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Model M2 Thermal Camera

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Page 1 User Manual Model M2 Thermal Camera User Manual Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 1...
Page 2 89/336/EEC; Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC) Copyright Ashley-Edison International Ltd, 2007. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the products may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Ashley-Edison International Ltd.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Quick Start Guide ..................... 15 Quick Reference Table..................... 16 Introduction to Buttons ..................... 17 Button Functions ...................... 18 Using the Camera In Detail ..................19 Battery Charging ...................... 40 Troubleshooting ....................... 42 Emssivity ........................43 Typical Emissivity Values………………………………………………………………….45 Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 3...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction This publication provides the necessary information required to safely operate the Model M2 Thermal Camera. It is important to fully check all equipment with which you have been supplied. The equipment should be used, maintained and serviced by suitably trained personnel,...
Page 5: Precautions
The Model M2 Thermal Camera shall work between -20℃ and +50℃. • When the Model M2 Thermal Camera is not in use or is to be transported, ensure that the unit and accessories are stored in the protective carry case.
Page 6: Maintenance
User Manual Maintenance To ensure that the Model M2 Thermal Camera is kept in good working condition and remains fully operational, the following guidelines should be adhered to at all times. Non-optical surfaces The non-optical surfaces of the camera can be cleaned when required, with a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent.
Page 7: Feedback To Us
You are appreciated to let us know about any error you find, and your suggestions further editions either contacting address/telephone number on the cover of this User Manual, or by Email to the following address: support@ashleyedison.com Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 7...
Page 8: System Overview
Performing a way none IR system can and priced at the lowest level in the market, its application is limited only by your imagination. Model M2 Thermal Camera is the only IR camera that offers all the possibilities of a high range camera at an unanticipated affordable price, enabling high- performance thermal imaging where never possible before.
Page 9: Customer Benefits
User Manual Customer Benefits As an ultra-portable IR camera with big-camera power, the Model M2 Thermal Camera provides outstanding thermal imaging of the highest quality and presents a range of benefits to the customers, which can be seen below: •...
Page 10: Technical Specifications
Li-ion battery, rechargeable, field replaceable Operating time: Over 2 hours continuous operation In camera via USB interface from AC adapter 96 – 250 VAC) or Charging System: in external battery charger Power consumption < 3W Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 10...
Page 11 IP54 Shock Operational: 25g, IEC 68-2-29 Vibration Operational: 2g, IEC 68-2-6 Interfaces USB1.1 Image, measurement, and voice transfer to PC Physical Characteristics Size 120mm x 60mm x 30mm (Standard Model) Weight 265 gms (including battery) Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 11...
Page 12: Features
• Measurement of any lines: temperature profiles also generated. • Isotherm measurement: display spots within a defined temperature range in the same color. • Automatic non-uniformity calibration ensures temperature measurement stable and accurate. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 12...
Page 13 User Manual Menu Setup • Set up temperature measurement parameters and camera functions. • Automatic measurement correction based on user input for emissivity, distance, relative humidity, atmospheric transmission and external optics. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 13...
Page 14: Parts Description
User Manual Parts Description Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 14...
Page 15: Quick Start Guide
Ensure that the battery is fully charged. • Power on the Model M2 thermal camera. • Open the top half of the Model M2 thermal camera. • Wait for 15 seconds and uncover lens cap. • Non Uniformity Correction (NUC) is performed automatically after switching •...
Page 16: Quick Reference Table
User Manual Quick Reference Table ABBREVIATION SIGNIFICANCE On/ Off Button Power Button Menu Button Up-direction ∧ Button Down-direction < Button Left-direction > Button Right-direction Button Confirm Button Cancel • • Button Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 16...
Page 17: Introduction To Buttons
• To stop recording of voice annotation To save voice annotation together with an image after recording or replaying the recording To delete image when previewing saved images Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 17...
Page 18: Button Functions
To delete any or all of the saved • Button images To cancel an operation and return Button C to the file list or image gallery Button OK To confirm deletion of a file Button C To cancel deletion of a file Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 18...
Page 19: Using The Camera In Detail
There are two arrows on the palette, which indicate the specific color corresponding to the lowest and highest temperature respectively. • The center temperature is displayed in top of the screen. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 19...
Page 20 The value in top of the screen shows the temp of the moving cursor. • Imaging performance varies from different temperature range and palette. • Setting the temperature range is the same as in dynamic real time temperature measurement. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 20...
Page 21 • Analysis Isotherm: Allows for an isotherm to be placed on live, saved or frozen images. • To exit the menu system at any time and return to the image press Button “C”. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 21...
Page 22 Analysis” option, select by pressing Button “Menu” or “OK”. • Under the heading named “Laser”, you can toggle between “on” and “off by pressing ” ∧” Button “<” and “>”. Press Button “Menu” or “OK” to confirm your selection. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 22...
Page 23 Then when you repeat the steps to save an image the option to record the voice is present. • Press Button “OK” to begin recording, with time of the recording counted • automatically. Press Button “ ” to stop recording. Pressing Button “C” will cancel recording. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 23...
Page 24 “Finished” when accomplished. • This process takes only a couple of seconds, however for best results, please ensure that camera is pointed at an even object with temperature similar to the ambient. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 24...
Page 25 Press Button “∨” to highlight “Analysis” • Press Button “ ” to go to the Analysis option, select by pressing ＞ Button “Menu” or “OK”. • Press Button “ ” and “ ” to switch between each option. ∧ ∨ Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 25...
Page 26 • Press Button “Menu” or “OK” to confirm the parameter setting and exit “Setup Analysis” menu. • Press Button “C’ to cancel the parameter setting and exit “Setup Analysis” menu. Press “C” again to exit main menu. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 26...
Page 27 Relative Humidity: Set humidity percentage value between 1 and 100. Distance : Set distance parameter from target. Alarm : Set scene temperature alarm threshold for audible alarm. Tamb : Show the ambient temperature automatically measured by the camera. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 27...
Page 28 • Press Button “Menu” or “OK” to confirm the change and exit the “Target Setup” menu. • Press Button “C” to exit the “Target Setup” menu. • Press Button “C” again to return to the live image. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 28...
Page 29 • Press Button “Menu” to bring up the main menu. Press Button “ ” and ∧ “ ” to highlight the menu “Analysis”: ∨ • Four sub menus Spot, Line, Area and Isotherm are available. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 29...
Page 30 ” to move the cursor to the required ∧ ∨ ＜＞ position, with the spot temperature shown at the top screen. The spot is moving with acceleration. • Press Button “C” to exit and return to the frozen/ saved image. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 30...
Page 31 • Press Button “C” to exit the analysis of this line. • Repeat the above procedure to analyze new lines. • Press Button “C” again to exit and return to the frozen/ saved image. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 31...
Page 32 Press Button “ ” and “ ” to enlarge the area and ∧ ＞ • Button “ ” and “ ” to shrink it. Press Button to confirm the new size. ∨ ＜ Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 32...
Page 33 Under each mode, pressing Button • will switch to the other. • The original size of rectangle area is the mean size for all the time. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 33...
Page 34 ”to set the maximum temperature of the isotherm ∧ ∨ band, Press Button “ ” and “ ” to set the minimum temperature of the ＜＞ isotherm band. • Press Button “C” to exit and return to the frozen/ saved image. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 34...
Page 35 • Two sub menus Browse and Delete All are available. Sub Menu Browse • Press Button “Menu” or “ ” to enter the option “File”. Press Button “ ” to ＞ ∨ Highlight. “Browse”, select by pressing Button “Menu” or Button “OK”. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 35...
Page 36 Press Button “OK” to confirm undertaking deletion, then the file will be deleted. Press Button “C” to cancel deletion. • Press Button “C” to return to the file list Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 36...
Page 37 Press Button “OK” to confirm undertaking deletion, then the file will be deleted. • Press Button “C” to cancel deletion. • Press Button “C” to return to the image gallery. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 37...
Page 38 PC with the USB extension cable. Prompt “USB Mode!” will appear on the live image. • Run software IrAnalyser®. Go to sub menu M4 Device under menu File and use the Device Manager command to get images from the camera. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 38...
Page 39 Operation Instruction for Video Output Composite video output (PAL or NTSC mode) option is available in this Model M2 camera. With this option you can view the live image captured by the camera on a monitor or a recording device.
Page 40: Battery Charging
• When charging the battery in the imbedded battery charger, Button Power is unavailable. • Charging time may vary from the battery condition or the environment temperature. • It is normal that battery and the charger get heated during charging process. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 40...
Page 41: Additional Information
• Do stop using the battery when it heats abnormally or emit peculiar smell or distorts. • If liquid in the battery splashed into your eyes, please wash your eyes with fresh water flush immediately and consult a doctor. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 41...
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Select Tmin and Tmax Temperature measurement settings that are closer to the target temperature being measured. is inaccurate Condensation on camera lens. Place camera in a dry area at room temperature until condensation evaporates. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 42...
Page 43: Emssivity
More often the true surface temperature is required. We have: Actual output = E x output when viewing blackbody To obtain the true surface temperature we must divide the actual output by the emissivity value E before we convert to temperature. Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 43...
Page 44 For materials with smooth, clean (unoxidised) surfaces, emissivities are usually in the range 0.05 to 0.50 and are usually very wavelength dependent, being higher at shorter wavelengths. The appropriate settings for the Model M2 IR Thermal Cameras are given in the following tables. It must be remembered that these are only guideline figures.
Page 45: Typical Emissivity Values
0.30 Oxidized Chromium 0.15 Cobalt 0.18 Gold 0.02 Iron & Steel 0.18 Oxidized 0.85 Lead 0.16 Oxidized 0.63 Magnesium 0.12 Nickel 0.15 Platinum 0.10 Silver 0.03 0.09 Titanium 0.30 Tungsten 0.13 Zinc 0.05 Oxidized 0.11 Ashley-Edison International Ltd Page 45...