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  • Page 1 TIC Series Operation manual Copyright © 2012 Dwyer Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 • Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries. •Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2012 Dwyer Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Thumb Index Introduction of camera components and battery Preparing the loading. IR Camera Describes basic functions, learning how to turn Basic function on/off the IR camera and work with the control panel and LCD monitor. Describes working with the camera, from each Shooting analysis settings to using the camera’s various analysis tools.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Functions and operations tables Read This First……………………………………………… 5 Component Guide……………………………….…………. 10 Front View.……………………………………………….……….. Back/ Bottom View……………………………………………….. Controls/ Dock….………………………………………….……. Bottom/Connectors………………………………………………. Preparing the IR Camera….…………………….…………. 14 Charging the Battery Pack………………………………….…... Installing the Battery Pack / SD Card………………….…. ……………………………………………………………… Turning the Power On/ Off………………………………………. 卡...
  • Page 5 Analysis Settings……………………………………………..… Setting Analysis Tools…………………………………….…… Spot Analysis………………………………………………… Area Analysis………….…………………………………….. Profile Analysis………………………………………………. Isothermal Analysis…….…………………………………… Remove Analysis Tools……….……………………………. Saving Image...…………………………………………..…….. Attaching Memos to Images.…………………………………… Voice Recording….…………………………………………. Trigger Setting……………….…………………………………… Playback and Erase…..…………………………………..Opening Images…………..……………………………………… Playback Memos…………………………………………………. Erase Images………………………………………………..…… Download the Images…………………………………...…. 58 Download via SD Card………………………...……………….… Connecting and Download……..………….…………...….
  • Page 6 IR camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Dwyer Instruments, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of an IR camera or accessory that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable.
  • Page 7 Warnings Read on to learn about using IR camera properly. Avoid damaging eyesight Warning: Do not trigger the laser pointer in human or animal eyes. Exposure to the laser produced by the laser pointer may damage eyesight. Do not disassemble Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide Stop operating immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes...
  • Page 8 Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires and electrical shocks.
  • Page 9 Before you discard a battery, cover the terminal with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area.
  • Page 10 Prevent Malfunction Read on to learn about preventing malfunction of IR camera Avoid damaging the detector of the IR camera Warning: Do not aim the IR camera directly into the sun or at other intense heat source which could damage the detector of the IR camera.
  • Page 11 Component Guide Front View *Illuminator Lens Locking *Visual CCD Ring Camera *Laser Pointer Thermal Lens Focus Ring Definable Trigger Multi-function Dock *TIC-10 is not equipped with illuminator, visual CCD camera and laser pointer.
  • Page 12 Component Guide Back / Bottom View LCD Display Key Pad USB Terminal Video out Terminal Battery /SD Card Cover...
  • Page 13 Component Guide Controls / Multi-function Dock Auto Adjust Key Power Switch Power Indicator Freeze / Activate Cancel Key Menu / Enter Key Cursor Key Terminal Power Terminal Video Output Terminal...
  • Page 14 Component Guide Bottom / Connectors Multi connector SD Card Slot Battery Lock Battery insertion slot Lock Multi connector...
  • Page 15 Preparing the IR Camera Charging the Battery Pack Follow the steps below to charge the battery pack for the first time and subsequently when the low battery icon appears on the Display Panel. Align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the battery, then insert the battery in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 16 Preparing the IR Camera Installing the Battery Pack / SD Card Install Battery Pack into the camera as follows, Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. Check if the power is off and slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 17 • Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. • The SD Card must be formatted in FAT32. Otherwise, the IR camera may not recognize the SD card. Battery Status Symbols The following icons indicate the battery status on the LCD display. Sufficient battery charge Low battery Replace or recharge the battery...
  • Page 18 Preparing the IR Camera Turning the Power On / Off The power indicator is lit while the power of the camera is on. Holding the camera correctly with your right hand, put your thumb above the key pad and put your forefinger in front of the definable trigger.
  • Page 19 Preparing the IR Camera Checking the Information on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor has a field of vision of 100% of the actual shooting image. The following displays in information view. Reading Max. temperature Upper limit of color scale Color scale Lower limit of...
  • Page 20 Status of the camera Represents the menu mode. Menu Represents the non-menu mode and no Null analysis tools is selected. Represents the current analysis tool is *SP1…9 spot 1 or spot 2… or spot 9. Represents the current analysis tool is CAP.
  • Page 21 Preparing the IR Camera Setting the date and time You need to set the Date / Time when the IR camera is turned on for the first time. Make sure that the IR camera is in null mode.(p.19) Press the MENU/ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [System Setup] menu.
  • Page 22 Preparing the IR Camera Local Settings In this menu item, you can display the style of the built-in menu system. Make sure that the IR camera is in null mode.(p.19) Press the MENU/ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [System Setup] menu.
  • Page 23 About the local settings Selects the language of the menus and Language messages. Video Sets the format of the video output of the camera. output PAL or NTSC. Sets the format of the displayed temperature unit Temp unit of the camera. °C or °F. Distance Sets the format of the displayed distance unit of unit...
  • Page 24 Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor If you wish to use the LCD monitor for shooting, playing back thermal images and adjusting menu settings, follow the instructions below. Open the LCD displayer in the direction of the arrow. Aim the IR camera at a subject.
  • Page 25 Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings You can select the settings by pressing the MENU/ENTER key. Press the MENU / ENTER key. Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the omni selector. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector. Press the MENU / ENTER key.
  • Page 26 Select setting contents using Change the settings using Exit Displayed menu items will vary according to the operation and setting contents. *The menu items are different according to different type of camera.
  • Page 27 Basic Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. Turn off the IR camera.(p.17) Power switch Press and hold the power switch and C key for seconds. Cancel key The data in storage will not be deleted when you reset the menu and button operation settings to default.
  • Page 28 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Manually Focus Aim the IR camera at the subject. Turn the focus ring to focus on the target. Do not stop turning until the image is clear.
  • Page 29 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment *DuoVision Display modes Thermal, Visual and DuoVision image display This IR camera records visual images with its built-in digital camera. You can capture a visual image as a reference to the thermal image. Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the MENU/ENTER key then press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni...
  • Page 30 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment In DuoVision display mode, you can see the thermal images “fuse” into the visible images. IR only In this mode, you can use the analysis tools to analyze the target. But what you see is the image with pseudo color.
  • Page 31 In DuoVision display mode, you can move the fusion area via the combination keys. Moving the fusion square Move the area up Move the area down C + UP C + DOWN Move the area left Move the area right C + LEFT C + RIGHT About the IR/Visible settings...
  • Page 32 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Image adjustment You can adjust the Level (brightness) and Span (contrast) of the image captured by IR camera, manually or automatically. Auto adjust The IR camera will automatically adjust the brightness and / or contrast and calibrate when you press the A key for the first time. If you press A key a second time in 15 seconds, the camera will only adjust brightness and / or contrast.
  • Page 33 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Manual adjust You can adjust the Level and Span of the image manually in the built-in menu system or by pressing arrows on the omni selector. Press UP or DOWN arrow to change the span, and press LEFT or RIGHT arrow to change the level.
  • Page 34 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Palette settings Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Iron], press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to choose the palette. After this operation, press the MENU/ENTER key to save changes, or press the C key to close the menu without saving.
  • Page 35 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Image settings Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [System Setup] menu, then Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Camera Setup], then press the MENU/ENTER key.
  • Page 36 About the Image Settings Sets the function of key. The camera will automatically adjust the Level level (brightness) and span (contrast) of the image to the optimum setting. Span Auto adjust The camera will automatically adjust the Level level (brightness) of the image. The camera will automatically adjust the Span span (contrast) of the image.
  • Page 37 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Measurement range Follow the below steps to change the measurement range. Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Manual Adj.], then press MENU/ENTER key. Selecting measurement range for different lens.
  • Page 38 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Freezing / Activating an image You can activate / freeze a thermal image by pressing the S key on the keypad. Check that the IR camera is in null mode.(p.19) Press the S key, then the image is frozen.
  • Page 39 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting object/global settings Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector select [Analysis], then press MENU/ENTER key. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Object Para.], then press the MENU/ENTER key.
  • Page 40 About the analysis parameters Selects the object of which you want to set Object the parameters. Different material has different emissivity. Emiss Use different emissivity to measure different material. Different object has different distance to the Distance IR camera. Use different distance to measure different object.
  • Page 41 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting analysis settings Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] menu, then press the MENU/ENTER key. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Analysis Setup], then press...
  • Page 42 About the analysis settings There are two kinds of temp-alert: Upper-limit alert and Lower-limit alert. 1.Upper-limit alert Set item "alert" as [on], and "Capture spot" as [maximum], then spot analysis tool "max sp10" will automatically capture the hottest spot within the screen, if this temperature is higher than the value you set in "alert temp", the reading on top-right screen will turn into RED,and a beeping sound will...
  • Page 43 Sets the isothermal analysis mode. There are five modes: Dual Above, Dual Below, Above, Below and Interval. Display the isothermal interval in a color and the parts with the higher Dual temperatures than the upper limit of Above the isothermal interval in a different color Display the isothermal interval in a color and the parts with the lower...
  • Page 44 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting analysis tools This topic briefly explains how to set the analysis tools on the thermal image. Spot analysis Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] menu.
  • Page 45 Moving the spot. • Start from Step 1 to set or select a spot a analysis spot. • Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT arrow on the omni selector to move the activated spot. • Press Menu/Enter key to fix the position of the spot.
  • Page 46 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Area analysis Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] menu. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Area] menu.
  • Page 47 Moving the area. • Start from Step 1 to set or select an area analysis. • Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT arrow on the omni selector to move the activated area. Area NO. Temperature reading changes in Readings real-time. Removing the area •...
  • Page 48 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Profile analysis Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] menu. Press UP and DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Profile], then press the Menu/Enter key.
  • Page 49 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Isotherm analysis Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] menu. Press UP or DOWN arrow to select [Isotherm], then press the Menu/Enter key. Areas of concern will be highlighted with color.
  • Page 50 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Remove analysis tools this This topic briefly explains how to remove analysis tools you place on the screen. Remove analysis tools Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [Analysis] menu.
  • Page 51 Shooting Saving the Image You can save the image in the menu system after you freeze an image (p.37), or save it directly by holding the S key on the omni selector for 3 seconds without freezing an image. Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File] menu.
  • Page 52 Shooting Attaching Voice Memos to Images You can introduce an image with voice recording. Only TIC-30 has this function. Voice recording You can attach up to 30 seconds voice memo to an image. Install the Bluetooth (optional) headset. Freeze an image (p.37), then press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File] menu.
  • Page 53 Shooting Setting the Trigger You can set the definable trigger with different function, such as saving image, laser and turning on the illuminator. Setting definable trigger Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Lighter On]. •...
  • Page 54 Playback and Erase Opening Images You can view and analyze the recorded images on the LCD monitor. Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File] menu. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Open], then press the MENU/ENTER key.
  • Page 55 How to select an image After you select option under menu, a [Open] [Delete] [File] message shown as below will appear in the bottom-left screen. File amount of current folder Serial number of Serial number current folder of current file 00001/00003/002/003 Folder amount <DIR>...
  • Page 56 Selecting the folder and filename Press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File] menu, then press the MENU/ENTER key. Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File Setup] menu, then press the MENU/ENTER key.
  • Page 57 Playback and Erase Playback Memos You can playback voice comment of an image when you attached a voice comment with it. Bind the *Bluetooth Open an image, refer to headset (optional, p.67). (p.53). Press MENU/ENTER then press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File] menu.
  • Page 58 Playback and Erase Erasing Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing an image. Press MENU/ENTER key then press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File] menu. Press UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select [Delete], then press the MENU/ENTER key.
  • Page 59 Download the Images Download the images via SD card You can get the SD card out of camera, and download the images to the computer via the supplied SD card reader. Open the battery / SD card cover. Press the SD card lightly, then the SD card will pop-up automatically.
  • Page 60 Connection and Download Connecting the dock You can transmit real-time IR video and charge the battery, when you connect between IR camera and multi-functional dock. Open the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the arrow. Lay the dock on a horizontal surface, then put the camera on the dock in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 61 Connection and Download Charging via the dock You can charge the battery via the supplied power adaptor. Attach power adaptor to the power terminal on the multi-functional dock. Attach the power cord to the dock and plug the other end into a power outlet.
  • Page 62 Connection and Download Connecting to a monitor A video-compatible monitor connected via the video cable (supplied) can be used to view and analyze images you shoot. Attach video cable to the video out terminal on the multi-functional dock. Plug the other end of the video To the cable to the video in jack on the video in jack...
  • Page 63 Connection and Download Connecting to a computer Connection Connect the USB cable (optional) to the computer’s USB port and the multi-functional dock’s terminal. Only TIC-30 has the USB function. • You do not need to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection.
  • Page 64 Connection and Download Real-time transfer Installing the driver Attach the supplied USB cable (optional) to the computer’s USB port and the USB terminal of the dock, p.59. Set the real-time disk (optional) to the CD-ROM driver. Users of Windows XP Professional must first log in as an Administrator (computer system administrator) to install program.
  • Page 65 Select [Include this location in the search] then click [browse]. Locate the directory of the driver, and click [Ok] to return to the previous window. Then click [Next > Click [Continue Anyway]. Click [Finish] to finish the driver installation.
  • Page 66 Connection and Download Transfer Video via USB You can analyze and save the thermal video in computer directly via the USB by the optional real-time software. Power on the camera, connect the camera and the dock, p.59. Connect the dock and computer via USB cable (optional). The operation system will recognize the camera after install the driver.
  • Page 67 Connection and Download Real-time transfer Troubles shooting When you have any problems in the process of connecting the IR camera to a computer to use optional real-time software, check this first. First, Check the Following 1. Does your computer comply with these requirements? Ensure the system has a built-in USB port and it comes with Windows XP preinstalled.
  • Page 68 Connection and Download Use the *Bluetooth headset Follow the steps to install the Bluetooth headset (optional) first time. Turn off the camera and Bluetooth headset. Turn on the Bluetooth headset first. Press and hold the power button about 4 seconds. And then you The power can see the power indicator button and...
  • Page 69 After pairing the camera and headset first time. In next time, turn on the headset to check the power indicator blinks blue, and then turn on the camera, you can use it. Press C key and Enter key together to free the Bluetooth headset.
  • Page 70 Accessory Use the sun shield You will see more clearly with sun shield when you are shooting outdoors in the sun. Install the sun shield in the direction of the arrow by following the below guide.
  • Page 71 Accessory Use the optional lens There are 5 optional lenses for the TIC series. You can change the lens as follow. Loosen the standard lens, and screw the optional lens as follow. Set up the measurement range. Press UP and Down key on the arrow at the same time to change to type of lens.
  • Page 72 Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will Power is not turned on • Turn on the camera. See not operate Turning the Power On / Off (p.17). Insufficient battery voltage • Fully charge the battery. Poor contact between • Wipe the terminals with a clean, camera and battery terminals dry cloth.
  • Page 73 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, LCD monitor and other parts. Wipe the body clean with soft cloth or eyeglass Camera Body lens wiper. First use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with soft cloth.
  • Page 74 Appendix Emissivity table Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Metal Aluminum Polished aluminum 0.09 Commercial aluminum 0.09 foil Electrolytic 0.55 25～600 chromeplate alumina Mild alumina 25～600 0.10～0.20 Strong alumina 25～600 0.30～0.40 Brass Brass mirror (highly 0.03 polished) Brass oxide 200～600 0.61～0.59 Chrome Polished chrome 40～1090...
  • Page 75 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Iron Polished cast iron 0.21 Processed cast iron 0.44 Polished tempered 40～250 0.28 iron Polished steel ingot 770～1040 0.52～0.56 Raw welded steel 945～1100 0.52～0.61 Surface ferric oxide 0.69 Completely rusty 0.66 surface Rolled iron plate 0.74...
  • Page 76 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Lead Pure lead (Non- 125～225 0.06～0.08 oxidization) Mildly oxidized 25～300 0.20～0.45 Magnesium Magnesia 275～825 0.55～0.20 Magnesia 900～1670 0.20 0～100 0.09～0.12 Nickel Electroplate polishing 0.05 Electroplate 0.01 non-polishing Nickel wire 185～1010 0.09～0.19 Nickel plate (oxidized) 198～600 0.37～0.48...
  • Page 77 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Stainless steel 18-8 0.16 304(8Cr,18Ni) 215～490 0.44～0.36 310(25Cr,20Ni) 215～520 0.90～0.97 Commercial tin plate 0.07 Strong oxidization 0.60 0～200 Zinc Oxidizing at 400° C 0.01 galvanized shining 0.23 iron plate Ash zinc oxide 0.28 Non-metal materials Brick...
  • Page 78 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Carbon piece 0.85 Isolation piece 0.91～0.94 Sheet metal 0.88～0.90 Glass pipe 0.90 Loop type 0.87 Porcelain enamel 0.90 products Porcelain enamel 0.83～0.95 designs Solid materials 0.80～0.93 Ceramics (vase type) 0.90 Film 0.90～0.93 Mica 0.94～0.95...
  • Page 79 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Emissivity Material Temperature（° C） approximation Electric materials Epoxy glass plate 0.86 Epoxy 0.80 hydroxybenzene plate Gilded sheet copper 0.30 Solder-coated copper 0.35 Tin-coated lead wire 0.28 Brass wires 0.87～0.88 Block talcum terminal 0.87...
  • Page 80 Specification All data is based on Dwyer’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Model TIC-10 TIC-20 TIC-30 Imaging Performance Field View/Mini. 20° x15°/0.1m Focus Distance Thermal 0.1°C@30°C Sensitivity(N.E.T.D) Detector Type Focal Plane Array (FPA), uncooled microbolometer IR Resolution 160 x120 Spectral Range 8-14um Focus Mechanism...
  • Page 81 Storage Type/Capacity SD Card/2 GB Removable, Up to 16G Formats .SAT .SAT/.CCD Laser Pointer/Illuminator Classification/Type Class 2, 1mW/ Class 2, 1mW/ 635 nm (red) 635 nm (red) Illuminator Power Source Battery Type/Operating Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery/Approximately 3 Time Hours AC adaptor 8V-11V Output to Camera Power Management Sleep Mode...
  • Page 82 Dwyer Instruments, Inc ADD: 02 Indiana Hwy. 212 (P.O. Box 373) Michigan City, IN 46360 (46361) USA TEL: 219/879-8000 FAX: 219/872-9057 Copyright © 2012 Dwyer Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.

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