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Firefighting Thermal Camera HIKMICRO FT Series User Manual...
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The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the HIKMICRO website (www.hikmicrotech.com). Please use this Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals trained in supporting the Product.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKMICRO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATURE OF THE INTERNET PROVIDES FOR INHERENT SECURITY RISKS, AND HIKMICRO SHALL NOT TAKE ANY...
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Regulatory Information These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information. EU Compliance Statement This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Directive 2014/30/EU (EMCD), Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE Directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Fernkommunikationsmitteln, wenn die Lager- und Versandflächen für Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte mindestens 400 m² betragen oder die gesamten Lager- und Versandflächen mindestens 800 m² betragen. Vertreiber haben die Rücknahme grundsätzlich durch geeignete Rückgabemöglichkeiten in zumutbarer Entfernung zum jeweiligen Endnutzer zu gewährleisten.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Provides additional information to emphasize or Note supplement important points of the main text. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, Caution performance degradation, or unexpected results.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Power Supply The input voltage should meet the limited energy circuit (5 VDC, 2 A) according to the IEC61010-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information. Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket. ...
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Maintenance If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance. Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of ethanol, if necessary.
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For more detailed calibration services, please visit https://www.hikmicrotech.com/en/support/calibration-service.html. 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.
View Files in Albums ........................15 3.3.6 Export Files to PC ........................16 Connect to Client Software ........................ 16 3.4.1 Mobile Client HIKMICRO Viewer ....................16 3.4.2 UVC Cast Screen Tool ........................ 17 Mount Neck Strap and Lanyards ....................... 18 3.5.1 Mount Neck Strap ........................
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 4.3.2 Magnetic Declination Correction ....................24 Date and Time Settings ........................24 4.4.1 Set Date ............................24 4.4.2 Set Time ............................25 Maintenance ...................... 25 Upgrade System ..........................25 Restore Device ............................ 26 About Calibration ..........................26...
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.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Appearance 1.3.1 Component Description Figure 1-1 Appearance (Front View)
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Figure 1-2 Appearance (Rear View) Table 1-1 Appearance Description No. Part Name Description Screen Display view and operation menu. 1.3.2 Button Operate the camera. See Buttons Operation for operation guide. 3.5.2 Mount lanyard for easy carrying. See Lanyard Mounting Install Lanyards for lanyard mounting...
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Solid Red: The battery is charging normally. Charging Indicator Solid Green: The battery is fully charged. Red and Green Flash: Battery charging exception. Charge the device or export files with USB USB Type-C Interface type-A to type-C cable.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Figure 1-3 Buttons and Trigger Live View Interface Button and trigger function in live view is shown in the following table. Table 1-2 Buttons and Trigger Operation in Live View Button Description Power button. Hold to power on or off the camera. Zoom-in button.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Table 1-3 Icons in Menu Interface Screen Display Description Screen Display Description Icon Icon Go back to the Back to previous live view menu. interface. Enter album. Delete. Enter system Cancel. menu. Next. Confirm. Enter/Confirm.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Quick Use Process You can follow the steps to quickly use the camera. 1. For the first time using, please fully charge the camera or install a fully- 3.1 Charge the Device charged battery. See for charging guide.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 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.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Figure 3-2 Charge Battery 5. When the battery is fully charged, remove it from the base. 6. Align the battery with battery compartment, push it to the end and turn the ring 90° to lock the battery. 3.1.2 Charge Device via USB Cable The camera can also be charged via the USB Type-C cable.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Note Solid Red: Charging normally. Solid Green: Fully charged. Flashing Red and Green: Charging exception. 4. When charging completes, disconnect the cable. 5. 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 Figure 3-4 Live View Interface 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 ...
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Declination Correction Thermal readout area. 4.1.1 There are 3 types of thermal readout style available. Refer to Adjust Thermal Readout for details of the 3 display style and settings. Image Mode Bar. Available image modes are listed in this bar. The mode with blue box is the mode currently in use.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 3.3.2 Switch Image Mode In live view interface, press to switch image modes. The camera supports multiple modes suitable for different scenes and objects. Table 3-1 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. Rescue mode.
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. 3.3.3 Zooming in Interested Objects In live view interface, aim the camera to a target and press to switch zoom ratio.
Connect to Client Software 3.4.1 Mobile Client HIKMICRO Viewer HIKMICRO Viewer is a mobile client for users to view live image, capture snapshots and adjust device settings, etc. Download and install the latest HIKMICRO Viewer to your mobile device. The camera supports hotspot for wireless connection.
2. Connect the camera to HIKMICRO Viewer. 1) On mobile device, enter HIKMICRO Viewer and tap “+” in the upper right corner. 2) Select “Scan" and aim the camera of your mobile device to the QR Code. Then the client starts to add your thermal camera.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 3. Connect the camera to the PC with a USB cable. To expose the USB interface of the camera, see Figure 3-3 for instructions. 4. The live image of the camera then displays on your PC. Mount Neck Strap and Lanyards The camera is equipped with a neck strap and lanyards for convenient carrying and preventing from accidental falling.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Figure 3-8 Install Lanyards...
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual More Settings Temperature Measurement Settings 4.1.1 Adjust Thermal Readout 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. 1.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 4. Press to return to the live view interface. Note Thermal readout of different image modes are different. The figure above is an example for reference. 4.1.2 Change Temperature Unit The camera supports 3 temperature units: degree Celsius (°C), degree Fahrenheit °F (°F), and Kelvin (K).
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Figure 4-2 Image Example of ODE On and Off 1. In live view interface, press together to enter device menu. 2. Select to enter the system menu. 3. Press to select ODE, and press to enable the function.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 1. In live view interface, press together to enter device menu. 2. Select to enter device albums. 3. Press to select an album, and press to enter the folder. 4. Press to select a file, and press to view the details.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Note During calibration, keep moving and rotating the device to make sure that the camera faces every possible directions 5. Stop moving the camera when calibration success message pops up. Result The status bar in the live view interface shows after successful calibration.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Figure 4-3 Date Settings 5. Press to increase the value, and pull trigger to reduce the value. 6. Press to exit. 4.4.2 Set Time 1. In live view interface, press together to enter device menu. 2.
Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual 4. Reboot the device and then it will upgrade automatically. The upgrading process will be displayed in the main interface. 5. After upgrading, you can check the version information by pressing together in live view interface. Restore Device Restore the device to the factory settings.
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Firefighting Thermal Camera • User Manual Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Scan the following QR code to get device common FAQ.
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