Fluke Ti20 User Manual

® Ti20 Thermal Imager Users Manual January 2006 © 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks of their respec

Ti20 Users Manual 1-2 Safety Information Use the Imager only as specified in this manual. See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Imager and in

Getting Started Laser Warning Labels 1 1-3 Laser Warning Labels THERMAL IMAGERTi20CAUTION<1mW/630-670nmEN 60825/01CAUTIONTHERMAL IMAGERTi20C

Ti20 Users Manual 1-4 Unpacking the Imager Begin by opening the shipping box. Be sure to save the box and shipping materials in case you need to ship

Getting Started Unpacking the Imager 1 1-5 Table 1-2. Standard Accessories A PN 1671807 USB Cable B PN 2444076 International AC Adapter C PN

Ti20 Users Manual 1-6 Features and Controls Imager features and controls are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-3. THERMAL IMAGERTi20THERMAL

Getting Started Operating the Controls 1 1-7 Table 1-3. Features and Controls Number Description A Focus control B Optical channel C Laser a

Ti20 Users Manual 1-8 Focus RingOptical ChannelTHERMAL IMAGERTi20 dag02f.eps Figure 1-4. Focusing the Imager Understanding the Trigger The trigger is

Getting Started Using the AC Power Adapter 1 1-9 Using the AC Power Adapter THERMAL IMAGERTi20THERMAL IMAGERTi20 dag007f.eps Figure 1-5. Using

Ti20 Users Manual 1-10 Charging and Replacing the Batteries With the Ti20, you have the option of using six AA batteries or a rechargeable NiMH pack.

Getting Started Charging and Replacing the Batteries 1 1-11 Installing or Replacing the Batteries Replace the batteries with six AA batteries (

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and

Ti20 Users Manual 1-12 Attaching the Wrist Strap A wrist strap is included with your Imager. You can attach the wrist strap by clipping the strap to t

Getting Started Inputs and Connections 1 1-13 Inputs and Connections Connecting the USB Cable The included USB cable can be used to either down

Ti20 Users Manual 1-14 Mounting the Imager on a Tripod A tripod mount is provided on the bottom side of the Imager. Rotate or screw the Imager onto a

Getting Started Cleaning 1 1-15 Cleaning the Lens Although the lens is coated with a durable, erosion resistant coating (according to MIL stand

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2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Turning the Imager On and Off Use the G key to turn the Imager on and off. To turn on the Imager, press and hold the

Ti20 Users Manual 2-2 Understanding the Home Display The Imager returns to the Home display when you complete a menu operation, escape or cancel an op

Basic Operation Understanding the Home Display 2 2-3 The contents of the Home display is described in Table 2-1. Table 2-1. Contents of the Hom

Ti20 Users Manual 2-4 Table 2-1. Contents of the Home Display (cont.) Number Zone Displayed Information Description Temperature Scale Displays the

Basic Operation Capturing Images 2 2-5 Note The Japanese model of the Ti20 requires you to press and hold F to turn on the laser and keep it on

i Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Getting Started ... 1-1

Ti20 Users Manual 2-6 dag108f.bmp Note If no image is stored at the current memory location, the right side of the display is black. 3. Press G (DO

Basic Operation Setting the Temperature Scale 2 2-7 Setting the Temperature Scale The Imager displays temperatures using either the Celsius or

Ti20 Users Manual 2-8 3. Press F (LEVEL) to access the set Level function. dag110f.bmp 4. Press F (4) to move the window to the left (lower) or H (

Basic Operation Adjusting the Span 2 2-9 Adjusting the Span The full temperature span of the Imager is -10 °C to 350 °C (14 °F to 662 °F). The

Ti20 Users Manual 2-10 THERMAL IMAGERTi20FOVDMeasurement Spot(S = Diameter of the Spot) dag135f.eps Figure 2-3. Relationship Between FOV and Measureme

Basic Operation Environmental Conditions 2 2-11 BestGoodIncorrect dag005f.eps Figure 2-4. Correct Field of View Environmental Conditions Watch

Ti20 Users Manual 2-12 Emissivity Emissivity is the measure of an object's ability to emit infrared energy. The hotter an object, the more infrar

Basic Operation Reflected Temperature Compensation 2 2-13 Reflected Temperature Compensation Targets that have low emissivities will reflect en

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3-1 Chapter 3 Advanced Imager Operation Data Management and Storage Viewing Stored Images 1. From the Home display, press G (MENU) two times. 2.

Ti20 Users Manual ii Environmental Conditions ... 2-11 Ambient Tem

Ti20 Users Manual 3-2 Deleting Images Deleting an image deletes the image in the active memory location but retains location description, any notes, e

Advanced Imager Operation Selecting a Palette 3 3-3 5. The Delete ALL Images display show you a representation of the stored images. Press F (

Ti20 Users Manual 3-4 3. Press F (4) to move the selection to the left or H (5) to move the selection to the right. dag118f.eps 4. Press G (DONE) t

Advanced Imager Operation Adjusting Emissivity 3 3-5 2. Press F (N)to access the Adjust Emissivity display. dag119f.bmp 3. Press F (2) to in

Ti20 Users Manual 3-6 Adjusting Reflected Temperature Compensation Values As the RTC value changes, the live thermal image will also change as the dis

Advanced Imager Operation Setting Alarm Limits 3 3-7 4. In the Adjust RTC function, Press F (2) to increase the RTC value or H (1) to decrease

Ti20 Users Manual 3-8 2. Press F (ALARM) to access the Adjust Alarms display. 3. Press F (LOW) to adjust the low alarm limit or H (HIGH) to adjust t

Advanced Imager Operation Adjusting Sleep Mode 3 3-9 Adjusting Sleep Mode Sleep mode is used to conserve battery life if the Imager is turned o

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Appendices Appendix Contents Page Glossary...

iii List of Tables Table Title Page 1-1. Symbols...

A-1 Appendix A GlossaryAbsolute Zero The temperature (0 degrees Kelvin) of an object defined by the theoretical condition where the object has zero

Ti20 Users Manual A-2 Blackbody A perfect emitter; an object that absorbs all the radiant energy incident on it at all wavelengths and reflects and t

Appendices Glossary A A-3 Field of View (FOV) The region, at the target, measured by the IR thermometer. Typically presented by giving the spo

Ti20 Users Manual A-4 Level Level is the median point of a given temperature scale. For example, if the unit is currently in Automatic mode, and ther

Appendices Glossary A A-5 Reflected Temperature Compensation Correction feature used to achieve greater accuracy when, due to a high uniform b

Ti20 Users Manual A-6 Stare A saturation effect caused by aiming a sensor at a hot target for an extended period of time and then quickly aiming at a

B-1 Appendix B Basics of Infrared Measurement Q. Why use non-contact infrared thermometers? Non-contact infrared (IR) thermometers use infrared tec

Ti20 Users Manual B-2 0.1 A 1 A 1 UA 100 A0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 10 15 20 300.41 µ 10 µ 100 µ 0.1 cm 1 cm 10 cm 1 m 10 m 100 m 1 km 10 k

Appendices Basics of Infrared Measurement B B-3 Q. What is the distance to spot ratio? A. The optical system of an infrared thermometer collec

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C-1 Appendix C Typical Emissivity Values The following tables provide references for estimating emissivity and can be used when the user does not h

Ti20 Users Manual C-2 Table C-1. Emissivity Values for Metals Emissivity Material 1.0 µm 1.6 µm 8 to 14 µm Aluminum Unoxidized 0.1-0.2 0.02-0.2

Appendices Typical Emissivity Values C C-3 Table C-1. Emissivity Values for Metals (cont) Emissivity Material 1.0 µm 1.6 µm 8 to14 µm Iron,

Ti20 Users Manual C-4 Table C-1. Emissivity Values for Metals (cont) Emissivity Material 1.0 µm 1.6 µm 8 to14 µm Tin (Unoxidized) 0.25 0.1-0.3 n

Appendices Typical Emissivity Values C C-5 Table C-2. Emissivity Values for Non-Metals (cont) Material Emissivity 1.0 µm 1.6 µm 8 to 14 µm

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D-1 Appendix D SpecificationsThermal Temperature Range... -10 to 350 °C (14 to 662 °F) Detector Type ...

Ti20 Users Manual D-2 Other Weight... 1.2 kg (2.65 lb) Shock...

v List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. Laser Warning Labels ...

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1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Fluke Ti20 Imager (hereafter, “the Imager”) is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, pistol-grip style th