Fluke Ti45 User Manual

® Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 IR FlexCam Thermal Imager Users Manual May 2006, Rev. 1, 8/2006  2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product

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C-1 Appendix C Emissivity ValuesUse the emissivity values shown in Table C-1 as a guide to properly setting the emissivity value on your Camera. Tab

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual C-2 Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Carbon, purifie

Appendices Emissivity Values C C-3 Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Iron, sheet gal

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual C-4 Table C-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials (cont.) Material Temperature (°C) Emissivity Quartz 0 0.93

D-1 Appendix D Camera Specifications and DimensionsTable D-1 lists the technical specifications for the Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table D-1. Camera Spec

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-2 Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Modelwith IR Fusion Ti45 Model

Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D D-3 Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Modelwith I

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-4 Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Modelwith IR Fusion Ti45 Model

Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D D-5 Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Modelwith I

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-6 Table D-1. Camera Specifications, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti45 Modelwith IR Fusion Ti45 Model

1-1 Chapter 1 IntroductionIntroduction Thank you for choosing the IR FlexCam® portable infrared camera (hereafter, “Camera”). This award-winning Ca

Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D D-7 Table D-2 lists the technical specifications for the Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table D-2. Camer

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-8 Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Mode

Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D D-9 Table 4-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 (cont.) Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusi

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-10 Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Mod

Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D D-11 Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti55 Model with

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-12 Table D-2. Camera Specifications, Ti50 and Ti55 Models (cont.) Model Name Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Mod

Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D D-13 7.11 cm(2.8 in)10.66 cm(4.2 in) eii019.eps Figure D-1.Camera Dimensions 26.67 cm(10.5 in)

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E-1 Appendix E Resources and ReferencesLevel 1 Thermography One good way to begin learning the skills required to become a successful thermograph is

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-2 • Moisture Detection—Get to the source of moisture and mold growth. • Restoration—Evaluate remediation wor

F-1 Appendix F Camera Default SettingsTable F-1 shows the default settings for the Ti45 and Ti40 models. Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual F-2 Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model witho

Appendices Camera Default Settings F F-3 Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual F-4 Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model withou

Appendices Camera Default Settings F F-5 Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 Model with IR Fusion Ti45 Model

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual F-6 Table F-1. Default Settings, Ti45 and Ti40 Models (cont.) Setting Ti45 with IR Fusion Ti45 without IR Fusion

Appendices Camera Default Settings F F-7 Table F-2 shows the default settings for the Ti55 and Ti50 models. Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual F-8 Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model withou

Appendices Camera Default Settings F F-9 Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual F-10 Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model witho

Getting Started Safety Information 1 1-3 A WCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera or cause permanent loss of da

Appendices Camera Default Settings F F-11 Table F-2. Default Settings, Ti55 and Ti50 Models (cont.) Setting Ti55 Model with IR Fusion Ti55 Model

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Index-1 Index —A— analysis area, 2-10 analysis point, 2-10 annotations, 2-11, 4-11 add new annotation item, 4-13 adding to saved images, 4-11 auto-

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Index-2 conserving battery power, 8-5 customer service, B-3 —D— date, 2-9 changing, 6-4 changing format, 6-5 disp

Index(continued) Index-3 —N— naming image files, 6-7 changing name prefix, 6-7 resetting name sequence number, 6-8 notes. See annotations —O— O

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual Index-4 —V— video output enable/disable, 6-9 select NTSC or PAL, 6-9 video port. See camera overview visible ligh

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-4 / Note This camera contains a lithium battery. Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should

Getting Started Standard Accessories 1 1-5 468537101516141312119 eii001.eps Figure 1-1. Standard Accessories

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-6 Table 1-1. Standard Accessories Number Description A Portable Infrared Camera with Lens Cap B Camera Carryin

Getting Started Power Camera On 1 1-7 eii002.eps Figure 1-2. Inserting the Battery Power Camera On With a charged battery inserted, or AC power

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-8 Insert Memory Card 1. Pull cover up and rotate as shown in Figure 1-4. 2. Insert the Compact Flash memory ca

Getting Started Focus 1 1-9 Focus Remove the lens cap, point the lens at the target, and manually rotate the lens with your finger, as shown in

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

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-10 Set IR Fusion Blend Level - Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 with Fusion 1. Press and hold G until the IR Fusion blend level

Getting Started Capturing an Image 1 1-11 Note The memory card must be inserted into the camera to save and store images. 4. Tap the TRIGGER

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-12 SmartView Software for Your PC Your system includes a CD containing SmartView™ software that you install on y

2-1 Chapter 2 Camera Overview Introduction Your Camera is a compact, lightweight system that offers a generous five-inch display module you can pos

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2-2 Camera Parts Camera features and controls are shown in Figures 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 and described in Table 2-1. 1

Camera Overview Camera Parts 2 2-3 11718201916152114 eii010.eps Figure 2-2. Camera Front and Top View 2322 eii011.eps Figure 2-3. Camera Bottom

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2-4 Table 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions A Mouse controller—Used to control the pointer position in images and te

Camera Overview Camera Parts 2 2-5 Table 2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions (cont.) O Visible light lens—Captures visible light control images.

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2-6 Camera Display Screen Display screen features and controls are shown in Figures 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6 and describe

Camera Overview Camera Display Screen 2 2-7 eii013.eps Figure 2-5. Camera Display Screen--Example 2 eii014.eps Figure 2-6. Camera Display Scr

i Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction ... 1-1 Introduct

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2-8 Table 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions A Color palette—Palette used in displayed image; click to change color

Camera Overview Camera Display Screen 2 2-9 Table 2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions (cont.) N Center box with temperatures—Center 50 by 50 pixel

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2-10 Programming Function Buttons You can assign any of the functions described in Table 2-3 to any one of three p

Camera Overview Programming Function Buttons 2 2-11 Table 2-3. Programmable Functions (cont.) Laser—Used to help you correlate what is on the

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2-12 Using Display Screen Menus Your camera is user-friendly and easy to operate and mirrors the way you use a per

Camera Overview Inserting and Removing Memory Card 2 2-13 Inserting and Removing Memory Card Your Camera comes with a removable, reusable Compa

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 2-14 2. Insert the SanDisk-brand CompactFlash memory card into the slot with the card’s connection end pointed at

3-1 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Acquiring and Reviewing Images Your Camera has three operating modes: scan target, pause/save, and view/delete images

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 3-2 Tap the TRIGGER button to return to scan target mode. View Saved Image To view images saved on the memory car

Basic Operation Electronic Zoom 3 3-3 5. Tap the TRIGGER button to close the thumbnail screen and return to scan target mode. To delete all ima

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual ii Manual Level and Span... 4-3 Automatic Lev

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 3-4 Saved Image Information Opening the Info tab within the Image Settings menu window enables you to view a varie

4-1 Chapter 4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature Setting your camera with correct emissivity and backgrou

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4-2 To set the background temperature for an image in the camera: 1. Use the MOUSE controller to position the poi

Analyzing and Enhancing Images Changing Color Palettes 4 4-3 Changing Color Palettes Although all of your camera’s color palettes can be used w

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4-4 minimum and maximum limits so that everything in the scene is scaled between the minimum and maximum temperatu

Analyzing and Enhancing Images Setting Temperature Level and Span 4 4-5 Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span This feature allows you to a

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4-6 You can also the level and span by using the menu system. To set the level and span using the menu system 1.

Analyzing and Enhancing Images Using Palette Saturation Colors 4 4-7 Table 4-1. Standard Saturation Colors Color Palette Standard High Tempera

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4-8 Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band Note This feature is available only on Ti45 and Ti55 cameras without IR

Analyzing and Enhancing Images Using Display Screen Temperature Markers 4 4-9 Using Display Screen Temperature Markers You can annotate images

Contents (continued) iii Viewing Camera and Battery Information... 8-2 Charging the Batteries ...

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4-10 4. Position pointer over one of the temperatures you want to appear in the image (Center Point, Center Box,

Analyzing and Enhancing Images Annotations 4 4-11 Annotations Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only. Adding Annotations to

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4-12 annotation items for the selected category appear on the right side of the annotation editor window. 7. Posi

Analyzing and Enhancing Images Annotations 4 4-13 4. Tap the TRIGGER button to return to the open image; tap the TRIGGER button again to return

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 4-14 5. Tap the TRIGGER button to accept setting change and return to scan target mode. Creating Annotations List

5-1 Chapter 5 Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Note This Chapter applies only to cameras with IR Fusion. Enabling/Disabling Visible Light Camera

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 5-2 Using Image Alignment Image alignment is an automatic adjustment that occurs as you focus the infrared camera

Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Full Screen or Picture-in-Picture View 5 5-3 2. While continuing to hold G, move the MOUSE controller

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 5-4 enabling the infrared picture to fit inside the visible light picture (picture-in-picture). To choose full scr

Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Torch Control 5 5-5 Using Torch Control When working in darker areas, you can enable the torch function

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 5-6 4. Position the pointer over the Flash Enabled box; tap E to add or remove a check mark. A check mark indicat

Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Laser Pointer 5 5-7 Using Laser Pointer WWarning *To avoid injury, use your camera’s Class 2 laser poin

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 5-8 Color alarm thresholds and range limits can be adjusted using the display screen menu. Note Color alarms work

Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) Using Color Alarms 5 5-9 If you selected “Temperatures are Inside Specified Range,” you cannot change the Ma

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 5-10 Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges If you have enabled color alarms, the color alarm temperature

6-1 Chapter 6 Camera Setup Adjusting Display Screen Brightness You can adjust the display screen brightness for better viewing options in various l

Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 6-2 Hiding Display Screen Task Bar For more image viewing area, you can hide the display screen task bar. Specifica

Camera Setup Setting Temperature Units 6 6-3 4. Position the pointer over the Display tab and tap E. 5. Position the pointer over the Temper

Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 6-4 Changing Lens Selection To change the lens selection to match the installed lens: Note Lens selection cannot be

Camera Setup Setting Date and Time 6 6-5 • Position the pointer over the year and tap E. • Position the pointer over the up/down arrows and

v List of Tables Table Title Page 1-1. Standard Accessories ... 1-6 2

Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 6-6 2. Tap E. 3. Position the pointer over the Locale tab and tap E. 4. Position the pointer over the time dow

Camera Setup Saving and Reloading Camera Settings 6 6-7 To save current camera settings to the camera’s internal memory or to a Compact Flash c

Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 6-8 Naming Image Files When you save an image, its name is added to the upper left corner of the image display. An

Camera Setup Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number 6 6-9 Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number To change the file sequence number used

Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 6-10 3. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 4. Tap E. 5. Po

Camera Setup Selecting Video Output Options 6 6-11

7-1 Chapter 7 Advanced Operation Enhancing the Image You can use the image enhancement function to improve image clarity in live scan targets and i

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 7-2 Using Auto Capture Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models only. With the Auto Capture function

Advanced Operation Using Auto Capture 7 7-3 5. Position the pointer over the right or left arrows next to Interval (sec) to set the number of s

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 7-4 Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers Note This feature is available on Ti45 and Ti55 models o

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Advanced Operation Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers 7 7-5 6. Select the rectangle icon from the Marker toolbar to add area

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 7-6 4. Use the MOUSE controller to adjust the value up or down as desired; tap E. 5. Repeat Steps 1-4 as needed.

Advanced Operation Using Internal Recalibration 7 7-7 • If you select Annotate, the Annotations editor appears. • Use the MOUSE controller

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8-1 Chapter 8 Camera Care Cleaning the IR Lens, VLCM, Display Screen, and Body For optimal performance, your Camera should be treated with care and

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 8-2 Using Other Lenses Your Camera comes standard with an f 0.8 20 mm focal length lens, which is appropriate for

Camera Care Charging the Batteries 8 8-3 The Battery tab within the Camera Info window shows the power source, remaining battery charge level, a

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 8-4 To charge camera batteries: Note Charge at least one battery for 3 hours before use. Two batteries charge sequ

Camera Care Conserving Battery Power 8 8-5 Note Recalibration may take up to 16 hours. You can charge a battery in the right charging bay while

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 8-6 To change the standby to off timeout time: 1. Tap F. 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer ove

vii List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. Standard Accessories ... 1

Appendices Appendix Title Page A Glossary... A-1 B Troublesh

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A-1 Appendix A GlossaryBackground Temperature The temperature of the surroundings, as seen by the target object. In practical terms, this is often c

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual A-2 Infrared Spectrum The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum immediately adjacent to visible light; approxima

Appendices Glossary A A-3 Saturation Colors The ends of the color palette used to display temperature extremes, for example., a temperature great

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B-1 Appendix B TroubleshootingFor troubleshooting help, see the tips in Table B-1. Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Possible Reason Possible

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual B-2 Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Symptom Possible Reason Possible Solution The Compact Flash memory car

Appendices Troubleshooting B B-3 Table B-1. Troubleshooting Tips (cont.) Symptom Possible Reason Possible Solution Camera will not save an image.

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual B-4 Before You Contact Us To better assist you and to minimize your call time, please have the following informati