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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55
IR FlexCam Thermal Imager
Users Manual
May 2006
2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Fax 781-665-0780
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Page 1 - Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55

® Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 IR FlexCam Thermal Imager Users Manual May 2006  2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. All product names are trade

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual viii

Page 3 - Table of Contents

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

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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

Page 5 - Contents

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

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

Page 7 - List of Tables

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

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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

Page 9 - List of Figures

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

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

Page 11 - Introduction

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

Page 12 - Safety Information

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

Page 13 - *WWarning

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

Page 14 - Standard Accessories

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

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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

Page 16 - Charge and Insert Battery

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

Page 17 - Power Camera On

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

Page 18 - Insert Memory Card

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

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

Page 20 - Users Manual

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

Page 21 - Capturing an Image

Appendices Camera Specifications and Dimensions D D-13 eii019.eps Figure D-1.Camera Dimensions eii020.eps Figure D-2.Camera Dimensions - Heigh

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual D-14

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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 work

Page 25 - Camera Overview

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual E-2 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDe

Page 26 - Camera Parts

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

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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

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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

Page 29 - Camera Parts

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

Page 30 - Camera Display Screen

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

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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

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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

Page 33 - Camera Display Screen

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

Page 34 - Programming Function Buttons

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

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Introduction Safety Information 1 1-3 A WCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera or cause permanent loss of data.

Page 36 - Using Display Screen Menus

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

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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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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual F-12

Page 39 - Basic Operation

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-

Page 40 - Delete Saved Image

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

Page 41 - Electronic Zoom

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

Page 42 - Saved Image Information

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

Page 43 - Chapter 4

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

Page 44 - Fixed Image Function

Introduction Standard Accessories 1 1-5 468537101516141312119 eii001.eps Figure 1-1. Standard Accessories

Page 45 - Changing Color Palettes

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

Page 46 - Automatic Level and Span

Introduction 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 su

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-8 On/OffF2F3 eii003.eps Figure 1-3. Turning the Power On and Off Insert Memory Card 1. Pull cover up and rotate

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Introduction Focus 1 1-9 eii004.eps Figure 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card Focus Remove the lens cap, point the lens at the target, and manually r

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Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176FAX 781.665.0780 - TestEquipmentDepot.com

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-10 Set Temperature Level and Span 1. Press G as shown in Figure 1-6 to automatically set the camera’s temperatu

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Introduction Capturing an Image 1 1-11 F2F2F3Level & SpanMouse Controller eii007.eps Figure 1-7. Setting the Fusion Blend Level Capturing an

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-12 Trigger eii008.eps Figure 1-8. Capturing an Image

Page 53 - Annotations

Introduction SmartView Software for Your PC 1 1-13 SmartView Software for Your PC Your system includes a CD containing SmartView™ software that

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 1-14

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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

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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

Page 57 - Chapter 5

Camera Overview Camera Parts 2 2-3 117 18201916152114 eii010.eps Figure 2-2. Camera Front and Top View 2322 eii011.eps Figure 2-3. Camera Bottom

Page 58 - Focusing

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

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

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

Page 61 - Using Visible Light Flash

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

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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

Page 63 - Using Color Alarms

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

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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

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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

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

Page 67 - Camera Setup

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

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

Page 69 - Setting Temperature Units

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

Page 70 - Setting Date and Time

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

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

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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

Page 73 - Naming Image Files

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

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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

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

Page 76 - Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55

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

Page 77 - Advanced Operation

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

Page 78 - Using Auto Capture

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

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

Page 80 - Temperature Markers

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.

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

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Contents (continued) iii Charging the Batteries ... 8-3 Recalibrating the

Page 83 - Using Internal Recalibration

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

Page 84

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

Page 85 - Camera Care

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,

Page 86 - Using Other Lenses

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

Page 87 - Charging the Batteries

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

Page 88 - Recalibrating the Batteries

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

Page 89 - Conserving Battery Power

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

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

Page 91 - Appendices

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

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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

Page 93 - Glossary

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual iv

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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

Page 95 - Glossary A

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

Page 97 - Troubleshooting

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

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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

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

Page 100 - Before You Contact Us

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

Page 101 - Emissivity Values

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

Page 102

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

Page 103 - Appendices

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

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

Page 105 - Dimensions

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

Page 106

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 t

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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

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Camera Setup Naming Image Files 6 6-7 2. Use the MOUSE controller to position the pointer over Camera Settings on the popup menu. 3. Tap E. 4

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Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 6-8 Note This change affects only new images saved to the memory card and does change the prefix of previously sav

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Camera Setup Selecting Video Output Options 6 6-9 Selecting Video Output Options Using the video port and video cable, you can display the live

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Ti40, Ti45 Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 6-10

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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

Page 113

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

Page 114

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

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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

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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.

Page 119 - Resources and References

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

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Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual 7-8

Page 121 - Camera Default Settings

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

Page 122

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

Page 123

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

Page 124

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

Page 125

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

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vii List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. Standard Accessories ... 1-5 1-2. Inserting the

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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

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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

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

Page 132

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

Page 133 - Index-1

Ti40, Ti45, Ti50, Ti55 Users Manual A-4

Page 134 - Index-2

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

Page 135 - Index-3

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

Page 136 - Index-4

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

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