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January 2007, Rev.2, 5/09
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  • Page 1: Users Manual

    ® TiR2,TiR3,TiR4, Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 IR FlexCam Thermal Imagers Users Manual January 2007, Rev.2, 5/09 © 2007, 2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 2 Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Title Page Introduction ................1-1 Introduction ..................1-1 Contacting Fluke................... 1-2 Safety Information ................1-2 Standard Accessories ................1-4 Charge and Insert Battery ..............1-6 Power Camera On................. 1-7 Insert Memory Card................1-8 Focus..................... 1-8 Set Temperature Level and Span ............1-9 Set IR-Fusion®...
  • Page 4 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Setting Temperature Level and Span............ 4-3 Manual Level and Span ..............4-3 Automatic Level and Span ............... 4-4 Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span ........4-4 Using Palette Saturation Colors............4-5 Using Display Screen Temperature Markers........4-7 Annotations ..................
  • Page 5 (continued) Contents Viewing Camera and Battery Information ..........8-2 Charging the Batteries ................8-3 Recalibrating the Batteries..............8-4 Conserving Battery Power ..............8-5 Appendices Glossary ..................A-1 Troubleshooting ................B-1 Emissivity Values ................. C-1 Camera Specifications and Dimensions ........D-1 Resources and References.............
  • Page 6 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual...

  • Page 7: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Table Title Page 1-1. Symbols ....................1-4 1-2. Standard Accessories ................1-6 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions ..............2-6 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions ............... 2-11 2-3. Programmable Functions ..............2-14 4-1. Standard Saturation Colors ..............4-8 8-1. Remaining Battery Charge Indicators........... 8-3 8-2.
  • Page 8 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual...

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. Standard Accessories ................1-5 1-2. Inserting the Battery................1-7 1-3. Turning the Power On and Off ............. 1-7 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card ..............1-8 1-5. Focusing the Camera ................1-8 1-6. Setting the Level and Span ..............1-9 1-7.
  • Page 10 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual viii...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction ® Thank you for choosing the IR FlexCam portable infrared camera (referred to hereafter as the “Camera”). This award-winning Camera offers some of the most advanced, yet most intuitive, fully-radiometric solutions available. The ® visible light camera module (VLCM) and IR-Fusion functions make it easier than ever to manage and analyze images captured with this system and ®...

  • Page 12: Contacting Fluke

    If you would like information on thermography training, contact Fluke Corporation . Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke, call:...
  • Page 13 Some ISO 9000 programs require more frequent checks for certification. Contact Fluke for details. Your camera requires three minutes to warm up before accurate measurements are available.

  • Page 14: Standard Accessories

    Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information. Standard Accessories If any of the standard accessories shown in Figure 1-1 and described in Table 1-2 are missing or damaged, contact a Fluke customer service representative.
  • Page 15 Introduction Standard Accessories eii001.eps Figure 1-1. Standard Accessories...

  • Page 16: Charge And Insert Battery

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table 1-2. Standard Accessories Number Description Portable Infrared Camera with Lens Cap Camera Carrying Case LCD Cleaning Cloth AC adapters (2) or equivalent Auxiliary AC Power Supply (TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 only) or equivalent AC Patch Cord or equivalent Neck Strap Video Cable AC Power Supply...

  • Page 17: Power Camera On

    Introduction Power Camera On eii002.eps Figure 1-2. Inserting the Battery Power Camera On With a charged battery inserted, or AC power supply connected, press D as shown in Figure 1-3. D lights up green, and the start-up screen appears after approximately 10 seconds.

  • Page 18: Insert Memory Card

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Insert Memory Card 1. Pull cover up and rotate as shown in Figure 1-4. 2. Insert the Compact Flash memory card into the slot with the card’s connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing the back of the camera.

  • Page 19: Set Temperature Level And Span

    Introduction Set Temperature Level and Span Set Temperature Level and Span 1. Press G as shown in Figure 1-6 to automatically set the camera’s temperature level and span. 2. Press G again as needed to properly scale the image. Level & Span eii006.eps Figure 1-6.

  • Page 20: Capturing An Image

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Mouse Controller Level & Span eii007.eps Figure 1-7. Setting the IR-Fusion® Blend Level Capturing an Image 1. Tap once (shown in Figure 1-8) to pause the live image. 2. Review the image and camera settings. 3. Press and hold for 2 seconds to capture (save) the image. The image file name appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display screen indicating the image is saved on the memory card.

  • Page 21: Smartview Software For Your Pc

    Introduction SmartView Software for Your PC Trigger eii008.eps Figure 1-8. Capturing an Image SmartView Software for Your PC ® Your system includes a CD containing SmartView software that you install on your personal computer. SmartView, together with your Camera, enables you to: Transfer thermographic images to a computer and efficiently manage them Optimize and analyze your infrared and visible light control images...
  • Page 22 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual 1-12...

  • Page 23: Camera Overview

    Chapter 2 Camera Overview Introduction Your Camera is a compact, lightweight system that offers a generous five-inch display module you can position for optimal viewing. You can also rotate the lens module to easily capture target images on ceilings, hidden above high objects, under low obstacles, or in other hard-to-reach places.

  • Page 24: Camera Parts

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Camera Parts Camera features and controls are shown in Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 and described in Table 2-1. Fluke use only eii009.eps Figure 2-1. Camera Back View...
  • Page 25 Camera Overview Camera Parts eii010.eps Figure 2-2. Camera Front and Top View eii011.eps Figure 2-3. Camera Bottom View...
  • Page 26 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-1. Camera Parts – Descriptions Item Description Mouse controller – Used to control the pointer position in images and text menus. E select button – Performs mouse click, or “enter” function, for the pointer. F Menu button – Used to access display screen menus. Note: Tap F once and a popup menu appears.
  • Page 27 Hand strap – Adjustable strap for added stability when capturing images. Neck strap mount – Pins for attaching neck and/or shoulder strap. Tripod mount – Standard 1/4-20 threaded hole for mounting camera on tripod. Battery – Fluke 7-volt lithium-ion battery for primary power.

  • Page 28: Camera Display Screen

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Camera Display Screen Display screen features and controls are shown in Figures 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6 and described in Table 2-2. eii012.eps Figure 2-4. Camera Display Screen – Example 1...
  • Page 29 Camera Overview Camera Display Screen eii013.eps Figure 2-5. Camera Display Screen – Example 2 eii014.eps Figure 2-6. Camera Display Screen – Example 3...
  • Page 30 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-2. Display Screen – Descriptions Item Description Color palette – Palette used in displayed image; click to change color palette options. Level and Span – Maximum, center, and minimum temperatures of the color palette. Click temperatures to change limits of a fixed temperature range.
  • Page 31 Camera Overview Camera Display Screen Table 2-2. Display Screen – Descriptions (cont.) Item Description Center box with temperatures – Center 50 by 50 pixel box with the maximum, average, and minimum temperatures in the box (when enabled). Hot cursor temperature – Temperature and location of the hottest temperature in the image;...

  • Page 32: Programming Function Buttons

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Programming Function Buttons You can assign any of the functions described in Table 2-3 to any one of three programmable buttons: A, B, C (see Appendix F for a list of default settings). See programming instructions on the next page. Table 2-3.
  • Page 33 Camera Overview Programming Function Buttons Table 2-3. Programmable Functions (cont.) Item Description Laser – Used to help you correlate what is on the camera display screen with what you are looking at. The laser spot is visible in the control image and can be a valuable reference point for later image review.

  • Page 34: Using Display Screen Menus

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using Display Screen Menus Your camera is user-friendly and easy to operate and mirrors the way you use a personal computer. With a mouse controller and select button, you can select task bar items on the camera display screen and access and navigate through on-screen menus.

  • Page 35: Inserting And Removing Memory Card

    Camera Overview Inserting and Removing Memory Card 4. Use the mouse controller and E to position the pointer and then select desired option from the tabs displayed. 5. Use the mouse controller and button to select the functions you want within the tab.
  • Page 36 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual W Caution To avoid damaging the memory card or your camera, be sure to insert the card properly. The card can be inserted only one way; forcing it may damage your camera. To insert a memory card: 1.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    Chapter 3 Basic Operation Acquiring and Reviewing Images Your Camera has three operating modes: scan target, pause/save, and view/delete images. Scan Target To scan target area of interest: 1. Press D to power on the camera. 2. Remove lens cap and point the lens at the target area. 3.

  • Page 38: View Saved Image

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual The image name is displayed in the upper left corner of the display screen. Tap to return to scan target mode. View Saved Image To view images saved on the memory card: 1. Make sure memory card is inserted (see Chapter 2), then tap F. 2.

  • Page 39: Electronic Zoom

    Basic Operation Electronic Zoom To delete all images saved on the memory card at the same time: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Files tab and tap E. 5.

  • Page 40: Saved Image Information

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Saved Image Information Opening the Info tab within the Image Settings menu window enables you to view a variety of information about a saved image, including: the name of the camera manufacturer, camera model number, lens focal length and f-number, lens model and serial number, and camera calibration date of the camera used to capture the image.

  • Page 41: Analyzing And Enhancing Images

    Chapter 4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature Setting your camera with correct emissivity and background temperature values is critical to making accurate temperature measurements. Emissivity values on your camera and saved images are adjustable between 0.01 and 1.00 with increments of 0.01. This value, along with the background temperature and target radiation measured by the camera, is used to calculate target temperatures.

  • Page 42: Fixed Image Function

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Fixed Image Function You can also set the emissivity and background temperature values by opening the Image Settings menu and clicking the Emissivity tab. From here, you can enable or disable the Fixed Image function. When this function is enabled, the palette minimum and maximum are adjusted as you change the emissivity, and the image appearance remains the same.

  • Page 43: Setting Temperature Level And Span

    Analyzing and Enhancing Images Setting Temperature Level and Span 4. Position the pointer over the Palette down arrow and tap E to reveal the pull down menu. 5. Position the pointer over desired color palette option and tap E. 6. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Setting Temperature Level and Span The color palette is available to help you visualize the relation between temperature and color.

  • Page 44: Automatic Level And Span

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Automatic Level and Span When you enable the automatic level and span function, the color palette temperatures are regularly updated to the current maximum and minimum temperatures in the image at a time interval you set (from 1/4 second to 10 seconds).

  • Page 45: Using Palette Saturation Colors

    Analyzing and Enhancing Images Using Palette Saturation Colors If you highlight the center point (level) temperature, use the up/down mouse action to move the center point temperature accordingly, while keeping the range (span) constant. Use the left/right mouse action to change the palette range (span), leaving the center point (level) unchanged.
  • Page 46 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual extremes are displayed at the ends of the color palette. These pixels are called saturation colors. The standard saturation colors, described in Table 4-1, appear on the ends of the color palette bar and enable you to quickly see when temperatures are outside of the current range.

  • Page 47: Using Display Screen Temperature Markers

    Analyzing and Enhancing Images Using Display Screen Temperature Markers Using Display Screen Temperature Markers You can annotate images with various types of markers to help you interpret or analyze images. For example, you can highlight particular areas of interest in an image or highlight critical objects whose minimum, maximum, or average temperatures must be in a particular range.
  • Page 48 “uncheck” options you do not want to appear on the image. In scan target mode, you can also select Onscreen Logo. A check mark indicates the Fluke logo will appear on the display screen in scan target mode.

  • Page 49: Annotations

    Analyzing and Enhancing Images Annotations Annotations Note This feature is available on TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 models only. Adding Annotations to Saved Images Your Camera enables you to add notes, or annotations, to your infrared images. An annotations file named “notations.txt” is located in the camera memory. If you store an annotations file on the memory card, your camera recognizes the annotations file on the memory card first.
  • Page 50 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual annotation items for the selected category appear on the right side of the annotation editor window. 7. Position the pointer over the box next to the annotation item you want to select and tap E. Repeat as needed to select additional annotation items. 8.
  • Page 51 Analyzing and Enhancing Images Annotations 4. Tap to return to the open image; tap again to return to scan target mode. To add a new annotation item to a saved image: Note Multi-Select annotations (meaning you may select more than one at a time) have a check box next to the item name;...

  • Page 52: Creating Annotations Lists In Smartview

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Creating Annotations Lists in SmartView In addition to managing your annotations using the annotation editor in the camera, you can change the predefined list and create your own annotations categories and items using the SmartView annotations editor (see the SmartView software CD that came with your Camera).

  • Page 53: Visible Light Camera Module (Vlcm)

    Chapter 5 Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Enabling/Disabling Visible Light Camera Module To enable/disable the visible light camera module: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3.

  • Page 54: Focusing

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Alignment Mark eii021.eps Figure 5-1. Aligning the 20-mm Lens Focusing Prior to capturing images using the visible light module and IR-Fusion®, it is important to make sure the target object is in focus. As you rotate the infrared (IR) lens to focus the camera, if the IR blend is less than 50%, the IR-Fusion®...

  • Page 55: Adjusting Ir-Vl Ir-Fusion® Blend Level

    Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Adjusting IR-VL IR-Fusion® Blend Level Adjusting IR-VL IR-Fusion® Blend Level Note This feature is disabled with optional 10 and 54-mm lenses. You can change the IR-Fusion® blend level from full infrared (IR) to full visible light (VL) or some combination in between. When the IR-Fusion® blend level is set to full IR, 100% of the image is IR.

  • Page 56: Using Full Screen Or Picture-In-Picture View

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using Full Screen or Picture-in-Picture View In the full screen view, the infrared (IR) target object image takes up the entire ® display screen using the IR-Fusion blend setting you have selected. For ® example, if the IR-Fusion blend setting is Full IR, then the infrared image is ®...

  • Page 57: Using Torch Control

    Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Torch Control 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap E. You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap E to scroll to the VLCM tab.

  • Page 58: Recording Visible Light Images

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Note The flash can be enabled at the same time the torch is enabled. If both functions are enabled, the torch operates continuously, while the flash comes on during the image capture. The torch function times out after 60 seconds, and it can also be turned off by pressing the assigned function button again.

  • Page 59: Using Laser Pointer

    Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Laser Pointer To enable the record control image function: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the VLCM tab and tap E. You may need to position the pointer over the right or left arrow and tap E to scroll to the VLCM tab.

  • Page 60: Using Color Alarms

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using Color Alarms Note This feature is not available on the TiR3 or Ti50. The color alarm function allows you to highlight target object areas of thermal interest by selectively fusing the visible light image with portions of the infrared image.

  • Page 61: Using Palette Bar To Adjust Color Alarm Ranges

    Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Color Alarms 4. Position the pointer over the Enable Onscreen Alarm box; tap E to add or remove a check mark. A check mark indicates the function is enabled. 5. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. To set color alarms for temperatures either inside or outside of the specified temperature range: 6.
  • Page 62 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual To adjust the color alarm temperature limits from the color palette: 1. Position the pointer over the color alarm temperature limit you want to change, then tap E to highlight the value. 2. Use the mouse controller up/down action to change the value. 3.

  • Page 63: Camera Setup

    Chapter 6 Camera Setup Adjusting Display Screen Brightness You can adjust the display screen brightness for better viewing options in various lighting conditions. Note For maximum battery life, use the dimmest setting possible that still enables you to clearly see the display screen images. To adjust the display screen brightness and high brightness timeout time: 1.

  • Page 64: Hiding Display Screen Task Bar

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Hiding Display Screen Task Bar For more image viewing area, you can hide the display screen task bar. Specifically, you can set the task bar to automatically disappear within 3 seconds when the mouse pointer is moved off the bottom row of the camera display screen or if the pointer remains stationary on the task bar (above the bottom row) for 4 seconds.

  • Page 65: Setting Temperature Units

    Camera Setup Setting Temperature Units 5. Position the pointer over the Temperature Scale box and tap E. A check mark indicates function is enabled. 6. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Setting Temperature Units To set or change temperature units to Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin: 1.

  • Page 66: Setting Date And Time

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Note Lens selection cannot be changed on a paused or saved image. Be sure to select the correct lens prior to pausing or saving an image. 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E.
  • Page 67 Camera Setup Setting Date and Time 4. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. To change the time: 1. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over the time field on the task bar. 2. Tap E. 3.

  • Page 68: Changing The Language

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Changing the Language To change the language setting: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E to select. 4. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E to select. 5.

  • Page 69: Naming Image Files

    Camera Setup Naming Image Files 6. Tap to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. To reload camera settings from the memory card or to load camera settings from a different card without powering off the camera: 1. Tap F. 2.

  • Page 70: Changing Image File Name Prefix

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Changing Image File Name Prefix To change the prefix used in the saved image name: Note This change affects only new images saved to the memory card and does change the prefix of previously saved images. 1. Tap F. 2.

  • Page 71: Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number

    Camera Setup Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number To change the file sequence number used in the saved image name: Note If a file sequence number you want to use for image B is already used for image A, the camera automatically selects the lowest possible sequence number for image B and does not override, or delete, image A.
  • Page 72 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual 3. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 4. Tap E. 5. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E. 6. Position the pointer over either the PAL or NTSC video signal radio button and select.

  • Page 73: Advanced Operation

    Chapter 7 Advanced Operation Enhancing the Image You can use the image enhancement function to improve image clarity in live scan targets and images saved while this function is enabled. Image quality improves with each increase in image enhancement; however, response times are increased accordingly, for example, images set to “Normal”...
  • Page 74 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual interval between images. Use the Auto Captue function to scan multiple target areas and quickly save the images. Note Actual number of saved images depends on the capacity of your memory card. You can set the Auto Capture sequence to be either manually or temperature triggered.
  • Page 75 Advanced Operation Using Auto Capture 1. Tap F, then use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu. 2. Tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Auto Capture PIC tab and tap E. 4.

  • Page 76: Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers Note This feature is available on TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 models only. In addition to basic display screen temperature markers (see Chapter 4), the IR- FlexCam offers the following advanced marker options available in scan target mode and/or on a saved image you open: Up to three user-defined spot temperatures each marked with a crosshair.
  • Page 77 Advanced Operation Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers To add area markers to the display screen from either scan target mode or from an open image: 1. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over the rectangle icon in the Marker toolbar.
  • Page 78 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual 6. Tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image. From an open image, tap again to return to scan target mode. To remove, rename, or annotate spot temperature and/or area markers from either scan target mode or from a open image: 1.

  • Page 79: Using Internal Recalibration

    Advanced Operation Using Internal Recalibration To resize area markers: 1. Use the mouse controller to position the mouse pointer over an area edge or corner. The pointer arrow changes to a “pointing hand.” 2. Press E while using the mouse controller to adjust the size of the area marker as desired.
  • Page 80 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual...

  • Page 81: Camera Care

    Chapter 8 Camera Care Cleaning the IR Lens, VLCM, Display Screen, and Body For optimal performance, your Camera should be treated with care and gently cleaned as needed. You should always take great care whenever you touch the lens or display screen. The lens elements are made from Germanium crystal and easily can shatter or be scratched and chipped, and the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen is sensitive to excess pressure.

  • Page 82: Using Other Lenses

    20-mm lens. See Chapter 5, Using Image Alignment for more information. For more information on ordering additional lenses or other accessories, visit www.fluke.com. Viewing Camera and Battery Information The Info tab within the Camera Info window contains a list of key features such as IR refresh rate, IR image size (in pixels), zoom capabilities, IR- Fusion®...

  • Page 83: Charging The Batteries

    Camera Care Charging the Batteries The Battery tab within the Camera Info window shows the power source, remaining battery charge level, and battery manufacturer, serial number, and number of discharge cycles. To view the Battery tab information: 1. Tap F. 2.

  • Page 84: Recalibrating The Batteries

    TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual To charge camera batteries: Note Charge at least one battery for 3 hours before use. Two batteries charge sequentially. The second battery remains in standby mode until the first battery is charged. 1. Connect battery charger AC power supply to a power outlet. An outlet adapter may be necessary outside of the United States.

  • Page 85: Conserving Battery Power

    Camera Care Conserving Battery Power Note Recalibration may take up to 16 hours. You can charge a battery in the right charging bay while recalibrating a battery in the left bay. To recalibrate a battery: 1. Insert the battery into the left bay of the battery charger. 2.
  • Page 86 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual To change the standby to off timeout time: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the mouse controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the Power tab and tap E. 5.

  • Page 87: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix Title Page Glossary ..................A-1 Troubleshooting................B-1 Emissivity Values ................ C-1 Camera Specifications and Dimensions........D-1 Resources and References ............E-1 Camera Default Settings .............. F-1...
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  • Page 89: Glossary

    Appendix A Glossary Background Temperature The temperature of the surroundings, as seen by the target object. In practical terms, this is often considered to be the ambient or room temperature. When outdoors, this can be a very difficult value to estimate, due to the effects of very hot (the sun) and cold (clear sky) objects.
  • Page 90 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Infrared Spectrum The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum immediately adjacent to visible light; approximately from 0.7µm to microwave. Infrared Camera Electronics, lens, and detector combinations that give the user an image, that can be viewed or recorded, of energy in the infrared spectrum. Infrared, Thermal The portion of the infrared spectrum from which the majority of heat energy is recorded.
  • Page 91 Appendices Glossary Saturation Colors The ends of the color palette used to display temperature extremes, for example, a temperature greater than the palette maximum temperature and/or a temperature lower than the palette minimum temperature. Span The temperature range across which the color palette (temperature scale) is mapped.
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  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting For troubleshooting help, see the tips in Table B-1. Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Possible Reason Possible Solution Camera will not The battery is not Insert a charged battery. power on. inserted. The battery is not Charge the battery. See Chapter 8. charged.
  • Page 94 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Symptom Possible Reason Possible Solution Camera will not The Compact Reformat* the memory card: Insert power on. Flash memory the Compact Flash card into a memory card reader installed on your card is corrupt. computer.
  • Page 95 If you are unable to solve the problem using the possible solutions in the Troubleshooting table: Reboot the camera by pressing D to power off the camera, then pressing D again to power on the camera. If this still does not correct the issue: Contact Fluke as described in Chapter 1.

  • Page 96: Before You Contact Us

    To better assist you and to minimize your call time, please have the following information ready to share with a customer service representative before contacting Fluke Corporation: OCA Version, DSP Version, and MSP Version You will find this information in the Camera Info menu, Info tab (see Chapter 8).

  • Page 97: Emissivity Values

    Appendix C Emissivity Values Use the emissivity values shown in Table C-1 as a guide to properly setting the emissivity value on your Camera. Table C-1. Emmisivity Values of Common Materials Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Aluminum, polished 0.05 Aluminum, rough 0.07 surface Aluminum, strongly...
  • Page 98 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Carbon, purified 0.80 Cast iron, rough casting 0.81 Cast iron, polished 0.21 Charcoal, powdered 0.96 Chromium, polished 0.10 Clay, fired 0.91 Concrete 0.54 Copper, polished, 0-17 0.01-0.02 annealed...
  • Page 99 Appendices Emissivity Values Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Iron, sheet galvanized, 0.23 burnished Iron, sheet, galvanized, 0.28 oxidized Iron, shiny, etched 0.16 Iron, wrought, polished 0.28 Lacquer, Bakelite 0.93 Lacquer, black, dull 0.97 Lacquer, black, shiny 0.87 Lacquer, white...
  • Page 100 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Quartz 0.93 Rubber 0.93 Shellac, black, dull 0.91 Shellac, black, shiny 0.82 Snow 0.80 Steel, galvanized 0.28 Steel, oxidized strongly 0.88 Steel, rolled freshly 0.24 Steel, rough surface 0.96 Steel, rusty red...
  • Page 101 Appendix D Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1 lists the technical specifications for the TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Imaging Performance Detector 160 x 120 Focal Plane Array (FPA), vanadium oxide (VOX) uncooled microbolometer.
  • Page 102 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Zoom Digital Image Automatic Full-time Enhanced Enhancement Display and Image Storage Digital Display 5 in. high-res, 320 x 240, sunlight readable color LCD On-screen Indicate status of battery, target emissivity, background Indicators...

  • Page 103: Camera Specifications And Dimensions

    Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Temperature Measurement Calibrated Range 1 = -20 C to 100 C Range 1 = -20 C to 100 C Temp. (-4˚F to 212˚F) (-4˚F to 212˚F) Ranges Range 2, 3, and 4 are not...
  • Page 104 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. TiR2,Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Battery 2-3 hours continuous operation for each battery, typical Operating Time Battery 2-bay intelligent charger powered via AC outlet or optional Charging 12 V from car AC Operation AC adapter 110/220 V ac, Option...
  • Page 105 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Warranty Two years and begins on date of shipment. Standard Equipment IR Camera with 20-mm f/0.8 lens Compact Flash Card USB Card Reader SmartView™...
  • Page 106 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Extended temperature range AC Adapter 500 C to 1200 C (932 F to 2192 F) with 20mm lens Visible Light Camera Pixels 1.3 M Active Pixels 1280 H x 1024 V Field of View...
  • Page 107 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-2 lists the technical specifications for the TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Imaging Performance Detector 320 x 240 Focal Plane Array (FPA), vanadium oxide (VOX) uncooled microbolometer.
  • Page 108 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 On-screen Indicate status of battery, target emissivity, background Indicators temperature, temperature unit (C/F/K), date, and time Palettes 8 unique color palettes available Storage Compact Flash Card (stores hundreds of images) Medium...
  • Page 109 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Temperature Measurement Calibrated Range 1 = -20 C to 100 C Range 1 = -20 C to 100 C Temperature (-4 F to 212 F) (-4 F to 212 F)
  • Page 110 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Battery 2-bay intelligent charger powered via AC outlet or optional 12v Charging from car AC Operation AC adapter 110/220 V ac, Option 50/60 Hz Power Saving...
  • Page 111 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Transit Drop MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV Agency Approvals CE Approved (EN61326 Standard) Warranty Two years and begins on date of shipment. Standard Equipment IR Camera with 20-mm f/0.8 lens Compact Flash Card...
  • Page 112 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. Ti R3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications (cont.) Model Name Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Sun Shield 54-mm Tele-photo Lens (9 H x 6 V) 10.5-mm Lens (42 H x 32 V) AC Adapter Visible Light Camera Pixels 1.3 M...
  • Page 113 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Camera dimensions are shown in Figures D-1 and D-2. 7.11 cm (2.8 in) 10.66 cm (4.2 in) eii019.eps Figure D-1. Camera Dimensions 26.67 cm (10.5 in) 19.55 cm (7.7 in) eii020.eps Figure D-2. Camera Dimensions - Height and Width D-13...
  • Page 114 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual D-14...

  • Page 115: Resources And References

    It requires the right camera used by qualified professionals able to consistently provide high-quality data. Let Fluke Corporation assist you in developing a successful thermography program. For more information on thermography training and/or setting up your infrared program, contact us at www.fluke.com.
  • Page 116 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual...

  • Page 117: Camera Default Settings

    Appendix F Camera Default Settings Table F-1 shows the default settings for the TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Camera Info Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only Camera Settings Calendar Date...
  • Page 118 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 High 30 seconds Brightness Timeout Standby 5 min Time Out Standby 10 min to Off Time Video Output Files File Prefix File Sequence Auto-Start Disabled...
  • Page 119 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Decimal Period Symbol Date MM-dd-yy Time HH:mm:ss Mouse Mouse Fast Sensitivity Fast Value Disabled Changes Save Reference Only Browse Reference Only Images VLCM Enable...
  • Page 120 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Image Settings Display Center Disabled Point Center Disabled Disabled Cursor Cold Disabled Cursor Temp. Enabled Scale Auto-Hide Disabled Task Bar Onscreen Disabled Logo Mouse Enabled...
  • Page 121 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Back- 68 F ground Temp …Fixed Disabled Image Image Settings Color Palette Color Blue-Red Palette Saturation Standard Colors Automatic Disabled Adjust- ment Max.
  • Page 122 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 and TiR2 Ti40 Color Alarms Enable Disabled Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps. Are TRUE Inside Specified Range Calibration range maximum Calibration range maximum Annotate Reference Only Disabled Images Programmable Buttons...
  • Page 123 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F-2 shows the default settings for the TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models Setting Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Camera Info Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only Camera Settings...
  • Page 124 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Video Output Files File Prefix File Sequence Auto-Start Disabled Notation Wizard Locale Temp. Units Language English Video Signal NTSC Decimal Period Symbol...
  • Page 125 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 ® IR-Fusion Enable Enabled ® IR-Fusion ® IR-Fusion 100% IR Level Full Screen/PIP Flash Disabled Enabled High Enabled Brightness Vivid Color Enabled...
  • Page 126 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Image Settings Mouse Enabled Temp Zoom Image Image Enhance- ment Emissivity Emissivity 0.95 Background 68 F Temp Fixed Disabled Image Color Palette Color...
  • Page 127 Appendices Camera Default Settings Table F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 and TiR4 Ti50 and TiR3 Max. Images Interval 1sec Trigger Manual Markers Reference Only Color Alarms Enable Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps. Are TRUE Inside Specified Range...
  • Page 128 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual F-12...
  • Page 129 Index —A— —C— analysis area, 2-9 calibration range. See temperature analysis point, 2-9 calibration range annotations, 2-10, 4-9 camera and battery information add new annotation item, 4-11 view battery info, 8-3 adding to saved images, 4-9 view camera info, 8-2 auto-annotate, 4-11 camera overview auto-annotation function, 4-11...
  • Page 130 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual file naming, 6-7 —D— pause, 3-1 date, 2-8 save, 3-1 changing, 6-4 image alignment, 5-1 changing format, 6-5 image enhancement, 2-11, 7-1 display screen, 2-6 adjusting level, 7-1 adjusting brightness, 6-1 image name, 2-8 descriptions, 2-8 infrared lens. See camera overview hiding color palette, 6-2 infrared program hiding task bar, 6-2...
  • Page 131 (continued) Index span. See level and span —O— spot temperatures. See display screen, OCA version, B-4, See camera and user-defined temperature markers, See battery information display screen, temperature markers off button. See camera overview standby mode, 8-5 on button. See camera overview start sequence, 2-11, See programmable onscreen logo, 4-7 image capture...
  • Page 132 TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55 Users Manual —Z— zoom. See electronic zoom Index-4...

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