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MWIR-640 THERMAL IMAGER INSTALLATION GUIDE PUBLICATION N 815432 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH ISSUE: 4 DATE: 29 OCTOBER 2024 Mid Wavelength Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera Q U A L I T Y C U S T O M E R S O L U T I O N S...
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ Health and Safety Information Read all of the instructions in this booklet - including all the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS - before using this product. If there is any instruction which you do not understand, DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
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Contact Us UK - Dronfi eld USA - Pittsburgh Land Instruments International AMETEK Land, Inc. Tel: +44 (0) 1246 417691 Tel: +1 412 826 4444 China India AMETEK Land China Service AMETEK Land India Service Tel: +86 21 5868 5111 ext 122 Tel: +91 - 80 67823240 Email: land.enquiry@ametek.com Web: www.ametek-land.com For further details on all AMETEK Land offi ces, distributors and representatives, please visit our website. Storage The instrument should be stored in its packaging, in a dry sheltered area.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera Contents Introduction Points to note on installation Using compressed air for air purging Specifications 2.1 Nomenclature 2.2 Specification Table 2.3 LED Status Indicators Electrical Connections 3.1 Connecting the mains input to the TRACO Power Supply Unit Installation Diagrams 4.1 Stand-Alone Operation 4.2 Protective Enclosures 4.2.1 Light Housing with Purge 4.2.2 Industrial Purged and Cooled Housing Using the Web Server Interface Connecting to the Web Server 5.2 About the Web Server Interface 5.3 About the Web Server Menu Settings...
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR INTRODUCTION This guide gives you information on how to install the MWIR thermal imaging camera and its installation accessories. These instructions are provided as a series of simple installation diagrams, covering the installation of the MWIR thermal camera and its mountings, accessories and services. The equipment must be used, maintained and serviced by properly trained personnel, capable of following the procedures given in these instructions.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Nomenclature The thermal imager detail label is on the rear face of the thermometer above the LAND logo label. Make a note of your thermometers instrument Type and Serial Number in the space provided below. Type: Serial Number: In the example in the table below, we examine the nomenclature for a thermal imager with an instrument type label which reads: TYPE: MWIR-640 500/1800C 12 HF Example...
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR 2.2 Specification Table Camera Unit Measurement Range: 300-1200 °C / 572-2192 °F 500-1800 °C / 932-3271 °F Pixel Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels Pixel Size/ Pitch 17 μm Spectral Response: 3.9 μm Max Frame Rate: 60 fps / 7.5 fps Optic (HFOV x VFOV): 50° x 37° 25° x 19° 12° x 9° Focus Range: Min 0.3 m to infinity (motorised focus) – (50°) Min 0.5 m to infinity (motorized focus) - (25°) Min 0.75 m to infinity (motorised focus) – (12°) Accuracy: 1 % or 2 °C of reading (FOV 50 1.5 %) Noise: 0.5 °C RMS (@700 °C, 50 °) (@500 °C, 25° & 12°) Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 222 mm (max) / 3.14 x 3.14 x 8.7 in (including lens)
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera Thermal Imaging PSU Module Components & Power supply, Gb Ethernet communications (switch)/PoE+ Connections: Fibre optic data connection (option) Environmental Rating: IP65 / NEMA 4 Size: 380 x 380 x 211 mm / 15 x 15 x 8.3 in Weight: 15 kg (33.1 lbs) Image Processing Integrated Webserver: Integrated webserver accessible via standard web browser Software: IMAGEPro, IMAGEPro Application Specific (e.g Asset Monitor) Workstation: PC-Workstation (option) Interfacing:...
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS There are 2 cable connectors on the base of the camera, one for direct analogue / digital connection to a PLC or other local control system, and the other for ethernet connection. Either or both can be used for normal operation in different modes.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera 3- 2 Installation Guide...
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera 3- 6 Installation Guide...
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR 3.1 Connecting the mains input to the Process Imager Power Supply (TRACO PSU) The TRACO Power Supply Unit is supplied with a 3-pin AC input connector (Fig. 3-1). You will need to disassemble this connector to install the cable. Unscrew the cover from the mains Input on the Power Supply Unit. Fig.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera The connection terminals inside the input connector will now be revealed (Fig. 3-4). Unscrew the connector front section from the Power Supply Unit and disassemble the remaining parts of the connector. Slide the rear locking ring, gasket and shell body over the mains input cable.
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS This section of the Installation Guide provides a series of simple installation diagrams, covering the installation of the MWIR thermal camera and its mountings, accessories and services. The MW640 390 camera can be used stand-alone, simply mounted on a Pan and Tilt bracket, or within a range of protective housings. The diagram on page 4.2 shows the different configuration options.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera 4- 2 Installation Guide...
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera USING THE WEB SERVER INTERFACE 5.1 Connecting to the Web Server You can access the MWIR Web Server via a computer/device that is on the network to which the MWIR thermal imaging camera is connected. The following web browsers are supported by the MWIR Web Server: • Google Chrome • Microsoft Edge • Mozilla Firefox Connection can be made either directly to the Ethernet port on the camera or via an Ethernet switch on the network. A simple connection overview is given in Fig. 5-1. Refer to the Installation Drawings (Section 4) for more details of network connections. Mains In Desktop PoE Power Supply Computer/Device running MWIR Web Server software MWIR Thermal Imager...
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR 5.1.1 Network Adapter Settings To communicate with the MWIR thermal imaging camera, you need to specify the correct Network Adapter Settings on your computer/device. The instructions below apply to Windows 10 systems. If you have a different operating system, refer to the user guide/help files for your system. In your computer’s Type here to search box (bottom left of screen), type Network Connections. The Network Connections window displays details of each network to which your computer is connected.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera 5.2 About the Web Server Interface A typical Web Server Interface is show in Fig. 5-2. Fig. 5-2 Typical Web Server Interface Item Description Thermal image (live image from MWIR) IP Address of Web Server Frame settings summary details Regions of Interest (ROI) controls and summary details. Up to three ROIs are available. See sections 5.6 and 5.7. MWIR camera summary details Web Server menu.
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR 5.3 About the Web Server Menu The Web Server menu buttons are explained in the table below. Item Description Settings - opens the camera settings options, which allow you to Focus the camera in/out, perform a non-uniform correction (NUC) on the camera, select the Unit of temperature measurement, and change the system Password.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera Item Description Network IP Address - Used to set the instrument IP address. Valid IP addresses are: 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255. 172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255. 192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255. Subnet Mask - Used to set the subnet mask. Gateway Address - Used to set the gateway address. Gateway address must be reachable on the instrument’s subnet.
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR 5.6 Regions of Interest (ROI) Regions of Interest (ROI) allow you to create up to three areas within the thermal image and apply individual measurement settings to each one. The settings applied to an ROI will override any settings specified in the Frame Settings. The following options are available for each ROI. Item Description Emissivity...
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera 5.7 Working with Regions of Interest (ROI) You can create up to three areas within the thermal image and apply individual measurement settings to each one. Creating an ROI To create an ROI, click on the required ROI information panel to the left of the Web Server thermal.
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR Showing and Hiding an ROI When an ROI is active, a box the same colour as the ROI is displayed around the ROI information panel to the left of the thermal image. To hide the ROI, click on its information panel. The ROI disappears from the thermal image and information panel is greyed-out.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera Time Function - this option allows you to select an Input value from the ROI - either the Min, Max, Mean or >% (Percentage above Threshold) and apply a time function to it. The time functions available are Average, Peak Picker or Sample and Hold.
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR Output 2 For Output 2, the mA Out settings are identical in operation to those of Output 1. For the Relay settings, use the drop-down boxes to select the source of the output e.g. ROI 1, and the type of output required e.g. Maximum temperature. Use the text input field or the slider bars to set the upper and lower limits for this setting For example, for ROI 1 you could set the Maximum Temperature to activate the relay output if it goes outside the range 600 °C to 750 °C. You can specify multiple triggers for the relay by simply clicking on the Add button.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera Input/Output 3 For mA In, use the drop-down boxes and text input fields to the set the required values for this input. For example, you could set a Background Temperature input for ROI 1 where 4 mA corresponds to 0 °C and 20 mA corresponds to 50 °C. For Input/Output 3, the Relay settings are identical in operation to those of Output 2. The options available for the Command input (Cmd In) for Input/Output 3 each relate to the MWIR Camera and are as follows: •...
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR 5.9 Selecting a Colour Palette The MWIR Web Server has a range of colour/greyscale palettes available. You can select which colour/greyscale give you the best results for your particular application. To select a palette, click on the colour/greyscale to the right of the thermal image. A pop-up window displays the range of available palettes.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera 5.11 Time Function Processing The MWIR Web Server software contains a number of Time Function algorithms which help deliver a more consistent temperature reading from a sometimes noisy, changeable reading from the MWIR thermal imager. The following sections help you choose and configure the time function most appropriate for your application. 5.11.1 None The Web Server will display the raw output from the MWIR thermal imaging camera. 5.11.2 Averager Refer to Fig. 4-2. The Averager time function can be used to ‘smooth’ the temperature output signal in relation to the temperature input. The Averager response can be adjusted to suit your application. With a fast response speed, the temperature output signal tracks the input signal closely, any rapid fluctuations in the input are reflected in the output. With a slow response speed, the temperature output signal is much smoother, displaying more the ‘trend’ of the input signal rather...
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Thermal Imaging Camera MWIR 5.11.3 Peak Picker The Peak Picker function can be used to monitor the highest temperature measured in the thermal image (or ROI). This feature is useful especially for moving targets and/or where the target is obscured partially e.g. a steel slab on a rolling mill where parts of the surface are covered with scale. The ‘clean’ area will be at the higher (i.e.
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MWIR Thermal Imaging Camera 5.11.4 Sample and Hold Time Sample Hold Sample Hold Command Command signal = Closure of potential-free contacts, s/c = Hold TTL level (0 to 5V) +5V = Track or 0 to 24V +24V = Track 0V = Hold Fig. 5-6 Graphical representation of Sample and Hold time function Refer to Fig. 5-6. The Sample and Hold time function is useful especially for measuring intermittent processes e.g.
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