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1. 0 50 100 150 200 250 SOURCE TEMPERATURE C Specification Q Measured Data Jan 31st 2005 87 Imager Reading Error vs Source D S TYPICAL READING ERROR vs SOURCE D S HELL UEM EN SSeS Sw 3 A ee RIO ee Fe ee Pe ee R READING ERROR 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 SOURCE DISTANCE SOURCE SIZE The following example uses the above Typical Reading Error vs Source D S graph A 5 diameter source Size 5 at a Distance of 50 has D S 50 5 10 According to the above graph the imager would read less than 1 low in temperature as shown by the dashed line for this size target Typical Emissivity Values The following tables provide references for estimating emissivity and can be used when the user does not have the means or the time to determine the emissivity value experimentally Emissivity values shown in the tables are only approximate Any or all of the following parameters can affect the emissivity of an object Temperature Angle of measurement Geometry plane concave convex etc Thickness Surface quality polished rough oxidized sandblasted Spectral region of measurement 22 c E HD E O Transmissivity 1 e thin film plastics Note These tables are to be used as a guide only as emissivity changes with temperature 1 viewing angle wavelength target geometry and surface finish Note Your T130 thermal imager measures infrared energy in the 7 14 um rang
2. EY MESA ES NE Oxidized 0809 0407 0205 Blectrolytic 0204 0105 nr Platinum 000000 o o o Black e 095 09 Steel O E Cold Rolled 0809 0809 0709 GromdShet nr X nr 0406 PolishdShet 035 f 025 01 Molten 035 02504 nr Oxidized 0809 0809 0709 Stainless 035 0209 0108 Titanium ss Poishd 05075 f 0505 nr Oxidized 1 nr fo 0608 0506 Polished 03504 0103 nr Zinc E E S Oxidized 1 206 015 01 Poishd 05 00 nr Table2 Emissivity Values for Non Metals MA idm 10pm Gum 814m Carbon O E o Unoxidizced 08 095 0809 0809 Grphte 0809 f 0709 0708 Glass O E ol Phe A nr 098 085 Jan 31st 2005 90 im iem eam i re SU 1 5 s flee fome os Limestone O nt 04098 Paint non Al 09095 09095 Rubber 2 A4 nr 09 095 Sow ng L9 Soli 09098 Water NEN CUN PINE UC 093 Wood Natural 09 095 To optimize surface temperature measurement accuracy consider the following 1 Determine the object emissivity for the spectral range of the instrument to be used for the measurement Avoid reflections by shiel
3. R Rankine Temperature scale where R 1 8xK or also R F 460 Radiation Thermometer A device that calculates an object s temperature given a known emissivity from measurement of either visible or infrared radiation from that object Recall RCL When the Recall loop is activated stored values can be recalled from either the RUN or LOG loops Reflectance The ratio of the radiant energy reflected off a surface to that incident on the surface for a gray body this is equal to unity minus emittance for a perfect mirror this approaches unity and for a blackbody the reflectance 1s zero Jan 31st 2005 101 Reflected Temperature Compensation Correction feature used to achieve greater accuracy when due to a high uniform background temperature IR energy is reflected off the target into the instrument If the background temperature is known the instrument reading can be corrected by using this feature Targets that have low emissivities will reflect energy from nearby objects which may result 1s inaccurate readings Sometimes objects near the target machines furnaces or other heat soutces have a temperature much higher than that of the target In these situations it is necessaty to compensate for the reflected energy from those objects RTC has no effect if the emissivity is 1 0 Relative Humidity The ratio expressed as a percent of the amount of water vapor actually present in a sample of air t
4. A da Edit data Cancel Upload Lock emissivity in the Imager Lock reflected temperature compensation in the Imager Jan 31st 2005 70 Image Preview Images to be s Edit data to be uploaded AX Location UN 2 Date 11522004 546 56 AM nal Target Temp 14 4 C Image Min 54 C Image Max 26 0 C Location Number 1 Location Number 4 Location Name Insulators Location Mame Tran Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 F Location Mame Hot connection Date 7 15 2004 5 Emissivity 1 00 Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF T 0 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 13 7L Emissivity 1 00 dal Target Temp 46 2 C Low Alarm 0 0 Low Alarm 0 0 High Alarm 250 0 Reflected Temp OFF High Alarm 250 0 C Comments Comments Low Alarm 0 0 High Alarm 280 0 E A Comments li Cancel Ok Lock reflected temperature compensation in the Imager Figure 61 Editing Data Before Upload Note Checking the Lock Emissivity or Lock Reflected Temperature Compensation will 1 prevent the operator of the imager from changing these values in the field Pressing the mode button on the imager from the Measurement mode will go immediately to stored images in the imager skipping emissivity and RTC modes completely Note 2 If the need arises to change the order of images in a session e g move the image and information associated with it in locat
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6. 2004 KN June 2004 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu 30 31 1 a gt b 8 d 10 13 15 16 17 get cung aq 99 23 24 EF 29 30 E E B 67277004 Cancel e Click on the side arrow buttons to change the current year month e Click to select the day of the month The following windows appeats Date Time Properties Adjust date and tme set Imager clack Date Wednesday June O02 2004 hour mir sec Time E E 31 v get current computer date time Cancel Set e To set the current time click on the hour and min minute boxes to enter time information Use the 24 hour time format only e Press the Set button to upload the information to the imager Jan 31st 2005 54 Field USB Port In the event you need to download your images to a computer without the docking station you may use the USB field cable included with your T130 imager Connect the cable to the Field USB port under the display See Figure 52 Once the cable is connected follow all steps previously described Field USB Port Figure 52 Field USB Port Looking at Your Downloaded Images Images are automatically organized into directories as they are downloaded into the software program All images from your latest download appear in a window that looks like the screen below You can look at all image thumbnails by clicking on the two scroll bars Hj InsideIR IR Images i l 18 x a po 7 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysi
7. Companion Software button Install isidelR Companion Software The installation wizard will lead you through the installation process Do NOT remove the CD until after you have successfully installed the software rebooted the machine and opened the application Please note that you will be asked to install the Microsoft NET 1 1 Framework and Microsoft Visual JH NET Redistributable Package 1 1 This is not optional you MUST accept the Microsoft License Agreement in order to assure a successful installation See the following figures for details InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install lnsidelA Setup is preparing the InstallS hield Wizard which Will quide you through the program setup process Please wall Configuring Windows Installer AAA Figure 17 Preparing to Install Jan 31st 2005 3l InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install lnsidelA Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which Will quide you through the program setup process Please wall Configuring Micrasaftl RH HET Framework NENNEN Bez Figure 18 Will configure Microsoft NET Framework T Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 Setup o License Agreement g Microsoft 4 copy of thus license 15 available for printing at http go microsoft con furlmk LmkId 12255 e SUPPLEMENTAL END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR P MICROSORT SETA RE si have read understood and agree to the terms
8. Date Time Insert Logo Delete Logo e 1724 2005 1 20 47 PM IDENTIFICATION 181x 181 x xj rBi Thermographic Report Temperature T able Report Date 7 15 2004 6 34 Location N ame Capacitors Emissivity ro y iss PROBLEM DESCRIPTION Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 18 6 T THERMOGRAM TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS Low Alarm orc qas Image Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 AM High Alarm 250 C Target Temperature 18 6 C Er 154 Emissivity 1 00 Image Min 1 1 C Pixel 1 0 Reflected Temp OFF Image Max 20 2 C Pixel 7E 102 WEATHER Comments Air Temp 5 9c Sky Wind Speed From Meas Load Load e m Previous image Next im Distance Rated Load MAINTENANCE ACTION Description Return to Session View Repaired by REPAIR PRIORITY Subj Rating Temp Rating REINSPECTION Reinspected by Date Insert Image Delete Image Comments Figure 68 The Thermographic Report The report form is entitled Thermographic Report Some data is filled in for you with known data from the image file so you don t have to copy the information into the record Other text fields will be populated with the last information entered and saved from the previous teport In this way if you are creating multiple related reports you don t have to keep entering the same information over and over again If you would like to clear all text fields and start fresh simply select the Clear all text fields b
9. See Selecting the Measurement Mode on page 58 for more information The default position is automatic mode Gain and Level Thumbwheels The i Level Thumbwheel control adjusts the median point of a given temperature scale The A Gain Thumbwheel control adjusts the temperature band or range around the median Level point See Gain and Level Thumbwheels on page 61 for more information about these controls Jan 31st 2005 23 Focus Wheel The Focus Wheel is located on the bottom of the imager s housing in front of the trigger as shown in Figure 14 Adjust the focus by turning the Focus Wheel with your fingers or thumb Focus Wheel Figure 14 Location of the Focus Wheel See The Importance of Focusing on page 57 for more details Trigger Actuating the trigger freezes an image prior to storage While in a regular measurement mode pull the trigger momentarily release it and the thermal image on the display will be frozen so you can evaluate it for storage If you don t want to store it simply pull the trigger again and the unit will go back to measurement mode Trigger Figure 15 Location of the Trigger Jan 31st 2005 24 Man Machine Interface Flow Charts Main Loop Show Info Screen Show Thermal Image Trigger Pressed Emissivity Adjustment Procedure Trigger Pressed RTC Adjustment Procedure y Trigger Pressed ecal Images Procedu
10. descriptor will be blank Similar to a camera each image is numbered so you may refer to images as one two three etc up to 100 images Point the T130 imager at the target you want to recotd Make sure the crosshatch at the center of the image pinpoints the spot of interest Pull the trigger once and release it This freezes the displayed image Carefully inspect the image If the result is satisfactory press the Up button and the image will be stored at the current location and the location counter will increment to next position automatically If the image is not satisfactory Press and release the trigger to discard the frozen image Repeat the procedures described above to record more images Jan 31st 2005 28 Note To erase an image just store a new image over the one you wish to delete To do this go to Recall Images Procedure press the Down or Up buttons to find the image location number you wish to delete press Mode button or trigger to get back to measurement mode and pull trigger again to save a new image in that location There is also a procedure to erase an entire session all images on the T130 Imager using the Clear images in imager button in the InsideIR software Retrieving an Image From Measurement mode press the MODE button 3 times browsing through Emissivity Adjustment and Reflected Temperature Adjustment modes these adjustments are explained in Chapter 3 The thermal image and relate
11. updated on the display as you aim the imager at different targets with different thermal patterns Notice how images display in varying colors which are related to the different target temperatures The color scale at the bottom of the thermal image shows the minimum and maximum temperature value in the thermal scene at any moment These values will change as you point the imager at other targets or if the temperatures of the current target change The sequence or progression of different colors along the color scale indicates the distribution of the different temperatures on the thermal scene Notice how the colors along the beginning of the color scale represent lower temperatures and colors along the end of the color scale represent higher temperatures Note At this point you probably have noticed that the image freezes briefly from time to time while an hourglass icon is briefly displayed This 1s a normal process that happens when the unit momentarily shuts down the optical channel to eliminate offset errors This is a recalibration sequence that begins immediately after the unit is turned on Recalibration occuts at 5 seconds then 10 seconds then 20 seconds then 30 seconds and then finally after every two minutes It is a good idea to keep the unit On if you are using it constantly over a period of time to avoid resetting the recalibration procedure counter The T130 imager settings can be customized for your particular application The foll
12. 2 32 C 81 12 35 C 13 61 2 37 C 81 13 37 C 14 61 2 35 C 81 14 2 37 C 15 61 35 C 8115 38 C 16 61 3 3 C 81 16 37 C 17 61 2 34 C v 8117 35 Figure 66 The Profile Tab The Histogram Tab The Histogram tab provides a summary of the pixel data presented on the previous scteens The histogram displays temperature values as either a percentage of the all temperature values captured in a given thermal scene or by number of representative pixels in the thermal scene Jan 31st 2005 78 To view a subset of the data you may select Limits on the Data Analysis gt Histogram gt Limits menu and enter the specific maximum and minimum temperatures for the data you are interested in graphing J InsideIR Capacitors Sh 12 x 3 Fie View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help 8 x Min Value 1 1 Max Value 20 2 3000 Cancel OK 2000 1000 l o Enna i 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 12 3 10 11 3000 Pixels 2000 1000 E BH X E EE lo 14 15 6 7 18 19 2 Temperature Points C Figure 67 The Histogram Tab Changing the Histogram Limits If you wish to use the chart or chart data in another program you may select Copy on the Data Analysis gt Histogram gt Copy menu The information will be saved to your Windows clipboard and can then be pasted into Microsoft Word or Excel or other compatible program using either the Paste or Paste Special command The
13. Imager to Imager Time in Imager Imager Figure 60 Uploading Data to Your Ti30 Imager 18 x PIS Location Number 4 Location Name Transform Date 7 15 2004 6 16 37 A TargetTemp 46 2 C Location Number 9 Location Name Hot conne Date 7 15 2004 6 39 54 4 TargetTemp 12 5 C If you wish to change parameters for different locations such as location name emissivity reflected temperature compensation low and high alarms and comments you can do so by right clicking the thumbnail of the image you wish to edit clicking Edit data in the pop up menu and changing the desired field s Jan 31st 2005 69 Transfer Data USB communication Image Preview Images to be saved Location Number 4 Location Mame Tran Date 74152004 5 Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 46 2 C Low Alarm 0 0 High Alarm 50 0 Comments Location Number 3 on Mame Row of Insulators 71542004 5 56 42 4M mesvity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 12 5 C Low Alarm O 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C Comments Location Number 2 Location Mame Hot con Date 7152004 5 46 Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 14 4 C Low Alarm 0 0 High Alarm 250 0 Comments Location Number 1 Location Mame Insulators Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 PM Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 13 7L Low Alarm 0 0 High Alarm 250 0 Comments
14. Menu Bar Now that you re familiar with the concepts in the four tabs you ll quickly understand the choices offered on the menu bar Each menu item is briefly described below Jan 31st 2005 79 File Create a New Folder Creates a new folder naming it according to the date and time The name is highlighted and editable so you may rename it according to your own naming conventions Note You will not see the new folder unless you are in Session View with the tree structure found on the left side of the screen Download a Session from Imager With the 1130 imager connected through the USB connection on the computer allows for the download of images from the imager to the computer for storage analysis and report creation using InsidelR Upload a Session to Imager Creates a new folder naming it according to the date and time The name is highlighted and editable so you may rename it according to your own naming conventions Set Date and Time in Imager Creates a new folder naming it according to the date and time The name is highlighted and editable so you may rename it according to your own naming conventions Display Imager Information Product specific information about each T130 imager you have used with a specific computer This is useful when contacting the factory for service information It is also useful to use the name of the individual units at the highest level in your directory structure keeping all imag
15. are at low temperatures under 100 C 212 F not electrically energized and not in motion e Contact thermometer method this method will need a contact probe and good quality temperature meter Initially use the contact probe temperature meter to measure the temperature of the object you want to know the emissivity value allowing time for the contact probe to stabilize this may take up to a minute Make a note of the temperature value Adjust the emissivity on the imager accordingly until the temperature value found previously with contact probe temperature meter is displayed on the imager display This emissivity value is the one of the material being measured This method is good for objects that are at moderately high temperatures under 250 C 482 R not electrically energized and not in motion To set or change the Emissivity value complete the following 1 Put the T130 imager in regular Measurement mode Press the MODE button once At this point you will be able to adjust Emissivity Set the Emissivity value to the proper value according to the target material by pressing the Up and Down buttons Reflected Temperature Compensation Targets that have low emissivities will reflect energy from nearby objects This additional reflected energy is added to target s own emitted energy and may result in inaccurate readings see 58 below In some situations objects near the target machines furnaces or Jan 31st 20
16. imager docking station allows effortless connection to a host computer and offers rapid data downloading and uploading The docking station also automatically recharges the rechargeable battery pack when the unit is not in use Caution do not leave the USB Field Cable connected to the unit when not in use This will completely drain the batteries of the T130 The companion software application InsideIR included with the imager lets you display examine and analyze your images and data to discover qualitative and quantitative trends associated with the target InsideIR software allows you to define maintenance databases based on your specific equipment condition monitoring and asset management needs The T130 imager contains 100 image storage locations that can also be predefined with unique equipment data and parameters Notes and comments can also be included for the technician performing the given maintenance routine Maintenance reports and follow up actions can be created quickly and accurately using information carried over from image files Reports can be easily printed or sent electronically Using the T130 imager s structured database maintenance professionals can ensure consistent repeatable measurements over time They can efficiently and accurately communicate with co wotkers management equipment manufacturers and service providers by incorporating thermal images in emails and reports In addition customets can easi
17. more stable thermal image for the viewer The next step is to capture the image for downloading later To freeze the image simply pull the trigger once and then press the Up button to actually save the image iu In 7 Semi Automatic mode the T130 imager keeps calculating the MIN limit lowest temperature value on the thermal scene automatically This mode is recommended when the user is interested in controlling the resolution around a varying temperature level thus saving the user a lot of trouble and time trying to constantly adjust Level The unit keeps calculating the MIN limit lowest temperature value on the thermal scene automatically at Jan 31st 2005 60 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com i pus Max Min all times Once Gain has been initially set as Gain L2 3 the user can then change Gain manually In v Manual mode the user can adjust Gain and Level manually Use this measurement mode when you need mote freedom to define Level and Gain values This mode provides the flexibility to bring both MIN and MAX values to the desired cut off levels and to adjust the temperature interval to a minimum thus maximizing color resolution Using the Manual mode efficiently requires more experience with both thermal imaging techniques and specific knowledge of the equipment being inspected However Manual mode provides the best possible image definiti
18. o Off Medium Full Full brightness is recommended for indoor use use Medium brightness to save battery life and set backlight Off for outdoor applications The default position 1s Full brightness Palette Switch The E switch allows the 1130 imager to display temperature patterns in three different palettes as indicated below e _ LL a e e EP E e CF Guya EP See Selecting the Color Palette on page 58 for more information The default position is Rainbow Measurement Mode Switch The measurement mode switch permits the user to change the way thermal information is presented on the display Depending on the mode you choose you will have all temperature points shown on the thermal image or you may have just a narrow interval of temperature points being displayed at a time The decision of which mode to use depends on each operator s needs and limitations Jan 31st 2005 22 There are three measurement mode positions associated with this switch O t e Automatic Semi Automatic Manual In Automatic mode the T130 imager automatically adjusts the image to show the lowest temperature value present in the thermal scene MIN and the highest temperature value in the scene MAX Y In ZZ Semi Automatic mode the T130 imager keeps calculating the MIN limit lowest temperature value on the thermal scene automatically In Y Manual mode the user can adjust Gain and Level manually
19. view tab To return to session view simply select the Return to Session View button To look at additional images with larger location numbers than the current image select the Next Image button showing a right hand facing arrow To look at additional images with smaller location numbers than the current image select the Previous Image button showing a left hand facing arrow You can also export the image in various graphical formats by selecting Data Analysis from the menu Image and Export Image Or you can place the cursor over the image click the right mouse button and select copy image You can then paste the image into another application e g Microsoft Power Point or Word Jan 31st 2005 76 Once you have reviewed the image data at this level you can proceed to other views of the data The Temperature Table Tab Clicking on the Temperature Table tab reveals a pixel view of all the data in the image 120 rows x 160 columns or 19 200 pixels An example is shown below S InsideIR Capacitors E z a 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help lt Figure 65 The Temperature Table This data can be saved as a txt file for import into a spreadsheet program tab delimited format for MS Excel for your own in depth analysis Simply select Data Analysis from the menu list Temperature Table and Export Temperature Table The Profile Tab There are four quadrants on the profile tab view an inter
20. 05 65 other heat sources have a temperature much higher than that of the target In these situations it is necessary to compensate for the reflected energy from those objects Note The Reflected Temperature Compensation RTC feature is disabled if the emissivity is set to 1 00 To set or change the RTC feature complete the following steps 1 puc e Se Iw 10 You will need an infrared reflector Take a piece of aluminum foil Crumple and re flatten the foil and put it on a cardboard plate shiny side up Put the T1130 imager in regular Measurement mode Press the MODE button once At this point you will be able to adjust Emissivity Set the Emissivity value to 1 00 Position the imager at the selected measurement distance from the target to be measured Aim and focus the unit on the target Now place the infrared reflector in the field of view of imager Position the reflector in front of and parallel to the target surface Measure the apparent surface temperature of the surface of the reflector This temperature is the reflected temperature of the target Make a note of this temperature value It is a good idea to repeat the steps from 5 to 7 and then average the results Make a note of the average Press the MODE button one more time At this point you will be able to adjust the RTC value Enter the value found on step 8 for RTC by pressing the Up and Down buttons 11 To enable the RTC make sure the set t
21. Agreement and so signify by clicking agree and proceeding to use this product do not agree lt Back Cancel Next Screen Figure 23 License Agreement for Microsoft Visual J Redistri Package 1 1 Jan 31st 2005 34 Microsoft Visual J NET Developer Agreement Please read the following Developer amp greement and click Next to continue installing Microsoft Visual JH NET Redistributable Package 1 1 Microsoft Visual 12 NET is a development tool that developers who are familiar with the Java language syntax can use to build applications and services on the NET Framework It integrates the Java language syntax into the Visual Studio NET shell pum Microsoft Visual J NET also supports Press the PAGE DOWN key to see more text Cancel Figure 24 Developer Agreement for Microsoft Visual J Redistri Package 1 1 Ta Microsoft Visual JH HET Redistributable Package 1 1 Setup Installing Components The following items are being installed on pour computer Visual J NET Redistributable Package 1 1 Files BENE Copying new files File wjswfe dll Directory Size 3399680 Figure 25 Installing Microsoft Visual J Redistri Package 1 1 Jan 31st 2005 35 Install hield Wizard Preparing to Install lnsidelA Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will quide vau through the program setup process Please wall im Microsoft Visual J NET
22. F Target Temp 14 4 C Low Alarm 0 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C Comments Location Number 1 Location Name Insulators Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 PM Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 13 7 C Low Alarm 0 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C Comments oen DA Download a Session from Upload a Session Imager to Imager Set Date and Time in Imager Clear images in Imager Figure 50 Download Data Screen You can browse through the images by clicking and dragging the horizontal and vertical scroll bars Jan 31st 2005 50 You cannot delete individual images at this stage You must decide whether to save the entite collection or not Click Save Data to save it By clicking Cancel the data is not saved to the disk The following window appears when images are saved signaling a successful operation Operation Successfully Completed Data was saved in Images folder as 004 06 02 13 23 51 Click on OK Saving Images Following data storage the application automatically opens the folder called Images showing the newly saved collection of images Note Images is the default folder location for all new sessions downloaded from the 1130 Imager Sessions can later be moved to alternate folders if desired by simply a click and drag procedure The collection of images and their associated data is automatically saved using the computer s date time settings You can
23. HF MF LF VLF 01A 1A 1UA 1004 O11 Gamma Rays X Rays iu 10u 1004 Otc lem Tod im 10m 100m ikm Joc 00 100km Wavelength Bl Infrared Measurement Region Cae ee e VE BS A A e A E Y E E A a O e E 0 4 06 08 1 15 2 3 z 6 8 10 15 20 30 Wavelength um Infrared falls between the visible light of the spectrum and radio waves Infrared wavelengths are usually expressed in microns with the infrared spectrum extending from 0 7 microns to 1000 microns In practice the 0 7 to 14 micron band is used for IR temperature measurement Jan 31st 2005 92 Q How to assure accurate temperature measurement A A solid understanding of infrared technology and its principles lies behind accurate temperature measurement When the temperature is measured by a non contact device the IR energy emitted from the measured object passes through the optical system of the thermometer or thermal imager and is converted to an electrical signal at the detector This signal is then displayed as a temperature reading and or thermal image There are several important factors that determine accurate measurement The most important factors are emissivity distance to spot ratio and field of view Emissivity All objects reflect transmit and emit energy Only the emitted energy indicates the temperature of the object When IR thermometers or thermal imagers measure the surface temperature they sense all three kinds of energy therefore all thermometers h
24. P USERS Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Fluke Tiat IF Imager A If your hardware came with an installation CD EA or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install fram a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Figure 35 The Found New Hardware Wizard starts Select Install the software automatically and click Next gt Jan 31st 2005 4 Files Needed Es c The file rimager sys on C Drivers I needed Type the path where the file is located and then click X FAENBLISHNWINXPAPRD SPTA Copy files from Figure 36 You will then be prompted for the irimager sys file located on C Drivers Click Browse and select C Drivers irimager sys file and click Open Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for gt Fluke Trs0 IR Imager Click Finish to close the wizard Back Cance Figure 37 The Found New Hardware Wizard now confirms that it has installed the driver Click Finish Jan 31st 2005 42 WINDOWS 2000 USERS Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers A device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with lt gt an op
25. Redistributable Packag Mila ES Installation af Microsoft Visual Jt NET Redistributable Figure 26 Installation of Microsoft Visual J Redistri Package 1 1 complete InsidelH InstallShield Wizard xl Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for InsidelH The InstallShield amp Wizard will install Insidel i on your computer To continue click Next Figure 27 Installing InsidelR after installing required components Jan 31st 2005 36 InsideIR InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement FLUKE CORPORATION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Er USING THIS SOFTWARE PRODUCT IM ANY MANNER YOU ARE AGREEING TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING TERMS SND CONDITIONS Fluke Corporation Fluke grants you a non exclusive right to use this software This grant of license does nat include the right to copy modify rent lease sell transfer or distribute this software or any portion thereof Do vau accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you select Ma the setup will close To install Insidel Hi you must accept this agreement InstalShield Figure 28 License Agreement for InsidelR InsidelR InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information User Hame User Company M ame Company Install this application Far f Anyone who use
26. Test Equipment 99 Washington Street Depot Melrose MA 02176 Fax 781 665 0780 1 800 517 8431 TestEquipmentDepot com LL K amp TI30 Thermal Imager User s Manual CONTENTS Introd DOE s oue esent DU EM t E I RM UD EID DM IA ee AEN err 7 Quickspecilicauons Lable obs 8 Chapter 1 Unpacking Your New Imager eere eere 9 Fatst the Datfeble O OO 10 Chareme the Rechargeable Battery Pack ia ooo eri vd e i aE 12 Normal Charo Exceso 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started iii ii 14 Attaching the Wrist STiPDiasasdodasai candela did 14 Ii P 15 isplavane Bde ans veia ta trebol 15 DE MMII Sanc COMO tati illa Aa db 18 A A Ecco uen 18 Laser OnO Tooele BUMO naa ii 20 Centisrade Fanrenhelt Foe ele BUftOI 2 tp RE ore n a E 27 LCD Backlight Illumination Switch esee 22 Palette S direi eL M 22 Measurement Mode Wir A stes 22 Gam and Level Thinbwiec Sas o di 23 FOCUS MM LEE 24 A e CEDE 24 Man Machine Intertace Flow Carts s osos etu sor saepe sito dE debeas etos odores Eg de breasts 29 MIRE RET 25 Image Recording Procedur ennnen oso NAI cen ente teda e alten Cavo Pab cos 26 Emissivity Adjustment Procedure eese eene 26 Reflected Temperature Compensation Adjustment Procedure 27 Recall images PROCS dut usen ida 27 Quek maso Pix PO Ce QU aia icra isa 28 Array Recahbration Procedures a 28 Recordin a LI om 28 Isetrievinp animas anida io 29
27. Transform Date 7 15 2004 6 16 37 4 TargetTemp 46 2 C Location Number 3 Location Name Row of Insulators Date 7 15 2004 5 56 42 AM TargetTemp 12 5 C Location Number 2 Location Name Hot connection Date 7 15 2004 5 46 56 4M TargetTemp 14 4 C Location Number 1 Location Name Insulators Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 PM TargetTemp 13 7 C Location Number 6 Location Number 7 Location Number 8 Location Number 3 Location Name Hot connection Location Name Capacitors Location Name Hot connection Location Name Hot conne Date 7 15 2004 6 33 59 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 4M Date 7 15 2004 6 37 13 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 33 54 A TargetTemp 7 3 C TargetTemp 18 7 C TargetTemp 6 3 C TargetTemp 12 5 C u D wc L x Download a Session from Upload a Session Set Date and Clear images in Imager to Imager Time in Imager Imager Jan 31st 2005 67 S InsideIR IR Images lel x 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help 18 x 3 InsidelR 36 R LL Refresh tree view Os Rename Delete Import Session u rz T UL pe t Download a Session from Upload a Session Set Date and Clear images in Imager to Imager Time in Imager Imager Figure 59 Organizing Your Files Uploading Data to the Imager r LOA Click the Es Upload a Session to Imager button on the InsideIR main screen to upload data to the 1130 imager This displays the following screen Transfer Dat
28. a USB communication O Upload aet up the Imager with user defined data Folder Name Images Session 2005 01 24 12 43 42 M 2005 01 24 12 43 42 Jan 31st 2005 68 Select the folder and session you want to upload and press Next 4 InsideIR IR Images 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help InsidelF Images ate 2005 01 24 12 43 42 ea Sample Transfer Data USB communication Image Preview Images to be saved Location Number 1 Location Number 2 Location Number 3 Location Number 4 Location Name Insulators Location Name Hot connection Location Name Row of Insulators Location Name Tran Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 PM Date 7 15 2004 5 46 56 AM Date 7 15 2004 5 56 42 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 7 Emissivity 1 00 Emissivity 1 00 Emissivity 1 00 Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Reflected Temp OFF Reflected Temp OFF Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 13 7 C Target Temp 14 4 C Target Temp 12 5 C Target Temp 46 2 C Low Alarm 0 0 C Low Alarm 0 0 C Low Alarm 0 0 C Low Alarm 0 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C Comments Comments Comments Comments 4 b Cancel Upload Lack emissivity in the Imager Lock reflected temperature compensation in the Imager DA he 9 WA iL E Download a Session from Upload a Session Set Date and Clear images in
29. active radiometric thermal image on the upper left hand corner to the right a vertical profile of temperature below a horizontal profile of temperature and in the lower right hand corner a table of temperature values for both the horizontal and vertical profiles Jan 31st 2005 T Click on any portion of the thermal image on the top for the exact temperature reading at that spot As you do this you will see that the graph below changes reflecting the new x and y axes as you move atound the image Under the Data Analysis menu selecting Temperature Profiles will offer two options The first is to export a txt file for import into a spreadsheet program tab delimited format for MS Excel for your own in depth analysis The second option 1s to export the image and charts as a bmp bitmap file for insertion into another program Pil insider Capacitors 18 e x File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help Profile Temperature T able Histogram Ja FO dat lb Dn OS De SE JEt Ja PS E De Fe J 9 8 2 96 2 20 De 2 LZ De B27 Pixel 81 61 X Axis a Y Axis A 1 51 30 81 1 10 3 C 261 2 7 E 81 2 5 4 C 351 2 9 C 813 37 C 461 2 8 C 81 4 33 C 5 51 30 815 36 C 6 61 311 81 6 33 C 7 61 30 81 7 35 C 8 61 3 3 C 81 8 32 C 3 51 2 3 3 C 81 9 33 C 10 61 32 C 81 10 35 C 11 61 2 37 C 81 11 2 34 C 12 61
30. al because important temperature values might not be displayed There are three measurement mode positions associated with this switch O t e Automatic Semi Automatic Manual In C Automatic mode the T130 imager automatically adjusts the image to show the lowest temperature value present in the thermal scene MIN and the highest temperature Jan 31st 2005 58 value in the scene MAX The MIN and MAX values are displayed at the beginning and at the end of color scale This mode does not require any other adjustment other than properly focusing the unit Automatic mode is recommended every time the user first starts looking at a given target since the temperature limits are unknown This mode is also recommended when the user is looking for fairly large temperature differences such as looking for hot spots in electrical devices Note The Quick Image Fix feature is a sub set of the Automatic mode This is a convenient feature that fixes the MIN and MAX temperature values level and gain and thus creates a more stable thermal image for the user to view To quick fix the image simply press the Up button on the keypad once and the temperature limits will stop adjusting automatically Fixing the temperature limits provides a more comfortable experience for thermal image evaluation The thermal boundaries highest and lowest temperature values will adjust automatically again when you record another image see Recording an Ima
31. ameters for each location to be inspected Note If you wish to delete all images currently stored in the imager press the Clear 2 images in imager button Clear images in Imager By doing this all 100 locations on the imager will be restored with the factory parameters These default parameters are Location name blank Emissivity 1 00 RTC OFF Low alarm 0 C 32 F High alarm 250 C 482 E Comments blank Jan 31st 2005 72 Chapter 7 Analyzing Your Data There are many ways to analyze your thermal data now that you have it downloaded and organized After clicking on a thumbnail in the Main InsideIR screen the data for that specific thermal image is displayed in one of four tabs Image Temperature Table Profile and Histogram While each of these analytical tools possess unique qualities they also share many features For example data from any of the tabs may be saved in other formats or cut and pasted into other applications for your own further analysis or communications needs The Image View Screen Double clicking any of the thumbnail images in the InsideIR Session View screen takes you to the Image View tab for that image On this screen you can view basic data about the image CURSOR OPTIONS Point Measurements Clicking on any part of the image will display the temperature reading at that spot indicated by the crosshatch You may click as many spots as you wish with each click adding a readin
32. apter that fits your local electrical standards Connect the power jack of the power adaptor to the DC power inlet located on the docking station DC Power inlet USBcable Normal Charge Cycle e With the T130 unit powered off place it on the docking station e Do not connect the docking stations USB cable to the computer at this point e The red LED on the left will flash several times as the circuit senses a rechargeable battery pack and determines its state of charge Note Ifa non rechargeable battery pack is sensed by the docking station neither LED will blink The remaining points assume that the imager contains a sealed rechargeable battery pack e The red LED turns on continuously to indicate that charging is in progress This process can take from a few minutes to more than an hour e The red LED turns off once the battery pack is fully charged and the green LED on the right turns on continuously e Momentarily lifting the T130 unit from the docking station for about 5 seconds or longer interrupts the charging process The green light will come on and no further charging will occur Press the Restart Sync button between the LEDs to resume charging Pressing the button if the batteries are completely charged will have no effect e The imager may be removed from the docking station before recharging is completed without harm Howevet the imager may not be fully charged and its operating time may be
33. arget for the 100 spot diameter is specified in the calibration procedure for each instrument Stare A saturation effect caused by aiming a sensor at a Jo target for an extended period of time and then quickly aiming at a target at a ower temperature The increase in time beyond the normal system response for the sensor to return to within 5 of the lower temperature is defined as the szare time Storage Temperature Range Ambient temperature range that the thermometer can safely withstand in a non operating mode and subsequently operate with in published performance specifications Target The object upon which the temperature determination is being made Temperature A degree of hotness or coldness of an object measurable by a specific scale where heat is defined as thermal energy in transit and flows from objects of higher temperature to objects of lower temperature Temperature Coefficient or Ambient Derating An indication of the instruments ability to maintain accuracy when the ambient conditions are subject to a slow change or drift The temperature coefficient is usually expressed as the percent change in accuracy per degree change in ambient temperature For a rapid change in ambient conditions refer to Thermal Shock Jan 31st 2005 103 Temperature Resolution The minimum simulated or actual change in target temperature that gives a usable change in output and or indication per the ASTM standard test met
34. ave to be adjusted to read emitted energy only Measuring errors are often caused by IR energy being reflected by light sources Reflected Energy sS jr Transmitted Energy mremen NN Emitted Energy Object Some IR thermometers and thermal imagers allow you to change the emissivity in the unit The value of emissivity for various materials can be looked up in published emissivity tables Other units have a fixed pre set emissivity of 0 95 which 1s the emissivity value for most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces If you are using a thermometer or thermal imager with a fixed emissivity to measure the surface Jan 31st 2005 93 temperature of a shiny object you can compensate by covering the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat black paint Allow time for the tape or paint to reach the same temperature as the material underneath Measure the temperature of the taped or painted surface That is the true temperature Distance to spot ratio The optical system of an infrared thermometer collects the infrared energy from a circular measurement spot and focuses it on the detector Optical resolution is defined by the ratio of the distance from instrument to the object compared to the size of the spot being measured D S ratio The larger the ratio number the better the instrument s resolution and the smaller the spot size that can be measured The laser sighting included in some instrum
35. bject s ability to emit infrared energy Emitted infrared energy is exponentially proportional to the temperature of the object Emissivity can have a value from 0 shiny mirror perfect reflector to 1 0 blackbody perfect emitter Most organic painted or oxidized surfaces have emissivity values close to 0 95 If you are performing qualitative inspections with your imager leave the emissivity set at 1 0 If you need to measure actual temperature values set the emissivity value according to the emissivity of the material the object you are measuring is made of Again 1f you need accuracy you will need to find the emissivity value of the material before taking the measurement See Table 1 on page 89 and Table 2 on page 90 for the emissivity values for the most common materials There are a couple of methods that help you to find the emissivity value of materials e Tape method this method requires the usage of the Scotch brand PVC tape emissivity value 0 97 or equivalent Cover the surface you want to measure with tape Wait some seconds for the temperature to stabilize Set the emissivity of the imager at 0 97 and measure the temperature Make a note of the temperature value Then remove the tape and measure the new temperature value Adjust the emissivity accordingly until the temperature value found previously is displayed on the unit This emissivity value is the one of the material being measured This method is good for objects that
36. change the file names by right clicking on the current name It is recommended you keep the date time information in the file name so you can keep track of your periodic inspections The screen below shows sample contents of the Images folder with the newly saved file highlighted Jan 31st 2005 51 Hj InsideIR IR Images E 8 xil F File view Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help z a xj E InsidelR H E Images oe 2005 01 24 12 43 42 Location Number 4 Location Name Transform E Sample la MyCollection Date 7 15 2004 6 16 37 A TargetTemp 46 2 C Location Number 3 Location Name Row of Insulators Date 7 15 2004 5 56 42 Abd TargetTemp 12 5 C Location Number 2 Location Name Hot connection Date 7 15 2004 5 46 56 Ab TargetTemp 14 4 C v e Location Number 6 Location Number 7 Location Number 8 Location Name Hot connection Location Name Capacitors Location Name Hot connection Date 7 15 2004 6 33 53 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 37 13 4M TargetTemp 7 3 C TargetTemp 18 7 C TargetTemp 6 3 C Location Number 1 Location Name Insulators Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 Ph TargetTemp 13 7 C Location Number 3 Location Name Hot conne Date 7 15 2004 6 39 54 A TargetTemp 12 5 C ru gt Lom Download a Session from Upload a Session Set Date and Time in Imager Clear images in Imager I
37. d data of the current location is shown on the display Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll through the images you have previously recorded All stored images can be downloaded to your computer for analysis using the InsideIR software later To go back to measurement mode just pull the trigger or press the MODE button once more Stored image High alar Reflected Temperature Low alarm Compensation RTC value Date stamp Time stamp Stored target temperature Temperature scale Location name ene Det HABER Emissivity value Figure 16 Retrieve Mode The next chapter Downloading and Looking at Images leads you through installing the InsideIR software You may then start downloading your images to your computer Jan 31st 2005 29 Chapter 3 Downloading and Looking at Images Using InsidelR v2 0 Software This chapter begins with the InsideIR software installation Prior to installing the software however please take a moment to verify that your computer meets the minimum requirements shown below e One of the following operating systems Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows 98 SE updated with the latest packages O O Version of Internet Explorer 5 01 or greater for Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 users Version of Internet Explorer 6 0 or greater for Microsoft Windows 98 SE users Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 is included on InsideIR 2 0 0 ins
38. d emissivity Usually NIST traceable in the USA with other recognized standards available for international customers Colored Body See Non Gray Body D S Distance to size ratio See Optical Resolution Detector A transducer which produces a voltage or current proportional to the IR energy incident upon it See also thermopile pyroelectric and 51 detectors DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung DIN is the German standard for many instrumentation products Jan 31st 2005 97 Display Resolution The level of precision to which a temperature value can be displayed usually expressed in degrees or tenths of degrees Drift The change in instrument indication over a long period of time not caused by external influences on the device per the ASTM standard test method E 1256 88 EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility is the resistance to electrical signal disturbances within IR thermometers Emissivity Emissivity is the ratio of infrared energy radiated by an object at a given temperature and spectral band to the energy emitted by a perfect radiator blackbody at the same temperature and spectral band The emissivity of a perfect blackbody is unity 1 00 EMI RFI Noise Electro Magnetic Interference Radio Frequency Interference EMI and RFI may cause disturbances to electrical signals within IR thermometers EMI and RFI noise is most commonly caused by devices by switching motors air conditioners po
39. ding object from surrounding high temperature sources For higher temperature objects use shorter wavelength instruments whenever possible For semi transparent materials such as plastic film and glass assure that the background is uniform and lower in temperature than the object 5 Hold instrument perpendicular to surface whenever emissivity is less than 0 9 In all cases do not exceed angles more than 30 degrees from incidence Jan 31st 2005 9 Appendix B Infrared Theory Q amp A Q Why use noncontact infrared thermometers A Noncontact infrared IR thermometers use infrared technology to quickly and conveniently measure the surface temperature of objects They provide fast temperature readings without physically touching the object The temperature is shown on the LCD display Lightweight compact and easy to use IR thermometers and thermal imagers can safely measure hot hazardous or hard to reach surfaces without contaminating or damaging the object Also infrared thermometers can provide several readings per second as compared to contact methods where each measurement can take several minutes Q How does IR work A IR thermometers capture the invisible infrared energy naturally emitted from all objects Infrared radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum which includes radio waves microwaves visible light ultraviolet gamma and X rays Visible Radio a Ultraviolet EHF SHF UHF VHF
40. e 2 Jan 31st 2005 88 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Table 1 Emissivity Values for Metals o Maea Sa T RE Has Unoxidized 0102 0 0202 Oxidized 1 04 04 0204 O _ Alloy A3003 O E Owdzd nr 04 035 O _ Roughened 0208 0206 0105 Polished 0102 002 01 Brass IO O Polished 08095 001 005 nr Burnished nt O n r Oxdzd 06 06 05 X Copper Polished 0 Rogheed 00502 ner Oxidized 0208 209 0408 Electrical Terminal Blocks nr n r 0 01 0 1 Inconel ss E S O Oxidized 0409 0609 07095 Sandbased 0304 0306 03 06 _ Blectropolished 0205 025 015 rom o O oL Oxidized 0408 0509 0509 Unoxdzed 035 0103 nr Rused nr 0609 0507 Moten 035 0406 nf Tron Cast ae SEA Oxidized 0709 0709 06095 Unoxidized 035 03 02 Molten 035 0304 0205 lon Wrought o oo O Dud J 1 0 09 09 09 ITA o o on Polished 035 00 02 nr Rouh O 065 206 04 Oxdzed nr 0307 0206 n r Meyppdeum O Jan 31st 2005 89 10pm 16pm 814m Oxidized 0509 f 0409 0206 Unoxidizied 025035 01035 01
41. e Wrist Strap Your 1130 imager comes with a wrist strap which can be attached by clipping the metal part of the strap to the small metal bar at the base of the imager see Figure 5 below Attach wrist strap Figure 5 Attaching the Wrist Strap Jan 31st 2005 14 Turning the Unit On Power is switched on or off by opening or closing the lens door Sliding down the lens door turns the imager on see Figure 6 below Slide the door up to turn off the imaget Closed Unit Off Open Unit On Figure 6 Powering the Ti30 Imager On and Off Note The unit is self protected against excessive levels of infrared radiation and it will cause the unit to automatically shut down If that happens slide the lens door closed wait a minute and slide it open again Important Always dock the imager in the docking station when not in use By doing so you will assure the batteries will be fully charged when using the rechargeable battery pack The imager will not show thermal images or respond to controls while it is in the docking station Displaying Images The T130 imager performs an initial auto check each time it is activated and then immediately shows the Information Screen The Information Screen displays the following information about the 1130 imager unit Jan 31st 2005 15 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com e Unit Serial N
42. ed in a given thermal scene Limits Allows you to view a subset of the data by entering the specific maximum and minimum temperatures for the data you are interested in graphing Jan 31st 2005 83 Report Create Report Generates a report form pre populating data fields with captured data from the given location See Reporting Your Findings below for additional reporting details Help Contents Displays complete contents of this users manual About InsideIR Displays copyright information and software version number Language Allows you to select your language preference from English German French Spanish Portuguese Japanese Chinese Russian Italian or Swedish Note If you select a new language you must quit the application and restart in order for the change to take effect A dialog box will appear warning you that the application will end in order to make this language change You can choose to proceed or cancel your selection Reporting Your Findings The T130 imager provides report forms for you to use in reporting your findings To generate a report you must first select an image from a given location Then select Report from the Menu Bar and choose Create Report from the drop down list Jan 31st 2005 84 LIS Capacitors 4 Fille View Image Properties Data Ai Profile Image properties THERMOGRAPHIC REPORT Clear all text fields Location Number y Company Location Name Problem
43. ents only helps to aim at the measured spot 0 6cm 2 22cm 5 55cm 0 61m 2m 05m 0 24in 0 87 in 2 18 in 2ft 66ft 164ft A recent innovation in infrared optics is the addition of a Close Focus feature which provides accurate measurement of small target areas without including unwanted background temperatures Field of view Make sure that the target is larger than the spot size the unit is measuring The smaller the target the closer you should be to it When accuracy is critical make sure Incorrect 7 Jan 31st 2005 that the target is at least twice as large as the spot size Q How to take temperature measurement A To take a temperature measurement just point the unit at the object you wish to measure Be sure to consider distance to spot size ratio and field of view There are important things to keep in mind while using infrared thermometers 1 Measure surface temperature only The IR thermometer cannot measure internal temperatures 2 Do not take temperature measurement through glass Glass has very distinctive reflection and transmission properties that do not allow accurate infrared temperature reading Infrared thermometers are not recommended for use in measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces stainless steel aluminum etc See Emissivity 3 Watch for environmental conditions Steam dust smoke etc can prevent accurate measurement by obstructing the unit s optics 4 Watch
44. erating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device y 2 USB Device A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files For your new device To locate driver files and complete the Installation click M est What do vou want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended C Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver Back Cancel Figure 38 When asked What do you want the wizard to do select Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next x E The file rmager sys on E SDirrvers i needed Dk Cancel Type the path where the file 13 located and then click OF Copy files from CADrivers Figure 39 You will then be prompted for the irimager sys file located on C Drivers Click Browse and select C Drivers irimager sys file and click Open Jan 31st 2005 43 Found Mew Hardware Wizard 3 Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard O Fluke Tia IR Imager The software for this device 12 now installed but may nat work correctly To close this wizard click Finish Back Cancel Figure 40 The Found New Hardware Wizard now confirms that it has installed the driver Click Finish Jan 31st 2005 44 WINDOWS 98 SE USERS This wizard searches for new drivers far aa USB Device A device dri
45. ering factors On the other hand quantitative inspections are intended to accurately measure the actual temperatures of specific areas in electrical or mechanical equipment Although less common than qualitative inspections quantitative inspections are sometimes required One good example would be measuring electric motor temperatures in this case the absolute temperature value is required since it is closely linked to the useful life of the motor To accurately measure temperature using infrared temperature measurement technology the customer should be aware of the key concepts and factors that can radically interfere with the quality of the quantitative temperature measurement Distance to Target Spot Ratio The optical system of an infrared sensor collects the infrared energy from a circular measurement spot and focuses it on the detector Optical resolution is defined by the ratio of the distance from the instrument to the object compared to the size of the spot being measured D S ratio The larger the ratio factor the better the instrument s resolution and the smaller the spot size that can be measured from a greater distance All non contact infrared thermometers and thermal imagers have a specific optical resolution expressed by the D S ratio and by the optical diagram which shows the geometry of the infrared radiation path as seen by the lenses of the instrument See 56 for an illustration of the D S ratio and the optical cha
46. es stored by a single unit in the same folder Clear Images in Imager Creates a new folder naming it according to the date and time The name is highlighted and editable so you may rename it according to your own naming conventions Compact Database Creates a new folder naming it according to the date and time The name is highlighted and editable so you may rename it according to your own naming conventions Exit Quits the application Jan 31st 2005 80 View Image View From session view selecting a thumbnail image and choosing image view takes you to the image view screen for the selected 1mage Temperature Table View From session view selecting a thumbnail image and choosing temperature table view takes you to the temperature table for the selected image Temperature Profile View From session view selecting a thumbnail image and choosing temperature profile view takes you to the temperature profile screen for the selected image Histogram View From session view selecting a thumbnail image and choosing histogram view takes you to the histogram for the selected image Image Properties Temperature Scale Fahrenheit Displays temperatures in the Fahrenheit scale Celsius Displays temperatures in the Celsius scale Palette Original Resets specific image to the palette with which the image was originally captured Gray Displays selected image in gray scale Rainbow Displays selected image in the Rainbow palette Iro
47. for ambient temperatures If the thermometer 1s exposed to abrupt ambient temperature differences of 10 degrees or mote allow it to adjust to the new ambient temperature for at least twenty minutes Q What are the most popular applications A Non contact thermometers have many uses The most popular include 1 Predictive and Preventive Industrial Maintenance check transformers electrical panels connectors switchgear rotating equipment furnaces and much more Automotive Diagnose cylinder heads and heating cooling systems HVAC R Monitor air stratification supply return registers and furnace performance Food Service amp Safety Scan holding serving and storage temperatures 5 Process Control amp Monitoring check process temperature of steel glass plastics cement paper food amp beverage For additional information on applications for non contact IR thermometers visit our website at www fluke com thermography Jan 31st 2005 95 Glossary Absolute Zero The temperature 0 Kelvin of an object defined by the theoretical condition where the object has zero enetgy Accuracy Maximum deviation expressed in temperature units or as a percentage of the temperature reading or as a percentage of the full scale temperature value or as a percentage of the target temperature indicating the difference between a temperature reading given by an instrument under ideal operating conditions and the temperatu
48. form Product registration is very important since it allows you to get free software updates from Fluke and helps us provide you with the fastest and most efficient technical support An icon for the InsideIR application is created and added to your folder during software installation Do not launch the program yet Wait until you have completed the next section Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computet Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer The docking station provides a solid and convenient base for the T130 imager The docking station keeps the T130 imager available and connected to the computer or workstation In addition it keeps the batteries charged and ready to go The docking station connects to your computer through its USB port The USB cord should remain connected to the computer at all times Jan 31st 2005 39 Hooking Up the Docking Station Connect the power adapter plug into the Docking Station s power jack Connect the power plug to a power outlet Depending on the power requirements in yout country you may need to use one of the several adapters provided that matches the power plug to the local power outlet Figure 33 The Power Cord Find the USB port on your computer Look for this symbol on your computer Locate the USB communication cord permanently attached to the docking station The USB communication cord is equipped with an USB connector Insert the USB connector on the co
49. g to the displayed image Moving your cursor around the image will momentatily display the temperature reading on points along your path The pixel coordinates will be displayed simultaneously as you move your cursor across the image Area Measurements Clicking and dragging on any part of the image will create a rectangular area Releasing the mouse button results in the display of the minimum maximum and average temperatures for the pixels in the defined area You may create as many rectangles as you wish Image Data Time Stamp Selecting the image data time stamp button allows you to place a date and time stamp anywhere on the image You may add as many date and time stamps as you wish but the information will always be the same Temperature Grid By turning on the temperature grid you will see 300 8 pixel by 8 pixel squares superimposed over the image A brightness level bar will appear which allows you to control the brightness of the grid Each grid will display a temperature which 1s the average of the 64 pixels in that square Text Color For each of the functions above you can select various colors of text to improve the appearance of the data over the image Multiple colors can be used on the same image for different information Jan 31st 2005 73 Restore Original Image This button restores the original image removing any temperature date time information from the image with the exception of the temperature grid which m
50. ge Next image Return to Session View 14 20 2 Image Options Temperature grid Cursor Options Thermal Image Point Measurements C Area Measurements C Isotherm No C Image date time stamp Restore original image Pixel Coordinates d po re po Text Color Figure 62 Sample Image at Original Scale Limits Jan 31st 2005 74 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com 181x 18 x Hl InsideIR Capacitors 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help Temperature Table Profile Histogram Image properties Location Number 7i Location Name aa Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 AM Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 18 6 C Low Alarm ISE High Alarm 250 C Image Min 1 1 C Pixel 106 120 Image Max 20 2 C Pixel 75 55 Comments Previous image Next image Return to Session View 50 255 0 14 32 7 Image Options Temperature grid Cursor Options E Thermal Point Measurements ermal Image C Yes C Area Measurements Isotherm No C Image date time stamp Restore original image Pixel Coordinates x po re o Text Color Figure 63 Sample Image After Increasing Scale Limits Isotherms As indicated in the section above the limit bar indicates the temperature range your 1130 imager is capable of measuring However when the Isotherm radio b
51. ge on page 28 for more information or by pressing the Up button again while in the Automatic measurement mode The Quick Image Fix feature is active only when the unit is set to Automatic mode Different from Automatic mode Manual and Semi Automatic modes work jointly with two adjustable parameters Level and Gain These two parameters are adjustable by using the two thumbwheels located on the switch bay see Figure 11 on page 20 i C Level Gain Level is defined as the median point of a given temperature scale For example if the unit 1s currently in Automatic mode and there is a given thermal scene with MIN and MAX temperature limits the moment you switch the unit to Manual mode the Level value is set by the unit according to the following formula Max Min 2 Level Gain is defined as a temperature band around the median point of the scale Level In the same way described above if the unit is currently set at Automatic mode and there is a given thermal scene with MIN and MAX temperature limits then switching the unit to Manual or Semi Automatic mode causes the Gain value to be set according to the following formula Gain Max Min Jan 31st 2005 59 Graphically it would look like this MAX The imager automatically calculates Level and Gain when switched from Automatic to Manual or Semi Automatic modes thus providing a smooth and meaningful transition of the thermal Gain boundaries of the sce
52. gn considerations and the atmospheric windows most infrared measurements are made between 0 75 um and 20 um Infrared Thermometer An instrument that converts incoming IR radiation from a spot on a target sutface to a measurement value that can be related to the temperature of that spot K Kelvin The unit of absolute or thermodynamic temperature scale where 0 K 1s absolute zero and 273 15 K is equal to 0 C There is no symbol used with the Kelvin scale and K C 273 15 Jan 31st 2005 99 LAL Low Alarm Units with this feature can sound an alarm when they sense that a user defined low temperature has been reached Laser Single or dual lasers are used in some units for aiming and or locating the optimum temperature measurement point LOC Location Units with the data logging feature store data in numbered locations which can be recalled and reviewed on the display when necessary Loop A cycle of operations within a selected mode For example the RUN Loop cycles through standard running operations the LOG Loop cycles through data logging operations and the RECALL Loop cycles through stored operations and displays the data Micron or um 10 meters m or 0 000001 m Minimum spot size The smallest spot an instrument can accurately measure Mode Modes are various user selectable operations within Loops NETD Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference Peak to peak system electrica
53. hapter 7 Analyzing Your Data ccc eee eee eee eee ettet eene 73 Toe Tmi ce View Screen ass 73 A E E E E UTE Um 75 Additional Image Analysis Tools i3 eed het tr a Uu Duet d estu DA 76 The Temperature Table Ua i oso root aigna u bdo ro irme tige ns Toh The Probile Tabo too iaa N ur THe EUStOSTAT DAD A AAA AA 78 The Meni Bar s s r 79 gi A IE O OS AT 80 ER 81 Maso Properties ada 81 Data Ana Sisa aa iaa 82 K POE uraan A 84 PO E ETE 84 Reporting Y our ETOOIDE e N EAS 84 Appendix A Technical Referenc ssscsssscccccccccccsssccssssccccssssees 87 Imager Accuracy Catita 87 Imager Reading Error VS Source Diurno ii 88 Typical Enissivi Valle sai el des cane tea 88 Appendix B Infrared Theory Q amp A GIOSSaEY enana The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Fluke and the Fluke logo are registered trademarks and InsideIR are trademarks of Fluke Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty does not co
54. he Emissivity properly according to the object material If set at 1 00 the RTC compensation won t take place Reflected Energy Transmitted Energy Emitted Energy Object Figure 58 Reflected Temperature Compensation Jan 31st 2005 66 Chapter 6 Organizing Your Data The T130 imager when used together with the InsideIR software provides a powerful way to organize and track maintenance data Different groups of equipment can be inspected and data specific to different plant areas or departments can be individually named saved stored and retrieved in a straightforward fashion Because all the records are electronic they can be backed up and stored without fear of loss or fading of records File Management You can rename or delete files sessions or folders from the directories by right clicking the icons in the file structure on the left side of the screen and choosing the appropriate command from the pop up menu You may move a file by clicking it and dragging it onto the destination folder Note Keep in mind that a file or session is a collection of images not a single image S InsideIR IR Images 15 iz x E V 5 z 5 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help 18 xj 4 InsidelFi zt Images 2005 01 24 1243 Sample Refresh tree view Rename Delete Export Session Location Number 4 Location Name
55. hod E 1256 88 Thermal Shock A short term error in accuracy caused by a transient ambient temperature change The instrument tecovers from its accuracy error when it comes back into equilibrium with the new ambient conditions Time Constant The time it takes for a sensing element to respond to 63 2 of a step change at the tar get Transfer Standard A precision radiometric measurement instrument with NIST traceable calibration in the USA with other recognized standards available for international customers used to calibrate radiation reference sources Transmittance The ratio of IR radiant energy transmitted through an object to the total IR energy received by the object for any given spectral range the sum of emittance reflectance and transmittance is unity Warm Up Time Time after turn on until the instrument will function within specified repeatability per the ASTM standard test method E 1256 88 Jan 31st 2005 104 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com
56. ion 31 to location 19 simply select the image in location 31 click and drag the cursor to location 19 and release The image will be moved from location 31 to location 19 and the images between 19 and 30 will all be moved back one location Note if you move an image to a higher location number the images between the new and old locations are all moved forward one location Note 3 Alarm limits can be set during the image upload procedure for each image In the event that exceeding a particular temperature value 1s of interest it may indicate that a piece of equipment is nearing catastrophic failure for example an alarm limit can be set either a high alarm low alarm or both If the temperature of the center Jan 31st 2005 71 spot exceeds is higher than the high alarm limit or lower than the low alarm limit the limits set the temperature display on the instrument will appear in BOLD RED letters To upload the data to the imager press Upload The imager will begin to load data Once the data is loaded you are ready to perform your inspections Upon your return you simply place the imager in the docking station and bring up the software The new data is sent to the proper destination and is ready for comparison with any earlier data Note It isn t necessary to upload data to the imager in order to perform inspections 1 However it is recommended in order to keep consistency between inspections by using the same par
57. l noise normally measured at the output display or analog expressed in F or C NIST Traceability Calibration in accordance with and against standards traceable to NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology USA Traceability to NIST is a means of ensuring that reference standards remain valid and their calibration remains current Jan 31st 2005 100 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Non Gray Body A radiating object that is partly transparent to infrared transmits infrared energy at certain wavelengths also called Colored Bodies Glass and plastic films are examples of non gray bodies Optical Pyrometer A system that by comparing a source whose temperature is to be measured to a standardized source of illumination usually com pared to the human eye determines the temperature of the former source Optical Resolution The distance to size ratio D S of the IR measurement spot where the distance 1s usually defined at the focus distance and the size is defined by the diameter of the IR energy spot at the focus typically at the 90 IR energy spot diameter Optical resolution may also be specified for the far field by using values of far field distance and spot size Pyroelectric Detector Infrared detector that behaves as a current source with an output proportional to the rate of change of the incident IR energy
58. lue decreases accordingly Gain can be decreased up to the point when the difference between MIN and MAX values is 5 C 9 F Note Both wheels have endless adjustment action no d tente Jan 31st 2005 6 Chapter 5 Qualitative and Quantitative Temperature Measurements Most of the time thermal imager users are measuring apparent temperatures that are inextricably linked to qualitative inspections Qualitative inspections focus on temperature differences as opposed to actual temperatures The reason is that temperature differences are sufficient to indicate most abnormalities in electrical and mechanical equipment In other words qualitative inspections do not strive for accurate temperature measurements Their goal is to capture and identify different thermal patterns in a given thermal scene which are indicative of potential failures and or equipment malfunctioning Since there is no intention to measure the actual ot absolute value the technician has no need to correct for target emissivity which is set at 1 on qualitative inspections reflected temperature from the environment which is not enabled in the unit on qualitative inspections or account for target spot size and distance from the target quite often the target of interest is always compared to a similar target in the same thermal scene Also the operator does not need to adjust or account for atmospheric attenuation angle of incidence and other interf
59. ly create permanent inspection records indicating temperature behavior before and after repairs and monitor thermal trends over long periods The T130 imager is an easy to use and powerful thermal imaging tool It will become a valuable and indispensable tool for your workplace and your professional growth Jan 31st 2005 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Quick Specifications Table E E 2 or 2 C whichever is greater 3 0 1 F or C Optical Resolution 90 w circular 90 1 aperture w Optical Resolution 90 w slit response amp Optical Resolution 50 w slit response 7mm 0 27 at 61cm 24 Adjustable Emissivity 0 10 to 1 00 by 0 01 Display Type Liquid Crystal Display TFT technology optimized for both indoor and outdoor use Reflected Background Temperature 50 to 460 C 58 to 860 F Ambient Operating Temperature Relative Humidity 10 to 9096 Non condensing Storage Temperature without batteries 6 AA batteries not included or rechargeable battery pack included Tripod Mount 6 35 mm 1 4 20 unc threading Weight includes batteries 1kg 2 2 Ib EA Aaa AA O Standard Accessories Multi language Interactive Manual CD ROM InsidelR Software Docking station with Universal Power Adapter and USB Connection Hardshell Carry Case USB Computer Field Cable Rechargeable and Non rechargeable Bat
60. mager to Imager Figure 51 Contents of Images Folder Your newly recorded images appear as thumbnails as they are downloaded into the program Each set of images is in a fixed order starting from Image 1 to 100 or however many images you have saved Use the scroll bars to browse through the thumbnail images Setting the Imager Clock It is very important to set the Imager Clock in your Ti30 imager because it records a time date stamp with each stored image This is important for meaningful reports Set Date and Time in Imager and trending Jan 31st 2005 52 The imager s internal clock can only be set or changed from the computer You cannot set ot adjust it on the imager It is very important to have the internal clock set to your local time date since your inspections will be tracked based on time date information To set the time 1 Press the Set Date and Time in Imager button on the lower portion of the Main menu The following window appears Date Time Properties Adjust date and tme set Imager clock Friday Januar OF 2000 hour min ec Time EI EN El get current computer date time Cancel Set 2 Select the box for matching your imagers date and time to that of your computer 3 Or click the Date arrow to see the calendar The following window appears Jan 31st 2005 53 Date Time Properties Adjust date and time set Imager clock Wednesday June U2
61. nbow Displays selected image in the Ironbow palette Jan 31st 2005 81 Data Analysis Note The Data Analysis menu items are only active when in the corresponding View Image Export Image Allows you to save an image for use with another application in any of the following file formats e bmp jpg e gif e png e tiff e wmf e exif e emf Note When using this option only the image is saved the data is not Temperature Table Export Temperature Table txt file Allows you to export the undetlying pixel data from a thermal scene to a txt file for import into a spreadsheet program allowing you to do your own in depth analysis Temperature Profiles Export Temperature Profiles Data txt file Saves the temperature profile data to a txt file for import into a spreadsheet program allowing you to do yout own in depth analysis Export Image and Charts bmp file Saves the image and charts from the Temperature Profile tab to your Windows clipboard and can then be pasted into Word or Excel using either the Paste or Paste Special command Histogram Copy Chart Jan 31st 2005 82 Saves the chart to your Windows clipboard and can then be pasted into Word or Excel using either the Paste or Paste Special command Pixel Data Displays temperature values as number of representative pixels in the thermal scene Percentage Data Displays temperature values as a percentage of the all temperature values captur
62. ne Once initially set by the 1130 imager Gain and Level can then be adjusted by the user in order to accommodate their specific Level requirements Of course in practical terms you can t actually see the values for Gain Gain and Level You will adjust Gain and Level but you will see the changes on the MIN and MAX temperature values at each end of the thermal scale Since we know how Level and Gain are MIN calculated by the imager it is easy to understand how variations in Gain and Level change the MIN and MAX limit values by solving the Gain and Level equations for MIN and MAX as follows Min Level Gain Max Level Gain In summary you need to adjust Level to get close to temperature level you are interested in and then adjust Gain to get you more or less resolution as needed around the desired level Tip Always begin by selecting the Automatic mode Automatic mode will suffice for most applications The unit automatically adjusts the image to show the lowest temperature value present in the thermal scene MIN and the highest temperature value in the scene MAX at all times This mode does not require any other adjustment other than properly focusing the unit Once you are familiar with the thermal scene you are looking at just press the Up button to activate the Quick Image Fix feature described on the previous pages When you press the Up button the imager fixes the MIN and MAX temperature values thus allowing a
63. o the greatest amount of water vapot possible at the same temperature Repeatability The degree to which a single instrument gives the same reading on the same object over successive measures under the same ambient and target conditions per the ASTM standard test method E 1256 88 Resolution See Temperature Resolution or Optical Resolution Response Time A measure of an instrument s change of out put corresponding to an instantaneous change in target temperature generally expressed in milli seconds for 95 percent of full scale temperature indication per the ASTM standard test method E 1256 88 The specification for Fluke instruments also includes the average time required for software computations Scatter See Size of Source Effect Size of Source Effect An undesirable increase in temperature reading caused by IR energy outside the spot reaching the detector The effect is most pronounced when the target is much larger than the field of view Jan 31st 2005 102 Spectral Response The wavelength region in which the IR Thermometer is sensitive Spot The diameter of the area on the target where the temperature determination is made The spot is defined by the circular aperture at the target that allows typically 90 of the IR energy to be collected by the instrument as compared with the 100 spot diameter which is defined by the IR energy collected from a very large target The actual size and distance to the t
64. of the End User License Agreement and so signify by clicking agree and proceeding to use this product Figure 19 License Agreement for Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 Jan 31st 2005 32 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com In Ta Microsoft HET Framework 1 1 Setup E p Installing Components l a The following items are being installed on pour computer Microsoft NET Framework Files Copying new files File mscorcfa dil Directory c WINDO 1564672 Preparing to Install lnsidelA Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will quide You through the program setup process Please Laut iz Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 Setup Installation of Microsoft MET Framework 1 1 is complete Mantel Figure 21 Installation of Microsoft NET Framework 1 1 complete Jan 31st 2005 33 Visual J NET Redistributable Package 1 1 Welcome to the Visual Jtt NET Redistributable Package 1 1 Setup wizard which will guide vou through the installation process License Agreement 4 copy of this license is available for printing at http go microsotft com bwlinE LinkId 2127284 The accompanying software is provided to you for use in conjunction with an application that requires the Microsoft Visual NET runtime the MS have read understood and agree to the terms of the End User License
65. oggle Button The A Laser On Off toggle button switches the laser on and off By default the guiding laser beam is off Depending on the situation you may or may not need the laser guidance beam Jan 31st 2005 20 Laser Aperture Optical Channel Figure 12 Laser Aperture and Optical Channel Note The laser 1s only a sighting aid It is not required to take measurements The laser is not coaxial with the infrared channel thus the laser dot 1s offset from the center of the thermal image the reticle or crosshatch at the center of the display The laser dot is not visible in the thermal image Important Avoid directing the laser to people s eyes See important safety information on the warning laser label located on the side of the unit There are different laset warning labels for different geographic regions These are identified below AND EXPOSURE LASER RACIANON 15 EMITTED FROM THES APERTUAE 11m 830 5706 ium 15 North America Europe Latin America Japanese Chinese Figure 13 Laser Warning Labels For Different Geographic Regions Jan 31st 2005 21 Centigrade Fahrenheit Toggle Button CF Centigrade Fahrenheit button toggles the displayed temperature data in either Centigrade or Fahrenheit temperature scales The factory default is Centigrade LCD Backlight Illumination Switch e x Q LCD Backlight Illumination switch provides three backlight illumination levels as shown below gt
66. on as to the specific inspection situation at hand both from a thermal resolution and temperature level standpoint It is worth noting once again the importance of propetly focusing the T130 Imager Once a properly focused image is stored and downloaded to a computer you can use the InsideIR software to adjust the level and gain of an individual image perfecting the image quality on the PC in a controlled office environment versus in the field Tip The minimum temperature interval between the MIN and MAX values is 5 C 9 F It is important to remember that by decreasing the difference between MIN and MAX values increases the likelihood of zage noise Only bring the difference between MIN and MAX to the minimum when you absolutely need the best thermal resolution available Gain and Level Thumbwheels The Level Thumbwheel control increases Level by pulling the wheel towards the back of the imager and decreases Level by pushing the wheel forward towards the front of the imager When Level is increased both MIN and MAX values increase accordingly and when Level is decreased both MIN and MAX values are decreased accordingly The Gain Thumbwheel control increases Gain by pulling the wheel towards the back of the imager and decreases Gain by pushing the wheel toward the front of the imager When Gain is increased MIN value decreases and MAX value increases accordingly When Gain is decreased MIN value increases and MAX va
67. owing sub section reviews the settings and controls Jan 31st 2005 17 Settings and Controls Keypad Three buttons located below the LCD screen allow you to select operation modes and change parameter values These buttons are the MODE button the Up button and the Down button The Up and Down buttons are used mostly to increment and decrement parameter values They activate some special functions as well The MODE button is used mostly to cycle between the different operations Details about the function of each button are discussed later Down button Up button MODE button Figure 9 Keypad Controls Jan 31st 2005 18 A hinged door on the top surface of the 1130 imager hides five switches that allow you to change the basic imager settings Open the hinged door by lifting it up Push buttons Pull door up to toggle show control switches 3 position Switches Thumbwheels Figure 10 Ti30 Imager Settings Switches icons not shown Jan 31st 2005 19 The illustration below shows the top view of the switch bay without the door There is an icon printed near each switch and switch position indicating their function These functions ate explained in the next paragraphs Laser ON OFF Centigrade Fahrenheit selection LCD backlight selection Palette selection Measurement mode selection Level adjustment Gain adjustment Figure 11 Ti30 Imager Settings Switches Laser On Off T
68. port Help Profile Temperature Table Histogram Image properties Location Number Location Name aa Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 AM Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 18 6 C Low Alarm o High Alarm 250 C Image Min 1 1 C Pixel 106 120 Image Max 20 2 C Pixel 75 55 Comments Previous image Next image Return to Session View Image Options Temperature grid Cursor Options Thermal Image Point Measurements C Area Measurements C Isotherm No C Image date time stamp Restore original image Pixel Coordinates s po re o Test Color Figure 54 Viewing a Single Image Jan 31st 2005 56 Chapter 4 Obtaining the Best Image The Importance of Focusing The focusing ability of the imager is similar to the one found on regular photographic cameras and it is defined as the ability to adjust the optical system to capture the highest amount of infrared energy from the target thus allowing the sharpest thermal image of the target to be displayed Properly focusing the unit is of paramount importance for obtaining a crisp clear image There is no way to compensate for an improperly focused thermal image afterwards Focus Wheel Figure 55 Locating the Focus Wheel Focusing is accomplished by rotating the Focus Wheel in either direction The minimum focusing distance is 61cm 24 inches That means you have to be at least 61cm 24 inches away from
69. rd to the USB port on your computer see Figure 18 Figure 34 Connecting the USB Connector to the USB Port Dock the imager in the docking station The first time you place the imager in its docking station and press the SYNC button with the docking station connected your computer s operating system will detect new hardware and locate the correct communication driver Your computer will automatically launch its own driver installation program Follow the installation instructions You will only have to go through this process once Jan 31st 2005 40 USB DRIVER INSTALLING IRIMAGER INF AND IRIMAGER SYS The proper USB drivers must be installed in order for the software to communicate with the imager The appropriate drivers were copied into the C Driver directory during the software installation but won t be installed until the unit is connected to your computer for the first time and the installation wizard is run 1 Install InsideIR Software included with your imager 2 Reboot your computer if it did not do so automatically 3 Launch InsideIR 4 Make sure the T130 imager is OFF 5 Set the imager carefully on the docking station 6 Connect the docking station s USB cable to the USB port on your computer 7 Press the SYNC button on the docking station 8 Follow the instructions on your screen as prompted when Windows detects your new hardware Specific details for each operating system follow WINDOWS X
70. re Trigger Jan 31st 2005 Yes i image Recording Procedure Quick Image Fix Procedure b Array Recalibraton Procedure Go back to measurement mode Emissivity adjustment mode RTC adjustment mode o Recall images mode 25 Image Recording Procedure Freeze Image Save the image and increment image o Image location Emissivity Adjustment Procedure Change Emissivity Color to Red Up Button Pressed 7 Trigger Pressed Yes Increase Emissivity Update Image Decrease Emissivity Jan 31st 2005 26 Reflected Temperature Compensation Adjustment Procedure Change EMS Back to Black Change RTC Color to Red Up Button Pressed Yes Increase RTC Decrease RTC Recall Images Procedure Shows Image in Current Location Show Current 1 Image Show Current 1 Image Jan 31st 2005 2 Quick Image Fix Procedure Yes Reset QIF Mode Up Button Pressed 4 Array Recalibration Procedure Recording an Image Recording images with the 1130 imager is simple Repeat the steps below and record as many images you want until you get familiar with the process First note the number of the current image location At this point if you have not stored any images the location number should be set at 1 default and the location
71. re of a calibration source per the ASTM standard test method E 1256 88 Ambient Derating Refer to Temperature Coefficient Ambient Operating Range Range of the ambient temperature conditions over which the thermometer is designed to operate Ambient Temperature Ambient temperature is the room temperature or temperature surrounding the instrument Ambient Temperature Compensation TAMB Refer to Reflected Energy Compensation ASTM ASTM is an abbreviation for American Society for Testing and Materials Atmospheric Windows The Atmospheric Windows is the infrared spectral bands in which the atmosphere best transmits radiant energy Two pre dominant windows are located at 2 5 um and at 8 14 um Jan 31st 2005 96 Background Temperature Temperature behind and surrounding the target as viewed from the instrument Blackbody A perfect emitter an object that absorbs all the radiant energy incident on it at all wavelengths and reflects and transmits none A surface with emissivity of unity 1 00 C Celsius Temperature scale based on 0 zero degrees as the freezing point of water and 100 as the vaporization point of water at standard pressure _ F 32 1 8 C Calibration A methodical measurement procedure to determine all the parameters significantly affecting an instrument s performance Calibration Source A source blackbody hot plate etc of known and traceable temperature an
72. reduced accordingly e An imager containing single use batteries may safely be placed on the docking station for storage or image transfer In fact we recommend the imager always be placed on the docking station when not in use regardless of the type of batteries being used Jan 31st 2005 12 A charge cycle takes a rechargeable battery pack from whatever level of charge it presently has and brings it to a fully charged condition The charger will not over charge a battery pack no matter how many times the button is pushed RED light Restart Sync button GREEN light Figure 4 Docking Station LED Indicators Note You may download stored images from the T130 imager to a personal computer if the docking station s USB cable is connected to a computer running the InsideIR software Press the Restart Sync button to transfer stored images to the computer see Chapter 3 Downloading and Looking at Images for details Pressing the Restart Sync button also starts the charging cycle Once the batteries are charged you are ready to begin taking thermal images and temperature measurements Take a moment now to read the next section and become acquainted with the basic features and controls of the imager Jan 31st 2005 13 Chapter 2 Getting Started Your T130 imager has settings and capabilities that let you customize its operation for the task at hand The following section describes each setting on the imager Attaching th
73. rt for the T130 unit Jan 31st 2005 62 D S ratio D S z 90 The number 90 means that at a distance D equal to 1 meter the unit will measure a circle of diameter equal to 1 1cm 1 meter divided by 90 at distance D equal to 2 meters it will measure a circle with diameter equal to 2 2cm and so on in a linear progression Optical Diagram The optical diagram shows the graphical representation of the optical ratio The optical path of the infrared radiation is a cone that has its vertex at 61cm 24 away from the front of the unit and progresses at the same ratio towards infinity The circle diameter can be calculated by dividing the distance by 90 at any point in the centerline of the cone Below it is presented the diameters S for three different distances 61cm minimum distance 2m and 5m There is no maximum distance Although in practical terms accurately measuring temperatures of targets a great distance away requires very large objects 06cm 2 22cm 5 55 cm 0 61m 2m 05m 024in O87in 218in G2ft 66ft ie4t Y f Uu D gt Figure 56 Illustration of Distance to Target Spot Ratio The explanation of optical resolution is key for the understanding of the next concept vital for accurate temperature measurement in quantitative inspections Field of View Make sure that the target is larger than the spot size that the unit is measuring The smaller the target the closer you should be to i
74. s Report Help 8 x1 H E Images A 2005 01 24 12 43 42 3 3 Sample n MyCollection Location Number 4 Location Name Transform Date 7 15 2004 6 16 37 4 TargetTemp 46 2 C Location Number 1 Location Number 2 Location Number 3 Location Name Insulators Location Name Hot connection Location Name Row of Insulators Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 Phi Date 7 15 2004 5 46 56 Ab Date 7 15 2004 5 56 42 Ah TargetTemp 13 7 C TargetTemp 14 4 C TargetTemp 12 5 C Location Number amp Location Number 7 Location Number 8 Location Number 3 Location Name Hot connection Location Name Capacitors Location Name Hot connection Location Name Hot conne Date 7 15 2004 6 33 53 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 37 13 4M Date 7 15 2004 6 33 54 4 TargetTemp 7 3 C TargetTemp 18 7 C TargetTemp 6 3 C TargetTemp 12 5 C p D Lx Download a Session from Upload a Session Set Date and Clear images in Imager to Imager Time in Imager Imager Jan 31st 2005 55 Figure 53 Viewing Thumbnail Images You can view a larger version of a single image by clicking on the thumbnail of the image you wish to view When viewing a single image you may move to the next or the previous image by clicking on the Previous Image or Next Image button on the left side of the screen see Figure 54 below 18 x 18 x Fil insider Capacitors File View Image Properties Data Analysis Re
75. s this computer all users C Only for me Test Back Net Cancel Figure 29 Customer information enter your User Name and Company Name Jan 31st 2005 37 InsideIR InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install Files Setup will install InadelA in the following folder Ta install to this folder click Nest To install ta a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder EA Program Files FlukeslneidelRA Browse lnetallS held Back Next gt Cancel Figure 30 Choose Destination Location InzidelH InstallShield Wizard Setup Status lnsidelA is configuring your new software installation Searching for installed applications rrsta erred Figure 31 Configuring and Installing InsidelR Jan 31st 2005 38 InsidelH InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed InsidelB Before you can use the program you must restart your Computer No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup Parcel Figure 32 Installation Complete Note Please take a few minutes to complete your product registration You can register quickly online at http register fluke com preferred or you can print the form and fax it to the number provided on the
76. sense to use a specific palette for specific applications The rainbow palette provides more contrast between areas with close temperature values on the other hand the ironbow palette may provide mote visual comfort in some cases because the colors blend in smoothly Howevet despite the popularity of color palettes the gray scale is recommended for most measurements because it is easier for the human eye to discern subtle thermal changes on gray tones than colors Tip Always begin with the gray scale palette while you get a feel for the thermal scene you ate viewing Then work with the available measurement modes and the Level and Gain adjustments before choosing which color palette to use Selecting the Measurement Mode Measurement modes are simply different ways to present thermal information on the display Depending on the mode you choose you may display all temperature points shown on the thermal image or you may select a narrow interval of temperature points being displayed at one time The decision of which mode to use depends on your needs and limitations From a thermal resolution standpoint you are better off working with a narrow interval of temperature points because you will be able to see very subtle temperature differences since you have more colors or gray tones to represent fewer temperature points on the other hand if you are just looking for larger temperature differences you can not work with a narrow temperature interv
77. t Jan 31st 2005 63 Incorrect Figure 57 Field of View Tip When accuracy is critical it is best to build in a factor of safety and make sure that the target is at least twice as large as the spot size Environmental Conditions Watch for environmental conditions in the working area Steam dust smoke etc can prevent accurate measurement by obstructing the path between the target and the unit s optics Noise electromagnetic fields or vibration are other conditions that can interfere with temperature measurements and should be considered before starting temperature measurements Tip If interfering factors can not be mitigated try to change your position relative to the soutce of interference or pick a time when interfering factors are not present or at a smaller level Ambient Temperatures The imaget s operating temperature range is 10 to 50 14 to 122 F Its calibration is maintained within this range The unit will not perform in terms of the accuracy and repeatability if used outside the stated operating temperature range Also if the imager is exposed to abrupt ambient temperature differences of 10 C 18 F or mote allow it to adjust to the new ambient temperature for at least 20 minutes Tip When inspecting equipment in a plant plan the sequence of locations to be inspected so the ambient temperature changes are gradual Jan 31st 2005 64 Emissivity Emissivity is the measure of an o
78. tallation Package Microsoft Visual J runtime components 1 1 is included on InsideIR 2 0 0 installation Package MDAC 2 6 Microsoft Data Access Components is included on InsideIR 2 0 0 installation Package Microsoft Access 2000 or greater for Windows 98 SE users only Note the latest version of Internet Explorer can be found on Microsoft s Web site at http www microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyID 1e1550cb 5e5d 48f5 b02b 20b602228de6 amp displaylang en e Personal computer with a Pentium III processor 700 MHz or higher Pentium 4 processor at 2 80GHz recommended e 512 megabytes MB of RAM higher recommended e 500 MB of free hard disk space e SuperVGA monitor with the screen resolution set at 1024 x 768 or greater small fonts setting and true color 32 bits e CD ROM drive e USB rev 1 1 port e Mouse or pointing device e Printer optional for printing reports Jan 31st 2005 30 Installing the Software Before installing the software make sure you have the version of Internet Explorer 5 01 or later appropriate to the language culture settings of the operating system installed on your computet If you have exited your Interactive User s Manual relaunch it by putting the User s Manual CD back in your CD ROM drive If it doesn t browse to your CD ROM drive and double click T130 CD exe Once the application launches and you ve selected your language click the Install InsideIR
79. tation Press the SYNC button once to begin the download process Note If you are having difficulty getting the SYNC function to work place the imager in the docking station and squeeze the imager s trigger for 1 second Then press the SYNC button on the docking station also for 1 second SYNC button org a Figure 49 The SYNC button When synchronization completes the following window appears Jan 31st 2005 49 Communication Status Downloading Once all data are downloaded the information is saved into a temporary area where you may inspect the data before saving it to the disk The following dialog window appears images and data are for example only 4 InsideIR IR Images 8 x 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help E la xj 4 InsidelR 3 Images 8 6 Sample a MyCollection Transfer Data USB communication Location Number 4 Location Name Tran Date 7 15 2004 5 Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 46 2 C Low Alarm 0 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C Comments Location Number 3 Location Name Row of Insulators Date 7 15 2004 5 56 42 AM Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 12 5 C Low Alarm 0 0 C High Alarm 250 0 C Comments Location Number 2 Location Name Hot connection Date 7 15 2004 5 46 56 4M Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OF
80. tery Packs batteries not included Multi Language Thermography Training Presentation CD ROM Carrying Pouch Wrist Strap Quick Reference Card NIST Calibration certificate N o Am O a 0 Q O O lt Jan 31st 2005 8 Chapter 1 Unpacking Your New Imager Begin by opening the shipping box Be sure to save the box and shipping materials in the event you need to ship the imager In the shipping box you will find a hard carrying case containing the following items e 1 T130 imager e 1 130 imager docking station e 1 universal power supply and plug adapters e 1 CD ROM containing multi language training materials e 1 CD ROM containing InsideIR software and multi language interactive manual 1 USB Installation Guide and 1 Quick Reference Guide 1 carrying pouch and 1 wrist strap 1 USB Field Cable Caution do not leave field cable connected to unit while not in use This will completely drain the unit s batteries 1 rechargeable battery pack 1 empty battery pack for holding 6 AA non rechargeable batteries batteries not included Jan 31st 2005 9 First the Batteries The battery compartment is located in the handle of the unit The unit 1s shipped with an empty battery pack for non rechargeable batteries installed in the battety compartment irr ER 3 lo _ il E uj trea Battery Lock Tab Remove the empty battery pack from the batter
81. then need to browse to the appropriate file C Drivers Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device Thernnoview Til IR HImager Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select 4 different driver or click Next to continue Jd Location af driver C ADRIVERSMRIMAGER INF E Cancel du Figure 44 The Add New Hardware Wizard tells you it ready to install the driver Jan 31st 2005 46 Add New Hardware Wizard v Thenmoview Til IA Imager Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires z Bao Cancel Figure 45 Installation Complete You ate now ready to launch the InsideIR application Go to your computer desktop and double click on the InsideIR program icon to launch it The following screen will appear Professional Analysis and Reporting Software for the Fluke Ti30 Thermal Imager 2005 Fluke Corporation Version 2 0 3 Jan 31st 2005 47 Figure 46 InsidelR Splash Screen The screen appears momentarily and then the following screen appears 4 InsideIR IR Images BEEN i8 x 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help 18 x qi InsidelR Sample R MyCollection Set Date and Time in Imager Glearimages in Imager Upload a Session to Imager Figure 47 InsidelR Main Screen at Program Launch If yo
82. u wish to view the sample images now click the plus sign to the right of the Samples folder to open it Then double click on the session name My collection in our example below Jan 31st 2005 48 E 1 InsidelR IR Images l x gt File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help la x InsidelF E a tds MyCollection Location Number 4 Location Name Transform Date 7 15 2004 6 16 37 A TargetTemp 46 2 C Location Number 3 Location Name Row of TAUMUNE Date 2 15 2004 5 56 42 A TargetTemp 12 5 C Location Number 2 Location Name Hot connection Date 7 15 2004 5 46 56 4M TargetTemp 14 4 C pisci Number 6 Location Number 7 Location Number 8 pl Number 9 n Name Hot connection Location Name Capacitors Location Name Hot connection Location Name Hot c Loca Date 3715 2004 6 33 59 AM Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 4M Date 7 15 2004 6 37 13 AM cmm 315 2004 6 39 54A TargetTemp 7 3 C TargetTemp 18 7 C TargetTemp 6 3 C TargetTemp 12 5 C Location Number 1 Location Name Insulators Date 7 15 2004 7 41 58 PM TargetTemp 13 7 C Download a Session fram Imager Set Date and Time in Imager Clearimages in Imager Upload a Session to Imager Figure 48 InsidelR Main Screen With Session Open Downloading Images You ate now ready to download the images you recorded in your T130 imager Locate the SYNC button in the docking s
83. umber e Date and Time configured by the user through the software e Tag name is the name of the user defined folder from which data was uploaded through the software Useful tag names are department names or an area associated with the unit This space is blank until configured by the user e Station is the name of the networked computer associated with a specific unit This is blank until configured by the user e Palette is the type of palette currently selected e Firmware revisions e Icons for LCD illumination palette type measurement mode and laser status FLUKE Unit Serials Date 00 00 00 Time 15 31 45 Tag Name Station Paletie Gray Revisions 0 16 1 00 0 229 1 00 1 00 Q c O Figure 7 The Information Screen Press the MODE button to exit the Information Screen Refer to Figure 9 the MODE button is located center below the LCD screen The 1130 imager immediately goes into measurement mode showing a real time thermal image of what is in front of the lens A reticle with a crosshatch at the center of the display shows the temperature spot Note Do not change any of the settings yet User configurable parameters will be explained later in Figure 58 Jan 31st 2005 16 Target Temperature Temperature scale Emissivity value Location name LCD backlight ico Palette icon Mode icon Figure 8 Normal Mode Take time to experiment with the imager and become familiar with how the thermal image is
84. ust be turned off to disappear The limit bar underneath the image shows the temperature range your T130 imager is capable of measuring The minimum 10 C 14 F is represented at the far left of the bar and the maximum 250 C 482 P is represented by the far right of the bar When the Thermal Image radio button at the bottom of the Image screen is selected the red area on the bar indicates the range of temperatures within the minimum and maximum limits that are represented in the thermal scene In order to see mote detail in narrow ranges of temperature it is often useful to adjust the scale limits In order to do this make sure the Thermal Image radio button is selected To adjust the upper or lower limits click and drag the appropriate arrow at the edge of the red portion of the bar To keep the same range span but change the limits you can drag the whole red section of the bar left colder or right warmer To go back to the original scale select the Restore Original Image button il8i x 18 x Fil insider Capacitors 4 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help Profile Histogram Temperature T able Image properties Location Number Location Name Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 AM Emissivity 1 00 Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 18 6 C Low Alarm c High Alarm 250 C Image Min 1 1 C Pixel 106 120 Image Max 20 2 C Pixel 75 55 Comments Previous ima
85. utton at the top of the report By default a Fluke logo appears in the logo field in the upper right hand corner of the report If you would prefer to place your own logo in this space simply select the Delete Logo button and then select the Insert Logo button and browse for the graphic file containing your desired logo You will only have to do this one time after which your logo becomes the default logo for this field You may also attach an additional visual image such as a digital photograph to the report by clicking the Insert Image button The Delete Image button removes the selected image Once complete this report can be previewed by selecting Report gt Preview from the menu bar A new window will appear displaying the report as it will appear if printed Several icons appear at the top of this window allowing you to print the report refresh the view export the report in either doc xls pdf or rtf formats zoom and search for text Jan 31st 2005 85 THERMOGRAPHIC REPORT Company Problem Y IDENTIFICA TION Leeation Name Capacitors Equi 3 18 2004 G 7474 AM REPAIR i SC E Comments 1 21 53PM Jan 31st 2005 86 Appendix A Technical Reference Imager Accuracy Chart The following graph shows the measurement accuracy for a typical instrument over the measurement range of 0 250 C The heavy lines show the specified accuracy READING ERROR C
86. utton is selected the red portion of the bar indicates the temperature range that will be highlighted in red in the thermal scene Changing of the limits and the interval is done the same way for isotherms as it is for scale limits by moving the limit arrows or the red portion of the limit bar Jan 31st 2005 75 Pil insider Capacitors 18 a xl m z e 9 File View Image Properties Data Analysis Report Help 5 x Temperature Table Profile Histogram Image properties Location Number Location Name pem 7 Date 7 15 2004 6 34 24 AM Emissivity ro y Reflected Temp OFF Target Temp 18 6 C Low Alarm 0 c High Alarm 250 C Image Min 1 1 C Pixel 106 120 Image Max 20 2 C Pixel 75 55 Comments pete Previous image Next image Return to Session View Image Options Temperature grid Cursor Options C Point Measurements Thermal Image Gives C Area Measurements Isotherm No I C Image date time stamp Restore original image Pixel Coordinates ye o re po Text Color Ee Figure 64 Sample Image at Original Isotherm Setting Additional Image Analysis Tools Finally you can further analyze the image under different Emissivity and Reflected Temperature conditions by changing those values on the left side of the screen This does not affect the emissivity value of the original image You can also change the name of the image and add comments in the image
87. ver fuses disposable batteries or damage from accident neglect misuse alteration contamination or abnormal conditions of operation or handling Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke s behalf To obtain service during the warranty period contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that Service Center with a description of the problem THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY NO OTHER WARRANTIES SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY Since some states ot countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages this limitation of liability may not apply to you Jan 31st 2005 5 Introduction The Fluke T130 imager is a state of the art lightweight pistol grip style thermal imaging unit that lets you obtain instant and accurate thermal images and radiometric readings at a remote distance from your target Ergonomically designed for either left ot right handed use the T130 imager captures thermal images and data with a simple click of the trigger The unit can store up to 100 images that can then be downloaded to your personal computer where the images can be stored evaluated and added to reports and presentations The T130
88. ver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Cancel Figure 41 New hardware is detected and the Add New Hardware Wizard is displayed Click Next Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to da RRESSRREEESESESERHREARSERRERRESESESRSRSERERRERSNERSRSARSRRRRAERESEEEHRSSSEERSERSEERHRSESEERSEREEHEHESSSEEESEREEEE f Search for the best driver for your device Recommended RRERRERERERREREERRREERERRRRREERRRRESRRERREEREERRREERRRRRRRERRRRRERRRRRSRREERRRRERRHRRSRRERRRREERRRRRRRRRGU C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want Back Cancel Figure 42 When asked What do you want Windows to do select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next Jan 31st 2005 45 Test Equipment Depot 800 517 8431 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 FAX 781 665 0780 TestEquipmentDepot com Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its diver database an pour hard dive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search CO ROM drive Hicrosofhvindows Update e Specify a location C Drivers Browse Back Cancel Figure 43 The Add New Hardware Wizard tells you it will search for new drivers and asks which location s you d like to search Make sure that only the Specify a location box is checked and click Next You will
89. wer tools refrigeration systems etc F Fahrenheit Temperature scale where F C x 1 8 32 R 459 67 Far Field A measured distance substantially greater than the focus distance of the instrument typically greater than 10 times the focus distance Field of View FOV The region at the target measured by the IR thermometer Typically presented by giving the spot diameter as a function of distance from the instrument Also presented as the angular size of the spot at the focus point See Optical Resolution Jan 31st 2005 98 Focus Point or Distance The distance from the instrument where the optical resolution is greatest Full Scale The maximum of the temperature range or output signal Full Scale Accuracy A convention for expressing the accuracy as percentage of an instrument s highest full scale temperature Gray Body A radiating object whose emissivity is in constant ratio not unity at all wavelengths to that of a blackbody at the same temperature and does not transmit infrared energy HAL High Alarm Units with this feature can sound an alarm when they sense that a user defined high temperature has been reached Hertz Hz Units in which frequency is expressed Synonymous with cycles per second Infrared IR The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum extending from the far red visible at approximately 0 75 um out to 1000 uum However because of instrument desi
90. y compartment The battery pack can be removed by sliding the lock tab towards the trigger kA J a La RE 1 J iil L A km j END 3 i i 2 j Move the lock tab in this direction Once the lock is released the battery pack will slide down Tilt the top of the unit up to slide the battery pack out POTE EU o apo Battery pack slides out AA batteries not included Figure 1 Removing the Battery Pack Jan 31st 2005 10 At this point you have two options insert six new AA batteries into the empty non rechargeable batteries pack or replace it with the supplied rechargeable battery pack You will notice the difference between the two battery packs as shown in Figure 2 below Non rechargeable battery pack Rechargeable battery pack batteries not included Figure 2 Battery Packs To replace the battery pack just slide it back in making sure the plastic tab lock 1s in the unlocked position to the right of the pack Use the rails on battery pack as guides Once it is inserted slide the lock tab back into the locked position as shown below in Figure 3 Move the lock tab back to the locked position Keep the lock tab in the unlocked position Figure 3 Installing Batteries Jan 31st 2005 11 Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack Docking Station Connect the docking station to a power outlet using the supplied universal power adapter Be sure to use the plug ad
91. your target to get it focused Rotating the Focus Wheel to the leftmost position as viewed from operator s perspective will focus the optics to the minimum focus distance of 61cm 24 inches away from the unit Rotating the Focus Wheel to the right the optical system will gradually focus to longer distances Rotating the Focus Wheel to the furthest right position will focus the optics at infinity To make sure your target is in focus try starting with the Focus Wheel in the leftmost position rotate slowly to the right and stop when the image is at its sharpest You may need to go back and forth until reaching the best focus adjustment Alternately you may move closet or farther away from the target while viewing to determine where focus is best Jan 31st 2005 57 Tip When focusing an image look for identifiable patterns or shapes on the object surface that can help establishing the best image definition Objects contours dividing lines or limits are particularly useful Proper focusing is not only important to the image quality but also greatly affects the accuracy of temperature measurements One way to verify if the unit is properly focused is to find what focus adjustment produces the highest temperature indication on the display keep E and RTC values constant preferably E set at 1 0 and RTC disabled Selecting the Color Palette The selected color scheme is mostly a matter of personal preference In some cases it makes

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