FLIR TG165 Spot Thermal Camera Manual
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1. heat radiation that is unseen by the human eye There are no colors or shades of gray in infrared only varying intensities of radiated energy The infrared imager converts this energy into an image that we can interpret The Infrared Training center offers training including online training and certification in all aspects of thermography http www infraredtraining com 13 Customer Support Technical Support Website http support flir com Technical support Email T amp MSupport flir com Service Repair Support Email Repair flir com Support Telephone number 1 855 499 3662 toll free 29 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 14 Warranty Information 14 1 FLIR Test amp Measurement Imaging Product 2 year 10 year Limited Warranty Congratulations You the Purchaser are now the owner of a world class FLIR Imaging Test and Measurement product A qualifying FLIR Imaging Test and Measurement product the Product purchased either directly from FLIR Commercial Systems Inc and affiliates FLIR or from an authorized FLIR distributor that Purchaser registers on line with FLIR is eligible for coverage under FLIR s industry leading 2 10 Limited Warranty subject to the terms and conditions in this document This warranty only applies to purchases of Qualifying Products see below purchased after July 2014 and only to the original Purchaser of the Product PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY IT2. scroll these using the arrow buttons Scroll down indicator use the Down arrow button to view more menu items cu x x mw M Current menu item settings 18 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 9 3 Image Review and Delete All SD Card Erase To review or delete all images stored on the SD memory card 1 Press to access the Settings Menu 2 Scroll to the SD card icon 3 Press to open the menu item and two icons will be shown The Image Review icon top and the SD Card Erase icon bottom as shown in Fig 9 3 4 With the Image Review icon fead highlighted press and then use the arrow keys to scroll through the stored images the Fig 9 3 Selecting the Image Review Icon Dae eee eee eee eee Ree ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee a ee ee A E E E image filenames are shown directly below the images See Fig 9 4 When finished press the Back button to return to the Settings Menu 234 5 C 0 80 5 Press the Menu button with the SD Card Erase icon highlighted to erase reformat an installed SD card ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED The hourglass icon will be displayed for ES approximately 20 seconds while the card is being reformatted as shown in Fig 9 5 After reformatting the TG165 will return to the Settings Menu 6 Usethe arrow buttons to select another menu item or press TN ROOOO1 the Back button to return to the normal operating mode Fig 9 4 Scrolling Images with Arrow Buttons
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4. Imaging Detector Includes Lanyard USB Cable Universal AC adaptor User Guide 7 3 x 2 2 x 3 7 186 x 55 x 94mm 11 oz 312g Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 11 2 IR Thermometer Specifications IR Temperature Measurement range 14 F to 716 F 25 C to 380 C Over and under range indication OL IR Temperature Resolution 0 1 F 0 1 C IR Temperature Accuracy 13 14 F 25 10 C 5 4 F 3 0 C 14 32 F 10 0 C 3 6 F 2 0 C 32 716 F 0 380 C 2 7 F 1 5 C or 1 5 whichever is greater Distance to Spot D S ratio 24 1 Field of view angle 0 04 IR Temperature Response Time 150ms Temperature Scanning Continuous Emissivity 4 presets plus a custom setting 0 01 to 0 99 Laser Pointers Dual diverging red frame the IR thermometer measurement spot Targeting Displayed Crosshairs pinpoint center of measurement spot 26 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 11 3 IR Thermal Imaging Specifications Detector type IR Imaging resolution IR Imaging field of view IR Imaging spectral response IR Image Capture Frequency IR Image Presentation Shutter Save image format FLIR Lepton Micro bolometer Focal Plane Array FPA 60 x 80 pixels 50 x 38 6 vertical x horizontal 8 to 14um 9Hz Programmable Hot Iron color and Gray scale Integrated automatic shutter Bitmap bmp with temperature and emissivity 11 4 Environmental Spe
5. OFF the battery symbol encompasses the entire screen while charging appearing as the symbol on the left Fig 3 1 in a sweeping animation when connected to an AC source and as the symbol on the right Fig 3 1 when connected to a computer USB port 234 5 C TE a The TG165 can also be powered up and in use while charging in which case the battery symbol is animated on the upper right in its normal location 3 3 The IR Thermal Imaging Display 5 1 IR Thermometer surface temperature reading 2 Crosshairs Thermometer target 3 Thermal image 4 Time Clock 5 Current Emissivity setting 6 Color scale 7 Display Icons row 4 5 Fig 3 2 Main Display 6 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 3 4 Control Buttons and Trigger Become familiar with the operation of the control buttons and trigger as described below 5 POWER BACK BUTTON Press and hold 2 seconds to cycle the meter power ON or OFF Short press to exit a menu screen Also used to discard an image immediately after capturing an image an X will appear on the display above the button for 5 seconds when this option is available OK MENU BUTTON Short press to access the Settings Menu to confirm an edit and to save an image when prompted a check mark will appear on the display above the button for 5 seconds when this option is available UP and DOWN NAVIGATION ARROW BUTTONS Scroll the Settings Menu and select a menu item setting Pr
6. complete use the arrow buttons to scroll to another menu item or press to return to the normal operating mode 21 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 9 9 AUTO Power OFF APO Selection Select the period of time from the last button press that the meter will wait before automatically switching OFF 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the APO icon 2 Press to open the menu item 3 Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired APO time OFF 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes and 10 minutes See Fig 9 8 4 Press to save the setting and retun to the Settings Menu Fig 9 8 Selecting APO time 9 10 Date and Time Setting In the System date and time menu the user can set the time and date as follows 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the DATE TIME icon 2 Press to open the DATE TIME sub menu The TIME and DATE fields will appear with the 24 Clock ON OFF selector The selected row will be highlighted as shown in Fig 9 9 and Fig 9 10 Use the arrow buttons to navigate from row to row 3 Use the button to move from field to field within the highlighted Fig 9 9 Setting the Time row use arrow buttons to adjust the field s settings 4 When the current row is finished press to unselect all fields and then use the arrow keys to move to the other row Edit this row in the same manner 5 On the 24 Clock ON OF
7. return FLIR will evaluate the Product and contact Purchaser regarding the feasibility of and the costs and fees associated with Purchaser s request Purchaser shall be responsible for the reasonable cost of FLIR s evaluation for the cost of any repairs or services authorized by Purchaser and for the cost of repackaging and returning the Product to Purchaser Any non warranty repair of a Product is warranted for one hundred eighty days 180 days from the date of return shipment by FLIR to be free from defects in materials and workmanship only subject to all of the limitations exclusions and disclaimers in this document Document Identifier TG165 en US AA FLIR Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems Inc 2770 SW Parkway Avenue Wilsonville OR 97070 USA Telephone 1 503 498 3547 Customer Support Technical Support Website http support flir com Technical Support Email T amp MSupport flir com Service and Repair Email Repair flir com Customer Support Telephone 1 855 499 3662 toll free Publication Identification No TG165 en US Release version AA Release Date 2014 August Language en US
8. see Fig 8 2 within 5 seconds 5 f the image is stored successfully on the Micro SD card a large check mark will appear on the center of the display If the image fails to save this icon 3 wit appear on the display A failure may indicate a full Fig 8 2 Image Save or Discard screen faulty or incorrectly inserted Micro SD card ne E E a en 6 To erase format an SD card please refer to Section 9 Settings Menu Hint After an image is captured a check mark 82 appears above the button save image and an icon appears above the button discard image for 5 seconds Refer to Fig 8 2 If not buttons are pressed within 5 seconds the image is automatically discarded 8 3 Review Delete Images Use the Review Mode to view or delete stored images 1 To access the Image Review mode from the normal operating mode press and hold the Down arrow button for 4 seconds and then use the arrow buttons to scroll through the images Alternatively access the Settings Menu Section 9 to review and delete images 2 Press the back button to exit the image review mode 3 To delete all images please access the Settings Menu as described in Section 9 and reformat the SD card 4 Connect the TG165 to a PC using the supplied USB cable and use the SD card as an external drive for storing and deleting images 16 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 9 Settings Menu 9 1 Settings Menu Overview The Settings Menu a
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10. 5 translates the sensed information approximately framed by the Lasers and further targeted by the Crosshairs into a temperature reading that is displayed in text on the upper left corner of the display If the thermometer measurement exceeds the published temperature range the display shows OL The amount of IR energy emitted by an object is proportional to an object s temperature and its ability to emit energy This ability is known as emissivity and is based on the material of the object and its surface finish Emissivity values range from 0 1 for a very reflective object to 1 00 for a flat black finish The TG165 has both adjustable and preset emissivity settings There are four 4 presets and an adjustable emissivity span from 0 1 to 0 99 See the Appendix for a list of common materials and their respective Emissivity factors Access the Settings Menu explained in Section 9 to set the desired emissivity factor For an overview of IR Thermography see the Appendices Section 12 2 Infrared Imaging and Energy Overview 8 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 4 3 IR Thermometer Distance To Spot Ratio 24 1 Basics The TG165 Distance to Spot ratio D S is 24 1 From a distance of 24 the TG165 measures the average temperature of a spot 1 in diameter From a distance of 48 the spot diameter is 2 and from a distance of 72 the spot diameter is 3 The temperature is shown at the top left of the TG165 displ
11. CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRODUCTS THAT QUALIFY FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE 2 10 LIMITED WARRANTY PURCHASER S OBLIGATIONS HOW TO ACTIVATE THE WARRANTY WARRANTY COVERAGE AND OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS 1 PRODUCT REGISTRATION To qualify for FLIR s 2 10 Limited Warranty the Purchaser must fully register the Product directly with FLIR on line at www flir com WITHIN Sixty 60 DAYS of the date the Product was purchased by the first retail customer the Purchase Date PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED ON LINE WITHIN Sixty 60 DAYS OF THE PURCHASE DATE OR PRODUCTS WHICH DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE 2 10 WARRANTY WILL HAVE A LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE 2 QUALIFYING PRODUCTS Upon registration a list of thermal Imaging Test and Measurement Products that qualify for coverage under FLIR s 2 10 Warranty can be found at www flir com testwarranty 3 WARRANTY PERIODS The 2 10 Limited Warranty has two separate periods of warranty coverage the Warranty Period depending on the Imaging Test and Measurement Product part Product components excluding thermal imaging sensor are warranted for a period of two 2 years from the Purchase Date Thermal imaging sensor is warranted for a period of ten 10 years from the Purchase Date 30 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Any Product that is repaired or replaced under warranty is covered under this 2 10 Limited Warranty for one hundred eighty d
12. F row use the OK button to toggle the 24 clock ON and OFF When 24 hour Clock is ON the AM PM field with disappear 2014 01 15 6 When editing is complete press to un highlight all of the fields and then press again to save and return to the Settings Menu 25 C X Fig 9 10 Setting the Date 22 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 9 11 Firmware Information and Calibration Date Viewing The firmware version and calibration date can be viewed the TG165 supports in the field firmware updates contact the local distributor or the FLIR technical support professionals for details 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the FIRMWARERL icon 2 Press to open the menu item 3 View the firmware revision and release date 4 Press to retun to the main menu 5 Use the arrow buttons to select another menu item or press to return to the normal operating mode Fig 9 11 Viewing the Firmware Revision and Calibration Date 23 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 10 Maintenance 10 1 Battery Service and Replacement If the battery will not hold a charge and requires replacement please contact FLIR Systems for details on returning the unit for service For instructions on charging the battery please refer to Section 6 2 Charging the Battery 10 2 Calibration The TG165 is calibrated at the factory prior to shipment If calibration
13. FLIR USER GUIDE FLIR TG165 Imaging IR Thermometer SFLIR Table of Contents T DEAM aore E E E E voceeceorses 4 ECOD N ae EE E ET E ETE EE T ana 4 T2 OVA S aE MEET 4 Lo DOCM NON a E A E E E E 4 UP DISPOSal Or EICCTROUMG N c Rt EO DO 4 2 SI Y 5 2 1 International Safety SymbolS sessensessessssensesrrresrrressreresrrresesreressrressreresretenssrerssereessreresereresereeeseerese 5 Di MONG 5 3 COUICK Stall Ec 6 SLB ES 5 aterm artes tite erent eto T mm 6 3 2 Powering apnd Charging the TG165 ciincccasncoashnvannctalsiendemenadao aiawnniedselnensdeaiuscnee dpuintiodtuniaaanmaasinnindeuiedaddwandesaves 6 3 3 Ihe IR Thermal Imaging DISDIGM iseessatuse rhet bverksk xev Ertht vs Sb uS Eu eER E En Sa PEST EYE EXP bU bbc Isa bres Pbe rs er br erEEVe 6 sam COMO BUCOM ona MES Si EE UE 7 ss Taking WCAG US INCI seis eder irsttapserbi Jaop nce ima eR opta pb Ue UT Semi Oo da orbibus tor VE E epe P RES DESh OU Ei buS 7 3 6 Save Delete and Review IR IMAGES sascincssncsdcccacadeunncndacveneis avndiancaeeseussaniesondensnaunaweedbecesnedanedannseusdeions 7 VER OCC NON ae sisi es EE E erecantenionenauan senate eceeeseeesueeveneneeanncss 8 Ape C AIIcpicccm T X T 8 4 2 IR Thermometer Measurement Overv
14. NONCONFORMITY IS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OTHER THAN SENSORS ALTERATION MODIFICATION REPAIR ATTEMPTED REPAIR IMPROPER USE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE NEGLECT ABUSE IMPROPER STORAGE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGE WHETHER CAUSED BY ACCIDENT OR OTHERWISE OR ANY OTHER IMPROPER CARE OR HANDING OF THE PRODUCTS CAUSED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN FLIR OR FLIR S EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PURCHASER AND FLIR AND SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR WARRANTY NEGOTIATIONS AGREEMENTS PROMISES AND UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN PURCHASER AND FLIR THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT BE ALTERED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF FLIR 6 WARRANTY RETURN REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT To be eligible for warranty repair or replacement Purchaser must notify FLIR within thirty 30 days of discovering of any apparent defect in materials or workmanship Before Purchaser may return a Product for warranty service or repair Purchaser must first obtain a returned material authorization RMA number from FLIR To obtain the RMA number Owner must provide an original proof of purchase For additional information to notify FLIR of an apparent defect in materials or workmanship or to request an RMA number visit www flir com Purchaser is solely responsible for complying with all RMA instructions provided by FLIR including but not limited to adequately packaging the Product for shipment to FLIR and for all packaging and sh
15. REEERE Fig 9 5 Deleting SD Card Images 19 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US_AA 9 4 Color Palette Selection The TG165 supports two color palettes Grayscale and Hot lron The default palette is Hot lron 2 Use the button to toggle Grayscale EE fand Hot lron BN selections 3 When selection is complete use the arrow buttons to scroll to another menu item 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrows to scroll to the COLOR PALETTE 9 5 Emissivity Selection The emissivity is adjustable in 0 01 steps from 0 01 to 0 99 the default value is 0 95 Refer to the Appendix for a list of common materials and their respective Emissivity factors 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the EMISSIVITY icon 2 Press to open the menu item 3 PRESET EMISSIVITY SELCTION Use the arrow buttons to scroll to one of the preset emissivity factors 95 80 60 30 as shown in Fig 9 6 and then press to confirm the selection The meter will return to the Settings Menu Fig 9 6 Selecting an Emissivity Preset 4 CUSTOM EMISSIVITY Use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Custom Emissivity icon uu as shown in Fig 9 7 and press to initiate editing Now use the arrow buttons to select the desired emissivity value from 0 01 to 0 99 Press to confirm the custom setting and the meter will return to the Settings Menu 5 Use the arrow buttons to select another menu it
16. SD card access the Settings Menu and delete the stored images as described in Section 9 Settings Menu Warning All images are deleted when the SD card is erased FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 4 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the FLIR TG165 Imaging IR Thermometer The TG165 is a unique IR Thermometer that blends Thermal Imaging capability with traditional IR Thermometer functionality The TG165 purchase includes a wrist strap lanyard micro SD memory card universal AC adaptor charger and Quick Start guide Other accessories are available at www flir com test This device is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service Please visit our support website www flir com test to register the device check for the latest version of this User Guide view product updates and to contact Customer Support 4 1 Key Features e Two lenses one for the Thermal Imager and one for the IR Thermometer e 60 x80 pixel thermal imaging system e Large easy to read bright graphical TFT display e Dual Laser Pointers e Quick and easy emissivity selection with four preset levels and a custom emissivity mode e Tripod Mount e Rugged industrial design e Lanyard on handle 4 2 IR Thermometer Measurement Overview IR Thermometers measure an object s surface temperature The thermometer s optics sense an object s emitted reflected and transmitted energy The TG16
17. To access the latest manuals and notifications go to the Download tab at http support flir com It only takes a few minutes to register online In the download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products 1 4 Disposal of Electronic Waste As with most electronic products this equipment must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste ENENE Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details 4 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 2 Safety 2 1 International Safety Symbols A This symbol adjacent to another symbol or terminal indicates the user must refer to the manual for further information 2 2 Cautions O O O O Improper use can damage the meter Please read and understand all of the information provided in this User Guide and other included documentation before use Use extreme caution when the laser pointers are on Do not point the beam toward anyone s eye or allow the beam to strike the eye from a reflective surface Do not use the laser near explosive gases or in other potentially explosive areas Refer to the CAUTION statement label shown below for critical safety information FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US_AA 3 Quick Start Guide 3 1 Basic Steps The TG165 is intuitive and easy
18. ay Thermometer Lens In Fig 4 1 the lens field of view is represented by the green dotted lines emanating from the thermometer lens This field of view is angled 0 04 The spot sizes green circles 1 2 and 3 in diameter are shown in Fig 4 1 at distances of 24 48 and 72 Two views of the target spots are shown target spots as seen from the side and target spots as seen from the user s perspective pointing at the target spots with TG165 in hand Laser Pointers The Laser pointer lenses are shown as red right side lens and blue left side lens colored dots These lenses are horizontal to one another on the meter but as the meter is moved away from the target the Laser beams rotate completely vertical so as to create a 1 spot at a distance of 24 At a distance of 48 the Lasers rotate further 2 and 8 o clock positions so that the spot diameter is 2 The beams remain at this position for further distances compare the beam rotations at 48 and 72 Display Crosshairs The display crosshairs represent the target spot that the IR Thermometer lens is sensing geome Fig 4 1 Distance to Spot ratio and the rotating Laser pointer beams 9 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 4 4 IR Imager Field of View 10 Fig 4 2 shows a top view where the two dashed lines 1 represent the left and right horizontal boundaries of the IR Image field of view 38 6 Fig 4 3 shows a side view wh
19. ays 180 days from the date of return shipment by FLIR or for the remaining duration of the applicable Warranty Period whichever is longer 4 LIMITED WARRANTY In accordance with the terms and conditions of this 2 10 Limited Warranty and except as excluded or disclaimed in this document FLIR warrants from the Purchase Date that all fully registered Products will conform to FLIR s published Product specifications and be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable Warranty Period PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY AT FLIR S SOLE DISCRETION IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IN A MANNER AND BY A SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED BY FLIR IF THIS REMEDY IS ADJUDICATED TO BE INSUFFICIENT FLIR SHALL REFUND PURCHASER S PAID PURCHASE PRICE AND HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY TO BUYER WHATSOEVER 5 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS FLIR MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EVEN IF PURCHASER HAS NOTIFIED FLIR OF ITS INTENDED USE FOR THE PRODUCTS AND NON INFRINGEMENT ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED FROM THIS AGREEMENT Document Identifier TG165 en US AA THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ROUTINE PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE UPDATES FLIR FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE WHERE THE ALLEGED
20. based on reflected light energy On the other hand the thermal imager detects energy that is directly radiated from objects in the scene 28 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA This is why hot objects such as parts on an engines and exhaust pipes appear white while the sky puddles of water and other cold objects appear dark or cool Scenes with familiar objects will be easy to interpret with some experience Infrared energy is part of a complete range of radiation called the electromagnetic spectrum The electromagnetic spectrum includes gamma rays X rays ultraviolet visible infrared microwaves RADAR and radio waves The only difference is their wavelength or frequency All of these forms of radiation travel at the speed of light Infrared radiation lies between the visible and RADAR portions of the electromagnetic spectrum The primary source of infrared radiation is heat or thermal radiation Any object which has a temperature radiates in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum Even objects that are very cold such as an ice cube emit infrared When an object is not quite hot enough to radiate visible light it will emit most of its energy in the infrared For example hot charcoal may not give off light but it does emit infrared radiation which we feel as heat The warmer the object the more infrared radiation it emits Infrared imaging devices produce an image of invisible infrared or
21. cifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity 27 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE 14 to 113 F 10 to 45 C 22 to 131 F 30 to 55 C 096 to 90 32 F to 98 6 F 0 C 37 C 0 to 65 98 6 F to 113 F 37 C 45 C 0 to 45 113 F to 131 F 45 C 55 C Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 12 Appendices 12 1 Emissivity Factors for Common Materials sei ims eon Emmy amem age um osoo ww us Gwewpmwe fase am osos me n9 Motar 08910091 89 to 0 91 Iron Iron Oxides 07810082 78 to 0 82 12 2 Infrared Energy and Imaging Overview A thermal imager generates an image based on temperature differences In a thermal image the hottest item in the scene appears as white and the coldest item as black and all other items are represented as a gray scale value between white and black It may take some time to get used to the thermal imagery Having a basic understanding of the differences between thermal and daylight cameras can help with getting the best performance from the TG165 One difference between thermal and daylight cameras has to do with where the energy comes from to create an image When viewing an image with an ordinary camera there has to be some source of visible light something hot such as the sun or lights that reflects off of the objects in the scene to the camera The same is true with human eyesight the vast majority of what people see is
22. ds to switch the TG165 ON If the unit is sufficiently charged the meter will display the FLIR logo start up screen as shown below in Fig 8 1 After the startup period the TG165 will show a real time IR thermal image along with an IR Temperature reading in text above the thermal image If the meter does not switch ON please refer to Section 6 Powering the TG165 for information regarding battery charging Fig 8 1 Start up Screen por cece ee E p cee ee ea cece ee eee ne eta eee eee cece ee eee ee E p eee E ee eee E eee cee E p ee a ee eee ee E p cece oE E E cece 15 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 8 2 Capture Save Images using the SD Card The TG165 can store thousands of images on a Micro SD memory card When connected to a PC via the supplied USB cable the Micro SD card functions as any external storage drive To store images a compatible Micro SD card must be inserted in the Micro SD card slot at the top of the meter under the protective flap When a compatible Micro SD card is properly inserted in the TG165 the memory card icon will appear at the top right of the TG165 display To capture an image and save it to memon 234 5 C amp 0 80 1 Point the TG165 at an object or an area of interest 2 Pull the trigger to activate the laser pointers 3 Release the trigger to capture the image the image will freeze for 5 seconds F pz 4 Press to save the image or 4 to discard the image
23. eacucanccevadicienctanesieuiweteuceeaneniveieacceeaiteesciees 30 14 1 FLIR Test amp Measurement Imaging Product 2 year 10 year Limited Warranty 30 3 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 1 Disclaimer 1 1 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc All rights reserved worldwide No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced transmitted transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic magnetic optical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems The documentation must not in whole or part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from FLIR Systems Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and or its subsidiaries All other trademarks trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners 1 2 Quality Assurance The Quality Management System under which these products are developed and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice 1 3 Documentation
24. em or press to return to the normal operating mode Fig 9 7 Selecting a Custom Emissivity pea a aE RE RRR EE ER ER EERE ERE REE Ea aE ED ea 20 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 9 6 Laser Pointer Toggle ON OFF 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Laser Pointer icon 2 Use the button to toggle the laser pointer ON OFF 3 The Laser pointers are used to frame the the IR Thermometer measurement spot See Section 4 3 4 When selection is complete use the arrow buttons to scroll to another menu item or press to return to the normal operating mode 9 7 Temperature Units C F Toggle The TG165 displays temperatures in C and F units 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the TEMPERATURE edP UNITS icon 2 Use the button to toggle the Temperature units C F 3 When selection is complete use the arrow buttons to scroll to another menu item or press to return to the normal operating mode 9 8 Crosshairs ON OFF Toggle 1 Press to access the Settings Menu and use the arrow buttons to scroll to the Crosshairs mz icon The crosshairs target the center of the IR Thermometer measurement spot refer to sections 4 3 and 4 4 for more detail The IR thermometer temperature is displayed above and to the left of the IR image 2 Use the button to toggle the Crosshairs display ON OFF 3 When selection is
25. ere the dashed lines 1 represent the top and bottom vertical boundaries of the IR image field of view 50 It is important to note that the IR Image is squared as opposed to round as in the case of the IR thermometer spot In Fig 4 2 the two solid lines 2 represent the IR Thermometer field of view Item 4 in both figures is the IR Image field represented by a boxed shape with bold lines In Fig 4 2 the ellipses 3 represent the IR Thermometer s measured spot diameter As mentioned the TG165 s crosshair circle closely approximates these spots In Fig 4 2 the laser pointers 2 frame the spots 3 In Fig 4 3 the lasers plane 2 is shown as one line instead of two since the lasers are on the same plane when viewed from the side Note that measurements should not be taken closer than 10 25 4cm for best results SoS mE m mmu cio Fig 4 2 TOP VIEW IR Imager Field of View Fig 4 3 SIDE VIEW IR Imager Field of View FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 5 Descriptions Fig 5 1 Rear View Fig 5 2 Front View 5 1 Rear Description 1 TFT Color display FLIR c POWER BACK button 2 3 MENU OK button 4 UP DOWN arrow buttons 5 2 Front Description 5 IR Imaging Lens 6 Dual Laser Pointers 7 IR Thermometer lens 8 Trigger 9 Lanyard access 5 3 Top Description 10 Compartment for Micro USB
26. ess and hold the DOWN arrow for 4 seconds to access the Image Review mode TRIGGER Pull to activate the laser pointers and release to take a snapshot of the current image Pull again to discard image and return to live image mode 3 5 Taking Measurements Switch the TG165 ON Point the lenses toward the area under test Review the IR Image and the IR thermometer reading above and to the left of the IR Image If the thermometer measurement exceeds the published temperature range the display shows OL IR images and IR thermometer readings are captured by the IR imaging lens and the IR thermometer lens respectively Pull the trigger to activate the laser pointers The laser pointers approximately frame the spot whose IR temperature is measured The display Crosshair pinpoints the center of the spot Review the display example in Fig 3 2 earlier in this section Also review Sections 4 2 IR Thermometer Measurement Overview Section 4 3 Distance To Spot Ratio and Section 4 4 IR Imager Overview 3 6 Save Delete and Review IR Images Point the TG165 toward the object or area of interest Pull the trigger to activate the laser pointers and release to capture the image A check mark appears above the button press to save and an X appears above the button press to discard for 5 seconds To review an image either access the Settings Menu see Section 9 or press and hold the Down arrow button for 4 seconds To delete images form the
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28. ipping costs FLIR will pay for returning to Purchaser any Product that FLIR repairs or replaces under warranty FLIR reserves the right to determine in its sole discretion whether a returned Product is covered under warranty If FLIR determines that any returned Product is not covered under warranty or is otherwise excluded from warranty coverage FLIR 31 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE may charge Purchaser a reasonable handling fee and return the Product to Purchaser at Purchaser s expense or offer Purchaser the option of handling the Product as a non warranty return FLIR shall not be responsible for any data images or other information that may be stored on the returned Product which was not included in the Product at the time of purchase It is Purchaser s responsibility to save any and all data prior to returning the Product for warranty service 7 NON WARRANTY RETURN Purchase may request that FLIR evaluate and service or repair a Product not covered under warranty which FLIR may agree to do in its sole discretion Before Purchaser returns a Product for non warranty evaluation and repair Purchaser must contact FLIR by visiting www flir com to request an evaluation and obtain an RMA Purchaser is solely responsible for complying with all RMA instructions provided by FLIR including but not limited to adequately packaging the Product for shipment to FLIR and for all packaging and shipping costs Upon receipt of an authorized non warranty
29. is required please contact a local FLIR service center The TG165 is not serviceable in the field and should only be calibrated by trained qualified FLIR personnel 10 3 Cleaning Wipe the housing with a damp cloth as needed Use a high quality lens wipe to remove dirt or smudges from the meter lenses and display window Please do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the meter housing lenses or display window 24 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 11 Specifications 11 1 General Specifications Display Display resolution Laser Pointers Drop proof Battery power Automatic Power OFF Battery life Tripod mounting Field upgradable Data Recording User Manual Certifications Warranty Accessories Dimensions H x W x D Weight 25 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE 2 0 Color TFT 176 W x 220 H pixels Dual diverging system red Pull Trigger to activate laser pointers Lasers frame the IR thermometer s measurement spot Designed for up to 2 meters Rechargeable 3 7V 2600m4A lithium ion battery not user serviceable Charge via Micro USB port top of meter under flap User adjustable OFF 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes or 10 minutes gt 5 hours typical 20 threaded mount located on bottom of meter handle Firmware can be updated in the field contact FLIR Systems Micro SD card included up to 32GB compatible Stored on supplied Micro SD card CE FDA 2 years Product 10 years Thermal
30. llows the user to configure the TG165 in a variety of ways Refer to the Table Fig 9 1 below for a list of options Menu settings changed by the user remain saved each time the TG165 is powered OFF and ON 17 Image review and delete mode see Section 9 3 Ms Color Hot Iron palette selection Black amp White palette selection Toggle using the button Emissivity setting see Section 9 5 Laser Pointers Press to toggle lasers ON OFF Temperature Units Press to toggle C F Crosshairs Press to toggle crosshairs ON OFF Auto Power OFF APO setting see Section 9 9 Date and Time setting see Section 9 10 E Firmware version display LUHO b Calibration date display See Section 9 11 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 9 2 Basic Navigation and Editing Press to enter the Settings Menu see Fig 9 2 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the displayed menu items and pages not all of the menu items can be seen on one page The current option will be highlighted Press to open a menu item or to toggle an option items that can be toggled using the button are color palette laser pointer ON OFF Temperature Units C F and Crosshairs ON OFF Each menu item is detailed in the following sections Fig 9 2 Navigating the Main Menu Settings Menu icon Scroll up icon use the Up arrow button to view more menu items Highlighted background indicates the selected item Menu item icons
31. or 10 minutes 6 4 Force Power OFF In the event that the TG165 display freezes or locks up the TG165 can be forced to reset and power down Press and hold and while holding it down press and hold for 10 seconds The meter will reset and power down 13 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 7 Button and Trigger Control The TG165 has four 4 control buttons located directly below the display in addition to the trigger Hint Use the thumb for button control and the index finger for the trigger control b 7 1 POWER BACK BUTTON Press and hold Cycle meter power ON OFF Short press Exit a mode or discard an image when an x appears on the display above the button 7 2 OK MENU BUTTON Short press Accesses the Settings Menu confirms opens a menu parameter toggles a menu option and stores an image when a check mark is displayed above it Ea 7 3 UP and DOWN NAVIGATION ARROW BUTTONS Short press Scroll the selections in the Settings Menu and scroll stored images in the Image Review mode From the normal mode of operation a 4 second press of the Down arrow accesses Image Review mode alternatively access Image Review Delete mode as described in Section 9 Settings Menu 7 4 TRIGGER BUTTON Activates laser pointers and when released takes a snapshot 14 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US_AA 8 Operation 8 1 Switch ON the TG165 Press and hold for gt 2 secon
32. port and Micro SD card slot Fig 5 3 Top View 5 4 Bottom Description 11 Tripod Mount 12 Lanyard access 11 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 5 5 Display Icon and Indicator Descriptions Calibration date icon Firmware revision icon LASER pointers ON icon SD memory card detected SD card delete erase icon Image color palette icon Date Time menu icon Hourglass icon Targeting Crosshairs Auto Power Off APO icon Operation complete Emissivity icon Gray scale palette menu selection Hot iron palette menu selection Matte finish emissivity preset 0 95 Semi matte finish emissivity preset 0 80 Semi gloss finish emissivity preset 0 60 Gloss finish emissivity menu preset 0 30 Custom Emissivity menu icon Temperature units Previous Next Page indicator arrows Accept Save indicator Abort Delete indicator Operation failed Information Menu shows firmware revision level and calibration date Battery full power Battery empty AC charging icon USB Port charging icon v Battery charging icons shown represent charging with meter power OFF When charging with meter power ON the battery status icon top right of display animates in a sweeping motion 12 FLIR TG165 USER GUIDE Document Identifier TG165 en US AA 6 Powering the TG165 6 1 Battery Power Press and hold for gt 2 seconds to s
33. to use here are the basic steps covered in more detail later in this Guide 1 Press and hold the Power button D for gt 2 seconds to power ON The FLIR logo startup screen will appear followed by the thermal image display If the battery requires recharging refer to Section 3 2 below 2 Point the TG165 toward the area or object of interest and view the thermal image Relative temperature is represented by color hot to cold light to dark respectively The IR Temperature reading upper left on the display represents the temperature of the spot targeted by the Crosshairs and Laser pointers 3 Pull the trigger to activate the laser pointers 4 Release trigger to freeze capture the image Press to save image press to discard image 3 2 Powering and Charging the TG165 Press and hold the power button D for gt 2 seconds to switch ON the TG165 A start up screen FLIR Logo will appear The TG165 is now ready to use to switch OFF press and hold for gt 2 seconds Note that the APO Auto Power OFF function switches the TG165 OFF automatically after a programmed period of time refer to the ium Fig 3 1 Battery charging icons Settings Menu section to program APO time With the power ON the battery status icon is located at the top right of the display When battery power is low connect to an AC source or a computer USB port using the supplied USB cable USB port is located at top of the TG165 under flap With power
34. witch the TG165 ON or OFF The TG165 is powered by a 3 7V Li ion rechargeable battery The Battery status icon located on the upper right hand corner of the display shows full white when 10096 powered The white center of the battery icon decreases as the battery power diminishes The battery status icon appears empty when the battery requires a recharge Note that temperature readings displayed while the battery symbol is empty will be accurate Accuracy is assured up until the meter switches OFF 6 2 Charging the Battery The battery is charged by connecting the supplied USB cable to the TG165 USB port under top flap and then to an AC source or to a USB port on a computer With power OFF and the TG165 charging from an AC source the symbol is displayed over the entire screen With power OFF and the TG165 charging from a USB port the bd symbol is displayed over the entire screen The TG165 can also be charged with Power ON if the battery has enough charge to power the unit While charging with power ON from either an AC source or USB computer port the battery status indicator top right of display appears animated in a sweeping motion 6 3 APO Auto Power OFF The TG165 automatically shuts off after a selectable period of inactivity Please refer to Section 9 Settings Menu for instructions on setting the APO time The APO options are OFF where unit does not power off automatically 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes
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