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Thermal Imager PCE-TC 30
Date of creation: 05/12/2014
Date of last change: 30.12.2014
PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
FL-33458
USA
Tel: 410-387-7703
Fax: 410-387-7714
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/us
Version 1.0
PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
Southpoint Business Park
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel: 02380 98703 0
Fax: 02380 98703 9
info@industrial-needs.com
www.pce-instruments.com/english
www.industrial-needs.com
Units 12/13
Ensign way
Southampton
Hampshire
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- Page 1 FL-33458 Southampton Hampshire Tel: 410-387-7703 United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Fax: 410-387-7714 Tel: 02380 98703 0 Fax: 02380 98703 9 info@pce-americas.com info@industrial-needs.com www.pce-instruments.com/us www.pce-instruments.com/english www.industrial-needs.com Manual Thermal Imager PCE-TC 30 Version 1.0 Date of creation: 05/12/2014 Date of last change: 30.12.2014...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.12 Software............................9 5.12.1 Quick start of the software ......................9 5.12.2 Hardware and software configuration .................... 9 5.12.3 To operate the software ....................... 10 Disposal ......................... 24 Contact ........................24 PCE Instruments UK ........................ 24 PCE Americas .......................... 24... -
Page 3: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a PCE-TC30 infrared camera from PCE Instruments. The PCE-TC 30 thermographic camera is perfect for beginners. Its structure is very simple, which makes it very uncomplicated to use. Therefore, users need little time to get used to the device. Its favourable price is one of the many advantages of this infrared camera. -
Page 4: Specifications
Manual Specifications Resolution of sensor 80 x 80 Measurement range 0 ... +250 °C Analysis functions specific point temperature measurement temperature area measurement (Tmax / Tmin) HOLD function (Tmax / Tmin) Display LCD 320 x 240 pixels Thermal sensitivity 80 mK Lens 8 mm Digital zoom... -
Page 5: Device Description
Manual Device description Camera components Buttons Display... -
Page 6: Instructions
Manual Instructions To charge the battery When the device is in charging mode, the red LED next to the micro USB interface glows permanently. In case the battery is not fixed properly or completely missing, the red LED will flash until it has been inserted correctly. -
Page 7: Start-Up Procedure
Manual Start-up procedure Before using the device for the first time, charge the battery sufficiently (for at least 4 hours). Insert the battery correctly into the camera until you hear a clear clicking sound. Then connect the fuse to the bottom side of the battery. -
Page 8: Palette
Manual 5.7.4 Palette Here the user can set the palette shown on the display during the measurement. Different palettes are available for different purposes. You can navigate through the palettes by means of the arrow buttons. 5.7.5 Temperature setting Here you can select the temperature unit, either °C or °F. 5.7.6 System setting Via the system settings you can change or set various functions, for instance you can set automatic... -
Page 9: Software
Manual 5.12 Software 5.12.1 Installation of the software Insert the SD card included in the delivery content into an SD card reader or directly into the SD card slot. The automatic playback of your computer will then open. The software is on the SD card and can be installed via “setup”. -
Page 10: To Operate The Software
Manual 5.12.3 To operate the software 5.12.3.1 To open data 5.12.3.2 Picture analysis 5.12.3.2.1 Import of the data To open the saved thermal images in the software, it is necessary to connect the camera to a computer via USB. Your computer will then show an additional virtual drive called “GUIDE_IR”. The pictures taken by the camera are saved under “DCIM”... - Page 11 Manual 5.12.3.2.2 To create new folders To create a new folder, click on the “+” in the directory on the left-hand side. Enter the folder name and click on “confirm” to create the folder. You can create a subfolder under each folder. 5.12.3.2.3 To delete folders Click to select the folder to be deleted…...
- Page 12 Manual 5.12.3.2.4 Image properties Select the thumbnail display in the software to get an overview of all important image properties on the right-hand side, including the type of device and the size of the image. 5.12.3.2.5 Note on commented images In case you see a in connection with the image properties, this means that there is a...
- Page 13 Manual 5.12.3.3 Picture analysis 5.12.3.3.1 To load an image 1. When all images are displayed, you must double-click on the picture you would like to select. 2. If an image has already been loaded, you can click on to choose another one. 3.
- Page 14 Manual 5.12.3.3.2 To add analysis tools You have the possibility to add analysis tools to the image by means of the software To add spots: Click on . The spot will then be displayed like this: To add lines: Click on .
- Page 15 Manual Dashed line: Click on . The dashed line will be displayed like this: Rectangle: Click on . The rectangle will be displayed like this: Circle: Click on . The circle will be displayed like this: Polygon: Click on . The polygon will be displayed like this:...
- Page 16 Manual 5.12.3.3.3 Three-dimensional display When you click on , the image is displayed three-dimensionally. This makes it possible for you to turn it by means of the mouse. You can also increase or decrease the size of the image. This looks as follows:...
- Page 17 Manual 5.12.3.3.4 To set the colour palette and the display You can choose between nine different colour palettes. To do so, click on . The colour palettes will be shown and the palette can be changed. The slide controls in the software can be set individually to set the colour effect in the image as desired. When you click on “Auto”, the default limits are restored.
- Page 18 Manual 5.12.3.4 Report creation...
- Page 19 Manual 5.12.3.4.1 To load an image When you double-click on an image on the left-hand side, the document will be automatically created. The images taken before are also displayed as an infrared image as well as a normal image. 5.12.3.4.2 To add letters The user can easily make changes to the template.
- Page 20 Manual 5.12.3.4.4 To insert templates Click on to open the template database. You can create a new template by clicking on . You can delete it by clicking on . The template currently used is highlighted in green: 5.12.3.4.5 To export reports By clicking on “Export”, you can save reports as Word, Excel or PDF files.
- Page 21 Manual 5.12.3.5 Settings 5.12.3.5.1 Language You can choose between German, English. Polish, Spanish and Chinese as software language. 5.12.3.5.2 Units The software offers the possibility to adjust temperature and length units in line with user needs and purposes. As temperature units, you can choose between degrees Celsius, degrees Fahrenheit and Kelvin.
- Page 22 Manual 5.12.3.5.3 Show Here, you can set what is displayed in what way. You can select either both extremes, the maximum temperature, the minimum, temperature or none. 5.12.3.5.4 Report Here, you can make a standard setting of what is to be shown in the report. You can determine the standard logo as well as header and footer.
- Page 23 Manual 5.12.3.5.5 Others Further settings regarding updates and popup windows can be adjusted here.
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Page 24: Disposal
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. All products are CE and RoHs approved.
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