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ThermoView Ti30
User’s Manual
July 1, 2003
Version 1.0
Tel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fax: (01943) 816796
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CONTENTS Introduction..................................................................................................................... 7 Quick Specifications Table............................................................................................. 8 Chapter 1 Unpacking Your New Imager ................................................... 9 First, the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 10 Charging the Rech
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Looking at Your Downloaded Images.......................................................................... 38 Chapter 4 Obtaining the Best Image ........................................................ 41 The Importance of Focusing ......................................................................................... 41 Selecting the Color Palette............................................................................................ 42 Selecting the Measurement Mode.....................
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Appendix B – Infrared Theory Q&A........................................................ 71 Glossary ....................................................................................................... 75 July 1, 2003 - 4 - Version 1.0 Tel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fax: (01943) 816796 i i
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© 2003 Raytek Corporation. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Raytek and the Raytek logo are registered trademarks and ThermoView and InsideIR are trademarks of Raytek Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
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Customer Service Contact Information Instrumentation Systems & Services Ltd P.O. Box 1 ILKLEY West Yorks LS29 9QE UK July 1, 2003 - 6 - Version 1.0 Tel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fax: (01943) 816796 i i
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Introduction The Raytek ThermoView Ti30 imager is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, gun-grip style thermal imaging unit that lets you obtain instant and accurate thermal images and radiometric readings at a remote distance from your target. Ergonomically designed for either left or right-handed use, the ThermoView imager captures thermal images and data with a simple click of the trigger. The unit can store up to 100 images that can then be downloaded to your personal computer where the im
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Quick Specifications Table Thermal Measurement Range 0 to 250°C (32 to 482°F) Accuracy ±2% or ±2°C, whichever is greater at calibration geometry and 25°C Repeatability ±1% or ±1°C, whichever is greater NETD 250 mK Temperature Indication Resolution 0.1 (°F or °C) Spectral Range 7-14 microns Target Sighting Single Laser Dot (Meets lEC Class 2 & FDA Class II requirements) Optical Resolution 90:1 Minimum Diameter Measurement Spot 7mm (0.27”) at 60cm (24”) Image Frame Rate 20Hz Field of view
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Chapter 1 Unpacking Your New Imager Begin by opening the shipping box. Be sure to save the box and shipping materials in the event you need to ship the imager. In the shipping box, you will find a hard carrying case, containing the following items: 1 ThermoView Ti30 Imager 1 Quick Reference Card 1 ThermoView Imager Docking 1 Carrying pouch and 1 Wrist Strap Station 1 Universal power supply and plug 1 USB Cable adapters 1 CD ROM containing multi- 1 rechargeable battery pack languag
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First, the Batteries The battery compartment is located in the handle of the unit. The unit is shipped with an empty battery pack for non-rechargeable batteries installed in the battery compartment. Battery Lock Tab Remove the empty battery pack from the battery compartment. The battery pack can be removed by sliding the lock tab towards the trigger. Move the lock tab in this direction Once the lock is released, the battery pack will slide down. Tilt the top of the unit up to slide the ba
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At this point, you have two options: insert six new AA batteries into the empty non- rechargeable batteries pack or replace it with the supplied rechargeable battery pack. You will notice the difference between the two battery packs as shown in Figure 2 below: Non-rechargeable battery pack Rechargeable battery pack (batteries not included) Figure 2. Battery Packs To replace the battery pack just slide it back in, making sure the plastic tab lock is in the unlocked position (to the right of t
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Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack Docking Station Connect the docking station to a power outlet using the supplied universal power adapter. Be sure to use the plug adapter that fits your local electrical standards. Connect the power jack of the power adaptor to the DC power inlet located on the docking station. DC Power inlet USB cable Normal Charge Cycle With the ThermoView unit powered off, place it on the docking station. Do not connect the USB cable to the computer at this p
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A charge cycle takes a rechargeable battery pack from whatever level of charge it presently has and brings it to a fully charged condition. The charger will not over-charge a battery pack no matter how many times the button is pushed. RED light Restart / Sync button GREEN light Figure 4. Docking Station LED Indicators Note: You may download stored images from the ThermoView imager to a personal computer if the docking station’s USB cable is connected to a computer running the InsideIR sof
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Your ThermoView imager has settings and capabilities that let you customize its operation for the task at hand. The following section describes each setting on the imager. Attaching the Wrist Strap Your ThermoView imager comes with a wrist strap, which can be attached by clipping the metal part of the strap to the small metal bar at the base of the imager (see Figure 5 below). Attach wrist strap Figure 5. Attaching the Wrist Strap July 1, 2003 - 14 - Version 1
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Turning the Unit On Power is switched on or off by opening or closing the lens door. Sliding down the lens door turns the imager on (see Figure 6 below). Slide the door up to turn off the imager. Closed (Unit Off) Open (Unit On) Figure 6. Powering the ThermoView Imager On and Off Note: The unit is self-protected against excessive levels of infrared radiation and it will cause the unit to automatically shut down. If that happens, slide the lens door closed, wait a minute and slide it open a
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Unit Serial Number Date and Time (configured by the user through the software) Tag name is the name of the user-defined folder from which data was uploaded through the software. Useful tag names are department names or area associated with the unit. This space is blank until configured by the user. Station is the name of the networked computer associated with a specific unit. This is blank until configured by the user. Palette is the type of palette currently selected Firmware revi
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Target Temperature Temperature scale Emissivity value Location name LCD backlight icon Palette icon Mode icon Figure 8. Normal Mode Take time to experiment with the imager and become familiar with how the thermal image is updated on the display as you aim the imager at different targets with different thermal patterns. Notice how images display in varying colors, which are related to the different target temperatures. The color scale at the bottom of the thermal image shows the minimum
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Settings and Controls Keypad Three buttons located below the LCD screen allow you to select operation modes and change parameter values. These buttons are the MODE button, the Up button, and the Down button. The Up and Down buttons are used mostly to increment and decrement parameter values. They activate some special functions as well. The MODE button is used mostly to cycle between the different operations. Details about the function of each button are discussed later. Down button Up bu
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Push buttons Pull door up to (toggle) show control switches 3-position Switches Thumbwheels Figure 10. ThermoView Imager Settings Switches (icons not shown) The illustration below shows the top view of the switch bay without the door. There is an icon printed near each switch and near each switch position indicating the function of each switch and switch position. These functions are explained in the next paragraphs. July 1, 2003 - 19 - Version 1.0 Tel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fa
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Laser ON/OFF Centigrade / Fahrenheit selection LCD backlight selection Palette selection Measurement mode selection Level adjustment Gain adjustment Figure 11. ThermoView Imager Settings Switches Laser On/Off Toggle Button The Laser On/Off toggle button switches the laser on and off. By default, the guiding laser beam is off. Depending on the situation you may or may not need the laser guidance beam. July 1, 2003 - 20 - Version 1.0 Tel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fax: (01943) 816796 i
