. See 3.5.1 for neck strap mounting guide. Point Battery Supply power to the device.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Buttons and Trigger Operation in Live View Button Description Power button. Press and hold to power on or off the camera. Zoom-in button. Press to switch among the 3 zoom-in ratios. Mode button. Press to switch among image modes. See 3.3.2 for the introduction of the image modes.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Chapter 2 Quick Use Process You can follow the steps to quickly use the camera. For the first time using, please fully charge the camera or install a fully-charged battery. See 3.1 for charging guide. Press and hold to start the camera.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Chapter 3 Basic Operations Charge the Device For the first time using or when the battery is insufficient, please charge the thermal camera or replace a battery. You can see the battery status by checking the battery icon in the status bar. Please charge the device with the cable and charging base provided by the manufacturer.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Charge Battery When the battery is fully charged, remove it from the base. Align the battery with battery compartment, push it to the end and turn the ring 90° to lock the battery. The camera can also be charged via the USB Type-C cable. Before You Start Battery should be installed if you charge the device with a USB cable.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Solid Red: Charging normally. Solid Green: Fully charged. Flashing Red and Green: Charging exception. When charging completes, disconnect the cable. Lock the interface cover and shut the rubber cover. Power On/Off Hold to power on the device.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual No. Description Status Bar. Icons in this bar show device hardware status, including: Battery and charging status. For example, means fully charged. Hotspot is enabled, . For hotspot connection, see 3.4 for help. ...
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual For system settings, refer to Chapter 4 . In live view interface, press to switch image modes. The camera supports multiple modes suitable for different scenes and objects. Image Modes Description Mode Mode Description Example Snapshot Basic mode (default).
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Fire detection mode. It is applicable to scenes with many open fires and high background temperature. The display effect is similar to the basic mode. Only that the start temperature of red and yellow marking is higher.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Building mode. Applicable to analysis and detection of building- related exceptions. Thermal images can provide information about structure, machinery, pipe, and electrical system. In live view interface, aim the camera to a target and press to switch zoom ratio.
Disconnect the USB cable and lock the interface cover. You can import the 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.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 3) You can see camera live image via the APP after adding process finishes. For more using guide of the client, please check its embedded user manual from Settings->Help. The device supports casting screen to PC by UVC protocol-based client software or player. Connect the device to your PC via a type-C cable, and cast the real-time live view of the device to your PC.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Install Neck Strap Install the lanyard ( ) to the lanyard hole ( ) first, then install the retractable lanyard ( ) to the ② ① ③ first lanyard. ① ② ③ Install Lanyards...
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Chapter 4 More Settings Temperature Measurement Settings Thermal readout refers to the referential palette color bar, temperature scale and image center temperature that help user to know temperature condition of target scene. There are 3 types of readout available.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Thermal readout of different image modes are different. The figure above is an example for reference. The camera supports 3 temperature units: degree Celsius (°C), degree Fahrenheit °F (°F), and Kelvin (K). The temperature unit is displayed in the lower right corner of the live view interface. In live view interface, press together to enter menu.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual ODE On ODE Off Image Example of ODE On and Off In live view interface, press together to enter device menu. Select to enter the system menu. Press to select ODE, and press to enable the function. Press to return to live view interface.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Press to select an album, and press to enter the folder. Press to select a snapshot, and press to view snapshot details. Press to delete. Press to confirm or to cancel the deleting. When finished, press to return to the upper-level menu.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Press to switch from setting time format, hour and minute. The parameter in adjustment is displayed with a blue box. Press to increase the value, and pull trigger to reduce the value. Press to exit. Chapter 5 Maintenance Upgrade System Before You Start...
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual About Calibration We recommend you send the device back for calibration once a year, and please contact the local dealer for the information on maintenance points. For more detailed calibration services, please refer to https://www.hikmicrotech.com/en/support/calibration-service/.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Scan the following QR code to get device common FAQ.
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