IriSys IRI 1011 User Manual

IriSys IRI 1011 User Manual

Universal thermal imager
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Universal Thermal
Type IRI 1011
The equipment described in this document uses a Class II 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.
there are personnel in the imager's field of view.
Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this document may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Conforms to USA 21 CFR
1040.10.
Class II laser product.
© 2004 InfraRed Integrated Systems Ltd
IRISYS
Imager
User Manual
Safety Warning:
The laser should not be operated when
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InfraRed Integrated Systems Ltd
Park Circle, Tithe Barn Way,
Northampton,
Tel: (0) 1604 594200
Fax: (0) 1604 594210
Email: sales@irisys.co.uk
IPU 40060 Issue 9
Swan Valley,
NN4 9BG

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  • Page 1 IPU 40060 Issue 9 IRISYS Universal Thermal Imager Type IRI 1011 User Manual Safety Warning: The equipment described in this document uses a Class II 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MAGER WITH A OCKET 2.3.1 Setting up the ‘Pocket PC’ with the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager....6 2.3.1.1 Installing the IRISYS 1011 Imager software onto a ‘Pocket PC’ ......6 2.3.1.2 Starting the IRISYS 1011 Imager software.............7 2.3.1.3 Reinstalling the IRISYS 1011 Imager software onto a ‘Pocket PC’ from Flash Memory.
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    1011, for use with a ‘Pocket PC’, Palm or a PC. 1.1 Unpacking After unpacking the IRI 1011 toolbox, you will find the standard items as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Contents of the IRI 1011 Universal Thermal Imager...
  • Page 4: Using Ac Mains Power

    This is to allow the internal electronics to warm up and stabilise, so as to achieve optimum performance. The mains power supply included with the IRI 1011 is only for powering the IRI 1011; it will • not recharge the batteries.
  • Page 5: Operating The Iri 1011 Thermal Imager

    • 2.1 Hardware The IRI 1011 system is designed for use with a ‘Pocket PC’, Palm or a PC. For use with a ‘Pocket PC’ or Palm the imager is connected via an RS232 serial sync cable, see Section 2.3.3 or Section 2.4.3 respectively for recommended cables.
  • Page 6: Using The Laser Pointer

    • automatically be saved onto this memory during the initial installation. As an alternative to the portable use of the IRI 1011 using a ‘Pocket PC’, the output of the • imager can be displayed and processed in real time using a PC, see Section 2.5 for using the IRI 1011 with a PC.
  • Page 7: Starting The Irisys 1011 Imager Software

    2.3.1.2 Starting the IRISYS 1011 Imager software 1. Check that the ‘Pocket PC’ is charged. 2. Make sure the ‘Pocket PC’ is connected to the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with an RS232 serial sync cable. The serial sync cable is either supplied with the ‘Pocket PC’...
  • Page 8: Software Button Operations

    ‘Pocket PCs’ is located on the side or bottom. Refer to your ‘Pocket PC’ User Manual for more information on Resets. 2.3.2.1 Software Button Operations Figure 6: Buttons used within the IRISYS 1011 Imager software. Browse Grab Allows...
  • Page 9 Element – The user can select whether to have the second (SP2) • temperature cursor displayed on the screen. Continuous Auto – See section on ‘Auto’ above for further explanation. • Figure 7: Tools menu within the IRISYS 1011 Imager software. Image Label Image Folder Ambient Temperature...
  • Page 10: Navigation/Action Button Operations

    2.3.2.2 Navigation/Action Button Operations All ‘Pocket PCs’ have a central Navigation/Action button. This is the only physical button used for operating the IRISYS 1011 Imager software. The remaining buttons on the ‘Pocket PC’ are used for other applications outside of the IRISYS software.
  • Page 11: Recommended 'Pocket Pcs' For Use With The Iri 1011

    Table 1, lists some 'Pocket PCs' IRISYS have tested with the IRI 1011. This table is the current IRISYS view on ‘Pocket PCs’, as of March 2005. For an up to date list of recommended ‘Pocket PC’s, please see the IRISYS website, www.irisys.co.uk.
  • Page 12: Using The Iri 1011 Thermal Imager With A Palm

    2.4 Using the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager with a Palm A number of Palm models can be used with the IRI 1011 Universal Thermal imager, see Section 2.4.3 for recommended Palms. The system requirements for the Palm are an operating system of OS®...
  • Page 13: Switching Off The Palm's Automatic Shutdown

    • installing the Thermal Imager’s software to the Palm. As an alternative to the portable use of the IRI 1011 using a Palm, the output of the imager • can be displayed and processed in real time using a PC, see Section 2.5 for using the IRI 1011 with a PC.
  • Page 14: Operating The Palm With The Iri 1011 Thermal Imager

    IPU 40060 Issue 9 2.4.2 Operating the Palm with the IRI 1011 Thermal Imager Figure 9: Screenshot of IRISYS 1011 Imager Palm Software Selected Default Temperature laser Range pixel Temperature Temperature difference cursor and between the corresponding two selected temperature...
  • Page 15: Navigation/Action Button Operations

    All Palms have a central Navigation/Action button. This is the only physical button used for operating the IRISYS 1011 Imager software. The remaining buttons on the Palm are used for other applications outside of the IRISYS software. The function of these buttons is dependant on the brand of Palm;...
  • Page 16: Recommended Palms For Use With The Iri 1011

    Table 2, lists some of the Palms IRISYS have tested with the IRI 1011. This table is the current IRISYS view on Palms, as of March 2005. For an up to date list of recommended Palms, please see the IRISYS website, www.irisys.co.uk.
  • Page 17: Using The Iri 1011 Thermal Imager With Apc

    USB port and 24 bit colour graphics. If a laptop PC is used, a TFT display is recommended. This application can be used for online imaging with the IRI 1011 connected to the PC or for analysis of snapshots previously saved on a ‘Pocket PC’ or Palm.
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    IPU 40060 Issue 9 2.5.2.2 Control Panel The Controls in the control panel are as follows: Sensitivity – see below for explanation. • Range – see below for explanation. • Resolution – sets the level of interpolation from 16 X 16 up to 128 X 128. •...
  • Page 19: Menus

    IPU 40060 Issue 9 2.5.2.3 Menus Figure 13: Thermal Imager Tool Bar Continuous Live Take Edit Edit Colour Toggle Toggle Single Auto Gain Display Snapshot Emissivities Temperature Controls Auto Gain Graph The File menu allows the following: New – opens a new imager window, which may be set up to run under its •...
  • Page 20: Producing A Temperature Graph (Live Imaging)

    IPU 40060 Issue 9 2.5.2.4 Producing a Temperature Graph (live imaging): Use the ‘temperature graph toggle’ on the Tool Bar, or select Temperature • Graph from the View menu. See Figure 13 for more information on the Tool Bar. The displayed window layout with temperature graph will look like Figure 14. •...
  • Page 21: Operating Notes And Precautions

    4.1.1 Mounting the imager and Pocket PC onto the Handle. The following is a step-by-step guide to mounting the IRI 1011 imager and a ‘Pocket PC’ or Palm onto the handle: Please note that if a Palm is used the hooks and cable cover need changing over.
  • Page 22 IPU 40060 Issue 9 Front View Back View 1) Squeeze the handle grip on both sides just 2) Open up the handle grip. below the fastening clips. 3) Un-clip the cable connector cover 4) Detach the cover and put it to one side 5) Connect the serial synchronization cable into 6) Thread the other end of the cable from the the ‘Pocket PC’.
  • Page 23 IPU 40060 Issue 9 7) Pull the cable through the handle so that the 8) Pull the spring loaded clip up, so that the ‘ ‘Pocket PC’ can sit on the back of the handle. Pocket PC’ can be fitted into position. 9) NOTE: The clip can be rotated to 10) Example: with the clip around the wrong accommodate different Pocket PC models.
  • Page 24 IPU 40060 Issue 9 13) Remove the RS232 connector cover from the 14) Plug in the free end of the serial thermal imager. synchronization connector into the imager. 15) Replace the RS232 connector cover. 16) Line up the holes on the back of the imager with the pegs on the handle.
  • Page 25: Preparing The Handle For Use With A Palm Pc

    IPU 40060 Issue 9 21) An optional lanyard may be added to the 22) This makes using the imager very simple bottom of the handle, making it easier to carry. for many applications! 4.1.2 Preparing the Handle for use with a Palm PC. Pocket PC Palm Cable cover...
  • Page 26: Removing The Imager From The Handle

    IPU 40060 Issue 9 4.1.3 Removing the Imager from the Handle. Locate the release lever. Press the release lever down. Keeping the release lever pressed down remove the imager from the handle. Page 26 of 27...
  • Page 27: Customer Feedback

    IPU 40060 Issue 9 5 Customer Feedback If you have had any technical issues or feedback with regard to your IRI 1011 Universal Thermal Imager, please complete the details below and send it back to IRISYS at the address on the front page of this manual.

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