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USER MANUAL
THERMAL CAMERA
KT-160
SONEL SA
ul. Wokulskiego 11
58-100 Świdnica
Version 1.03 19.07.2010

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL THERMAL CAMERA KT-160 SONEL SA ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Version 1.03 19.07.2010...
  • Page 2 Copyrights © Sonel S.A., 2010. All rights reserved. This manual may not be copied, reproduced, translated or transferred to any electronic carriers or in machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Sonel SA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OWER SUPPLY BATTERY CHARGING 3.11.1 Using the AC adapter .................. 28 3.11.2 How to use batteries and rechargeable batteries ........28 3.11.3 Charging rechargeable batteries ..............28 3.11.4 General principles regarding using Ni-MH rechargeable batteries ... 29 KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 ELEPHOTO LENS ..................53 ORKING ON A TRIPOD ........... 53 ORKING IN CONDITIONS OF INTENSE ILLUMINATION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............54 CALIBRATION ..................... 54 STORAGE ......................54 EQUIPMENT ......................55 DISMANTLING AND UTILISATION ..............56 MANUFACTURER ....................56 KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Repairs may be carried out only by an authorised service point. • KT-160 Thermal Camera is designed to measure and record the images in the infrared. The camera is constructed in a manner which gives you maximum performance and safety at work, but the following precautions must be adhered to at all times (in addition to any advised precautions applicable at the relevant work-site or work area): Keep the camera steady during operation.
  • Page 6 NOTE! KT-160 Thermal camera has no parts that could be repaired by its user. Never attempt to dismantle or modify the camera. Opening the unit invalidates the warranty.

  • Page 7: Function Buttons And Menu

    (refreshed 30 times per second). On the right side of the screen a temperature range bar is displayed with colours assigned to different temperatures. In the centre of the screen the temperature value is continuously displayed along with the selected point of maximum temperature on the observed area: KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8 In the above example, the left key (F), is assigned to "zoom-out" command, the middle key (M) to "zoom-in" command and the right key (P), is assigned to "Autofocus" command ". KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Camera Control And Adjustment

    In order to switch the camera off press and hold button until the screen goes out. Focusing KT-160 Camera may operate in either automatic or manual focus mode. To change between focus modes shortly press button (when the screen is not showing any menu).

  • Page 10: Temperature Range

    Pressing button results in switching into manually selected temperature range. Choosing this mode causes switching into the mode for setting the upper limit temperature Tmax: KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 - using buttons and Pressing button causes switching into the mode for setting the upper limit temperature. By pressing the trigger button (10) the user accepts the temperature range selected manually. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Image Modes

    2. "Point" function enables user to change the location of the point (the centre of the screen is its default location), for which the temperature value is always read and shown. After selecting this function (pressing button ) the screen looks as follows: KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13 "Left / Right." mode Regardless of the change in the position of the centre point, the screen continuously displays the indicator of the maximum temperature. Pressing the trigger button (10) causes the camera to exit "Point" mode and return the temperature reading point to the centre of the screen. KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14 Still the area with the highest temperature and the central measurement point of analysed area are indicated, the values of corresponding temperatures are shown in the bottom left corner (max - maximum temperature, "cen" - the temperature in the central point.) KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Manual Calibration

    The camera displays the image in a continuous manner, refreshing it 30 times per second. In order to capture an image, press the trigger button (10) and this will capture the image and display the menu on the screen: KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16 The user may stop recording by pressing the trigger button (10), then the camera returns to "Save - Voice - Visible" menu "Record" without saving a voice annotation. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Function Settings

    At any time the user may exit function settings menu by pressing the trigger button(10). After selecting "Parameter" (button ) a submenu is opened to set the parameters of KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Setting Object Emissivity

    3.8.1 Setting object emissivity Select "Emis" and accept it by pressing "OK" to go to sub-menu "Setting object emissivity." By pressing the "+" or "-" ( ) the emissivity factor may be decreased KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Ambient Temperature Settings

    Select "Palette" and accept it by pressing "OK" to go to sub-menu "Selecting one of eight pallets." By pressing "<-" or "->" (button ) the user may select one desired pallet to represent temperature mapping. Changes are confirmed by pressing "OK" KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 Available colour palettes: The default palette is no. 2 KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Setting The Distance From An Object

    By default, the laser is turned off. Camera Settings When the screen is not showing any menu, press button and the following function selection will be displayed: "Parameter - File - Setup". KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Restoring Default Settings

    ), or choose the default settings. The selection is done by using the arrow keys "up" or "down" (buttons 3.9.1 Restoring default settings Select "Default" and accept it by pressing "OK" to go to menu "Restoring default settings". KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 23: Selection Of The User Interface Language

    Select "Time / Date" and accept it by pressing "OK" to go to sub-menu "Setting time and date" which allows the user to set the internal camera clock and calendar. The files will be saved with date and time according to indications of the camera clock. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Lens Selection

    After selection the user must confirm the choice by pressing "Yes" or "No" because after choosing "PAL" or "NTSC" the image is no longer displayed on the screen of the camera and is displayed only on a connected external display (including menu bars - and buttons' KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Setting The Value For Temperature Alarm

    0.1 ... 250 ° C (100°C by default). 3.10 Setting and viewing files, information When the screen is not showing any menu, press button and the following function selection will be displayed: KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 26: Preview Of Stored Images And Deleting Single Images From Memory

    (SD card or internal memory, see section 3.10.3): To select a saved file is use arrow keys "←" ( ) and "→" ( ). When a file is KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Deleting All Saved Images

    Select "Info" to display information about camera's hardware and software version at the top of the screen. 3.11 Power supply, battery charging The camera is powered by six AA alkaline batteries or AA rechargeable batteries ant it may be also powered using AC adapter. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Using The Ac Adapter

    Ni-MH batteries do not require full charging / discharging during the operation, but it is recommended to charge them fully during the first 3 charges. Rechargeable batteries should be replaced all at once, do not use new batteries together with used, do not use batteries of different types. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 29: General Principles Regarding Using Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries

    (even if they are not used). Modern fast chargers detect both too low and too high temperature of rechargeable KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 Do not charge or use the batteries in extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures reduce the lifetime of batteries and rechargeable batteries . Avoid placing devices powered by rechargeable batteries in very hot environments. The nominal working temperature must be absolutely observed. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Precise Temperature Measurement

    The values of emissivity for some materials are given in the Emissivity Table (Section 8). Poorly chosen value of the emissivity factor may cause significant reading errors for the temperature, therefore KT-160 camera allows the user to choose the emissivity factor within the range of 0.01 ... 1.00 (see chap. 3.8.1).

  • Page 32: Infra-Red Filming

    5 Infra-red filming Infra-red video can be recorded with KT-160 camera when it is connected to a computer via USB 2.0 connection, registration takes place in the computer memory (hard disk); this makes the record length limited to the capacity of the computer's hard drive (1 minute of IR video recording is about 25MB).
  • Page 33 If the driver is not found automatically, then select 'Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) ": Select the folder (drive), which contains the driver files and click 'Next' to continue: KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34 The installation begins. After reaching the stage shown below, select "Continue Anyway": After installation is completed an adequate message is displayed, press the "Finish". KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Installing "Sonel Thermoanalyze" Software

    NOTE: If the user selects a different folder than the default, the program will be installed in the folder C:\Program Files\Sonel ThermoAnalyze. During the installation shortcuts will be created on the desktop and in the Start Menu.

  • Page 36: Configuration Of "Sonel Thermoanalyze" Software

    ThermoAnalyze" software, containing instructions directly related to the infra-red filming. A detailed description of all the features "Sonel ThermoAnalyze" software may be found the software manual. The command "Storage" (menu „File”) is used to define the storage place for recorded...

  • Page 37: Recording And Playback Of Ir Videos

    - When the camera operates in video mode, it can not use the SD memory card - before starting the work in video mode and connecting the camera to the computer, remove the KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38 "Uflash" (p. 3.10.3). After selecting "KT-160" and when properly connected, a window is opened, which shows a real-time video image. Analysis Play / Pause object Capture Calibration Full screen Record In the real time the user can start or stop recording, manipulate and adjust the shutter.

  • Page 39: Commands Available In Ir Video Mode

    After performing the procedure described in section 5.4.1 the appearance of the menu bar changes (upper part of Sonel ThermoAnalyze); features specific for IR video mode are available. Described below are the commands related only to operation in the real-time;...
  • Page 40 The user can always restore the optimal settings by pressing "Cancel" button or command "Set automatically" (see above). NOTE The adjustment bar appears (disappears), also after double-clicking the video thermogram area. Command "KT-160 control" It allows the user to control the camera using buttons as described in sec. 5.4.1: KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41 After selecting each of these command, on the video thermogram area the following will be marked: with "x" symbol the point of the highest temperature, with "+" symbol the point of the lowest temperature; values of these temperatures will be also displayed: KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 For the point current temperature will be displayed. For the sections and areas the maximum, minimum or average temperature value will be displayed. The command should be selected after locating selected object on image of the object for which the temperature will be analysed. KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43 "Path view" window as a JPG file in the directory where the captured video images are stored (see section 5.3). Menu "Measure" - command "Histogram" Selecting command "Image histogram" or "Other histogram" enables user to display the KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44 Command "Alarm Setup": sets the temperature, which when exceeded activates the alarm. After selecting "Max", the alarm is activated when the temperature exceeds defined temperature. After selecting "Min", the alarm is activated (also) for temperatures lower than defined in "Min" field. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Data Record And Analysis

    Detailed description and an example of completed analysis is presented in the software manual. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 46: Data Transmission And Analysis

    6 Data transmission and analysis To perform the transmission of thermal images recorded with the camera, PC must have the driver (when the internal memory is used) and Sonel ThermoAnalyze software installed on its hard disk (see section 5.1, 5.2).

  • Page 47: Data Analysis

    - This function also enables the user to delete all files stored in the memory. To delete some files, proceed in accordance with section 3.10.1. - The camera may be disconnected from the computer only after closing window "KT-160 Manager."...

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    ± 2°C or ± 2% of reading Emissivity Correction Variable from 0.01 to 1.00 (in 0.01 increments) Measurement Automatic correction based on distance, relative humidity, atmospheric transmission and external optics Features Optics Transmission Automatic based on signals from sensors Correction KT-160 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 Image Transfer (thermal and real), measurements and voice USB 2.0 annotations to a PC transfer of live-video ( "Live transfer") to a PC. Physical Characteristics Weight 0.73 kg (with batteries) Size 111 mm x 124 mm x 240 mm KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 50: Overview Of Emissivity Factor For Various Materials

    ..............0.10 soot ............... 0.95 silver ..............0.03 fabric ..............0.85 titanium ..............0.30 coal ............... 0.90 wolfram ..............0.13 oxidized wolfram ........... 0.11 gold ............... 0.02 iron and steel ............0.18 oxidized iron and steel .......... 0.85 KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Use Of Accessories

    9 Use of accessories The user may use additional accessories for measurements. In order to purchase them, please contact the manufacturer or the distributor of Sonel SA equipment The list of standard and additional accessories is presented in chapter 13...
  • Page 52 Thermogram capture with an additional lens (30mm): Characteristics of 30mm lens : KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Working On A Tripod

    When working in bright places (strong sunlight, strong internal lighting) the image on the screen becomes very difficult to see. Additional lens hood (WAPOZOSL2), mounted on the camera above the screen, allows the user to work in such adverse conditions KT-160 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Detailed information on laboratory services may be obtained by calling 74 85 83 879, or via e-mail: serwis@sonel.pl NOTE KT-160 Thermal camera has no parts that could be repaired by the user. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Opening the device will void the warranty. 12 Storage...

  • Page 55: Equipment

    • Video cable. ® • CD containing Sonel ThermoAnalyze software and the driver. • User manual. • User Manual for ThermoAnalyze Sonel software. • Wrist strap (WAPOZPAS1). • Case (WAFUTM6). • Transport case(WAWALL3). • External memory card reader with USB cable (WAADAUSBMEM).

  • Page 56: Dismantling And Utilisation

    The manufacturer of the device, which also provides guarantee and post-guarantee service is the following company: SONEL SA Wokulskiego 11, St. 58-100 Swidnica Poland e-mail: export@sonel.pl Homepage: www.sonel.pl NOTE Service repairs must be realised solely by the manufacturer. Made in PRC. KT-160 USER MANUAL...

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