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ENGLISH
Thermal Imaging
IR Camera
Model 1954
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS
WITH AEMC
INSTRUMENTS
®

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  • Page 1 User Manual ENGLISH Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS WITH AEMC INSTRUMENTS ®...
  • Page 2 Copyright Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All rights reserved. © ® ® No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means (including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into any other language) without prior agreement and written consent from Chauvin Arnoux , Inc., as governed by United States and International copyright laws.
  • Page 3 For recalibration, please use our calibration services. Refer to our repair and calibration section at www.aemc.com/calibration. Serial #: Catalog #: 2121.41 Model #: 1954 Please fill in the appropriate date as indicated: Date Received: Date Calibration Due: Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. ®...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.1.5 Displaying the Temperature Profile of a Line in the Image (Profile) ..................23 3.1.6 Displaying Points at the Same Temperature in an Image (Isotherm) .................. 23 3.2 FREEZING PALETTE COLORS ..........24 Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 5 7.1.1 Activating Bluetooth ............37 7.1.2 Deactivating Bluetooth ............37 7.2 HEADSET ................. 37 7.2.1 Headset Connection ............38 7.2.1.1 First Time Connection ..............38 7.2.2 Changing Headsets ............38 7.2.3 Headset Disconnection ............ 39 Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 6 10.3 REPAIR AND CALIBRATION..........47 10.4 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE........... 48 10.5 LIMITED WARRANTY ............48 10.5.1 Warranty Repairs ............49 APPENDIX A: MENU TREE ..........50 APPENDIX B: EMISSIVITY TABLE ........52 APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....54 Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    The product has been declared recyclable In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection system for recycling electrical and electronic components in accordance with directive WEEE 2012/19/EU Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 8: Precautions For Use

    Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 9: Ordering Information

    Adapter - US External Battery Charger ........... Cat. #2121.64 Cable – USB (Type A to 5-pin Mini-B) ..........Cat. #2126.49 The rechargeable batteries supplied with the camera can be charged with any commercially available AA charger. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 11: Micro Sd Memory Card Installation

    SD card slot. If the card cannot be inserted, ensure that: ■ The card is facing in the correct direction ■ The card slot is empty Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 12: Camera Display

    (Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries OK (Advanced Battery Management mode only) Batteries low (Both modes) Batteries discharged Bluetooth (§ 7) Bluetooth enabled no icon Bluetooth enabled Trigger Function (§ 2.4.4) Freeze Save Later Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 13 Micro SD Card not detected Emissivity correction (§ 4.2) no icon User-defined correction in effect Default correction in effect Image Filename (§ 5.1.1) Date and time of acquisition of the displayed image Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 14: Image

    Closes all open menus Selects the highlighted item Closes a message Adds the selected character Closes a menu Cancels an entry Freezes the image Restarts continuous acquisition (unfreezes image) Saves the displayed image Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 15 3292-BT and 3293-BT, Environmental Data Loggers Models 1110, 1227, 1246, 1821, 1822 and 1823) Connects all compatible Bluetooth AEMC Instruments meters in the ® current list Lights the laser pointer Restores function icons display Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 16: Configuring The Camera

    After you select an option, press F2 to accept it. NOTE: That the parameters that cannot be modified appear shaded. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 17: Languages

    8. When all settings have been selected, select Validate and press F2 NOTE: The Date/Time menu opens automatically at start-up if power to the internal clock has been interrupted. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 18: Units Of Measure (Temperature And Distance)

    ON the laser pointer when the trigger is depressed. Releasing the trigger turns OFF the pointer. When this function is selected, the TL icon is displayed in the status bar. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 19: Automatic Camera Shutdown Time

    (15 %, 25 %, 50 %, 75 %, or 100 %). 3. When the desired setting is displayed, press F2 to select it. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 20: Image Storage Directory

    256 entries are available in the root (any combination of 256 files and directories). The card will therefore very quickly be considered full, even though its full capacity has not been reached. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 21: Color Palettes

    Choices are Steel (black, purple, yellow to white), Grayscale (black to white), and Rainbow (blue, green, yellow, to red). Steel is the default. 3. Select the desired palette and save it by pressing F2 Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    In other words the mean of the minimum and maximum temperatures of the palette. If the color lies in the 1st quartile: + (T ) / 4 …and so on. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 23: Locating Hot And Cold Spots In An Image (Minmax)

    In addition, the palette graphically displays the temperature range. All points in the image whose temperature falls within this defined range are displayed in the selected color. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 24: Freezing Palette Colors

    ■ Not in edit mode: press F2 or F3 twice while the icon is displayed. ■ Edit mode: Press F2 or F3 once while the icon is displayed. ■ Open the Parameters menu and select . Then select Automatic. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 25: Advanced Operation

    These are set through the Target menu (see below). WARNING: Incorrect settings can produce results less accurate than results obtained with the default settings. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 26: Default Compensation Settings

    You can also use measurement data provided by compatible Metrix ASYC IV Multimeters to compensate for environmental factors (see § 7.3.5). This requires connecting the meter to the camera via Bluetooth (see § 7.3). Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 27: Tripod

    ¼-inch mounting head. Attach the camera to the tripod by screwing the tripod mounting screw into the threaded receptacle in the battery compartment cover on the base of the camera handle (see below). Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 28: Saving And Recalling Images

    (see § 2.4.7). The working directory must be located on the micro SD card installed in the camera. If the card is missing, an error message appears when you attempt to save an image. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 29: Saving An Image

    (§ 5.3) for the derived image. 3 files are created when you save a new image with the headset attached, and you create a voice recording (IR image, visible image, and voice). Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 30: Vocal Message

    Closes the window (without creating a file if the button is pressed before or during the recording) Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 31: Changing The Vocal Message For An Existing Image

    (see § 5.4). Then press F3 to open the About file screen (shown to the left). The F2 button then performs the following functions: plays back the recording stops play back Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 32: Recalling An Image

    IR and visible light versions of the image. Pressing F2 closes the recalled image and returns to the Images menu. Pressing F3 displays information about the recalled image. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 33: Derived Files From Recalled Images

    (shown to the left) asking you to confirm the deletion. This action deletes the: ■ selected IR file ■ associated audio file (if any) ■ visible light image (if there are no more IR images associated with it) Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 34: Downloading Images To A Computer

    5.7 CAMREPORT IMAGE ANALYSIS AND REPORT GENERATION CAmReport Image Analysis software is included and enables you to analyze and create reports of saved images. For instructions on how to use CAmReport, consult the CAmReport User Manual. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 35: Setup Files

    A message appears informing you that the file has been successfully saved. 8. The file will now be listed when you open the Main/Setup/User menu and select Files. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 36: Recalling A Setup File

    1. Open the Setup menu, select Factory and press F2 2. Select the Default setup file by pressing 3. All camera configuration parameters are reset to their original default settings. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 37: Bluetooth

    7.2 HEADSET The camera comes with a headset for creating and/or playing back vocal message. NOTE: The camera can only connect to one headset at a time. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 38: Headset Connection

    7.2.2 Changing Headsets To change headsets, switch OFF the currently connected headset. Then connect the new headset as an unknown device, as instructed in § 7.2.1. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 39: Headset Disconnection

    To maintain consistency between the Bluetooth measurements and the displayed image, measurements are refreshed continuously during image acquisition. The refresh frequency is defined by the measurement polling period setting (see below). When you freeze the image, displayed measurements also freeze. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 40: Peripheral Connection

    If the screen is frozen when you connect a device, measurements from the device will not appear in the Measurements screen until you unfreeze the image and start the next image acquisition. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 41: Replacing Devices

    (see the table below). If the measurement still does not appear, change the setting on the device and then change it back to the desired setting. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 42 If you change a device configuration setting, all measurements from this device are changed to type Hidden . You must open the Measurements menu and change the measurement type to resume display of the device’s measurements. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 43: Using A Measurement To Compensate For Environmental Factors

    Bluetooth measurements (with the index letter after the measurement number). NOTE: Ensure all measurements designated as Influence are consistent with the uses to which they will be applied. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 44: Firmware Updates

    AEMC Instruments site. ® WARNING: The firmware update process should not be interrupted. Before starting the update, ensure the instrument batteries are fully charged. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    We suggest regularly uploading your images to a host computer via the USB cable or a card reader. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 46: Headset Cannot Connect To Camera

    2. Wait until this disconnection is detected on the camera. 3. Turn the peripheral back ON (with Bluetooth mode activated). 4. Go to the Peripherals menu (§ 7.3.1) and press F2 to attempt reconnection. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 47: Maintenance

    E-mail: repair@aemc.com (Or contact your authorized distributor.) Contact us for the costs for repair, standard calibration, and calibration traceable to N.I.S.T. NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 48: Technical Assistance

    AEMC Instruments will repair or replace the faulty material ® at our discretion. www.aemc.com/warranty.html REGISTER ONLINE AT: Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 49: Warranty Repairs

    (603) 749-6434 (Ext. 360) Fax: (603) 742-2346 E-mail: repair@aemc.com Caution: To protect yourself against in-transit loss, we recommend that you insure your returned material. NOTE: You must obtain a CSA# before returning any instrument. Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 50: Appendix A: Menu Tree

    APPENDIX A: MENU TREE Display, Files, and Setup Menus Target, Parameters, and About Menus Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 51 Recall Menus Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 52: Appendix B: Emissivity Table

    Mercury 32~212 (0~100) 0.09~0.12 Nickel Polished by anodizing 77 (25) 0.05 Electrolyzed 68 (20) 0.01 Nickel wire 365~1850 (185~1010) 0.09~0.19 Nickel foil (oxidized) 388~1112 (198~600) 0.37~0.48 Nickel oxide 1202~2291 0.59~0.86 (650~1255) Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 53 68 (20) T : total spectrum 0.90 Zinc Oxidation at 752 °F (400 °C) 752 (400) 0.01 Shiny plate of galvanized iron 82 (28) 0.23 Oxidized zinc powder 77 (25) 0.28 Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 54: Appendix C: Technical Specifications

    NiMH, low self-discharge, 1.2 V, 2500 mAh Type Alkaline Battery System Life 9 h typical, 7 h minimum Electromagnetic compatibility EN61326-1 Conformity Safety IEC 60825-1 : 2014 – IEC 61010-1-Ed. 02 Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 55 Impact resistance 25 G Vibration resistance Protection IP54 Weight 24.7 oz (700 g) with batteries Physical characteristics Dimensions (8.86 x 4.92 x 3.27) in (225 x 125 x 83) mm Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1954 - User Manual...
  • Page 56 NOTES:...
  • Page 57 NOTES:...
  • Page 58 09/23 99-MAN 100479 v02 AEMC Instruments ® 15 Faraday Drive • Dover, NH 03820 USA Phone: +1 (603) 749-6434 • +1 (800) 343-1391 • Fax: +1 (603) 742-2346 www.aemc.com © 2019 Chauvin Arnoux , Inc. d.b.a. AEMC Instruments. All Rights Reserved. ®...

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