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NI IR2010
Nieaf-Smitt B.V.
Vrieslantlaan 6
3526 AA Utrecht Holland
P.O. Box 7023 3502 KA Utrecht
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NI IR2010
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: 030 288 13 11 (general)
: 030 289 88 16
: 030-285 02 85 (helpdesk)
: helpdesk@nieaf-smitt.nl
: 09-04-2010
: 561144163
: 001

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  • Page 1 User Manual NI IR2010 Thermal Imaging Camera Supplier: Nieaf-Smitt B.V. Vrieslantlaan 6 3526 AA Utrecht Holland P.O. Box 7023 3502 KA Utrecht Tel. : 030 288 13 11 (general) Fax. : 030 289 88 16 Tel. : 030-285 02 85 (helpdesk) e-mail : helpdesk@nieaf-smitt.nl...
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be seen as part of a contract for the equipment, unless specifically referenced and included in such contract. This user manual is compiled with all possible care, but Nieaf-Smitt bv can not accept any responsibility for possible errors in this user manual or any consequences resulting from that.
  • Page 3 Warranty Nieaf-Smitt B.V. guarantees the tester for a period of 12 months. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery. The liability is recorded in the terms of delivery (FME).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. General safety regulations ..............6 2. General ....................8 2.1 Intended use ....................8 2.2 Target group ....................9 2.3 Operation ......................9 2.4 Specifications....................10 2.5 Safety precautions ..................12 2.6 Certification ....................12 3. Contents of the case ................13 4.
  • Page 5 7.16 What is emissivity?..................46 7.17 What is reflected Temperature?..............47 7.18 What is integration used for?..............48 7.19 Do I need to turn Interpolation off? ............49 7.20 Can I reduce camera battery power consumption? ......... 50 7.21 What does Camera Reset do?..............51 7.22 How do I automatically make multiple images? ........

  • Page 6: General Safety Regulations

    1. General safety regulations WARNING DANGER: Read, before you perform any action in connection with the camera, this user manual carefully. Nieaf-Smitt B.V. is not liable for injuries, (financial) damage and/or excessive wear resulting from incorrectly performed maintenance, incorrect use of or modifications to the camera.
  • Page 7 ATTENTION: Nieaf-Smitt B.V. reserves the right to, without prior notice , update the software in the camera, which is returned for either reparation or other reasons. Repair can only be done by Nieaf-Smitt BV. WARNING DANGER: It’s forbidden to execute measurements if strong electrostatic...

  • Page 8: General

    2.1 Intended use Nieaf-Smitt products and solutions are used in many industries, including retail, banking, recreation, security, transportation and healthcare. Many professionals in many industries, rely on the systems of daily Nieaf-Smitt for a wide range of thermal requirements, including: Electric...

  • Page 9: Target Group

    2.2 Target group The group which covers this manual are been technically competent persons and competent persons. People with certain knowledge and skills for the camera to operate in sectors including the following: - Preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical - Domestic and industrial controls - HVAC inspection and frozen - Troubleshooting and fault detection 2.3 Operation...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    2.4 Specifications Performance Temperature range -10°C to +350°C Field of view (FOV) 20°x 20° Spectral Response 8µm to 12 µm ≤0.3°C @ 30°C Sensitivity Detector 47 x 47 pixel array Frame rate Focus Range 0.5m to infinity Image storage Number Up to 1000 images on SD card supplied Medium Micro SD Card...
  • Page 11 Settings and controls On/Off soft power control User selectable span control User selectable level control Auto adjust span and level Laser trigger switch Readout in °C or °F User selectable image integration User selectable emissivity setting User selectable reflected temperature Two moveable temperature measurement cursors Area analysis X-Y profiles...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    2.5 Safety precautions The equipment described in this document uses a Class 2 laser. Under no account should anyone look directly into the laser beam or the laser beam exit aperture, irreversible damage to the eye may occur. The laser should not be operated when there are personnel in the imager’s field of view.

  • Page 13: Contents Of The Case

    3. Contents of the case 1. The carrying case 2. Camera 3. PSU and International adaptors. 4. CD – user manual and software. 5. USB cable (camera to PC). 6. Handle. 7. Quick start guide, certificate of conformity, calibration card (full manual added to CD).

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    NOTE It take a few seconds before the camera is fully started up. After startup the Nieaf-Smitt logo is displayed. Then the displays goes black and the camera starts up. This takes several seconds. Configuration of the camera After switching the camera on for the first time it needs to be configurated. This will be explained in the underlying paragraphs.

  • Page 15: Menu Structure

    4.3.1 Menu structure a. Select the menu by pressing Hotkey 4 b. Navigate through the menu using the navigation buttons press Hotkey 3 to select the required option. The highlighted item will have a yellow box around it. c. Use the up/down buttons to move in the selected list and select the required item.

  • Page 16: Infrared Settings

    4.3.2 Infrared settings See chapter “frequently asked questions” for more details of each item. • Emissivity Set emissivity value between 0.10 and 1.00 for measuring temperature. Pressing Hotkey 3 (ε Table) gives a table of emissivity values of common materials from which a selection can be made. •...

  • Page 17: Measurement Options

    4.3.3 Measurement options This menu enables the selection of options for temperature measurements. The symbols shown below indicate the icons shown for Hotkey 1 when the various options are selected. See frequently asked questions for more details of each item. •...

  • Page 18: Camera Settings

    • Temperature profile Select “Horizontal” or “Vertical” to enable a histogram of temperature values along a horizontal or vertical cross section to be displayed on the right hand side of the display. The position of the cross section is indicated by small arrows at the left and right or top and bottom of the image and can be adjusted by means of Hotkey 1 and the navigation buttons.

  • Page 19: Audio Settings

    • Camera reset Select with Hotkey 3 to restore the factory settings. • Sequence Record Select the time interval in which the camera automatically captures an image. Set of 10 s, 1 hours or ... exceeded a temperature alarm. • Sequence Captures Set here how many times the above setting should be performed.

  • Page 20: Image Browser

    4.3.6 Image browser The saved images are shown on the screen with the most recently saved image first. Select the desired image by means of the navigation keys. To display the selected image press Hotkey 3. To delete the selected image press Hotkey 2, to confirm deletion press Hotkey 3.

  • Page 21: Language Selection

    4.3.8 Language selection When the language is highlighted (shown by a yellow box around it) press Hotkey 3 to select. Rev 001...

  • Page 22: Focussing

    4.4 Focussing Gently rotate the lens clockwise and anti-clockwise to focus the image. NOTE: Remember to remove the lens cap. Focus bar Out of focus focused When focusing a focus bar appears on the screen to assist in focusing the image.

  • Page 23: Saving An Image

    4.5 Saving an image. Save image button To save a live or frozen image, press the Save button once. If Caption Mode or Voice Annotation has been turned on, a text caption or voice annotation can be attached to the image (see section 6). Please note that Hotkey 3 can be used to toggle between a live image and a frozen image.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    5. Getting started 5.1 Temperature measurement Temperature readings are displayed at the top of the display. In the default mode, a single temperature in °C is of the centre point of the cursor. The other readings at the top of the display are emissivity settings and reflected temperature setting.

  • Page 25: Thermal And Visible Image Blending. (Image Fusion)

    5.2 Thermal and visible image blending. (Image fusion) The camera can show a thermal image or a visible image of the scene, or a mixed blend of both. (Image fusion) 100% thermal 100% visible 50% thermal and 50% visible Centre toggle button Up/Down, Left/Right navigation buttons.

  • Page 26: Image Alignment

    5.3 Image alignment As the visible and thermal camera are not co-axial the visible and thermal image often need to be aligned. This is usually required when moving to view objects at different distances. 1. Press Hotkey 2 to toggle through to the Visible On/Off icon .

  • Page 27: Adding Captions When Saving Images

    6. Adding captions when saving images 6.1 Voice annotation When saving an image with Individual Voice Annotation turned on, there is the option of saving a voice message with each image. The screen shots below, describe the procedure: a) Do you wish to attach a voice b) Start voice recording? message to this saved image? Hotkey 3 for yes.

  • Page 28: Text Captions

    6.2 Text captions When saving an image with Caption Mode turned on, there is the option of attaching a text caption to each image. The screen shots below, describe the procedure: a) Do you wish to attach a text caption message to this image? Hotkey 2 for No Hotkey 3 for Yes 1.

  • Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions

    7. Frequently asked questions 7.1 What Temperature Measurement Options are there? 1. One or two measurement cursors. (see q 7.2). 2. Area analysis (see q 7.3). 3. Tracking Hot, or Cold, or both Hot and Cold (see q 7.4). 4. Isotherms (see q 7.5). The first three options are mutually exclusive and only one of the options can be selected at any one time.

  • Page 30: What Is Area Analysis

    7.3 What is area analysis? Area Analysis is used to measure the maximum, minimum, and average temperature within a defined region of the scene. There are three area sizes to choose from. Selecting area analyse 1. Press Hotkey 4 to select the menu (Fig 1). 2.

  • Page 31: What Is Tracking

    7.4 What is tracking? Tracking offers the choice to display the following: The hottest part in the area. The coldest part in the area. The hottest as well as the coldest part in the area. How to set Tracking Centre toggle button Up/Down, Left/Right navigation buttons.

  • Page 32: What Are Isotherms And How Do I Select Them

    7.5 What are Isotherms and how do I select them? Isotherms are regions within the scene having the same temperature range which are shown in the same colour. This is best seen using either the White Hot or Black Hot palettes. For example it can be useful to see all electrical connections in a electrical cabinet that are within the same, user defined, temperature range.

  • Page 33: Why Use Auto/Manual Temperature Range And Span Adjustment

    7.6 Why use Auto/Manual temperature range and span adjustment? Auto. Automatically adjusts the image to allow for the highest and lowest temperature in the scene. Useful when starting the camera to be able to view images quickly and to be able to view the full range of temperatures in the scene.

  • Page 34: What Is A Temperature Profile

    7.7 What is a temperature profile? A temperature profile is a histogram showing the temperature values through a cross-section of the scene. The profile is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. The user can choose to display either a profile of a horizontal cross-section or a profile of a vertical cross-section.

  • Page 35: How Do I Turn The Visible Camera On And Off

    7.8 How do I turn the visible camera on and off? 1. Press Hotkey 2 to toggle through to the visible camera on/off options (Fig 1). 2. Press the centre toggle button to toggle between visible off visible on (See Figs 2 & 3). Centre toggle button Up/Down, Left/Right navigation buttons.

  • Page 36: How Do I Blend Thermal And Visible Images (Image Fusion)

    7.9 How do I blend thermal and visible images (image fusion)? The user can select to view the scene in: 1. Thermal Only. This is the default when the camera is switched on (Fig 1). 2. Visible only (Fig 2). 3.

  • Page 37: How Do I Align The Thermal And Visible Images

    7.10 How do I align the thermal and visible images? As the thermal camera and visible camera are not co-axial, the alignment controls allow the user to align the thermal and visible image. The alignment controls move the visible image. Align images 1.

  • Page 38: How Does Illumination Work

    7.11 How does illumination work? In poor lighting conditions the illuminator allows the user to see the scene with the visible camera. How to select the illumination (light) option? 1. To turn the light on press Hotkey 2 to toggle through until either the light on (See Fig 2) or light off icon appears (See Fig 1).

  • Page 39: How Do I Save An Image

    7.12 How do I save an image? To save press the Save button. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 To save either a live or frozen image, press the save button on either the camera or handle (See Fig 1 and Fig 2). If either individual voice annotation or text caption options are switched on, these can be attached to the saved image.

  • Page 40: How Does The Voice And Text Caption Recording Work

    7.13 How does the voice and text caption recording work? A saved image can have the following attachments to provide further information about it: Voice message Text caption Both Voice and Text. Nothing attached. In addition, in the voice message attachment there are the following options: Add voice message per image (individual).
  • Page 41 Voice and Text Caption entry 1. When saving an image, the option of adding a voice message is selected by pressing Hotkey 3 for yes or press Hotkey 2 for no . See Fig. 4 2. If Yes is selected press hotkey 3 to start the recording.
  • Page 42 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 TIP: Pressing hotkey 4 at any point during the above, will abort the process and revert to a live image Rev 001...

  • Page 43: How Do I Set Alarms

    7.14 How do I set alarms? Centre toggle button Up/Down, Left/Right navigation buttons. Hotkey 1 Hotkey 2 Hotkey 3 Hotkey 4 Fig 1. Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Setting alarms 1. Press Hotkey 4 to select menu (Fig 1). 2.
  • Page 44 9. In addition to the visible caption an audible alarm can also be set. a. Press Hotkey 4 to select menu. b. Use the left/right navigation buttons to go to the Audio Settings menu and press the Hotkey 3 to select it. c.

  • Page 45: How Do I Change The Screen Colours

    7.15 How do I change the screen colours? Different colour palettes are useful in viewing objects and scenes for different requirements. As a simple rule of thumb, palettes with a lot of different colours are more helpful when looking for hot spots or cold spots, whereas palettes with fewer and gradually changing colours are more useful in viewing changes of temperatures in a scene or object.

  • Page 46: What Is Emissivity

    7.16 What is emissivity? The amount of infrared radiation emitted by a surface depends on both its temperature and its emissivity. Surfaces that are good reflectors (e.g. polished metal) are poor emitters, and surfaces that are good emitters (e.g. human skin) are poor reflectors.

  • Page 47: What Is Reflected Temperature

    7.17 What is reflected Temperature? This is only applicable if an emissivity of less than 1 is selected. Some of the infrared energy seen by the camera from a surface with an emissivity of less than 1.00 is reflected background energy. If there is a hot object in the background, this can have a significant effect on the temperature measured.

  • Page 48: What Is Integration Used For

    7.18 What is integration used for? The camera normally operates at a frame rate of 8Hz (i.e. the image is updated 8 times per second). For viewing scenes in which there is very little temperature variation, however, the image may be improved by integrating over several frames to reduce the noise.

  • Page 49: Do I Need To Turn Interpolation Off

    7.19 Do I need to turn Interpolation off? Interpolation is on by default as it smoothes the image to provide a better visual image. Turning it off gives a more pixelated image. Some users may wish to observe the scene with the actual resolution of the detector. Interpolation off Interpolation on Fig 1...

  • Page 50: Can I Reduce Camera Battery Power Consumption

    7.20 Can I reduce camera battery power consumption? Battery power consumption can be reduced by either or both of the following: a Reducing the LCD display brightness b Setting the camera to switch off automatically if not used for a period of time. The switch off time is defined from the last press of a button.

  • Page 51: What Does Camera Reset Do

    7.21 What does Camera Reset do? Camera Reset changes the following values to the factory default setting: Infrared Settings Camera Settings Emissivity 1.00 LCD Brightness Palettte Ironbow Caption Mode Reflected Temp. Auto Off 20 min. Temp. Units °C Integration Audio Settings Interpolation Camera Sounds Voice Annotation...

  • Page 52: How Do I Automatically Make Multiple Images

    7.22 How do I automatically make multiple images? The camera can be set to make multiple images based on a time delay or an alarm overrun. It can be set when an image must be created and how often it should be repeated.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    If the camera is used for tracable measurements it is advisable to calibrate the camera periodically. Nieaf-Smitt advises to calibrate the camera once per two years. There are no user replaceable parts in the instrument. For calibration and/or service you can send your tester post-paid to Nieaf-Smitt B.V..

  • Page 54: Appendix 1 Emissivity Table In The Camera

    Appendix 1 Emissivity table in the Camera 1.00 0.98 = Human skin 0.95 0.94 = Paint, oil 0.93 = Brick red 0.92 = Concrete 0.90 = Planed Oak Wood 0.85 0.80 0.79 = Oxidized steel 0.78 = Oxidized Copper 0.76 = Sand 0.75 0.70 = Red Rust 0.67 = Water...

  • Page 55: Appendix 2 Complete Iconlist

    Appendix 2 Complete iconlist Hotkey one Cursor one. Isotherm low. Cursor two. Profile horizontal. Alignment. Profile vertical. Tracking. Alarm high. Area. Alarm low. Isotherm high. Playback Hotkey two Light off. Camera off. Light on. Camera on. Auto temperature range. Yes. Manual temperature range.

  • Page 56: Appendix 3 Declaration Of Conformity

    Trademark Nieaf-Smitt B.V. Model/Type : IR2010 Nieaf-Smitt herewith declares, that the instrument which this declaration refers to is in conformity with the following standards and according to the conditions of following Directives: (2006/95/EG) as last amended (2004/108/EG) as last amended Place and date Name and signature of authorised person.

  • Page 57: Appendix 4 Accessories

    Appendix 4 Accessories Description Partnumber 12V car charger 626001043 Light shade 626001042 Power supply 626001044 USB cable 626001045 Carrying case 626001046 Handle 626001047 Rev 001...
  • Page 58 User manual Thermal Manager Software Supplier: Nieaf-Smitt B.V. Vrieslantlaan 6 3526 AA Utrecht Holland Postbus 7023 3502 KA Utrecht Tel. : 030 288 13 11 (algemeen) Fax. : 030 289 88 16 Tel. : 030-285 02 85 (helpdesk) e-mail : helpdesk@nieaf-smitt.nl Specifications of the software: Thermal Manager Software V1.4...
  • Page 59 Nieaf-Smitt bv. Nieaf-Smitt bv reserves the right to change parts at any given moment, without prior or direct notification to the client. The contents of this user manual may also be changed without prior warning.
  • Page 60 Preface This manual describes the Software Thermal Manager. The information in this manual is important for proper processing of all data. If you are not familiar with operating this software then read this user manual from the beginning to the end thoroughly. After that you can use this manual for reference.
  • Page 61 - Menu options in the software are placed between quotes; for example "FILE" Warranty Nieaf-Smitt B.V. guarantees the software for a period of 12 months. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery. The liability is recorded in the terms of delivery (FME).
  • Page 62 CONTENTS 1. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS............6 2. Installing the Thermal Manager software onto a PC ......7 2.1 System requirements................... 7 2.2 Installation ......................7 3. Transferring saved images from the camera to the PC......8 3.1 Direct from the camera ..................8 3.2 From micro-SD card.....................

  • Page 63: General Safety Regulations

    ATTENTION: Nieaf-Smitt B.V. reserves the right to, without prior notice , update the software in the camera which is returned for either reparation or other reasons.

  • Page 64: Installing The Thermal Manager Software Onto A Pc

    After installatin of the program two extra programs are added to the file Start\programs. One of the programs is the Thermal Manager in the file Nieaf-Smitt. Besides that, a second program is installed for creating the PDF reports in teh Thermal Manager software. This program can only be used by the Thermal Manager program.

  • Page 65: Transferring Saved Images From The Camera To The Pc

    3. Transferring saved images from the camera to the PC. In the camera the images are saved on a micro-SD card to separate folders. A new folder is created every time the camera is switched on. The folder also contains the voice message file if it is recorded.

  • Page 66: Using The Thermal Manager Software

    Report Writer Mode – Allows the user to create a report of the thermal images for records and administration and operational use. 4.1 Starting the software Double click on the Nieaf-Smitt thermal manager icon to start the the software The following window will appear. Note:...
  • Page 67 Once the folder is located, double click on the image to be loaded. Opening screenshot. The window format shown below should be displayed. It may be necessary to maximise the window in order to see all the features. Tabs for Display, Cursors, Settings Toolbar.
  • Page 68 Image Description The thermal image is seen on the right hand side of the screen. A temperature scale relating to the colours is displayed to the right of the image. An adjustable span, also showing a histogram of temperatures in the image is shown at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 69: Analysis Tools

    4.3 Analysis Tools To analyse an image and change its presentation the following tools are avaialbale: Drop down menus. Icon Toolbar. Tabs. 4.3.1 Tabs 4.3.1.1 Displayer Tab Rev 001...
  • Page 70 Temperature span allows the image display span values to be altered manually by clicking on the Figures in the boxes and changing them. Auto span sets the temperature span values based on the temperature values in the image. The temperature span can also be adjusted using a mouse in the level and span adjustment bar.(see below).
  • Page 71 Visible blend. To change the visible/infrared ration click on the arrow button. 0% Thermal 50% Thermal 50% Visible 100% Visible Interpolation. To change the interpolation click on the arrow button. Lower values of interpolation give a more pixelated display. The following settings are available.
  • Page 72 Image alignment. This allows the vertical and horizontal alignment of the thermal and visible images. Clicking on the navigation arrows will move the visible while the infrared image remains stationary. It is easiest to adjust with a 50% thermal and 50% visible image. Note: Clicking on the reset button returns the alignment to the setting when the file was opened.
  • Page 73 4.3.1.3 Settings tab Units: °C, °F, K. Change using the arrow button. Reflected Temp.: Change using the arrow buttons. Emissivity: 0.01 to 1.00. Change using the arrow buttons. >> button: Access the emissivity table. Capture time: Change, if required, using the arrow buttons. Capture date: Change, if required, using the arrow buttons.

  • Page 74: Menus And Toolbars

    4.3.2 Menus and Toolbars Use either the drop down menus or the icons on the toolbar to carry out various operations. Drop down menus Icons toolbar 4.3.2.1 File Items 1 and 2 below are also available via the icons on the toolbar. Open.
  • Page 75 4.3.2.2 Edit Copy... Copy to Bitmap... This offers the option to copy the image to the clipboard or to save as a bitmap. Both of these options will allow three choices – Full windows, Snapshot or Snapshot+. Full window. Snapshot Snapshot+ Full window saves the saves the image only...
  • Page 76 4.3.2.3 View Items 3 to 9 and 11 below are also available via the icons on the toolbar. Toolbar. Turns on/off the icon toolbar. Status Bar. Turns on/off the status bar at the bottom of the screen. Measurement Cursors List. Toggles to show the temperature value an position of the selected cursors.
  • Page 77 Hot & Cold Cursors. Toggles between displaying the hottest and coldest point of the whole image. Area Select. Selects an area in the middle of the image. The maximum, minimum and average temperatures of the area box are displayed in the cursor list (item 3 above). Blue Isotherm.
  • Page 78 Profiles. A temperature proofile is a histogram showing the temperature values through a cross-section of the scene. The profiles are displayed as shown below. The cross-section lines can be moved by the user. Options. Toggles to display options panel. Report Writer. This will toggle between Analysis Mode and Report Writer Mode.
  • Page 79 4.3.2.4 Tools Reset Isotherms. Reset the isoterms to deafault values. Language. The following languages can be selected. English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, US English and Portugese. Once a language is selected exit the thermal manager software and re- start it to activate the selection.

  • Page 80: Report Writer

    5. Report Writer It is possible to toggle between the 2000 series Analysis Mode and the Report Writer Mode from the drop down view menu or the toolbar. There are three steps to create a report. There is a separate tab for each function. 1.

  • Page 81: Image Select Tab

    5.2 Image select tab. The screen shown below appears. Click on the browse button to open Windows Explorer. Highlight an image or folder and click on the open button, or simply double click on a NI IR image. All the Images in that folder will now appear in the browser selection on the left of the window.
  • Page 82 Click on a selected image in the browser section and it appears in the image preview section on the right of the window. The add/add all remove/remove all buttons allow the selection and removal of images as required. Selected Image/s will appear in the inspection section in the centre of the window. Rev 001...

  • Page 83: Inspection Data Tab

    5.3 Inspection Data tab. 1. The inspection Data window will appear. 2. Complete and enter data as required for the report. 3. Once data is entered press the Save Project Report button to save the full report. This allows the report to be edited later if required. 4.

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