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99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com ThermaCAM™ B20 HSV Benutzerhandbuch Manuel de l’utilisateur Manual do utilizador User’s manual – – – – Manuale dell’utente – – Felhas- Manual del usuario Betjenings- Benutzerhandbuch Manuel de l’utilisateur Manual do utilizador nual –...
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Warnings & cautions Important note about this manual Welcome! Packing list System overview Connecting system components Introduction to building thermography Tutorials Camera overview Camera program Folder and file structure Electrical power system A note on LEMO connectors Maintenance & cleaning Troubleshooting...
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FLIR Systems or this warranty will not apply. FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in material or workmanship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one-year period.
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Designation Status Reg. No. Germany Patent 60004227.8 Great Britain Design Patent 106017 Great Britain Design Patent 3006596 Great Britain Design Patent 3006597 Great Britain Patent 1188086 International Design Patent DM/057692 International Design Patent DM/061609 Japan Application 2000-620406 Japan Application 2002-588123 Japan Application 2002-588070...
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Table of contents Warnings & cautions ........................Important note about this manual ....................Welcome! ............................About FLIR Systems ......................3.1.1 A few images from our facilities ................Comments & questions ......................Packing list ............................System overview ..........................Connecting system components ....................
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7.3.1 General information ....................7.3.2 The effects of testing and checking ..............7.3.3 Sources of disruption in thermography ..............7.3.4 Surface temperature and air leaks ............... 7.3.4.1 Pressure conditions in a building ............. 7.3.5 Measuring conditions & measuring season ............7.3.6 Interpretation of infrared images ................
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8.8.6.1 Inserting the battery ................8.8.6.2 Removing the battery ................ 8.8.7 Removing & attaching the remote control from the camera handle ....8.8.7.1 Removing the remote control ............8.8.7.2 Attaching the remote control ............Camera overview ..........................Camera parts ........................Keypad buttons &...
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10.2.5.3 Save ....................10.2.5.4 Alarm ....................10.2.5.5 Bluetooth® ..................10.2.5.6 Power ....................10.2.5.7 Status bar ..................10.2.5.8 Buttons ....................10.2.5.9 Date/time ................... 10.2.5.10 Local settings ..................10.2.5.11 Camera info ..................10.2.5.12 Factory default ................... 11 Folder and file structure ....................... 12 Electrical power system .........................
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18.1 Introduction .......................... 18.2 Emissivity ..........................18.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample ............... 18.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperature ....... 18.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivity ........... 18.3 Reflected apparent temperature ..................18.4 Distance ..........................18.5 Relative humidity ........................18.6 Other parameters ........................
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Each camera from FLIR Systems is calibrated prior to shipping. It is advisable that ■ the camera is sent in for calibration once a year.
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1 – Warnings & cautions harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal- lation.
Important note about this manual As far as it is practically possible, FLIR Systems configures each manual to reflect each customer’s particular camera configuration. However, please note the following exceptions: The packing list is subject to specific customer configuration and may contain more ■...
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The images can be analyzed either in the field by using the real-time measurement markers built into the camera software, or in a PC by using FLIR Systems's software for infrared analysis and reporting.
Figure 3.2 Indigo Operations, Niceville, USA, and Indigo Operations, Santa Barbara, USA. Indigo Operations is a division of FLIR Systems. As pioneers in the IR industry, FLIR Systems has a long list of ‘firsts’ the world of in- frared thermography: 1965: 1st thermal imaging system for predictive maintenance (Model 650).
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10 L (2.6 US gallon) jar with liquid nitrogen. To the left of the oscilloscope the Polaroid attachment (6 kg/13 lb) can be seen. RIGHT: FLIR Systems ThermaCAM Model E2 from 2002 – weight: 0.7 kg (1.54 lb), including battery.
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3 – Welcome! Comments & questions FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development, and although we have tested and verified the information in this manual to the best of our ability, you may find that features and specifications have changed since the time of printing.
On receipt of the transport case, inspect all items and check them against the delivery note. Any damaged items must be re- ported to the local FLIR Systems representative immediately. Description Part number 4"...
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System overview This system overview shows all accessories that are possible to order for a Therma- CAM™ B20 HSV. 10570403;a3 Figure 5.1 System overview Publ. No. 1558140 Rev. a156 – ENGLISH (EN) – February 28, 2006...
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5 – System overview Figure 5.2 Explanations of callouts Callout Part No. Description of part 194 560 Protective plastic window 1 194 977 Protective window 194 579 124 mm IR lens 194 176 72 mm IR lens 194 401 18 mm IR lens 194 702 9.0 mm IR lens 194 533...
Connecting system components Front connectors 10569503;a2 Figure 6.1 How to connect system components: Front connectors Figure 6.2 Explanations of callouts Callout Explanation USB or RS-232 cable. The connector on the camera is also used as a connector for the video lamp. Bluetooth®...
Introduction to building thermography Important note All camera functions and features that are described in this section may not be sup- ported by your particular camera configuration. Typical field investigations 7.2.1 Guidelines As will be noted in subsequent sections there are a number of general guidelines the user should take heed of when carrying out building thermography inspection.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.1.2 Guidelines for moisture detection, mold detection & detection of water damages Building defects related to moisture and water damages may only show up when ■ heat has been applied to the surface, e.g. from the sun. The presence of water changes the thermal conductivity and the thermal mass of ■...
7 – Introduction to building thermography A difference in temperature between the inside and the outside of 10–15°C (18–27°F) ■ is recommended. Inspections can be carried out at a lower temperature difference, but will make the analysis of the infrared images somewhat more difficult. Avoid direct sunlight on a part of a building structure—e.g.
7 – Introduction to building thermography Although a basic understanding of the construction of low-slope commercial roofs is desirable when carrying out a roof thermography inspection, expert knowledge is not necessary. There is a large number of different design principles for low-slope com- mercial roofs—both when it comes to material and design—and it would be impossible for the infrared inspection person to know them all.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.3.3 Commented building structures This section includes a few typical examples of moisture problems on low-slope commercial roofs. Structural drawing Comment 10553603;a2 Inadequate sealing of roof membrane around conduit and ventilation ducts leading to local leakage around the conduit or duct.
7 – Introduction to building thermography Structural drawing Comment 10553803;a2 Drainage channels located too high and with too low an inclination. Some water will remain in the drainage channel after rain, which may lead to local leakage around the channel. 10553903;a2 Inadequate sealing between roof membrane and roof outlet leading to local leakage around the roof...
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7 – Introduction to building thermography Infrared inspections of roofs with nonabsorbent insulations, common in many single- ply systems, are more difficult to diagnose because patterns are more diffuse. This section includes a few typical infrared images of moisture problems on low-slope commercial roofs: Infrared image Comment...
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.4 Moisture detection (2): Commercial & residential façades 7.2.4.1 General information Thermography has proven to be invaluable in the assessment of moisture infiltration into commercial and residential façades. Being able to provide a physical illustration of the moisture migration paths is more conclusive than extrapolating moisture meter probe locations and more cost-effective than large intrusive test cuts.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography Structural drawing Comment 10554503;a2 Rain hits the façade at an angle and penetrates the plaster through cracks. The water then follows the inside of the plaster and leads to frost erosion. 10554603;a2 Rain splashes on the façade and penetrates the plaster and masonry by absorption, which eventu- ally leads to frost erosion.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.4.3 Commented infrared images This section includes a few typical infrared images of moisture problems on commercial & residential façades. Infrared image Comment 10554703;a1 Improperly terminated and sealed stone veneer to window frame and missing flashings has resulted in moisture infiltration into the wall cavity and inte- rior living space.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.5.2 Commented building structures This section includes a few typical examples of moisture problems on decks and balconies. Structural drawing Comment 10555203;a2 Improper sealing of paving and membrane to roof outlet, leading to leakage during rain. 10555103;a2 No flashing at deck-to-wall connection, leading to rain penetrating the concrete and insulation.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography Structural drawing Comment 10555003;a2 Water has penetrated the concrete due to inade- quately sized drop apron and has led to concrete disintegration and corrosion of reinforcement. SECURITY RISK! 10554903;a2 Water has penetrated the plaster and underlying masonry at the point where the handrail is fastened to the wall.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.5.3 Commented infrared images This section includes a few typical infrared images of moisture problems on decks and balconies. Infrared image Comment 10555303;a1 Improper flashing at balcony-to-wall connections and missing perimeter drainage system resulted in moisture intrusion into the wood framing support structure of the exterior walkway balcony of a loft complex.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.6.2 Commented infrared images This section includes a few typical infrared images of plumbing breaks & leaks. Infrared image Comment 10555503;a1 Moisture migration tracking along steel joist chan- nels inside ceiling of a single family home where a plumbing line had ruptured.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography Infrared image Comment 10555703;a1 The infrared image of this vinyl-sided 3-floor apartment house clearly shows the path of a seri- ous leak from a washing machine on the third floor, which is completely hidden within the wall. 10555803;a1 Water leak due to improper sealing between floor drain and tiles.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.7 Air infiltration 7.2.7.1 General information Due to the wind pressure on a building, temperature differences between the inside and the outside of the building, and the fact that most buildings use exhaust air terminal devices to extract used air from the building, a negative pressure of 2–5 Pa can be expected.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography Structural drawing Comment 10552303;a2 Insulation deficiencies in an intermediate floow due to improperly installed fiberglass insulation batts. The air infiltration enters the room from behind the cornice. 10552603;a2 Air infiltration in a concrete floor-over-crawl-space due to cracks in the brick wall façade.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.7.3 Commented infrared images This section includes a few typical infrared images of details of building structures where air infiltration has occurred. Infrared image Comment 10552703;a1 Air infiltration from behind a skirting strip. Note the typical ray pattern.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.8 Insulation deficiencies 7.2.8.1 General information Insulation deficiencies do not necessarily lead to air infiltration. If fiberglass insulation batts are improperly installed air pockets will form in the building structure. Since these air pockets have a different thermal conductivity than areas where the insulation batts are properly installed, the air pockets can be detected during a building ther- mography inspection.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography Structural drawing Comment 10553103;a2 Insulation deficiencies due to improper installation of insulation batts around an attic floor beam. Cool air infiltrates the structure and cools down the in- side of the ceiling. This kind of insulation deficiency will show up as dark areas on an infrared image.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.2.8.3 Commented infrared images This section includes a few typical infrared images of insulation deficiencies. Infrared image Comment 10553303;a1 Insulation deficiencies in an intermediate floor structure. The deficiency may be due to either missing insulation batts or improperly installed in- sulations batts (air pockets).
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7 – Introduction to building thermography Theory of building science 7.3.1 General information The demand for energy-efficient constructions has increased significantly in recent times. Developments in the field of energy, together with the demand for pleasant indoor environments, have resulted in ever-greater significance having to be attached to both the function of a building’s thermal insulation and airtightness and the efficiency of its heating and ventilation systems.
7 – Introduction to building thermography the results of measurements, there are special requirements in terms of the skills and experience of those taking the measurements, e.g. by means of authorization by a national or regional standardization body. 7.3.2 The effects of testing and checking It can be difficult to anticipate how well the thermal insulation and airtightness of a completed building will work.
7 – Introduction to building thermography For the user the important thing is that the finished product fulfills the promised ■ requirements in terms of the building’s thermal insulation and airtightness. For the individual, buying a house involves a considerable financial commitment, and the purchaser therefore wants to know that any defects in the construction will not in- volve serious financial consequences or hygiene problems.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography The temperature changes associated with variations in the U value are generally gradual and symmetrically distributed across the surface. Variations of this kind do of course occur at the angles formed by roofs and floors and at the corners of walls. Temperature changes associated with air leaks or insulation defects are in most cases more evident with characteristically shaped sharp contours.
7 – Introduction to building thermography Any wet surfaces, e.g. as a result of surface condensation, have a definite effect on heat transfer at the surface and the surface temperature. Where there is moisture on a surface, there is usually some evaporation which draws off heat, thus lowering the temperature of the surface by several degrees.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography In a steady wind flow, Bernoulli’s Law applies: where: ρ Air density in kg/m Wind velocity in m/s Static pressure in Pa and where: denotes the dynamic pressure and p the static pressure. The total of these pressures gives the total pressure.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography 10551803;a1 Figure 7.3 Distribution of resultant pressures on a building’s enclosing surfaces depending on wind effects, ventilation and internal/external temperature difference. 1: Wind direction; T : Thermodynamic air temper- ature outdoors in K; T : Thermodynamic air temperature indoors in K.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography 10551903;a1 Figure 7.4 Stress concentration factor (C) distributions for various wind directions and wind velocities (v) relative to a building. Wind conditions can vary substantially over time and between relatively closely situ- ated locations. In thermography, such variations can have a clear effect on the mea- surement results.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography part. At a certain height there is a neutral zone where the pressures on the inside and outside are the same, see the figure on page 48. This differential pressure may be described by the relationship: Air pressure differential within the structure in Pa Δp 9.81 m/s...
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7 – Introduction to building thermography 10552003;a1 Figure 7.5 Distribution of pressures on a building with two openings and where the external temperature is lower than the internal temperature. 1: Neutral zone; 2: Positive pressure; 3: Negative pressure; h: Distance from the neutral zone in meters. The position of the neutral zone may vary, depending on any leaks in the building.
7 – Introduction to building thermography 7.3.5 Measuring conditions & measuring season The foregoing may be summarized as follows as to the requirements with regard to measuring conditions when carrying out thermographic imaging of buildings. Thermographic imaging is done in such a way that the disruptive influence from ex- ternal climatic factors is as slight as possible.
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7 – Introduction to building thermography In practice the method involves the following: Laboratory or field tests are used to produce an expected temperature distribution in the form of typical or comparative infrared images for common wall structures, com- prising both defect-free structures and structures with in-built defects. Examples of typical infrared images are shown in section 7.2 –...
7 – Introduction to building thermography Deviations and irregularities in the appearance of the infrared image often indicate insulation defects. There may obviously be considerable variations in the appearance of infrared images of structures with insulation defects. Certain types of insulation defects have a characteristic shape on the infrared image.
7 – Introduction to building thermography Disclaimer 7.4.1 Copyright notice Some sections and/or images appearing in this chapter are copyrighted to the follow- ing organizations and companies: FORMAS—The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences ■ and Spatial Planning, Stockholm, Sweden ITC—Infrared Training Center, Boston, MA, United States ■...
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Tutorials Switching on & switching off the camera Step Action Insert a battery into the battery compartment. For information about inserting a battery, see section 8.8.6 – Inserting & removing the battery on page 71. Briefly press the green ON/OFF button to switch on the camera. Press and hold down the green on/off button for a few seconds to switch off the camera.
8 – Tutorials Working with images & folders 8.2.1 Acquiring an image Step Action Briefly press the green ON/OFF button to switch on the camera. Point the camera at a warm object, like a face or a hand. Press and hold down the A button for one second to adjust the focus. Briefly press the A button to autoadjust the camera.
8 – Tutorials Step Action Do one of the following: To go up on level, select the symbol to the left below, and press the joystick. ■ To go down one level, select the symbol to the right below, and press the joy- ■...
8 – Tutorials Step Action Do one of the following: Press and hold down the S button for a few seconds to save the image ■ Point to Save on the File menu and press the joystick ■ For more information about saving images, see section 10.2.2.2 – Save on page 97. Working with measurements 8.3.1 Laying out &...
8 – Tutorials Step Action Point to Add isotherm on the Analysis menu and press the joystick. An isotherm will now be added to your image. The isotherm levels will be displayed in the result table in the top right corner of the screen. You are now in edit mode and can change the isotherm levels by moving the joy- stick up/down.
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Press the joystick up/down to go to Shutter period. Although the shutter period works independently of other functions described in this document, FLIR Systems recommends that Short is selected when using the camera for detection of face temperature. ➲ Selecting Normal will calibrate the camera at least every 15th minute, while se- lecting Short will calibrate the camera at least every 3rd minute.
8 – Tutorials Step Action Pointing the camera to the first person with a normal face temperature and pressing the F1 or F2 button will display the message Sampled nn.n °C. After having carried out the same procedure on the following 9 persons, you can do one of the following: Actively continue to sample every new person by the F1 or F2 button, and let ■...
8 – Tutorials Step Action Select Type by pressing the joystick left/right. This setting defines whether the alarm should be triggered when the temperature exceeds or drops below the alarm temperature. Select Function by pressing the joystick left/right. This setting defines what mea- surement function should be used to trigger the alarm.
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8 – Tutorials Step Action Press the joystick to confirm the changes and leave the dialog box. The camera will now trigger an alarm when detecting a cold surface where there is risk of hu- midity falling out as liquid water. Publ.
Using any ASCII text editor (Notepad, Wordpad etc), type the first label within brackets: <Company> On the next line, type the value, but this time without brackets: FLIR Systems The final result should look like this: <Company> FLIR Systems If you want to add more labels and values, simply repeat the procedure – like this: <Company>...
8 – Tutorials Changing level & span 8.6.1 Changing the level Step Action Press the joystick to display the horizontal menu bar. If the camera is in continuous adjust mode, point to Manual adjust on the Image menu and press the joystick. Change the level by moving the joystick up/down.
8 – Tutorials Changing system settings 8.7.1 Changing the language Step Action Press the joystick to display the horizontal menu bar. Point to Local settings on the Setup menu and press the joystick. Move the joystick up/down to select Language. Move the joystick left/right to change the language.
8 – Tutorials Step Action Move the joystick left/right to change the time format. Press the joystick to confirm your changes and leave the dialog box. 8.7.5 Changing date & time Step Action Press the joystick to display the horizontal menu bar. Point to Date/time on the Setup menu and press the joystick.
8 – Tutorials Working with the camera 8.8.1 Mounting an additional lens ➲ Before trying to remove fingerprints or other marks on the lens elements, see section 14.2 – Lenses on page 137. 10396903;a2 Figure 8.2 Mounting an additional lens Step Action Make sure the index mark on the IR lens is lined up with the index mark on the...
Enter a transmission value of 0.83 in the Optics transmission text box by moving the joystick left/right. This value has been measured at FLIR Systems AB, Sweden. Enter an external temperature for the lens in the Optics temperature text box by moving the joystick left/right.
8 – Tutorials Step Action Adjust the zoom factor by moving the joystick left/right. An indicator will be dis- played on the left side of the screen when zooming. 8.8.6 Inserting & removing the battery ➲ The camera is shipped with charged batteries. To increase battery life, the battery should be fully discharged and charged a couple of times.
8 – Tutorials Step Action Open the lid of the battery compartment by pressing its locking mechanism. The battery release spring will push out the battery from the battery compartment. Close the lid of the battery compartment. For more information about the battery system, see section 12 – Electrical power system on page 129.
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8 – Tutorials 10397303;a3 Figure 8.6 Attaching the remote control Step Action Firmly hold the camera in your left hand and hold the remote control in your right hand. Align the remote control handle with the camera handle so that the rear end of the remote control handle mates with the rear spring-loaded latch.
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Camera overview Camera parts 10394103;a4 Figure 9.1 Camera parts, 1 Callout Description of part +/– buttons For more information about the functionality of this button, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 85. F1 button For more information about the functionality of this button, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons &...
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9 – Camera overview Callout Description of part F2 button For more information about the functionality of this button, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 85. Camera status LCD For more information about the LCD, see section 9.5 – Camera status LCD on page 89.
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9 – Camera overview 10568603;a1 Figure 9.2 Camera parts, 2 Callout Description of part C button For more information about the C button, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 85. Lid of the battery compartment S button For more information about the S button, see section 9.2 –...
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9 – Camera overview Callout Description of part Bluetooth® antenna For information about connecting a headset featuring Bluetooth® wireless tech- nology, see section 10.2.5.5 – Bluetooth® on page 120. ➲ Depending on your camera configuration, this feature may be an extra option. Lens Publ.
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9 – Camera overview 10563403;a1 Figure 9.3 Video lamp, to be inserted in the RS-232/USB connector. The video lamp will automatically be switched on when the user switches to visual mode. Publ. No. 1558140 Rev. a156 – ENGLISH (EN) – February 28, 2006...
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9 – Camera overview 10394403;a4 Figure 9.4 Camera parts, 3 Callout Description of part Cover for additional connectors Joystick For more information about the joystick, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 85. ON/OFF button (green) For more information about the ON/OFF button, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons &...
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9 – Camera overview Callout Description of part IrDA infrared communication link (to communicate with the camera using a PDA, laptop computer etc.) For more information about using IrDA, see section 9.4 – IrDA infrared communi- cation link on page 88. Publ.
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9 – Camera overview Callout Description of part Laser LocatIR with lens cap ➲ Please note the following: A laser icon appears on the screen when the Laser LocatIR is switched on. ■ Since the distance between the laser beam and the image center will vary by ■...
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9 – Camera overview 10395003;a3 Figure 9.6 Removable remote control Callout Description of part S button For more information about the S button, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 85. C button For more information about the C button, see section 9.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 85.
9 – Camera overview Keypad buttons & functions Figure 9.7 Camera buttons – explanations Button Comments ON/OFF Press briefly to switch on the camera ■ Press and hold down for a few seconds to switch off the camera ■ Press briefly to autoadjust the camera ■...
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9 – Camera overview Button Comments Programmable functions: None ■ Adjust once ■ Auto focus ■ Reverse palette ■ Next palette ■ Visual/IR ■ Update ref temp ■ Button for Laser LocatIR Press to switch on Laser LocatIR Publ. No. 1558140 Rev. a156 – ENGLISH (EN) – February 28, 2006...
9 – Camera overview Autofocus To focus the camera using the autofocus feature, press and hold down the A button for one second. ➲ Please note the following: The area that the camera uses when autofocusing is a 80 × 60 pixel box, centered ■...
9 – Camera overview IrDA infrared communication link If you have access to a PDA or a laptop computer equipped with an IrDA infrared communication link, you can beam files to the internal flash memory in ThermaCAM™ B20 HSV: If you beam a text comment file (*.tcf), it will be used as labels and values when ■...
9 – Camera overview Camera status LCD The camera status LCD on the left side of the camera displays information about battery status, communication status, memory status etc. 10346003;a3 Figure 9.8 Camera status LCD Figure 9.9 Camera status LCD – explanations Callout Comments Battery status bar.
9 – Camera overview Laser LocatIR The ThermaCAM™ B20 HSV infrared camera features a laser pointer located at the front of the camera handle. To display the laser dot, press the Laser LocatIR button on left side of the handle. The laser dot will appear approx. 91 mm/3.6" above the target.
9 – Camera overview Visual camera The ThermaCAM™ B20 HSV infrared camera features a visual camera located at the front of the camera handle. The visual camera has no motorized focus and you will need to occasionally focus the camera by rotating the lens manually. Publ.
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Camera program 10.1 Screen objects 10.1.1 Result table The results of measurement markers are displayed in a result table in the top right- hand corner of the screen. Figure 10.1 Explanation of measurement markers appearing in the result table Icon Explanation Spot Box 1, maximum temperature...
10 – Camera program 10.1.3 Temperature scale 10388503;a2 Figure 10.3 Temperature scale The temperature scale is displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. The scale shows how the colors are distributed along the various temperatures in the image, with high temperatures at the upper end and low temperatures at the lower end. 10.1.4 System messages 10.1.4.1...
10 – Camera program 10.2 Menu system 10.2.1 Navigating in the menu system Press the joystick to display the horizontal menu bar ■ Press the joystick to confirm selections in menus and dialog boxes ■ Press the C button to exit the menu system ■...
10 – Camera program 10.2.2 File menu 10.2.2.1 Images 10565503;a1 Figure 10.6 Images folder Point to Images and press the joystick to display a thumbnail view of the files on the CompactFlash® card. The following files are displayed: infrared images ■...
10 – Camera program 10565603;a4 Figure 10.7 Images folder, showing the context menu In the Images folder you can do the following: Open an image by selecting the image using the joystick, then pressing the joystick. ■ For more information, see see section 8.2.2 – Opening an image on page 56. Create a new folder by selecting an image, then pressing and holding down the ■...
10 – Camera program 10.2.2.3 Periodic save 10389603;a3 Figure 10.8 Periodic save dialog box Point to Periodic save and press the joystick to display the Periodic save dialog box. Using the periodic save feature, you can save a number of images, at a certain se- lectable periodicity, to the internal flash memory or the CompactFlash card.
Point to Text comment and press the joystick to display the Text comment dialog box. Using the text comment feature, you can annotate images by using a file with predefined text strings. Such a file can be created and edited in FLIR Systems's PC software – for example, in ThermaCAM Reporter 7.0.
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Follow this procedure to beam a text comment file to the camera: Step Action ThermaCAM Reporter 7.0 – a reporting software from FLIR Systems – provides a user-friendly interface to create text comment files. For more information about using the text comment editor in ThermaCAM Reporter 7.0, consult any of the following manuals:...
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10 – Camera program 10.2.2.5.2 Creating a text comment Figure 10.14 Creating a text comment Step Action Point to Text comment on the File menu and press the joystick. A dialog box with a number of tabs will appear on the screen. Move the joystick up/down to select a label on the first tab, and then press the joystick.
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10 – Camera program 10.2.2.5.3 Creating a numerical value to be used in a text comment Follow this procedure to create a numerical value to be used in a text comment: Step Action Point to Text comment on the File menu and press the joystick. A dialog box with four tabs will appear on the screen.
10 – Camera program Step Action Move the joystick up/down and left/right to specify a numerical value. Spaces before and after the value will be deleted. 10566303;a3 To keep the text comment for future use, select Yes on the Settings tab. 10566403;a2 To include the numerical value in your text comment, go back to the first tab and select the value.
Using the image description feature, you can add a brief description to an image by using a Pocket PC and the IrDA infrared communication link on the camera. The image description can then be read out by other software – e.g. FLIR Systems ThermaCAM™ QuickView.
10 – Camera program 10.2.3 Analysis menu 10.2.3.1 Edit mode Point to Edit mode and press the joystick to enter the edit mode of the camera. When the camera is in edit mode you can select, move, and resize measurement markers as well as changing levels of isotherms etc.
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You can use this emissivity table to find emissivities for a number of different materials. An emissivity table can be created and edited in FLIR Systems’s PC software. ➲ The emissivity file can be stored at root level or at directory level.
10 – Camera program 10.2.3.3 Add box Point to Add box and press the joystick to add a box. A box will now appear on the screen. Press and hold down the joystick for one second when the box is selected to display a shortcut menu.
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You can use this emissivity table to find emissivities for a number of different materials. An emissivity table can be created and edited in FLIR Systems’s PC software. ➲ The emissivity file can be stored at root level or at directory level.
10 – Camera program Label Value Comments Result To change how the measurement results will be ■ displayed, select Max, Min, or Avg. ■ ■ Show Max/Min To display two moving cursors inside the box, ■ continuously indicating the maximum and mini- ■...
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10 – Camera program Command Explanation Exit edit mode Point to Exit edit mode and press the joystick to exit the edit mode. Set as ref temp Point to Set as ref temp and press the joystick to use the isotherm temperature as the reference temperature.
10 – Camera program Label Value Comments Attribute Transparent Selecting Transparent will add some transparency ■ to an isotherm color, making it easier for you to Solid ■ see objects through the color. To make the isotherm colors appear solid, select Solid.
Click Emissivity table to display an emissivity table on the screen. You can use this emissivity table to find emissivities for a number of different materials. An emissivity table can be created and edited in FLIR Systems’s PC software. ➲ Please note the following: The emissivity file can be stored at root level or at directory level.
10 – Camera program 10.2.4 Image menu 10.2.4.1 Visual/IR Point to Visual/IR and press the joystick to switch between visual mode and IR mode. 10.2.4.2 Freeze/Live Point to Freeze/Live and press the joystick to switch between freeze image mode and live image mode. It has the same effect as if you briefly press the S button. 10.2.4.3 Range 10391903;a6...
■ Custom palettes (*.pal) can be used by the camera. For more information about how to create custom palettes, contact FLIR Systems. 10.2.4.7 Hide graphics Point to Hide graphics and press the joystick to hide all on-screen graphics (e.g. result table, status bar etc.).
10 – Camera program 10.2.5 Setup menu ➲ Depending on camera configuration, some menu items on the Setup menu may be displayed in a different order, or on a submenu. 10.2.5.1 Image 10439803;a2 Figure 10.35 Image Setup dialog box Figure 10.36 Explanations of the Image Setup dialog box Label Value Comments...
➲ Please note the following: Although the shutter period works independent- ■ ly of other functions described in this publica- tion, FLIR Systems recommends that Short is selected when using the camera for detection of face temperature. Selecting Normal will calibrate the camera at ■...
10 – Camera program Figure 10.38 Explanations of the Difference settings dialog box Label Value Comments Function Configuration-depen- Move the joystick left/right to select the first func- dent tion in the difference calculation. Identity 1–10 Select a number between 1 and 10 to assign an identity to this function.
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10 – Camera program Label Value Comments Image naming Unique counter For a detailed explanation, see below. ■ Date ■ Directory ■ Overlay If On is selected, all on-screen graphics will be ■ ■ saved together with the image ■ If Off is selected, only the image (together with ■...
10 – Camera program Example IR_ COMP_003.jpg 10.2.5.4 Alarm 10439703;a2 Figure 10.44 Alarm Setup dialog box Figure 10.45 Explanations of the Alarm setup dialog box Label Value Explanation Type Select Off to disable the alarm. ■ ■ Above Select Above to assign an alarm color to all ■...
10 – Camera program Label Value Explanation Ref temp User-defined For information purposes only. The reference temperature is calculated and updat- ed ’on the fly’. 10.2.5.5 Bluetooth® 10567603;a2 Figure 10.46 Bluetooth® dialog box ➲ Depending on your camera configuration, this feature may be an extra option. Follow this procedure to connect a Bluetooth®...
10 – Camera program 10.2.5.6 Power 10588103;a2 Figure 10.47 Power Setup dialog box Figure 10.48 Explanations of the Power Setup dialog box Label Value Comments Auto power off None Move the joystick left/right to specify the time after ■ which the camera will be switched off if it is not 10 min ■...
10 – Camera program 10.2.5.7 Status bar 10392803;a3 Figure 10.49 Status bar dialog box Figure 10.50 Explanations of the Status bar dialog box Label Value Comments Date/time Move the joystick left/right to enable/disable this ■ label on the status bar. ■...
10 – Camera program 10.2.5.8 Buttons 10393103;a3 Figure 10.51 Buttons Settings dialog box Figure 10.52 Explanations of the Buttons Setting dialog box Label Value Comments None Move the joystick left/right to specify the function ■ of the F1 button on the left side of the camera. Adjust once ■...
10 – Camera program 10.2.5.9 Date/time 10393803;a3 Figure 10.53 Date/Time dialog box Figure 10.54 Explanations of the Date/Time dialog box Label Value Year 1970–2036 Month 1–12 1 –31 Hour 12 a.m.–12 p.m. ■ 1–24 ■ The format depends on the settings in the Local settings dialog box. Minute 00–59 Second...
10 – Camera program Label Value Video output NTSC ■ ■ Temp unit °C ■ °F ■ Distance unit Feet ■ Meters ■ Date format YYYY-MM-DD ■ YY-MM-DD ■ MM/DD/YY ■ DD/MM/YY ■ Time format 24 hour ■ AM/PM ■ 10.2.5.11 Camera info The Camera info dialog box shows information about memory usage, battery status,...
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Folder and file structure The figure below shows the typical folder and file structure on the CompactFlash™ card, as it is appears using Windows® Explorer. 10726803;a1 Publ. No. 1558140 Rev. a156 – ENGLISH (EN) – February 28, 2006...
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Electrical power system The camera’s electrical power system consists of the following parts: a removable battery ■ a power supply ■ an internal battery charger ■ a stand-alone, external battery charger ■ The camera may powered either by using the battery, or by using the power supply. When using the power supply, the battery will –...
12 – Electrical power system 12.1 Internal battery charging To charge the battery internally, follow the instructions below. Step Action Make sure that the battery is correctly inserted into the camera. Connect the power supply cable to the camera. The message Charging battery will appear on the screen. While charging, the battery status symbol will pulse until the battery is fully charged.
12 – Electrical power system 12.2 External battery charging The battery status while charging is indicated by a number of LEDs. See the figure below. 10346203;a4 Figure 12.1 LED indicators on the stand-alone battery charger. Figure 12.2 LED indicators – explanations Situation Indicator # Color &...
12 – Electrical power system 12.3 Battery safety warnings Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery. ■ Do not install the battery backwards so that the polarity is reversed. ■ Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to ■...
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12 – Electrical power system The temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is -15–+45 °C ■ (+18.8–+113 °F). Use of the battery outside of this temperature range may damage the performance of the battery or may reduce its life expectancy. Publ.
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A note on LEMO connectors 13.1 How to connect & disconnect LEMO connectors The male LEMO connectors used on the camera cables are designed to lock securely to the female connectors on the camera body. A connector consists of a fixed inner tube and a sliding outer tube.
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Maintenance & cleaning 14.1 Camera body, cables & accessories The camera body, cables and accessories may be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. To remove stains, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung dry, then wipe with a dry soft cloth. ➲...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution The LCD on the remote The camera may have been switched off Press ON/OFF to switch on control, or the viewfinder, automatically due the settings in the Power the camera. displays no image at all. setup dialog box.
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15 – Troubleshooting Problem Possible reason Solution The LCD/viewfinder dis- The target may be out of focus. Focus the camera by plays an infrared image, but pressing and holding down it is blurry. the A button for a few sec- onds.
Technical specifications & dimensional drawings ➲ FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts and accessories, and other items, or change specifications at any time without prior notice. 16.1 Imaging performance Spatial resolution 1.3 mrad Accuracy ± 2 °C/± 3.6 °F or ± 2 % of reading...
16 – Technical specifications & dimensional drawings Atmospheric transmission correction Automatic, based on input from distance, atmo- spheric temperature, and relative humidity. Optics transmission correction Automatic, based on signals from internal sensors Reflected ambient temperature correction External optics correction 16.6 Laser LocatIR Classification Class 2...
16 – Technical specifications & dimensional drawings 16.9 Physical specifications Total weight, including battery & remote control Camera type 218: 2.17 kg (4.78 lb) Camera type 234: 2.18 kg (4.80 lb) Camera type 253: 2.16 kg (4.76 lb) The three-digit camera type number is the three first digits in the camera S/N.
16 – Technical specifications & dimensional drawings Luminous intensity: 35 000 mcd in the middle of the light beam; 20 000 mcd ■ measured at an angle of ±10° from the light beam, and 5 000 mcd measured at an angle of ±20° from the light beam. Connector type: LEMO 1B, 6 pins.
16 – Technical specifications & dimensional drawings 16.11.3 Power connector 10402503;a1 Figure 16.4 Pin configuration for power connector (on camera – operator’s side). A: Center pin; B: Chassis Connector type: 2.5 mm DC Signal name Type Pin number +12V POWER CENTER PIN POWER CHASSIS...
16 – Technical specifications & dimensional drawings 16.12 Relationship between fields of view and distance 10556503;a2 Figure 16.6 Relationship between fields of view and distance. 1: Distance to target; 2: VFOV = vertical field of view; 3: HFOV = horizontal field of view, 4: IFOV = instantaneous field of view (size of one detector element).
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