Kapro Thermo-Vision 399 User Manual

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Thermo-Vision™

Infrared Thermal imager

Model No. 399

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Page 1 Thermo-Vision™ Infrared Thermal imager Model No. 399 User Manual...
Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the KAPRO 399 Thermo -Vision™ Infrared Thermal imager. This device combines an array of infrared sensors with visual light camera and produces images which represent the distribution of the objects surface temperature by color palette. Please carefully read this user manual before you use this product for the first time.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Care and maintenance • ........4 Built-in battery charging • ....... 5 Specifications • ........... 6-7 Overview • ............. 8-9 LCD layout • ............10-11 Operating Instructions • ........12-13 Introduction to the menu • ......14-23 Troubleshooting • ..........24 Warranty •...
Page 4: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Avoid exposure to water and dust. • Avoid abrupt changes of the temperature. • Avoid dropping, vibration or shaking of the device. • Store the device in a dry place. • Keep the device clean. • Clean with a damp cloth. You may use a small amount of water and soap if needed.
Page 5: Built-In Battery Charging
BUILT-IN BATTERY CHARGING Use USB data line to charge: The product has a built-in rechargeable 18650 lithium battery. When the battery charge level is low, the following icon will appear at the top right of the screen: Charge the battery using the Micro USB interface. (You can charge when the device is off.
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Display screen 2.8-inch full-view TFT display Temperature -20°C to 450°C measurement range (-4°F to 842°F) Measurement accuracy Up to 300°C: ±2°C or ±2% (whichever is greater) Over 300°C: ± 5% Infrared image resolution 160×120 Visible image resolution 300000 pixel LCD resolution 320×240 Field angle...
Page 7 Color palette Rainbow, iron oxide red, cold color, black & white, white & black Storage capacity 3Gb Built-in (above 20 thousand image stored) File format Micro USB 2.0 Power supply Built-in rechargeable 18650 battery Working time 2-3 hours IP54 Language English, Chinese, Italian, German Automatic power-off time Selectable: 5 minutes/20 minutes/...
Page 8: Overview
OVERVIEW FRONT Display screen Keypad Handle...
Page 9 BACK USB protective cover / Micro USB inlet Infrared imaging sensor Visible light camera LED light Image capture key Battery compartment (inside the handle)
Page 10: Lcd Layout
LCD LAYOUT Temperature of the objects in the field of view are represented by colors according to the chosen Color Palette. The color on top of the color palette represents the hottest temperature, on the bottom of it – the lowest. The central point temperature cursor –...
Page 11 The lowest temperature cursor - green colored - indicates the point with the lowest temperature in the current field of view. It moves with the change of the temperature. The temperature value is displayed by the cursor and in the center of the screen’s bottom row.
Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ON / OFF Press and hold the MENU/ button for more than 3 seconds to turn the Thermal Imager on or off. LCD screen After turning the device on, the screen will display the field of view image. The image may be either purely thermal – product of infrared imaging sensor only, or purely visible –...
Page 13 Image capture Pull the trigger (image capture key) to take a picture. If the capture is successful, the screen will display “store photo?” prompt with “Yes” or “No” options. Press the MENU/ to save the image, or press “SELECT/ENTER” key to cancel the saving.
Page 14: Introduction To The Menu
INTRODUCTION TO THE MENU 1. Press the “MENU/ key to show / hide the MENU bar. There are “image registration”, “images”, “color palette”, “emissivity” and “setting” submenus. 2. Move between submenus by pushing the keys. 3. Enter the submenu by pushing the key.
Page 15 2. “Images” submenu (functions only if the imager is not connected to the computer): 2.1. View saved image: 1. Press the “MENU/ button to enter the main menu, and select the (images) in the main menu. 2. Press the key to enter saved images list. 3.
Page 16 2.2. Deleting saved images: When viewing the image, press the key. The screen will show the “Delete photo?” prompt. Press the “MENU/ to delete the image. Press the “SELECT/ENTER” key to cancel the delete. 3. “Color Palette” sub-menu Color palette is a set of colors used for visual representation of the different temperatures in the imager’s field of view.
Page 17 1. Press the “MENU/ key to enter the main menu 2. Select (color palette) and press the key to enter the color palettes list. 3. Press the keys to select the color palette. 4. Press the “SELECT/ENTER ” key to confirm the selection.
Page 18 4.2. Emissivity setting The imager provides four preset values of emissivity: • Coarse object (0.95) • Semi-matte object (0.85) • Semi-shiny object (0.60) • Shiny object (0.30) According to the characteristics of the measured objects, users may set the emissivity value manually - refer to the table of “emissivity of common materials”.
Page 19 6. If you selected to set the emissivity manually, press the "SELECT/ENTER " key to enter the editing. Press the keys to select the digit to be changed, press the keys to change the value. After completing the setup, press SELECT/ENTER”...
Page 20 5. “Settings” sub-menu Press the MENU/ key to select the (settings) option in the main menu. Press the key again to enter the “settings” sub- menu.
Page 21 5.1. Auto shutdown setting After entering the "Settings" sub-menu, select (automatic shutdown), press the key to enter the auto power off setting. Set one of the options: NO Automatic shutdown, Automatic shutdown in 5 minutes or Automatic shutdown in 20 minutes. 5.2.
Page 22 5.6. Time setting 1. After selecting (set time), press the key to enter time setting. 2. Press to select year/month/day/hour/minute. 3. After selecting, press the “SELECT/ENTER” key to edit. 4. Press the keys to select the digit to be changed. 5.
Page 23 5.7. Enable/disable the display of highest and lowest temperature cursors: 1. After selecting (cold / hot spot), press the key to enter the cold / hot spot setting. 2. Press / key to select “enable” or “disable” the cursors display. 3.
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If you encounter any problem when using the thermal imager, please refer to the following table for a possible solution. If the problem is not solved, please turn the device off and contact the supplier to repair.
Page 25: Warranty
The warranty does not cover products that are used improperly, altered or repaired without Kapro Tool's approval. In the event of a problem with the device, please return the product to the place of purchase with proof of purchase.