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1. Date Displays the current month day and year Time Displays the current time 24 hour clock Saved Image Numbers Indicates the number of images saved to the camera memory Memory holds up to 255 images Display screen features and controls for review image mode are shown in Figure 10 and described in Table 5 03 15 06 eiw010 eps Figure 10 Display Screen Features and Controls Review Image Mode 11 XS XST Users Manual Table 5 Display Screen Features and Controls Review Image Mode Number Description Center Point Temperature Shows the average temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of four central pixels XST model only Center Point Includes the center 2 X 2 pixels XST model only Date Indicates the year month day and day of the week an image was captured Time Indicates the time 24 hour clock an image was captured Saved Image ID Numbers Indicates the identification number of the saved image you are reviewing and the total number of saved images in the camera memory Using Display Screen Menus Your camera is user friendly and easy to operate using the Frame Capture Trigger to access and navigate through display screen menus To access the main menu start the Camera while simultaneously pulling and holding the Frame Capture Trigger From the main menu pull and release the Frame Capture Trigger to advance throu2. C calibration temperature range hl camera features and controls back front camera memory delete images from 22 save images XE pause image mode tolls camera optics field of view instantaneous field of view 23 spot size camera specifications il capture image 8 See save image mode center point temperature charging batteries cleaning camera body pal display screen bel color palette changing Index communication port configuring RS 232 configuring USB computer connecting camera oil downloading images to smartview software connecting camera to computer 19 contacting Fluke D date changing 15 delete images display screen menu options review image mode 11 scan target mode 10 download images E emissivity setting values table erase all images external video output 16 F features and controls camera back camera front field of view FOV file naming Fluke contact focus XS XST Users Manual frame capture trigger b image file naming 19 pause save image name 19 instantaneous field of view IFOV 23 internal calibration main menu access options 12 menus display screen options 12 N naming image files La changing 0 off switch hol on switch 110 on positions I uhl P palette changing pause image mode 18 PC See personal computer personal computer connect cam
3. However the original time and date stamp imbedded in the image file remains unchanged Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can connect your Camera to a personal computer PC installed with SmartView software and transfer images saved in the Camera s memory to the PC Then use SmartView to add annotations references and comments to your InSight images as well as change image color palettes and rename analyze organize and print images Note If the PC you are using has both RS 232 and USB options connect the Camera to the PC using the RS 232 port and cable If the PC has only a USB port use a combination of the RS 232 USB cable and RS 232 cable The procedures for both options are described on the following pages Using an RS 232 Port Connection To connect the Camera to a PC using the PC RS 232 port 1 Connect the RS 232 cable to the PC and Camera 2 Be sure SmartView is installed on your PC then open the application 19 XS XST Users Manual 3 Configure SmartView to use the proper communications port e Click Edit on the SmartView Menu Bar then click Preferences then click the InSight Settings tab e Select the appropriate default communications port and click OK Note The following instructions are for Microsoft Windows XP Ifyou are using a different version check the users manual that came with your Windows operating system e If you are unsure which communications p
4. A A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera or cause permanent loss of data ACaution e Your infrared Camera is a precision instrument that uses a sensitive infrared IR detector Pointing your Camera towards highly intense energy sources including devices that emit laser radiation and reflections from these devices may adversely affect Camera accuracy and may harm or permanently damage your Camera s IR detector e Your Camera was calibrated prior to shipping We recommend that you have your camera checked for proper calibration every two years Some ISO 9000 programs require more frequent checks for certification Contact Fluke for details e Your Camera requires five minutes to warm up before achieving the most accurate measurements e Do not use Camera in a manner not specified in this manual or the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired amp Note Ni Cd Cd This camera contains a Nickel Cadmium battery Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information IR InSight Thermal Imager Unpacking Your Camera Unpacking Your Camera Begin by opening the shipping box Be sure to save the box and shipping materials in case you need to ship the Camera Inside the shipping box you will find a hard carrying case containi
5. 88 Steel rolled freshly 0 0 24 Steel rough surface 0 0 96 Steel rusty red 0 0 69 Steel sheet nickel 0 0 11 plated Steel sheet rolled 0 0 56 Tar paper 0 0 92 Tin burnished 0 0 05 Tungsten 0 0 05 Water 0 0 98 Zinc sheet 0 0 20 A 4 Appendix B Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table B 1 lists the technical specifications for the IR InSight XS and XST camera models Table B 1 Camera Specifications IR InSight XS XST Imaging Performance Detector Type Uncooled Microbolometer 160 by 120 Focal Plane Array Detector Size 51 um Square Spectral Band 8 um to 12 um Thermal Sensitivity 30 Hz lt 0 07 C at 30 C Video Frame Rate 30 Hz Display and Image Storage Digital Display 3 1 2 in LCD On screen Indicators Date time and saved image numbers Center point and center point temperature on XST version only Palettes 10 grayscale and color Storage Medium Internal Flash memory with 255 image capacity PC File Formats Supported JPEG TIFF and BMP B 1 XS XST Users Manual Table B 1 Camera Specifications IR InSight XS XST Temperature Measurement for XST Version Only Calibration Temperature Range 0 C to 100 C 32 F to 212 F Accuracy 2 C or 2 for targets with 0 95 emissivity and background temperature of 20 C 68 F Measurement Modes Center point only Emissivity and Ambient Temperature Correction Emissivity
6. start the Camera in Scan Target mode toggle the ON OFF switch to the right To access the main menu upon start up toggle the ON OFF switch to the right while simultaneously pulling and holding the Frame Capture Trigger To power the camera off toggle the ON OFF switch to the left Understanding the Internal Calibration Function Your Camera has an internal calibration function that automatically adjusts the camera electronics as needed to maintain a high quality image During an internal calibration you may hear a faint double click sound from the camera and see the word Calibrating appear on the display screen The image is frozen for approximately 1 2 seconds during the internal calibration process Focusing Your Camera has a manual lens image focus To focus the camera remove the lens cap point the lens at the target and manually rotate the lens focus ring with your finger until the image is in focus 14 IR InSight Thermal Imager Changing Color Palettes Changing Color Palettes You can switch between two of ten palettes by toggling the ON OFF switch between the two on positions T and II To change one or both selected palettes 1 Start the Camera by toggling the ON OFF switch to the right while simultaneously pulling and holding the Frame Capture Trigger This opens the main menu 2 Toggle the ON OFF switch to either on position T or IL depending on which palette you wa
7. the Camera will start in Scan Target mode after releasing the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds with Run Normally highlighted 1 Ifthe Camera is ON toggle the ON OFF switch to the left to power the Camera off 2 Ifthe Camera is OFF power the Camera on by toggling the ON OFF switch to the right while simultaneously pulling and holding the Frame Capture Trigger This opens the main menu 3 From the main menu pull and release the Frame Capture Trigger to highlight Review Images and then release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds 4 View each saved image one at a time by repeatedly pulling and releasing the Frame Capture Trigger The images are displayed beginning with the most recent image saved IR InSight Thermal Imager Connecting the Camera to a Computer 5 Return to the main menu by pulling and holding the Frame Capture Trigger for 3 seconds 6 Return to Scan Target mode by highlighting Run Normally from the main menu then releasing the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds Saving and Naming an Image Whenever an image is saved the image ID number is increased progressively from 1 to 255 The image file name when first saved consists of a four character year a two character month a two character day a week day a two character hour a two character minute a two character second and a three digit image ID number You can rename the file using SmartView installed on a personal computer
8. 0 0 96 Chromium polished 0 0 10 Clay fired 0 0 91 Concrete 0 0 54 Copper polished 0 17 0 01 0 02 annealed Copper commercial 0 0 07 burnished Copper oxidized 0 0 65 Copper oxidized to 0 0 88 black Electrical tape black 0 0 95 plastic Enamel 27 0 90 Formica 0 0 93 Frozen soil 0 0 93 Glass 0 0 92 Glass frosted 0 0 96 Gold polished 0 0 02 Ice 0 0 97 Iron hot rolled 0 0 77 Iron oxidized 0 0 74 A 2 Appendices A Emissivity Values Table A 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials cont Material Temperature C Emissivity Iron sheet galvanized burnished lron sheet galvanized oxidized lron shiny etched 0 16 Iron wrought polished 0 28 Lacquer Bakelite 0 93 Lacquer black dull 0 97 Lacquer black shiny 0 87 Lacquer white 0 87 Lampblack 0 96 Lead gray 0 28 Lead oxidized 0 63 Lead red powdered 0 93 Lead shiny 0 08 Mercury pure 0 10 Nickel on cast iron 0 05 Nickel pure polished 0 05 Paint silver finish 0 31 Paint oil average 0 94 Paper black shiny 0 90 Paper black dull 0 94 a CT Porcelain glazed 0 92 A 3 XS XST Users Manual Table A 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials cont Material Temperature C Emissivity Quartz 0 0 93 Rubber 0 0 93 Shellac black dull 0 0 91 Shellac black shiny 0 0 82 Snow 0 0 80 Steel galvanized 0 0 28 Steel oxidized strongly 0 0
9. FLUKE XS XST IR InSight Thermal Imager Users Manual May 2006 Rev 1 8 06 PEWA Messtechnik GmbH ieee ei ee cee jective companies Weidenweg 21 p p panies 58239 Schwerte Telefon 02304 96109 0 Fax 02304 96109 88 E Mail info pewa de Messtechnik PEWA LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service The warranty period is two years and begins on the date of shipment Parts product repairs and services are warranted for 90 days This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller and does not apply to fuses disposable batteries or to any product which in Fluke s opinion has been misused altered neglected contaminated or damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Fluke warrants that software will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has been properly recorded on non defective media Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free or operate without interruption Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end user customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or Buyer has pai
10. LUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE FLUKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages the limitations and ex clusions of this warranty may not apply to every buyer If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or other decision maker of competent jurisdiction such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision Fluke Corporation Fluke Europe B V P O Box 9090 P O Box 1186 Everett WA 98206 9090 5602 BD Eindhoven U S A The Netherlands 11 99 To register your product online visit register fluke com Table of Contents Title Page Intr duction u u 2 2 ua Contacting Fluke catia east Safety Information eures rckent Unpacking Your Camera Charge and Insert Battery nennen Power Camera On era aa ER Ran es Select Palette Color Capture Image uni sit r AENEON ASE Camera Features and Controls Using Display Screen Menus Menu Options SmartView Software for Your PC SmartView Software Installatio
11. ages to a computer and efficiently manage them e Optimize and analyze your infrared and visible light control images e Create and print detailed professional reports containing important image data SmartView Software Installation Guide SmartView image analysis software is compatible with a PC running Microsoft Windows 98 ME 2000 XP This software is provided on the SmartView CD ROM disk included with your Camera To install SmartView software on your computer Start your computer and close any open applications 2 Insert the CD ROM disk containing the SmartView software in the CD ROM drive If the SmartView CD does not start automatically use Windows explorer to locate the file named launch exe on the CD ROM Start the CD by double clicking the launch exe file You can also install SmartView by using the setup exe which is also on the CD ROM 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 13 XS XST Users Manual Powering the Camera On and Off Note After powering on the Camera it requires a boot up and warm up period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a crisp clear real time image Approximately five minutes after powering on the camera the temperature measurement accuracy will be within the specification requirements The start up screen appears after approximately 10 seconds Insert a charged battery See Charging and Replacing the Battery later in this manual To
12. d the applicable international price Fluke re serves the right to invoice Buyer for importation costs of repair replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for repair in another country Fluke s warranty obligation is limited at Fluke s option to refund of the purchase price free of charge repair or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center within the warranty period To obtain warranty service contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that service center with a de scription of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB Destination Fluke as sumes no risk for damage in transit Following warranty repair the product will be re turned to Buyer transportation prepaid FOB Destination If Fluke determines that failure was caused by neglect misuse contamination alteration accident or abnormal condition of operation or handling including overvoltage failures caused by use outside the prod uct s specified rating or normal wear and tear of mechanical components Fluke will pro vide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work Following repair the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for the repair and return transportation charges FOB Shipping Point THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER S SOLE AND EXC
13. era download images to 22 power camera off on R review image mode 18 reviewing imaaes I RS 232 port BR safety information bl save image mode delete all saved imegess2 review saved image scan target mode 171 smartview software specifications spot size T technical support N temperature center point 16 temperature range See calibration temperature range time changing 15 transfer images 22 U unpack camera Bl USB port V video external devices 16 w warranty fil
14. erway Green Flashing Battery charging complete Orange Solid Battery pack is warm charging will begin when battery pack temperature drops Orange Flashing Charging not possible Battery and or charger terminals may be dirty or the battery pack is malfunctioning Inserting and Removing the Battery To insert the battery align the battery with the Camera handle shown in Figure 12 Firmly press the battery into the handle until it latches the battery fits one way To remove the battery from the Camera hold the Camera upright Squeeze the battery latch with the other hand and pull the battery away from the handle eiw003 eps Figure 12 Inserting the Charged Battery 25 XS XST Users Manual Camera Care For optimal performance your Camera should be treated with care and gently cleaned as needed You should always take great care whenever you touch the lens or display screen The lens elements are made from Germanium crystal and easily can shatter or be scratched and chipped The liquid crystal display LCD screen is sensitive to excess pressure To protect your Camera replace the lens cap and store the camera in the case when you are not using it A Caution To avoid damaging your camera use compressed air to remove large particles and dust prior to using a cloth To clean the lens e Lightly rub the lens with a soft cotton cloth slightly moistened not dripping with a non abrasive solution ma
15. external video monitor or recording device RS 232 Port Used to connect camera to a computer for downloading or deleting images Frame Capture Trigger Used to pause and save an image frame and to advance through saved images or menu items Battery Latch Pinch to release battery Attachment for optional laser pointer Camera features and controls found on the back are shown in Figure 8 and described in Table 3 O IID eiw008 eps Figure 8 Features and Controls Camera Back XS XST Users Manual Table 3 Features and Controls Camera Back Number Description 3 1 2 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Screen Camera Lanyard Bracket ON OFF Switch Used to power camera on and off and to select desired color palette option Display screen features and controls for scan target mode are shown in Figure 1 9 and described in Table 4 eiw009 eps Figure 9 Display Screen Features and Controls Scan Target Mode 10 IR InSight Thermal Imager Camera Features and Controls Table 4 Display Screen Features and Controls Scan Target Mode Number Description Center Point Temperature Shows the average temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of four central pixels XST model only Palette Bar Shows the palette colors or gray shades from coldest to hottest temperature Center Point Includes the center 2 X 2 pixels XST model only
16. fixed at 0 95 and background temperature at 20 C 68 F on camera both can be changed on PC with analysis software SmartView provided with camera Optics Standard Lens Optional Lenses Germanium 20 mm f 0 8 23 Horizontal x 17 Vertical FOV and 2 6 mrad IFOV Germanium 10 5 mm f 0 8 and 54 mm 1 0 Image Transfer Focus Manual Power Battery Type Field replaceable 12 V NiCd Battery Operating Time 3 hours continuous operation Battery Charging 120 V 60 Hz Interfaces Via RS 232 connection to PC with supplied software USB converter included Video Output B 2 RS170 EIA NTSC composite video Appendices B Camera Specifications and Dimensions Table B 1 Camera Specifications IR InSight XS XST Physical Characteristics Weight with battery 1 86 kg 4 12 Ibs Size 12 7 cm x 8 89 cm x 27 94 cm 5 in x 3 5 in x 11 in Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Humidity Operating and storage 10 to 95 non condensing Camera dimensions are shown in Figures B 1 eiw011 eps Figure B 1 Camera Dimensions B 3 XS XST Users Manual A accessories Bl acquiring images 17 B background temperature setting batteries charging disposal 2 inserting
17. gh the list of menu options until you reach the desired function Release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to select the desired function a 4 second countdown appears on the display screen Menu Options Highlight Run Normally and release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to access Scan Target mode See Acquiring and Reviewing Images later in this manual Highlight Change Palette and release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to access a submenu listing 10 palette options The palette bar for the palette chosen is shown on the right of the Camera display screen See Changing Color Palettes later in this manual 12 IR InSight Thermal Imager SmartView Software for Your PC Highlight Review Images and release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to access Review Image mode If there are no saved images Review Images does not appear in the main menu list See Acquiring and Reviewing Images later in this manual Highlight Erase All Images and release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to erase all images at once Ifthere are no saved images Erase All Images does not appear in the main menu list See Deleting Images from Camera Memory later in this manual SmartView Software for Your PC Your system includes a CD containing SmartViewTM software that you install on your personal computer PC SmartView together with your Camera enables you to e Transfer thermographic im
18. ime and calendar change to match the PC If you select No the Camera time and calendar remain unchanged 21 XS XST Users Manual 9 The camera is now connected to the PC and is ready to download images See procedure under Downloading Images to a Computer later in this manual Downloading Images to a Computer To download images from the Camera to a PC 1 Connect the Camera to the PC using either the PC RS 232 or USB port as described earlier in this manual Power on both the Camera and PC 2 Open the SmartView application on the PC and then click File on the Smart View Menu Bar 3 Click Download Images then click InSight Images A directory dialog appears to retrieve a file path 4 Inthe Browse for Folder pop up window choose the folder in which you want to store the images 5 Click OK to start the download process A pop up window appears indicating the number of images being downloaded As the image files are downloaded the download progress is displayed 6 Once all image files are downloaded a pop up window appears indicates Download Complete and asks if you want to clear the images from the Camera memory e Click No to keep saved images in the Camera memory e Click Yes to delete ALL images from the Camera memory A pop up window appears indicating Image Memory Cleared Click OK See also Deleting Saved Images later in this Manual De
19. in unchanged 15 XS XST Users Manual Using External Video Output Devices Using the video port and video cable you can display the live paused or saved images on a TV video projector or video monitor You can also record images on a video recorder Video output is National Television Standards Committee NTSC format To view images on or record images to an external device plug the end of the video cable with the cylindrical noise suppressor into the Camera video port Plug the other end of the cable into the TV projector monitor or video recorder Obtaining the Center Point Temperature Note For most accurate measurements allow your camera to warm up for five minutes The center 4 pixels on your Camera display screen are calibrated to output a single average temperature referred to as the center point temperature This reading assumes the target emissivity is 0 95 and the background temperature is20 C 68 F Many common target materials such as painted surfaces human skin water electrical wire insulation wood and most types of tape have an emissivity value of approximately 0 95 See Appendix A for the emissivity values of other common materials If the target object s emissivity value is something other than 0 95 and or the ambient temperature is significantly higher or lower than 20 C 68 F then the center point temperature becomes a relative temperature only See Setting Emissivity and Backgrou
20. leting Images from Camera Memory You can delete images saved in the Camera memory either using SmartView software or from the Camera s main menu 22 IR InSight Thermal Imager Connecting the Camera to a Computer A Caution To prevent image loss be sure to transfer the images saved on the Camera internal memory to a computer hard drive and or other back up storage device e g CD R disc before deleting images To delete all saved images from the Camera using SmartView follow the procedure under Downloading Images to a Computer earlier in this manual or To delete all saved images using the Camera s main menu 1 Start the Camera by toggling the ON OFF switch to the right while simultaneously pulling and holding the Frame Capture Trigger This opens the main menu 2 From the main menu pull and release the Frame Capture Trigger to highlight Erase All Images and then release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds 3 Are You Sure appears Highlight Yes and release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to delete all images Camera Optics Your Camera comes with an f 0 8 20 mm focal length lens The lens is made of Germanium crystal and is antireflection coated for high transmission in the 8 to 14 micron wavelength band The field of view FOV instantaneous field of view IFOV and spot size ratio for the Camera is listed in Table 6 Table 6 Lens Field of View Instantaneous Field of View a
21. ments The start up screen appears after approximately 10 seconds IR InSight Thermal Imager Select Palette Color Select Palette Color Toggle the ON OFF switch to either of two on positions I or II depending on which palette you want as shown in Figure 5 See Changing Color Palettes in later in this manual for additional palette options eiw005 eps Figure 5 Selecting Palette Color Focus Remove the lens cap point the lens at the target and manually rotate the lens with your finger as shown in Figure 6 until the image is in focus eiw006 eps Figure 6 Focusing the Camera XS XST Users Manual Capture Image Pull and release the Frame Capture Trigger The image on the screen freezes for approximately 2 3 seconds and is saved to the Camera internal memory To retain the saved image on the display screen for further review do not release the Frame Capture Trigger when capturing the image The Camera automatically returns to the Scan Target mode once you release the Frame Capture Trigger Camera Features and Controls Features and controls found on the front of the Camera are shown in Figure 7 and described in Table 2 eiw007 eps Figure 7 Features and Controls Camera Front IR InSight Thermal Imager Camera Features and Controls Table 2 Features and Controls Camera Front Number Description Standard Composite NTSC Video Port Used to output infrared video to an
22. n Guide Powering the Camera On and Off Understanding the Internal Calibration Function FOCUSING n Changing Color Palettes Changing Date and Time eenenensensensenseneenenennn nennen Using External Video Output Devices nnsnnensnsensensennenne Obtaining the Center Point Temperature Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature Acquiring and Reviewing Images cccecceessessescesceeceeeeeeeresceseeseeseees Scan Target Pause Save Review lmapes nennen ee Saving and Naming an Image Connecting the Camera to a Computer unenenenenensenseeenennensennnnen Using an RS 232 Port Connection uueessssssseenenennsnnsennnnn nennen Using a USB Port Connection Downloading Images to a Computer uneesensssessessessesnesnennnnnnn nme Deleting Images from Camera Memory eeesesnesesnenenensesnenenn Camera Optics Charging and Replacing the Battery eeneneennnenenennennenenennn Using the Battery Charger cccccscessescesecsecseeseeseeseeceecneeeeseeaeeeees XS XST Users Manual Inserting and Removing the Battery Camera Care na aaa ists tases EEEE P N reS Appendices A Emissivity Valuessel anenseinntieatnliennantisisinne B Camera Specifications and Dimensions oe il 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials List of Tables Standard Accessories cccccccccessesssesesecessteescecesecesuteceecesseeueeceeeeesseeees Features and Con
23. nd Spot Size Lens Focal Length 20 mm Image IFOV 0 146 degrees Horizontal FOV 23 2 degrees Image IFOV 2 55 mrad Vertical FOV 17 4 degrees Image Spot Size 392 to 1 Center Point IFOV 5 10 mrad Center Point Spot 196 to 1 Size 23 XS XST Users Manual Charging and Replacing the Battery Your Camera is powered by a 12 V rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd battery pack When fully charged the battery provides approximately 3 hours of continuous power Battery charger use is shown in Figure 11 and battery placement in Figure 12 Using the Battery Charger Note To maximize battery performance and life charge a new battery for 24 hours the first time Thereafter a completely discharged battery takes approximately 30 minutes to charge 1 Connect the battery charger AC power supply to a power outlet An outlet adapter and voltage converter may be necessary outside of the United States 2 Connect the power supply to the battery charger 3 Insert the battery as shown in Figure 11 the battery fits only one way The LED indicator on the charger indicates the charging status as shown in Table 7 eiw002 eps Figure 11 Charging the Battery 24 IR InSight Thermal Imager Charging and Replacing the Battery Table 7 Battery Charging Status Indicator Charging Status Red Flashing Charger is connected to AC outlet and ready for use Red Solid Battery charging und
24. nd Temperature later in this Manual Your Camera is calibrated to operate at ambient temperatures from 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F and to display an accurate center point temperature within 2 C or 2 of the reading which ever is largest when used within this ambient temperature range For ambient temperatures outside the 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F range the measurement accuracy may degrade but is generally within 5 C or 5 of the target temperature When the Camera is abruptly moved from one ambient temperature to another it requires about five minutes per 10 C ambient temperature change to adjust 16 IR InSight Thermal Imager Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature to the new ambient temperature before the temperature measurement meets the accuracy specification Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature Emissivity and background temperature are fixed on the Camera However they can be adjusted to other values to obtain accurate temperatures of targets that have emissivity other than 0 95 and or a background temperature different from 20 C 68 F Using a PC installed with the SmartView software application download the images following the procedure under Downloading Images to a Computer found later in this Manual Then in Smart View highlight the desired image click on the emissivity value or background temperature value and enter the desired value See the SmartView online hel
25. ng the standard accessories shown in Figure 1 and described in Table 1 eiw001 eps Figure 1 Standard Accessories XS XST Users Manual Table 1 Standard Accessories Camera with Battery 6 Extra Battery RS 232 Communications SmartView Software Cable amp USB Adapter XS XST IR InSight Users Manual and USB drivers CD ROM disks Shoulder and Neck Strap Battery Charger XS XST Getting Started Guide Charge and Insert Battery Note The battery fits into the charger and the Camera only one way Charge a new battery as shown in Figure 2 for 24 hours thereafter a completely discharged battery requires 30 minutes to charge Use only the rechargeable battery supplied A battery is fully charged when the LED light on the charger is flashing green Insert the charged battery into the bottom of the camera as shown in Figure 3 IR InSight Thermal Imager Charge and Insert Battery Figure 3 Inserting the Charged Battery XS XST Users Manual Power Camera On With a charged battery inserted toggle the ON OFF switch to the right as shown in Figure 4 eiw004 eps Figure 4 Powering the Camera On and Off Note After powering on the Camera it requires a boot up and warm up period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a crisp clear real time image About five minutes after powering on the camera the temperature measurement accuracy will be within the specification require
26. nt to change 3 Advance the main menu option by pulling and releasing the Frame Capture Trigger until Change Palette is highlighted and then release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds 4 Advance the submenu option by pulling and releasing the Frame Capture Trigger to highlight the desired palette and then release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to activate the palette change and return to the main menu Maintain the Frame Capture Trigger release for another 4 seconds to return to Scan Target mode or go to Step 5 to change the second selected palette 5 To change the second palette toggle the ON OFF switch to either on position T or II depending on which palette you want to change and repeat Steps 3 and 4 Changing Date and Time Your Camera has an internal calendar and clock The date and time are recorded within the image file when the image is saved Using the SmartView PC software provided with the Camera you can update the time and date of the Camera to the time and date in your PC Follow the appropriate procedure under Connecting Camera to a Computer found later in this manual If the Camera clock and calendar do not match within 10 minutes of the PC clock and calendar a pop up window appears asking if you want to set the Camera clock and calendar to match the PC If you select Yes the Camera time and calendar change to match the PC If you select No the Camera time and calendar rema
27. ort to select access the PC device manager on the PC desktop Right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties Go to the Hardware tab and select Device Manager A Device Manager window will appear Left click on the sign next to the word Ports The actual port number may depend on the devices currently in use on the PC e When prompted to use these settings in future sessions select Yes 4 Toggle the ON OFF switch to the right to power the camera on e Ifthe Camera clock and calendar do not match within 10 minutes of the PC clock and calendar a pop up window appears asking if you want to set the Camera clock to match the PC If you select Yes the Camera time and calendar change to match the PC If you select No the Camera time and calendar remain unchanged 5 The Camera is now connected to the PC and ready to download images See procedure under Downloading Images to Computer later in this manual Using a USB Port Connection To connect the Camera to a PC using the USB port 1 Connect the RS 232 USB cable to the USB communications port on the PC Do not power on the Camera 20 IR InSight Thermal Imager Connecting the Camera to a Computer 2 Place the USB Serial Converter Product Driver CD ROM disk into the PC s CD ROM drive 3 Follow the directions of the USB Serial Converter User Manual to install the driver software for your PC and operating
28. ortable video rate infrared imaging camera hereafter Camera Using the Camera you can obtain instant and accurate thermal images and radiometric readings from distant targets This Camera is ergonomically designed for right hand or left hand use and captures thermal images and data with a simple trigger press The Camera stores up to 255 images that can be downloaded to a personal computer PC Using the SmartView companion PC software application you can examine analyze enhance and archive your images and data Your Camera provides high performance thermal imaging and is designed for building diagnostics and entry level predictive maintenance The IR InSight e Has ease of use point and shoot single trigger operation e Delivers industry leading image quality e Has rugged tool like durable housing e Has large 3 5 inch display Contacting Fluke To contact Fluke call 1 888 993 5853 in USA 1 800 363 5853 in Canada 31 402 675 200 in Europe 81 3 3434 0181 in Japan 65 738 5655 in Singapore 1 425 446 5500 from anywhere in the world Or visit Fluke s Web site at www fluke com XS XST Users Manual To register your product visit register fluke com For Thermography related questions contact Fluke at 1 800 760 4523 in USA Safety Information Use your Camera only as specified in this manual A A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death
29. p for more details Acquiring and Reviewing Images Your Camera has three operating modes Scan Target Pause Save and Review Images Scan Target To scan target area of interest 1 Toggle the ON OFF switch to the right DO NOT pull the Frame Capture Trigger while the Camera is booting up 2 Remove the lens cap and point the lens at the target area 3 Focus and view the target area on the display screen 4 Move the Camera as necessary to view various scenes 17 XS XST Users Manual Pause Save To pause and save a target area image l 2 Follow the procedure under Scan Target When an area of interest is visible on the display screen pull and release the Frame Capture Trigger The image on the screen freezes for approximately 2 3 seconds and is saved to the Camera internal memory The image ID number and number of saved images in the camera memory is displayed in the upper left corner ofthe display screen See Naming Image Files later in this Manual To retain the saved image on the display screen for further review do not release the Frame Capture Trigger when capturing the image The Camera automatically returns to the Scan Target mode once you release the Frame Capture Trigger Review Images To view images saved to the Camera s internal memory 18 Note Review Images mode must be started from the main menu If there are no saved images Review Images does not appear in the main menu and
30. rked for lens cleaning or a mild diluted dish soap solution never use solvents To clean the display screen e Lightly rub the display screen with a clean computer monitor cleaning cloth To clean the camera body e Lightly rub the camera body with a clean slightly damp cloth Dampen the cloth in a solution of water and a small amount of mild soap if needed 26 Appendices Appendix Title Page Emissivity Values ccccccceccsscescesescecceseeseeseeseceecsesaesaeeaeeeceeceesesseseeseeeseseeseeseess Camera Specifications and Dimensions eeesessesnesesnesesnenenennennenenennennenenn XS XST Users Manual Appendix A Emissivity Values Use the emissivity values shown in Table A 1 as a guide to properly setting the emissivity value on your Camera Table A 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials Material Temperature C Emissivity Aluminum rough 0 07 surface Aluminum strongly 0 25 oxidized Asbestos board 0 96 Asbestos fabric 0 78 Asbestos slate 0 96 Brass dull tarnished 0 22 Brick common 0 85 Brick glazed rough 0 85 Brick refractory rough 0 94 Bronze porous rough 0 0 55 Bronze polished 0 0 10 A 1 XS XST Users Manual Table A 1 Emissivity Values of Common Materials cont Material Temperature C Emissivity Carbon purified 0 0 80 Cast iron rough casting 0 0 81 Cast iron polished 0 0 21 Charcoal powdered
31. system 4 Be sure SmartView is installed on your PC then open the application 5 Configure SmartView to use the proper communications port e Click Edit on the SmartView Menu Bar then click Preferences then click the InSight Settings tab e Select the appropriate default communications port and click OK Note The following instructions are for Microsoft Windows XP Ifyou are using a different version check the users manual that came with your Windows operating system e Ifyou are unsure which communications port to select access the PC device manager on the PC desktop Right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties Go to the Hardware tab and select Device Manager A Device Manager window will appear Left click on the sign next to the word Ports The actual port number may depend on the devices currently in use on the PC e When prompted to use these settings in future sessions select Yes 6 Connect one end of the RS 232 cable to the Camera and the other end to the end of the RS 232 USB cable already connected to the USB communications port on the PC 7 Toggle the Camera s ON OFF switch to the right to power the Camera on 8 Ifthe Camera clock and calendar do not match within 10 minutes of the PC clock and calendar a pop up window appears asking if you want to set the Camera clock to match the PC If you select Yes the Camera t
32. trols Camera Front c ccccccccesseeesseesecesseeeseeeeseees Features and Controls Camera Back nnnnnnn Display Screen Features and Controls Scan Target Mode Display Screen Features and Controls Review Image Mode Lens Field of View and Instantaneous Field of View nn Battery Charging Status eeenenenenenen Camera Specifications IR InSight XS XST iii XS XST Users Manual Figure OO Oe List of Figures Title Page Standard Accessories cccccecssseesessessescesceseceecsecessesseseceecaeneeseeeseeeeeees Charging the Battery eeenennensensensensensensenenennn nennen nenn Inserting the Charged Battery uueseenenennnesennenennenennenenennenneneneen Powering the Camera On and Off os Selecting Palette Colors wenns E R EEE Focusing the Cammera ccccscessescescesceseseeeeesceseeseceeceeseeseeseeaesaesaeeaeaeeass Features and Controls Camera Front Features and Controls Camera Back Display Screen Features and Controls Scan Target Mode Display Screen Features and Controls Review Image Mode Charging the Battery en ie Inserting the Charged Battery eneneneneneneneeennennennnnnnon Camera Dimensions cscessessesceececeeeeeescescescesceseeeeseeseeseeaeeaeeaeeaeease XS XST Users Manual vi IR InSight Thermal Imager Introduction Thank you for choosing the IR InSight p
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