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Benning TC 30 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Translation of the German original version...
  • Page 2 General non-discrimination Benning is aware of the importance of language with regard to the gender equality and endeavors to take this into account at all times. To improve readability, we have refrained from consistently using differentiating formulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Enabling a WLAN hotspot .................... 24 7.2.3 Display settings ........................ 24 7.2.4 Camera settings ........................ 24 7.2.5 Device settings........................ 25 Menu – Configuring the camera live view ................ 26 Operation.............................. 28 Requirements for measuring.................... 28 Operating the camera live view................... 28 Temperature measurement.................... 29 File management ........................ 29 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...
  • Page 4 Enabling the macro mode (optional) ................... 31 Casting the device screen to the PC................... 31 Maintenance ............................. 32 Maintenance schedule ...................... 32 Cleaning the device...................... 32 Calibrating the device...................... 33 Updating the firmware ...................... 33 Technical data............................ 34 Disposal and environmental protection .................... 36 Index ................................. 37 BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...
  • Page 5 Table of figures Table of figures Figure 1 Device description ..........................Figure 2 Touch display............................ Figure 3 Swipe-down menu ..........................Figure 4 Operating the live view (using the “Blending” image mode as an example)........5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...
  • Page 6 Table 14 Level and span ..........................Table 15 File management – Creating an album..................... Table 16 File management – Editing an album ....................Table 17 File management – Editing a file (image / video)................Table 18 Maintenance schedule........................Table 19 Technical data ..........................BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.1 General notes Introduction The BENNING TC 30 thermal imaging camera described here (in the following only referred to as “device”) is intended for making thermal images, optical images and video recordings. The device determines the surface temperature of an object by measuring the IR radiation (infrared radiation) emitted by the object.

  • Page 8: History

    Information in this operating manual can be changed at any time without prior notice. Benning is not obligated to make amendments to this operating manual or to keep it up to date.
  • Page 9 Introduction 1.3 Service & support Returns management Easily and conveniently use the BENNING returns portal for a quick and smooth returns processing: https://www.benning.de/service-de/retourenabwicklung.html Phone: +49 2871 93-554 E-Mail: returns@benning.de Return address BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Retourenmanagement Robert-Bosch-Str. 20 D - 46397 Bocholt...

  • Page 10: Safety

    If you do not pay attention to this warning, minor or moderate injuries could occur. NOTICE Danger to property, not to persons If you do not pay attention to this warning, material damage could occur. BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...
  • Page 11 If you do not pay attention to this warning, material damage could occur. If multiple hazard levels occur, the warning for the highest respective hazard level will be used. In addition, a warning about personal injuries can also include a warning about material damage. 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 12: Symbols Used

    – Use of components, accessories, spare or replacement parts that have not been released and approved for the respective application by Benning – Non-observance, manipulation, changes or misuse of the operating manual or the instructions and notes contained therein –...

  • Page 13: Standards Applied

    The device has been built and tested in compliance with the following standards and has left the factory in perfectly safe condition. • IEC / DIN EN 62368-1 (VDE 0868-1) • IEC / DIN EN 55032 (VDE 0878-32) • IEC / DIN EN 55035 (VDE 0878-35) • IEC / DIN EN 301 489-1 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 14: Scope Of Delivery

    2.4 Standards applied Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of the device includes the following components: • 1 x BENNING TC 30 thermal imaging camera (item no.: 050530) • 1 x charger with USB-C connecting cable • 1 x carrying strap • 1 x transport and storage case •...

  • Page 15: Device Structure

    5 Microphone 6 USB-C port 7 State of charge LED 8 Buzzer (sound output) 9 Wrist strap attachment point 10 Tripod thread 11 Notes and information about the device 12 Shutter button 13 ON/OFF key 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 16: Figure 2 Touch Display

    (scheduled and continuous capture) 3 Camera live view 4 File management 5 Local settings 6 Menu 7 Temperature unit and emissivity 8 Time display 9 Colour scale from min. to max. measured temperature value BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 17: Functions

    When the release button is pressed, the device continuously captures images depending on the number of images set. The number of images can be set from 2 to 9 images. During capturing, a counter at the top of the screen shows the number of images captured. 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 18: Table 4 Material-Specific Emissivity

    You can transfer stored image and video files to a PC [} page 30]. Macro mode You can use the macro mode to view and better focus on very small objects [} page 31]. To do this, you will need the macro lens [} page 14]. BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...
  • Page 19 You can analyse and document the data stored on the device using the “BENNING TC Analyser” PC software. You can download the “BENNING TC Analyser” PC software at http://tms.benning.de/tc30 and install it on your PC. Start the programme and read the integrated operating instructions to become familiar with the application.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    You can set a time-dependent, automatic power-off of the device. If you do not use the device during the set switch-off time (10 to 60 minutes), the device switches off automatically. 5 seconds before power-off, the message “About to shutdown” is displayed. You can stop the switch-off process by tapping “Cancel”. BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 21: General Operation

    Symbol Meaning and operation Exit the menu, save settings. Confirm the entry. You can disable/enable parameters. If the symbol is highlighted in white, the parameter is enabled. Table 6: General operation of the menu 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 22: Settings

    Figure 3: Swipe-down menu 1 Date and time 2 WLAN hotspot 3 Screen casting 4 Battery status 5 Flashlight 6 Light/dark mode of the display 7 Memory status 8 Screen brightness 9 Auto-rotate 10 WLAN BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 23: Local Settings

    3. Enter the password of the WLAN network. 4. Confirm your entry. The password is saved and a WLAN connection is established. If the WLAN connection is established, a blue “tick” symbol will be displayed in front of the network name. 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 24: Enabling A Wlan Hotspot

    Meaning and operation Capture Mode Select the one of the capture modes “Capture One Image”, “Scheduled Capture” or “Continuous Capture” [} page 17]. Visual Image Select the desired visual image resolution (2.5 or 8 MP). Resolution BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 25: Device Settings

    You can reset the device to the factory settings. You will be prompted for confirmation before executing the functions. Device Information Here, the following information about the device is stored: model, version, module, serial number and IP address. Table 10: Device settings 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 26: Menu - Configuring The Camera Live View

    A blending of the thermal and visual images is displayed in the live view. In this mode, the digital zoom [x], the distance [m] and the optical-thermal ratio [%] can be set in the live view [} page 28]. Table 12: Image mode BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 27: Table 13 Palettes

    To do this, tap on the upper or lower value of the temperature range to lock or unlock the respective value. After unlocking, the value can be set using the setting dial. Confirm by tapping “OK”. Table 14: Level and span 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Figure 4: Operating the live view (using the “Blending” image mode as an example) Depending on which image mode [} page 26] is selected, different setting options (1) are displayed. Tap the respective setting option (zoom [x] / distance to object [m] / optical-thermal ratio [%]). Set these options using the setting dial (2). BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 29: Temperature Measurement

    Table 15: File management – Creating an album Select an album to display the following functions: Symbol Designation Function Previous file Navigate through the album. You can display the previous or next file. Next file 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 30: Transferring Data To The Pc

    When connecting for the first time, a driver is installed automatically. The device can be recognised as a USB drive e. g. via Windows® Explorer. 4. Copy the files to your PC. 5. Disconnect the device from your PC. BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 31: Enabling The Macro Mode (Optional)

    3. Open the external software application based on the UVC protocol (e. g. camera app under MS Windows®). The device screen is now displayed on the PC. If the device screen is not displayed, check whether you have selected the correct source (camera) in the camera app. 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Using the wrong cleaning agents can damage the device. • Do not use any solvents, abrasives or polishing agents. Procedure Clean the exterior of the device with a clean and dry cloth or a special cleaning cloth. BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 33: Calibrating The Device

    • PC with USB-A port and sufficient storage space • USB-A to USB-C connecting cable Procedure 1. Download the device firmware from the product page of the device at http://tms.benning.de/ tc30. 2. Switch off the device. 3. Connect the device to your PC using the USB-A to USB-C connecting cable.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Fusion, Red Hot, Blue Red Data storage and interface Storage type Integrated flash memory 16 GB Capacity Approx. 60,0000 images or 54 hours of video recording time File format JPEG (images), MP4 (video) WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) Interface USB-C BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 35: Table 19 Technical Data

    To be used inside or outside buildings, both in dry environments Storage (remove the batteries from the device) Ambient temperature -20 … 60 °C (do not permanently expose the device to sunlight) Max. relative air humidity 85 % RH Table 19: Technical data 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...

  • Page 36: Disposal And Environmental Protection

    Disposal and environmental protection 9.4 Updating the firmware Disposal and environmental protection At the end of product life, dispose of the unserviceable device via appropriate collecting facilities provided in your community. BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

  • Page 37: Index

     25 Return address  9 Returns management  9 Emissivity  18, 24 Environmental protection  36 Scheduled Capture  17 Scope of delivery  14 Screen casting File name  25  19 Further information  7 Securing  13 Self-calibration  18 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...
  • Page 38 Temperature measuring range Automatic power-off  17 Text note  30 Time  24 Time/Date  25 Trademarks  8 Warning system  10 Warranty  12 WLAN Enabling WLAN hotspot  24 Establishing a connection via WLAN  23 WLAN Hotspot  17 BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...
  • Page 39 Index 5306 / 12/2023 en BENNING TC 30...
  • Page 40 BENNING Elektrotechnik und Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG Münsterstraße 135 - 137 D - 46397 Bocholt Phone: +49 2871 93-0 Fax: +49 2871 93-429 Internet: www.benning.de E-Mail: duspol@benning.de BENNING TC 30 5306 / 12/2023 en...

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