Manual Infrared camera PCE-TC 30
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1. Instruments PCE Americas Inc PCE Instruments UK Ltd 711 Commerce Way Units 12 13 Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL 33458 Southampton USA Hampshire Tel 410 387 7703 United Kingdom SO31 4RF Fax 410 387 7714 Tel 02380 98703 0 Fax 02380 98703 9 info pce americas com info industrial needs com www pce instruments com us www pce instruments com english www industrial needs com Manual Infrared camera PCE TC 30 Version 1 0 Date of creation 05 12 2014 Date of last change 29 12 2014 Manual PCE Instruments Table of contents 1 nere elo Tm 3 2 Sa NOMA AA 3 9 Specifications eee nn O C Om A 4 Device descripcion en eee ne ee ia 5 4 1 Camera components mecenas roo olaa 9 4 2 IUNIO eee eee ee De eee eee ee nue 5 4 3 DO HP 5 A Ac M 6 5 1 To charge the battery ii nsn aaa nnn nsns na nnn rss na nnns nna 6 5 1 1 To charge via the USB interface iii 6 5 1 2 To charge via a charger sai 6 5 2 Bala Tan MEER Emm 6 5 3 Reference numbers of the most common material emissivities 6 5 4 Start up PrOCOQOUTB EM 7 5 5 o e 7 5 6 TO Gave AAPP AA 7 5 7 SA 7 5 7 1 MEL AA e e E O OI O RR E A 7 Due Temperature anal STO ai a 7 5 7 3 EMISSIVIV S OA ee US ENS 7 eee eee ee 8 S75 hemperalure SE UNO seeders quentia a rn sde GU a UAE ERE 8 A ES A o2. a pu neta epa des Es qa 8 5 8 FOCUS SUNG rr os 8 5 9 Se elige AAA a 8 5 10 OS le UT UT 8 5 11 a e PE REO o EC ECO acushsl T 8 5 12 a 9 5121 Quick start ON A A 9 5 12 2 Hardware and software configuration sise 9 9129 To parate Me SONATA dede dd dent asc ou 10 6 DI A 24 T CONAC a ica 24 7 1 axe zinc asian 24 7 2 POE AMONCAG restado ti n 24 NO PCE Instruments Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a PCE TC30 infrared camera from PCE Instruments The PCE TC 30 thermographic camera is perfect for beginners lts structure is very simple which makes it very uncomplicated to use Therefore users need little time to get used to the device lts favourable price is one of the many advantages of this infrared camera The device is commonly used in construction electrical installation and diagnostics as well as production and maintenance processes The fact that the camera has only very few buttons makes it easily possible to operate it with only one hand 2 Safety notes Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel There is no warranty of damages or injuries caused by non observance of the manual and particularly of the safety information In addition to the local rules at your workplace the following safety notes must be observed at
3. any time The device may only be used in approved temperature range Do not make any measurements if the ambient temperature is higher than the one stated in the specifications Avoid exposure to extreme radiation e g from sunlight carbon dioxide lasers or arc welders Protect the device from dust and water If you work in an environment which is close to water make sure that the device is also protected from splashing water The case must only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments Otherwise the warranty will become void The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object e g keyboard side ona table You should not make any technical changes to the device The non optical parts of the camera should be cleaned with a soft cloth which has been dipped into water The optical parts should only be cleaned if they are visibly dirty Use a lens cleaning cloth Always hold the camera tightly when using it Whenever you do not wish to use the camera or want to transport it ensure that it is in the carrying bag designed for this purpose Always make sure that the holes in the infrared camera are open and not blocked by any foreign objects Do not switch the camera back on within 15 seconds after switching it off Do not expose the camera to impact shock or strong vibration as this can cause damage to the camera or parts of the camera Only use the SD card with the infrare
4. the left hand side Enter the folder name and click on confirm to create the folder You can create a subfolder under each folder GUIDE T Report Express Browser Sort by FileName si 3 i OIOJO as ImageParameters q kE IR000008 Create Folder y Name IR parameters AmbientTe 2 a i yi IR000015 A Measurement Info N f 5 O Fusion Parameters IR000018 IR000021 IR000024 5 12 3 2 3 To delete folders Click to select the folder to be deleted The symbols and appear next to the folder When you click on you start the deleting process A window will then open and ask whether you really want to delete the folder By clicking n confirm you delete the folder irrevocably GUIDE is Report Express Browser gt CJ Sort by FileName 4 ME Guide Files 4 M TEST 2 mii Es Information Are you sure to delete this folder 11 Manual PCE Instruments 5 12 3 2 4 Image properties Select the thumbnail display in the software to get an overview of all important image properties on the right hand side including the type of device and the size of the image GUIDE ii Report Express Browser mun Sort by FileName E Fe Es Es IR000002 PA ImageParameters neraType BO 0 47MB 2014 12 02 21 01 2014 12 02 21 01 80 80 8 IR parameters V IR000011 IR000012 NS l A Measurement Info IR000014 IR0
5. 00015 EH IR000016 IR000017 IR000018 IR000019 IR000020 IR000021 IR000023 IR000024 5 12 3 2 5 Note on commented images O In case you see a B in connection with the image properties this means that there is a comment along with the selected image as ImageParameters If the selected image comes with a O this means that an audio recording has been added to the image IR parameters entTemr Measurement Info lt is also possible that the symbol 9 is shown E in connection with an image In this case information about the place where the image has been taken has been added f O Fusion Parameters 12 PCE Instruments Manual 5 12 3 3 Picture analysis GUIDE Report Express ETRAS Picture Jos Show Name MinT IR000013 JPG Name MaxT Name MinT Name AvgT MaxT MinT AvgT None Name PA Image Parameters meraType BO No N Importance 0 47MB lap 2014 12 02 21 06 odified 2014 12 02 21 06 80 80 i Analysis info C IR parameters notent tem Humidity a O gt e amp A Ez 5 5 12 3 3 1 To load an image 1 When all images are displayed you must double click on the picture you would like to select 2 Ifan image has already been loaded you can click on mr to choose another one 3 Select an image in normal mode and pull it to the analysis interface with the mouse The programme then recognises the image automatically and displays the corresponding image
6. 5 7 6 System setting Via the system settings you can change or set various functions for instance you can set automatic switch off or functions like date time language or brightness You can also reset the device to factory defaults Furthermore you can find a help function which makes it easier for the user to handle the device 5 8 Focussing To get a high resolution image you can find a focusing wheel at the front side of the camera which is used to adjust the resolution of the images in line with different distances 5 9 Colour scale The colour scale is on the right hand side of the display and runs vertically The colours of the scale change in line with the palette used for the measurement It gives an approximate outline of the temperatures measured outside the hair cross In relation to the ambient temperatures the colour scale can be very detailed There are two different modes for this purpose the auto mode and the lock mode factory default setting If lock mode is on the scale has fixed extremes In auto mode the limits are variable and adapt to their environment 5 10 To display images To display the images you must push the play button below the select left button so that the saved images are shown on the display You can then have a look at them again or delete them If you push the play button and the display shows the text No SD card the SD card has been removed and must be inserted aga
7. d camera Never attempt to disassemble or open the rechargeable battery and never expose it to fire or high temperatures Do not short circuit the battery Keep the battery away from water or moisture For charging only use the accessories you received along with this product Do not touch the lens with your fingers This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee We expressly refer to our general guarantee terms they can be found in our general terms of business If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments Manual PCE Instruments 3 Specifications Resolution of sensor 80 x 80 250 C LE point temperature measurement temperature area measurement Tmax Tmin HOLD function AE T min Working temperature O 50 C Interface micro USB Measurement parameters adjustable emissivity Protection class CS IPB PCE Instruments Manual 4 Device description 4 1 Camera components 4 2 Buttons Lens cap Magnet inside Lens 3 optional lens Trigger button TD Navigation button Strap hanging buckle 3 Select left 6 Focus wheel Replay USB port Select right Power on Removable Li on battery 4 3 Display G D d Center Temperature 2 Menu 3 Time and Battery 4 Palette 5 Center spot 6 Function for Select Left Emissivity Function for Select right Manual PCE Instruments 5 Instructions 5 1 To charge th
8. e battery When the device is in charging mode the red LED next to the micro USB interface glows permanently In case the battery is not fixed properly or completely missing the red LED will flash until it has been inserted correctly Please bear in mind that the battery must be locked at its bottom side by means of the locking mechanism so that it cannot be removed and can be charged properly 5 1 1 To charge via the USB interface It is possible to charge the device via the USB interface To do so connect the USB cable to the USB port and the other end of the cable to the USB charging adapter included in the delivery Then connect the charging adapter to a socket When first using the appliance it must have been charged for at least four hours until the red charging signal turns off 5 1 2 To charge via a charger There is also the possibility to charge the battery via a charger which is however not included in the delivery and can be purchased separately 5 2 Data transfer You can easily transfer your measured data to a suitable computer You can remove the SD card from the camera and insert it into an appropriate card reader which is connected to the computer This is an easy way to transfer the images from the camera to the computer The second possibility is to connect the camera to a computer directly via USB Then you can transfer the images to images to the computer Please note that the display freezes when the camera is connect
9. ed to a computer 5 3 Reference numbers of the most common material emissivities 096 S Water Stainless steel Polished aluminium 0 09 gt Black aluminium 096 gt Asphalt Black paper 0 86 Concrete Cast iron Plaster Rubber Wood Brick Rubber belt Polished copper 006 gt Human skin PVC Polycarbonate Oxidised copper 090 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 Paint Soil PCE Instruments Manual 5 4 Start up procedure Before using the device for the first time charge the battery sufficiently for at least 4 hours Insert the battery correctly into the camera until you hear a clear clicking sound Then connect the fuse to the bottom side of the battery Open the cap in front of the lens and put it on the top side of the camera Due to magnetism the cap will not fall down during the measurement and interfere with it After this push the power button on the right hand side below the LC display for approx 4 seconds When the device is completely switched on you can start with your measurement 5 5 Display The display then shows the infrared image along with the colour palette on the right hand side and the adjustable emission rate in the upper left corner of the display On the right next to the emission rate the temperature of the object pointed at by the hair cross in the middle of the display is indicated On the upper right hand side time and battery level are displayed 5 6 To save images By pushing the Trigge
10. emissivity value of all analysis tools you must double click on the emissivity value in the infrared settings and then change and save this value correspondingly 17 Manual PC E Instruments 5 12 3 4 Report creation arrangement image selection page selection report creation export print logo selection 18 PCE Instruments Manual 5 12 3 4 1 To load an image When you double click on an image on the left hand side the document will be automatically created The images taken before are also displayed as an infrared image as well as a normal image GUIDE Report Express ret EP CE Sort by FileName Click to add header Ej l b Page Setting IR000001 b y Report Icon 16 9 Vd Parameters IR000002 Time 2014 12 11 Emissivity 0 98 p A AmbientTemp 24 0 C 335 C Browser IR000003 32 2 C 30 6 C 31 6 C 23 5 C 23 2 C IR000005 22 2 C 32 2 C 26 7 C 317 C 20 5 C 29 0 C 22 2 C 18 1 C 18 9 C 32 9 C 27 2 C 31 0 C IR000006 IR000007 IR000010 IROO0011 D 5 12 3 4 2 To add letters The user can easily make changes to the template ES adds texts fields to the template adds a comment to the template Bail adds a highlight to the template NOTE The inserted letters can be removed by pushing the Del button when they are highlighted 5 12 3 4 3 Page settings Click on Search to choose an image as logo 19 Manual PCE Instru
11. h 3 keys PS 2 keypad Network adapter 100 MB 5 12 2 2 Software configuration minimum requirements Details J Environment net framework 3 5 SP1 Microsoft Visual C 2010 x86 Windows Installer 3 1 report viewer Operating system Windows XP 32 64 Bit Other software Adobe Reader Manual PCE Instruments 5 12 3 To operate the software 5 12 3 1 To open data GUIDE le Report Express Browser gt L Sort by FileName i m E IR000001 E PR ImageParameters kh h gt D IR parameters IR000010 IR000011 uu IR000014 IR000015 A Measurement Info Fusion Parameters IR000016 IR000017 IR000018 IR000019 IR000020 IR000021 IR000022 IR000024 5 12 3 2 Picture analysis 5 12 3 2 1 Import of the data To open the saved thermal images in the software it is necessary to connect the camera to a computer via USB Your computer will then show an additional virtual drive called GUIDE IR The pictures taken by the camera are saved under DCIM under PICTURE You must then copy the data from that location and save them in the folder Guide Files You can find the folder Guide Files where you have saved the device software on your computer Start the software then The pictures in the folder Guide Files are automatically recognised by the software 10 PCE Instruments Manual 5 12 3 2 2 To create new folders To create a new folder click on the in the directory on
12. in In this case the display will also show a symbol on the left side of the time indication which looks like a stylised SD card along with an exclamation mark 5 11 Switch off There are several possibilities to switch the device off Firstly it is possible to switch the device off for only a short time to save battery power To do so you must only push and release the power button To unfreeze the display you must push the power button again or pull the trigger To switch the device off completely and permanently you must push and hold the power button The switch off process is then indicated on the display Hold the button until the indication POWER OFF is complete and the device switches off as otherwise the process would be interrupted and the device would remain switched on After switching the device off the cover should be closed again to ensure protection of the lens PCE Instruments Manual 5 12 Software 5 12 1 Installation of the software Insert the SD card included in the delivery content into an SD card reader or directly into the SD card slot The automatic playback of your computer will then open The software is on the SD card and can be installed via setup 5 12 2 Hardware and software configuration 5 12 2 1 Hardware configuration minimum requirements Requirement Deta ils 1 amp _40 GB and more 2 o 40 GB and more Mouse and keyboard Mouse wit
13. information and properties 13 Manual PCE 5 12 3 3 2 To add analysis tools You have the possibility to add analysis tools to the image by means of the software GUIDE Report Express O X Picture iot Show Name MintT IR000014 JPG BO PA Image Parameters N QM 1 93MB 2014 12 02 21 07 2014 12 05 12 06 80 80 S5 26 8 C A Analysis info C 36 0 36 0 36 0 33 2 33 2 33 2 37 2 37 2 37 2 35 7 35 7 35 7 26 8 26 8 26 8 37 2 16 0 25 6 318 182 23 9 53 37 2 C s1 36 0 C fe IR parameters nt ten 24 1 C 7096 0 95 EEE dI f f 2 O D s2 332c MAR a a a To add spots Click on Bl The spot will then be displayed like this To add lines Click on Z1 The line will then be displayed like this 14 PC E Instruments Dashed line Rectangle Circle Polygon Manual Click on V The dashed line will be displayed like this D1 0 2 C Click on m The rectangle will be displayed like this Click on 0 The circle will be displayed like this C1 32 005 Click on 9l The polygon will be displayed like this 15 Manual PCE Instruments 5 12 3 3 3 Three dimensional display BD When you click on a the image is displayed three dimensionally This makes it possible for you to turn it by means of the mouse You can also increase or decrease the size of the image This looks as follows GUIDE Report Express Browser Picture Video Re
14. ments 5 12 3 4 4 To insert templates Click on 5B to open the template database You can create a new template by clicking on You can delete it by clicking on e The template currently used is highlighted in green GUIDE Report Express 5 12 3 4 5 To export reports By clicking on Export you can save reports as Word Excel or PDF files 20 PCE Instruments Manual 5 12 3 5 Settings 5 12 3 5 1 Language You can choose between German English Polish Spanish and Chinese as software language Setting Language English 5 12 3 5 2 Units The software offers the possibility to adjust temperature and length units in line with user needs and purposes As temperature units you can choose between degrees Celsius degrees Fahrenheit and Kelvin As length units meters and inches are available Setting TempUnit DisUnit Fahrenheit Kelvin 21 Manual PCE Instruments 5 12 3 5 3 Show Here you can set what is displayed in what way You can select either both extremes the maximum temperature the minimum temperature or none 5 12 3 5 4 Report Here you can make a standard setting of what is to be shown in the report You can determine the standard logo as well as header and footer etting Logo Header Footer AutoOpen 22 PCE Instruments Manual 5 12 3 5 5 Others Further settings regarding updates and popup windows can be adjusted here 23 Manual PCE In
15. oint standard range max range min over and below If you choose point measurement you measure the point shown by the hair cross When you choose range max the display will show a range in the form of a square Inside the square the hair cross will now appear and jump to the warmest spot inside the square The measurement function range min works the same way with the only difference that the hair cross will show the coldest spot in the image The functions over and below are set point measurements The user can set the measurement value lf you have selected the over function the range above the chosen temperature is indicated in green When you have selected the below function the opposite is the case If the camera detects objects the temperature of which is below the set value these objects are indicated in red 5 7 3 Emissivity setting The emissivity is set by the user here The most common materials are already pre set In case you wish to set another emissivity you must choose user setting Here you can set an emissivity yourself Manual PCE Instruments 5 7 4 Palette Here the user can set the palette shown on the display during the measurement Different palettes are available for different purposes You can navigate through the palettes by means of the arrow buttons 5 7 5 Temperature setting Here you can select the temperature unit either C or F
16. port ABRO 36 4 C al E Py 1 93MB LT Humidity Emissivity 0 95 EI O LO O EN d y lt F x A Y LL Distance 3 Um iv in ul be Ea e T irm s m v I NE ud ul TN MET du emma n UT il 1 I li No 16 PCE Instruments Manual 5 12 3 3 4 To set the colour palette and the display You can choose between nine different colour palettes To do so click on The colour palettes will be shown and the palette can be changed GUIDE ds Report Express Picture Show Name MinT 29 com The slide controls in the software can be set individually to set the colour effect in the image as desired 1E E 1 1 ll lh nl AN ro ro DHL dun Auto When you click on Auto the default limits are restored Click on lal to save the colour palette as you have set it 5 12 3 3 5 Emissivity You can choose a value from the analysis information which you have to double click on Then a new window will open in which the emissivity value of the measurement can be adjusted This emissivity value is adopted and saved after you have clicked on confirm PR Image Parameters TP8 1 93MB 6 07 05 10 32 2013 12 02 14 28 384 288 640 480 Emissivity edit X R1 Gm a Analysis info C Name lax 36 0 25 5 359 258 32 0 25 6 34 7 25 5 36 2 25 2 IR parameters Ambient temp Ole AE Xl f re 2 O D If you would like to change the
17. r button on the front side of the infrared camera the image shown on the display can be saved on the SD card if an SD card Is inserted Make sure that the SD card is inserted if you want to save your images If this is not the case and the user still pushes the Trigger button the display will indicate No SD card If the images have been successfully saved on the SD card the device will indicate Saving 5 7 Settings You can make various settings to the device To get to the menu push the select left button directly under the LCD After this the menu will open and you can decide what settings you wish to make by selecting with the and buttons By pushing the select button again you can select the appropriate adjustment range and use the sub menus in the same way as the main menu The following sub menus are avallable 5 7 1 Main display In this menu the display only shows the image the colour palette the emissivity the hair cross and the battery level If you want to make a measurement where the hair cross is located you must pull the trigger The temperature measured at that point will also be indicated This will remain on the LCD until a new measurement is triggered If you push the select left button again the device will show all information on the display again 5 7 2 Temperature analysis For temperature analysis you can choose between different measurement functions You can select the functions p
18. struments 6 Disposal Due to the contained pollutants batteries must not be disposed of as household waste They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose In order to comply with the ElektroG German Electrical Equipment Act we take our devices back We either re use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments 7 Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments 7 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone Support 02380 987 035 Sales 02380 987 030 7 2 PCE Americas By post PCE Americas Inc 711 Commerce Way Suite 8 Jupiter 33458 FL USA By phone Phone 410 387 7703 Fax 410 387 7714 You can find an overview of our measuring instruments here http www industrial needs com measuring instruments htm You can find an overview of our scales here http www industrial needs com balances htm 24
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