Welcome - FLIR ThermaCAM P45 User Manual

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Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ThermaCAM™ P45 infrared camera.
The ThermaCAM™ P45 infrared condition monitoring system consists of an infrared
camera with a built-in 36 mm lens, and a range of accessories. The infrared camera
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measures and images the emitted infrared radiation from an object. The fact that ra-
diation is a function of object surface temperature makes it possible for the camera
to calculate and show this temperature.
The ThermaCAM™ P45 camera is dust- and splash-proof and tested for shock and
vibration for use in the most demanding field conditions. It is a handheld, truly portable
camera, which is lightweight and operates for more than two hours on one battery
pack. A high-resolution infrared color image is provided in real-time in the integral
viewfinder.
The camera is very easy to use and is operated by using a few buttons which are
conveniently placed on the camera, allowing fingertip control of major functions. A
built-in menu system also gives easy access to the advanced, simple-to-use camera
software for increased functionality.
To document the object under inspection it is possible to capture and store images
on a removable CompactFlash card. It is also possible to store, together with every
image, voice comments by using the headset connected to the camera. The images
can be analyzed either in the field by using the real-time measurement markers built
into the camera software, or in a PC by using FLIR Systems's software for infrared
analysis and reporting.
In the PC, the images can not only be viewed and analyzed, but the voice comments
can also be played back. FLIR Systems's software makes it very easy to create
complete survey reports (containing numerous infrared images, photos, tables etc.)
from the inspections.
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Publ. No. 1557966 Rev. a155 – ENGLISH (EN) – February 6, 2006