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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55
May 2006
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  • Page 1 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Fax 781-665-0780 TestEquipmentDepot.com Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 May 2006  2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. IR FlexCam Thermal Imager Users Manual ®...
  • Page 2 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 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... 1-9 Set Temperature Level and Span ... 1-10 Set IR Fusion Blend Level - Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 with Fusion...
  • Page 4 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Manual Level and Span ... 4-3 Automatic Level and Span ... 4-4 Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span ... 4-5 Using Palette Saturation Colors... 4-6 Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band... 4-8 Using Display Screen Temperature Markers... 4-9 Annotations ...
  • Page 5 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... E-1 Camera Default Settings ... F-1 Index Contents (continued)
  • Page 6 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual...

  • Page 7: List Of Tables

    C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials ... C-1 D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 ... D-1 D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models ... D-7 F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models ... F-1 F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models ... F-7...
  • Page 8 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... 1-8 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card ... 1-9 1-5. Focusing the Camera... 1-9 1-6. Setting the Level and Span... 1-10 1-7.
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    The IR FlexCam is available in 4 models. The Ti40 and Ti45 cameras uses a detector with 160 x 120 resolution. The Ti50 and Ti55 cameras use a detector with 320 x 240 resolution.

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    If you would like information on thermography training, contact Fluke Corporation . Safety Information Use your Camera only as specified in this manual.
  • 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 1-1 are missing or damaged, contact a Fluke customer service representative. Note...
  • Page 15 Introduction Standard Accessories eii001.eps Figure 1-1. Standard Accessories...

  • Page 16: Charge And Insert Battery

    Insert the charged battery into the slot on the bottom of the camera as shown in Figure 1-2. You may use the auxiliary AC power supply to connect the camera to a working AC outlet until at least one of the batteries is charged.

  • Page 17: Power Camera On

    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. After powering on your camera, the camera requires a boot up and warm up period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a crisp, clear, real-time image.

  • Page 18: Insert Memory Card

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual On/Off Figure 1-3. Turning the Power On and Off 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: Focus

    Figure 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card Focus Remove the lens cap, point the lens at the target, and manually rotate the lens with your finger, as shown in Figure 1-5, until the image is in focus. Figure 1-5. Focusing the Camera Introduction Focus eii004.eps...

  • Page 20: Set Temperature Level And Span

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 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 Figure 1-6.

  • Page 21: Capturing An Image

    Figure 1-7. Setting the Fusion Blend Level Capturing an Image 1. Tap the TRIGGER button once (shown in Figure 1-8) to pause the live image. 2. Review the image and camera settings. 3. Press and hold the TRIGGER button for 2 seconds to capture (save) the image.
  • Page 22 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Trigger eii008.eps Figure 1-8. Capturing an Image 1-12...

  • Page 23: Smartview Software For Your Pc

    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 Create and print detailed, professional reports containing important image data SmartView image analysis software is compatible with any personal computer...
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  • Page 25: 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 26: Camera Parts

    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. Figure 2-1. Camera Back View eii009.eps...
  • Page 27 Figure 2-2. Camera Front and Top View Figure 2-3. Camera Bottom View Camera Overview Camera Parts eii010.eps eii011.eps...
  • Page 28 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions Mouse controller—Used to control the pointer position in images and text menus. E button—Performs mouse click, or “enter” function, for the pointer. F button—Used to access display screen menus. Note: Tap F once and a popup menu appears.
  • Page 29 CompactFlash memory card. 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. Camera Overview Camera Parts...

  • Page 30: Camera Display Screen

    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 31 Figure 2-5. Camera Display Screen--Example 2 Figure 2-6. Camera Display Screen--Example 3 Camera Overview Camera Display Screen eii013.eps eii014.eps...
  • Page 32 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions 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 33 Table 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions (cont.) 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; always in red (when enabled). Cold cursor temperature—Temperature and location of the coldest temperature in the image;...

  • Page 34: Programming Function Buttons

    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.
  • Page 35 Table 2-3. Programmable Functions (cont.) Laser—Used to help you correlate what is on the camera display screen with what you are looking at (IR Fusion models only). The laser spot is visible in the control image and can be a valuable reference point for later image review.

  • Page 36: Using Display Screen Menus

    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 in that it has a mouse controller and select button you use to select task bar items on the camera display screen and access and navigate through on-screen menus.

  • Page 37: Inserting And Removing Memory Card

    Inserting and Removing Memory Card Your Camera comes with a removable, reusable CompactFlash memory card capable of storing hundreds of images. Inserting and removing a memory card is shown in Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card The card must be inserted into the camera to save and store images.
  • Page 38 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2. Insert the SanDisk-brand CompactFlash 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. If the camera is powered on, the message, “Compact Flash Card inserted”...

  • Page 39: 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 40: View Saved Image

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Tap the TRIGGER button 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.

  • Page 41: Electronic Zoom

    5. Tap the TRIGGER button to close the thumbnail screen and return to scan target mode. 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.

  • Page 42: Saved Image Information

    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 43: Analyzing And Enhancing Images

    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 44: Fixed Image Function

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual To set the background temperature for an image in the camera: 1. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the background temperature value on the task bar and tap E. (See Chapter 2 for background temperature value location on the task bar.)

  • Page 45: Changing Color Palettes

    Changing Color Palettes Although all of your camera’s color palettes can be used with any image, you may find that some color palettes work better than others for analyzing images depending on the situation. You can change the color palette prior to capturing images and can change the color palette of images already saved on the memory card.

  • Page 46: Automatic Level And Span

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual minimum and maximum limits so that everything in the scene is scaled between the minimum and maximum temperature if the target temperatures are within the camera’s currently selected calibration temperature range. If the target temperatures are outside the currently selected calibration temperature range, the target is displayed in the saturation color for the current color palette (see Using Palette Saturation Colors later in this chapter).

  • Page 47: Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level And Span

    Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span This feature allows you to adjust the level and span “on the fly,” while scanning targets of special interest and creating high contrast in the temperature ranges of those targets. Be sure the temperature calibration range is set properly. See Setting the Temperature Calibration Range in Chapter 6.

  • Page 48: Using Palette Saturation Colors

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual You can also the level and span by using the menu system. To set the level and span using the menu system 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Image Settings on the popup menu and tap E.
  • Page 49 Table 4-1. Standard Saturation Colors Color Palette Grayscale Grayscale Inverted Blue-red High-contrast Hot Metal Ironbow Amber Amber Inverted With saturation colors OFF, the temperature extremes are displayed using the next-to-extreme colors in each palette. To change, enable, or disable the saturation colors function: 1.

  • Page 50: Creating An Isotherm Temperature Band

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band This feature is available only on Ti45 and Ti55 cameras without IR Fusion. You can add an isotherm temperature band to an image to highlight areas of equal temperature. The image pixels that fall within the isotherm span you set appear in a color different from the palette colors.

  • Page 51: 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 52 “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 53: Annotations

    Annotations This feature is available on 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 54 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.
  • Page 55 4. Tap the TRIGGER button to return to the open image; tap the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode. To add a new annotation item to a saved image: Multi-Select annotations (meaning you may select more than one at a time) have a check box next to the item name;...

  • Page 56: Creating Annotations Lists In Smartview

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 5. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. 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 57: Visible Light Camera Module (Vlcm)

    Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) This Chapter applies only to cameras with IR Fusion. 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.

  • Page 58: Using Image Alignment

    IR and VL images. Adjusting IR-VL Fusion Blend Level This feature is not available on the Ti40. 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 59: Using Full Screen Or Picture-In-Picture View

    2. While continuing to hold G, move the MOUSE controller left or right to desired setting, or use E to position the pointer over the Full IR or Full VR text to quickly move to 100% infrared or 100% visible light respectively.

  • Page 60: Adjusting Brightness And Color Controls

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual enabling the infrared picture to fit inside the visible light picture (picture-in- picture). To choose full screen or picture-in-picture view: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu and tap E.

  • Page 61: Using Torch Control

    Using Torch Control When working in darker areas, you can enable the torch function to provide better lighting. If the flash is not enabled, but the torch function is, the torch remains on during image capture. The torch operates at approximately 50% power continuously;...

  • Page 62: Recording Visible Light Images

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4. Position the pointer over the Flash Enabled box; tap E to add or remove a check mark. A check mark indicates the function is enabled. 5. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode.

  • Page 63: Using Laser Pointer

    Using Color Alarms This feature is not available on the Ti40 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 64: Using Menu To Adjust Color Alarm Ranges

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Color alarm thresholds and range limits can be adjusted using the display screen menu. Color alarms work in both full screen and picture-in-picture view. With the onscreen alarm disabled, the entire infrared image is blended with the visible light image according to the IR Fusion blend setting and palette selection.
  • Page 65 If you selected “Temperatures are Inside Specified Range,” you cannot change the Max or Min check boxes. 9. Continue to Step 10 to set the alarm temperature range, or go to Step 12 if finished. To set color alarm temperature range (maximum and minimum temperatures): 10.

  • Page 66: Using Palette Bar To Adjust Color Alarm Ranges

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges If you have enabled color alarms, the color alarm temperature limits are indicated next to the color palette on the display screen. To adjust the color alarm temperature limits from the color palette: 1.

  • Page 67: Camera Setup

    Adjusting Display Screen Brightness You can adjust the display screen brightness for better viewing options in various lighting conditions. 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 68: Hiding Display Screen Task Bar

    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 69: Setting Temperature Units

    4. Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over the Temperature Scale box and tap E. A check mark indicates function is enabled. 6. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode.

  • Page 70: Changing Lens Selection

    Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Changing Lens Selection To change the lens selection to match the installed lens: 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.
  • Page 71 Position the pointer over the year and tap E. Position the pointer over the up/down arrows and tap E as needed to scroll one year at a time until you reach the year you want. 4. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode.

  • Page 72: Saving And Reloading Camera Settings

    Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2. Tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the time down arrow and select. 5. Position pointer over the desired format and tap E.

  • Page 73: Naming Image Files

    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 Save tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over Compact Flash in the Load Settings From row and tap E.

  • Page 74: Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number

    Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual This change affects only new images saved to the memory card and does change the prefix of previously saved images. 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu.

  • Page 75: Selecting Video Output Options

    Selecting Video Output Options Using the video port and video cable, you can display the live, paused, or saved images on a TV, video projector, or video monitor. You can also record images on a video recorder. Video output can be set to NTSC, PAL, or disabled. Disable the video output function when not in use to save battery power.
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  • Page 77: 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 reduced accordingly, for example, images set to “Normal” image enhancement refresh a screen at a faster update rate than images set to “High.”...

  • Page 78: Using Auto Capture

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Auto Capture This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only. With the Auto Capture function, you can record a sequence of one or more images by specifying the number of images to be captured and the time interval between images.
  • Page 79 5. Position the pointer over the right or left arrows next to Interval (sec) to set the number of seconds between images. 6. Position pointer over the Manual radio button and select. 7. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode.

  • Page 80: Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers This feature is available on 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 81 Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers 6. Select the rectangle icon from the Marker toolbar to add area markers (see the next set of procedures), or 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 the TRIGGER button again to return to scan target mode.
  • Page 82 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4. Use the MOUSE controller to adjust the value up or down as desired; tap 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 as needed. 6. Tap the programmable button to close the Marker toolbar and return either to scan target mode or to the open image.

  • Page 83: Using Internal Recalibration

    If you select Annotate, the Annotations editor appears. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over the desired annotations (see Chapter 4) and press E. 4. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept the setting change and return to scan image mode or to the open image.
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  • Page 85: 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 86: Using Other Lenses

    Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Using Other Lenses Your Camera comes standard with an f 0.8 20 mm focal length lens, which is appropriate for most applications. The lens is made of Germanium crystal and is antireflection coated for high transmission in the 8 to 14 micron wavelength band.

  • Page 87: 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. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Info on the popup menu and tap E.

  • Page 88: Recalibrating The Batteries

    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. 2. Connect the power supply to the dual-bay battery charger.

  • Page 89: Conserving Battery Power

    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 90 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.

  • Page 91: Appendices

    Appendix 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 Appendices Title Page...
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  • Page 93: 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 94 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.
  • Page 95 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 97: Troubleshooting

    For troubleshooting help, see the tips in Table B-1. Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Possible Reason Camera will not The battery is not power on. inserted. The battery is not charged. An improper Compact Flash memory card is inserted. Appendix B Troubleshooting Possible Solution Insert a charged battery.
  • Page 98 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Symptom Possible Reason Camera will not The Compact power on. Flash memory card is corrupt. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) event has taken place. Camera will not A Compact Flash save an image.
  • Page 99 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. Appendices Troubleshooting Possible Solution...
  • Page 100 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 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 101: 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. Emissivity Values of Common Materials Material Aluminum, polished Aluminum, rough surface Aluminum, strongly oxidized Asbestos board Asbestos fabric Asbestos paper Asbestos slate Brass, dull, tarnished...
  • Page 102 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Carbon, purified Cast iron, rough casting Cast iron, polished Charcoal, powdered Chromium, polished Clay, fired Concrete Copper, polished, annealed Copper, commercial burnished Copper, oxidized Copper, oxidized to...
  • Page 103 Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Iron, sheet galvanized, burnished Iron, sheet, galvanized, oxidized Iron, shiny, etched Iron, wrought, polished Lacquer, Bakelite Lacquer, black, dull Lacquer, black, shiny Lacquer, white Lampblack Lead, gray Lead, oxidized Lead, red, powdered Lead, shiny Mercury, pure Nickel, on cast iron...
  • Page 104 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Quartz Rubber Shellac, black, dull Shellac, black, shiny Snow Steel, galvanized Steel, oxidized strongly Steel, rolled freshly Steel, rough surface Steel, rusty red Steel, sheet, nickel-...
  • Page 105 Camera Specifications and Table D-1 lists the technical specifications for the Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Ti45 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Detector 30 Hz 160x120 Focal Plane Array (FPA), Vanadium Oxide (VOX) Uncooled Microbolometer Spectral 8 µm to 14 µm...
  • Page 106 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Model Name with IR Fusion On-screen Indicate status of battery, target emissivity, background temp., Indicators temp. unit (C/F/K), date, and time Palettes 8 unique color palettes available...

  • Page 107: Camera Specifications And Dimensions

    Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Temperature Measurement Calibrated Range 1 = -20 C to 100 C Temp. (-4˚F to 212˚F) Ranges Range 2 = -20 C to 350 C...
  • Page 108 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Battery 2-bay intelligent charger powered via AC outlet or optional Charging 12 V from car AC Operation AC adapter 110/220 V ac,...
  • Page 109 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Ti45 Model Ti40 Model Ti40 Model Model Name with without with without IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion IR Fusion Warranty Two years and begins on date of shipment.
  • Page 110 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Extended temperature range 500 C to 1200 C (932 F to 2192 F) with 20mm lens Pixels 1.3 M...
  • Page 111 Table D-2 lists the technical specifications for the Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti55 and Ti50 Models Ti55 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Detector 60Hz 320x240 Focal Plane Array (FPA), Vanadium Oxide (VOX) Uncooled Microbolometer Spectral 8 µm to 14 µm Band Thermal...
  • Page 112 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Image Level, Span, Auto Adjust (continuous/manual) Controls Image Full-screen and thumbnail Browsing User definable, automatically Enhanced Text included in reports...
  • Page 113 Table 4-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 (cont.) Ti55 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Measure- Movable points & boxes ment Modes Centerpoint Cursor temp. Center box (area min/max, average) Automatic hot and cold point detection Isotherm (only on models without IR Fusion) Color alarm (only on models with IR Fusion)
  • Page 114 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Size 71mm x 262mm x 196mm (2.8 in x 10.5 in x 7.7 in) Tripod 1/4 in – 20 UNC...
  • Page 115 Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Premium Carrying Case Battery Charger User Manual Video Cable PCMCIA Adapter AC Adapter Power Cable for 12 V from car to charger Heads Up Display Extra Batteries Sun Shield 54 mm Tele-photo Lens (9 H x 6 V)
  • Page 116 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Model Name with IR Fusion Integrated Manual or default for high quality visible light images Flash Torch Light For enhanced video imaging in dark areas...
  • Page 117 Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions eii019.eps Figure D-1.Camera Dimensions eii020.eps Figure D-2.Camera Dimensions - Height and Width D-13...
  • Page 118 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-14...

  • Page 119: 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 120 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 121: Camera Default Settings

    Table F-1 shows the default settings for the Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models Ti45 Model Setting with IR Fusion Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only Calendar Date Current Time Current Lens 20 mm/F.8 (initial from factory, subsequent settings are last user-setting even on “reset to factory defaults”)
  • Page 122 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Setting with IR Fusion High 30 seconds Brightness Timeout Standby 5 min Time Out Standby 10 min to Off Time Video Output Files...
  • Page 123 Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Setting with IR Fusion 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 Enabled...
  • Page 124 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Setting with IR Fusion Display Center Disabled Point Center Disabled Disabled Cursor Cold Disabled Cursor Temp. Enabled Scale Auto-Hide Disabled Task Bar Onscreen...
  • Page 125 Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 Model Setting with IR Fusion Emissivity 0.95 Back- 68 F ground Temp …Fixed Disabled Image Color Palette Color Blue-Red Palette Saturation Standard Colors Automatic Disabled Adjust- ment Enable Isotherm Max.
  • Page 126 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Ti45 with Setting IR Fusion Color Alarms Enable Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps. Are TRUE Inside Specified Range Calibration range maximum Calibration range maximum Annotate Reference Only...
  • Page 127 Table F-2 shows the default settings for the Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models Ti55 Model Setting with IR Fusion Info Reference Only Battery Reference Only Calendar Date Current Time Current Lens 20mm/F.8 (initial from factory, subsequent settings are last user-setting even on “reset to factory defaults”) Calibration -20 C to 100 C (-4 F to 212 F)
  • Page 128 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Setting with IR Fusion Video Output Files File Prefix File Sequence Auto-Start Disabled Notation Wizard Locale Temp. Units Language English Video Signal NTSC...
  • Page 129 Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Setting with IR Fusion IR Fusion Enable Enabled IR Fusion IR Fusion 100% IR Level Full Screen/PIP Flash Disabled Enabled High Enabled Brightness Vivid Color Enabled Display Center Disabled Point Center Box Disabled...
  • Page 130 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Setting with IR Fusion Mouse Enabled Temp Zoom Image Image Enhance- ment Emissivity Emissivity 0.95 Back- 68 F ground Temp Fixed Disabled Image...
  • Page 131 Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Ti55 Model Setting with IR Fusion Max. Images Interval 1sec Trigger Manual Markers Reference Only Color Alarms Enable Disabled Onscreen Alarm Temps. Are TRUE Inside Specified Range Calibration range maximum Calibration range minimum Annotate...
  • Page 132 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual F-12...
  • Page 133 —A— analysis area, 2-10 analysis point, 2-10 annotations, 2-11, 4-11 add new annotation item, 4-13 adding to saved images, 4-11 auto-annotate, 4-13 auto-annotation function, 4-13 delete, change, or add new category, 4-12 smartview annotations lists, 4-14 area markers. See user-defined display screen temperature markers auxiliary power port.
  • Page 134 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual conserving battery power, 8-5 customer service, B-3 —D— date, 2-9 changing, 6-4 changing format, 6-5 display screen, 2-6 adjusting brightness, 6-1 descriptions, 2-9 hiding color palette, 6-2 hiding task bar, 6-2 temperature markers, 4-9...
  • Page 135 —N— naming image files, 6-7 changing name prefix, 6-7 resetting name sequence number, 6-8 notes. See annotations —O— OCA version, B-4, See camera and battery information off button. See camera overview on button. See camera overview onscreen logo, 4-9 —P— palette saturation colors, 4-6 enabling/disabling, 4-7 palette visible, 2-11...
  • Page 136 Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual —V— video output enable/disable, 6-9 select NTSC or PAL, 6-9 video port. See camera overview visible light camera module (VLCM), 2-1, enabling/disabling, 5-1 visible light flash, 5-5 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Index-4 FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.com...

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