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- Page 1 USER MANUAL THERMAL IMAGER KT-640 SONEL S. A. ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica version 1.1 09.09.2014...
- Page 2 KT-640 Thermal Camera complies with current EU directives relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety. Thank you for purchasing our thermal imager. KT-640 is a modern, easy and safe to use measuring device. Please acquaint yourself with the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of the imager.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ........................ 5 PREPARING THE CAMERA TO WORK............7 FUNCTION BUTTONS, JOYSTICK AND ON-SCREEN MENU...... 7 3.1....................7 UTTONS LAYOUT 3.2. , TV ............. 8 IEWFINDER TOUCH SCREEN OUTPUT 3.3............... 9 SCREEN INFORMATION ARRANGEMENT 3.4. - Page 4 Charging batteries ..................33 10.3..........34 HARGING BATTERY IN EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER 10.4............. 35 ENERAL RULES OF USING ITHIUM BATTERIES CAMERA'S DRIVER AND SONEL THERMOANALYSE PC INSTALLATION GUIDE..................37 11.1..............37 INDOWS INSTALLATION GUIDE 11.2................. 42...
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Page 5: Safety
Repairs may be carried out only by an authorised service point. KT-640 Thermal Imager is designed to measure and record the images in the infrared. The camera is constructed in a manner which gives you maximum performance and safe-... - Page 6 NOTE! Use only standard and additional accessories, listed in "Equipment" section. Using other accessories does not ensure proper operation of the camera and may cause its damage. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
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Page 7: Preparing The Camera To Work
2. Preparing the camera to work. KT-640 can work with touch screen detached, however having it mounted significantly simplifies its operation and features selection. When touch screen is detached, main menu functions and analysis tools can be activated by pressing and moving Joystick. -
Page 8: Viewfinder, Touch Screen, Tv Output
Additionally, above the bottom bar messages of each functions are being displayed (e.g. "saving", "SD card removed"). Touch screen menu elements and temperature range bar hide after pressing button. They show up again after freezing image on screen or after touching the screen. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 9: On-Screen Information Arrangement
Output signal from the camera can be simultaneously viewed at the same time on a TV screen (monitor) by using RS232/Video cable (socket (13) on the camera) in PAL or NTSC (depends on the video output settings selected in System Settings menu [section 8.3] ). -
Page 10: Menu
In order to turn the camera off press and hold the "Power" button until the screen turns off. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 11: Focus Adjustment
4.4.1. High temperatures filter. Full temperature range of KT-640 is -20°C do +800°C. It is divided into two filter ranges: standard (filter 1 range: -20°C do +250°C) and high (filter 2 range: +200°C do +800°C). -
Page 12: Emissivity
Joystick button. Close the list by pressing ( )button. Selection can also be made by using the touch pen. . 4.6. LED flashlight In order to improve the work in dark locations KT-640 has been equipped with LED flash- SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 13: Manual Calibration
light. Turning it on is executed by pressing (18) button. Pressing the (18) button again will increase the intensity of the flashlight brightness (3 levels) up to its maximum level. Press- ing the (18) button further will repeat the sequence (turned off - level 1 - level 2 - level 3 - turned off - ...etc.) Information about the flashlight status and its current brightness level is displayed as an icon in the low right corner of the screen. - Page 14 Available colour palettes: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
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Page 15: Laser Pointer
(see "function settings", section 8.4). 4.10. Image modes KT-640 captures both thermal and visual images. Thermal image mode can be switched into visual image mode at any time while being in real time mode, or by freezing thermal image on screen ( button), and also during browsing thermal images stored in the memory. -
Page 16: Capturing And Saving Images With Voice Annotation
5. Capturing and saving images with voice annotation Caution. KT-640 utilizes external memory - SD card put inside the slot (15). If the SD card is not inserted the camera will display infrared images in real time mode, and image can also be freezed or being analysed, however it is not possible to store it in the memory. - Page 17 NOTE! Chosen limits values that are set for the captured images and will be used for those images, but they will also remain set after returning to real time mode. Af- ter saving an image switch to automatic temperature selection mode. - click on emissivity coefficient symbol „ε”...
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Page 18: Memory Browsnig
(flag symbol - described above). 2. editing thermal image in software other than Sonel ThermoAnalyse will result in loosing all thermographic data. - Page 19 Click on the thermal image thumbnail to open it in the mode allowing to view its corre- sponding visual image, play voice note and perform analysis (click icon to open analysis submenu). Switch to infrared video file list to open videos stored on the memory card. Click on the symbols located on the bottom bar to: - go to the list of saved static thermal images;...
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Page 20: Thermal Image Analysis
The spot can be moved at any place on the screen with touch pen. Up to 8 spots can be added on screen. Each point is accompanied by its tempera- ture indication located in small field next to it. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 21: Line Analysis
To delete spot press it with touch pen (select it) and click symbol on tool bar. 7.2. Line Analysis. Press pen (or use Joystick) on button, available under expandable AnalysisTools icon, to add line on screen. Added line is displayed on screen with one end marked by yellow square and the other end with temperature indication in rectangle-shaped box. -
Page 22: Area Analysis
To enlarge the area or to change its shape press touch pen against the corner of the area, and, while keeping it pressed, move it and change the areas' shape as per your convenience. Up to 8 areas can be added on screen. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 23: Isotherm Analysis
To delete the area select it by pressing pen within the area. Green aarows will appear in all corners. Then use bin symbol located on tool bar. 7.4. Isotherm analysis. Press pen (or use Joystick) on button, available under expandable AnalysisTools icon, to initiate isotherm analysis mode. -
Page 24: Target Parameters (Object)
"TempAlarm" is set to "High" or "Low". 8.2. Target parameters (object). After selecting main Menu, go to section 2 and select (with touch pen or Joystick) „Target” tab”: In the dialog box that opens you can set following parameters: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 25: System Settings
Emiss – value of emissivity coefficient of the measured object (table with emissivity coef- ficient values for different materials is available in section 14); Relhum – Relative humidity; Distance – object’s distance from the camera (this value is not related with image fo- cuse, but it allows to correct the influence of the medium in which the radiation propa- gates (dust, mist, smoke, vapor) on the accuracy of the measurements;... -
Page 26: Function Settings
Time(H/M/S) – time setting (hours/minutes/seconds). 8.4. Function Settings. After selecting main Menu, go to section 2 and select (with touch pen or Joystick) „Func- tion” tab: In the dialog box below following settings can be done: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 27: Restoring To Default Settings
Lens – lens selection (only when the camera is calibrated to work with more than one lens); Laser – Enabling/Disabling the possibility of using laser pointer; FlashLight – Enabling/Disabling the possibility of using LED flashlight; AutoPowerOff – disable or enable to power off after 10, 30 or 60 minuts of no activity; PowerAlarm –... -
Page 28: Video Recording
NOTE! PC-camera communication is possible after installing proper drivers. (sec- tion 12). To get wireless connection select "WiFi" option from the Menu: WiFi Setting window will open. Use stylus and turn the wireless network on as on the im- age below: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... - Page 29 After a while all the networks found will be displayed in the window: Select the line, containing desired network, with a stylus and additional window with IP address will appear: The IP address should be used in Sonel ThermoAnalyse software. Go to File -> Video -> Device Video...: USER MANUAL...
- Page 30 Select the camera type (KT640-WIFI), and in the window below type obtained IP address: Connection with computer will be set, and the image from the camera will be displayed di- rectly in the program in real time. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
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Page 31: Help
Detailed description on how to use infrared video recording options is available in section 11 "Infrared Video Recording" and also in Sonel ThermoAnalyse user manual. 8.9. Help Select "help" option to activate short guide containing basic information on how to use the camera, displayed on the screen. -
Page 32: Accurate Temperature Measurement
Additionally, to achieve an accurate temperature readout, hold the camera stably and adjust focus properly. Before capturing the image, it is recommended to invoke the auto-calibration button for 3 seconds – see section 3.1). of the camera (by pressing and holding SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 33: Power Supply, Charging Batteries
10. Power supply, charging batteries The camera is powered by LiOn battery. It can also be powered from mains through AC adapter. The battery can be charged while being inside of the camera. The device is also supplied with the external battery charger and spare battery. Connect the AC adapter to the (14) socket to start charging procedure. -
Page 34: Charging Battery In External Battery Charger
"**Hr**Min" on screen to inform about the battery charge status. After finishing the charging procedure charger will also make audible sound and will display "FULL" on screen to inform about the battery being completely charged. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... -
Page 35: General Rules Of Using Lithium Batteries
10.4. General rules of using Lithium batteries If the device is unused for an extended period, remove the battery and store it separately. The battery should be stored in dry, cool and well-ventilated place and it should be pro- tected from exposure to direct sunlight. Optimal ambient temperature for long time storage of the battery should be maintained below 30 Celcius degrees. - Page 36 Do not charge and use LoOn batteries in extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures decrease battery life. Avoid placing devices running on batteries in very warm places. Nominal working temperature must be strictly abide. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
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Page 37: Camera's Driver And Sonel Thermoanalyse Pc Installation Guide
Guide. The driver and the PC program can be installed on Microsoft® Windows (XP and higher) operating system (x86, x64). KT-640 driver installs as an additional network interface card. 11.1. Windows XP installation guide To install the camera on Windows XP use the driver supplied with the camera on CD or download it from www.en.sonel.pl. - Page 38 Driver installation will begin: Information suggesting that the driver is not compatible with our operating system. Ignore it and press "Continue anyway": SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 39 Go to Start menu or select "Network Connections" in Control Palen and select "Network Connections": USER MANUAL...
- Page 40 In the window that opens select the connection that uses installed "Acme USB Remote NDIS Network..." device: Go to Properties and select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and then select its properties: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 41 click on "Use the following IP address" and type in IP address (see below): Click OK and the camera is ready to work with Windows XP operating system. USER MANUAL...
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Page 42: Windows 7 Installation Guide
Open "Device Manager" (right click on My Computer on desktop and choose its "Proper- ties" from drop down menu): or open it through Control Panel, to which you can get access ,depending on the configu- ration, directly: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... - Page 43 or through "Hardware and Sound" section: Open Device Manager and find RDNIS/Ethernet Gadget in "Other Devices" tab. Right click on it and select "Properties", and then "Update Driver": USER MANUAL...
- Page 44 „Network Adapters”, and then select producer – choose „Microsoft Corporation” ( „Microsoft” in some cases); network adapter – Remote NDIS Compatible Device: Confirm your selection in Device Manager and the camera will be installed as network adapter: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 45 Go to Open Network and Sharing Center in Sontrol Panel or through shortcut on task bar: Go to „change adapter settings”: USER MANUAL...
- Page 46 Select connection using „USB Ethernet/RDNIS Gadget”: Right click and select „Properties”, chose Internet Protocol Version 4 and click on its Properties as below: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 47 Type in IP address as below: Press ok and data from the camera can be transferred to computer. USER MANUAL...
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Page 48: Windows 8 Installation Guide
Before installing on Windowds 8 it is required to switch it into mode allowing instal- lation of anouthorised drivers: 1. Move mouse cursor to lower right corner of screen and select "Settings"”: 4. Click on „change PC settings”: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... - Page 49 3. in the next window select "General" and then "Restart now”: 4. go to „Troubleshoot”: USER MANUAL...
- Page 50 5. go to „advanced options”: 6. select „Startup settings”: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 51 7. select „Restart”: 8. In the next window press F7 on keyboard and the system will reboot in the mode al- lowing unauthorized drivers installation. Proper driver installation: - Turn on the camera and wait antil self test procedure is completed, - connect the camera to computer USB port, - go to „Settings”: Go to Control Panel:...
- Page 52 Depending on the control Panel configuration you can open "Device Manager" directly or through "Hardware and Sound": SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 53 See below: In Device Manager wingow find „Other Devices” with „RNDIS/Ethernet Gadget” in it: Right click on it and select „PropertiesGo to “Driver” tab and select “Update driver…””: USER MANUAL...
- Page 54 And select an option as below: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 55 Choose „let me pick…” option as below: And then select producer – „Microsoft”, Adapter – „Remote NDIS compatible Device”: USER MANUAL...
- Page 56 Ignore the wwarning and click Yes to confirm: Proper installation will be confirmed as below: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 57 In device manager another network adapter will appear – „USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget”: After finishing installation go to Desktop: USER MANUAL...
- Page 58 Go to the bar in low right corner and select "open Network and Sharing Center": SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 59 Select „Change adapter settings”: Chose network connection linked to „USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget”: Right click on selected network connection and select "Properties". In "Networking" tab find and select "Internet Protocol Verision 4"and go to its Properties. USER MANUAL...
- Page 60 Go to „Use following IP address and type fil lit in as below: Click OK to accept changes and the connection will be configured properly. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
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Page 61: Sonel Thermoanalyze Installation Guide
NOTE 1: Without changing the default installation directory, the installation procedure will allow the program to be installed in C: \Program files\ Sonel ThermoAnalyze. The installa- tion procedure will add a shortcut icon Launch Sonel ThermoAnalyze to the Desktop and to the Start menu. -
Page 62: Recording Infrared Videos
Operating the camera (recording and analysis) in video mode, while storing data on hard drive, is possible by using Sonel Thermo Analyze program supplied with the camera. Driver, supplied on CD along with the camers, has to be installed. The camera can be connected via Wi-Fi (see section 8.8 to learn how to configure the connection) or USB... -
Page 63: Sonel Thermoanalyze " Setup
„Sonel ThermoAnalyze ” setup 12.3. NOTE! Only some features and functions of Sonel ThermoAnalyze®, related directly to recording infrared video are described below. Detiled description of all features and functions can be found in Sonel ThermoAnalyze user manual. "Setup" option ("File" menu) is used to determine the directory in which your videos, cap-... -
Page 64: Recording Infrared Video In Real Time
Note: Switch on the camera and wait until its internal tests are completed, before connect- ing it to PC. Is is advised to connect it before launching Sonel Thermo Analyze program. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... - Page 65 After Selecting "KT-640"and setting proper connection, below window with real time video footage will appear: start recording, pause video, operate shutter and make adjustments in real time mode.. Shortcuts you will find in video mode window: : Starts online preview in "Device Video.." mode. Click to play recorded video.
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Page 66: Ir Video Mode Menu
NOTE: Move the cursor to any point at the screen to display its temperature. 12.5. IR video mode menu In IR video mode, menu bar options are different (upper part of Sonel ThermoAnalyze® window). Available functions are specific to infrared video mode. Commands described below strictly related to real time mode operation;... - Page 67 „Video” menu – „Gauge settings…” command Allows to manage temperature colors for every opened video file . Select this function and adjustment bar will appear under the thermogram as below. It alows to adjust the range of reproduced temperatures: Optimal settings can be restored at any time by pressing "Cancel" button or "Auto" (see above).
- Page 68 Choose this command after adding object defining the area, for which the temperature analysis will be performed. Click on the object to open up a window, where you can change the line color and trans- parency of selected object: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
- Page 69 Double click on Track View window to open “TrackView Settings” window, where you can change its settings: background color, color of diagram axes, min and max temperature on axes. Click OK button to save changes or Cancel Button to close the window without saving changes NOTE: Chart line shares the same color with the object it represents.
- Page 70 Note: detailed description of commands allowing initiating and performing analysis and description on how to analyze thermograms is available in Sonel ThermoAnalyze® user manual. Note: "Isotherm" command is not available in Video mode. „Tools” Menu - „Temperature Alarm” Audible alarm sounds whenever temperature set point is exceeded.
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Page 71: Record Analysis Data Command
SD card (of 32GB maximum size). The card must be formatted into FAT32 file system. Data from SD card can be read through SD card readers. External SD card reader, compatible with USB2.0 interface, comes along wite every KT-640 as stand- ard accessory. -
Page 72: Specifications
& video Emissivity Correction: Variable from 0.01 to 1.00 (in 0.01 increment) Measurement Featu- Automatic correction based on distance, relative humidity, atmos- res: pheric transmission and external optics Optics Transmission Auto, based on signals from sensors SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER... - Page 73 Correction: Laser pointer Classification Type: Class 2 semiconductor laser Image Storage Type: 16GB SD card (max 32GB ) File Format: JPEG (An individual file consists of infrared image, visual image, voice annotation and remarks if any) Voice Annotation: Up to 60 seconds per file H.264, plik .avi (storing on SD) Video files format: IRV Format (storing on PC hard drive).
- Page 74 186mm×106mm× 83mm (Standard Model) Size: Housing: Magnalium 1/4″- 20 Tripod interface: SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
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Page 75: Examplary Emissivity Coefficient Values
15. Examplary Emissivity Coefficient Values lead: polished…………………………….. 0,08 aluminum ..........0.05 lead: grey…………………………………. 0,28 aluminum Rough ........0,07 Aluminum oxidized ........0,25 lead: oxidized………………………………0,63 paper white……………………………….. 0,90 asphalt ............. 0,90 paper black glossy……………………….. 0,90 asbestos board ........0,96 paper black dull…………………………… 0,94 asbestos (fiber) ........ -
Page 76: Cleaning And Maintenance
For detailed information related to laboratory services call +48 74 85 83 879 or send an inquiry to serwis@sonel.pl The KT-640 thermal imaging camera does not comprise any parts serviceable by the us- er. Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the camera on your own. Opening the instru- ment voids the warranty. -
Page 77: Equipment
18. Equipment Standard bundle supplied by the manufacturer includes: 1. KT-640 Thermal Imager. 2. Detacheable VGA touch screen. 4. External battery charger with AC adapt- 3. Lithium rechargeable battery (2 pcs.): 5. RS232/TV interface: 6. VGA video cable: 8. 110/230V AC adapter 7. -
Page 78: Dismantling And Disposal
SONEL S. A. ul. S. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland tel. +48 74 85 83 878 (Sales Department) +48 74 85 83 879 (Service Department) fax +48 74 85 83 808 e-mail: hx@sonel.pl internet: www.en.sonel.pl Manufactured in UE. SONEL KT-640 THERMAL IMAGER...
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