Ametek Land VIRALERT 3 User manual

VIRALERT 3
USER GUIDE
PUBLICATION NO814274
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
ISSUE: 3
DATE: 05 AUGUST 2020

Health and Safety Information
Read all of the instructions in this booklet - including all the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
- before using this product. If there is any instruction which you do not understand, DO
NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
Safety Signs
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury to the user or users, or result in damage to the product or to property.
NOTE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage or loss of data.
Signs and Symbols used on equipment and Documentation
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution, attention to possibility of risk of damage to the product, process or surroundings. Refer
to instruction manual.
Caution, hot surface.
Protective Conductor Terminal.
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.
Equipment Operation
Use of this instrument in a manner not specied by AMETEK Land may be hazardous. Read and
understand the user documentation supplied before installing and operating the equipment.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the assembler.
Protective Clothing, Face and Eye Protection
It is possible that this equipment is to be installed on, or near to, machinery or equipment operating at
high temperatures and high pressures. Suitable protective clothing, along with face and eye protection
must be worn. Refer to the health and safety guidelines for the machinery/equipment before installing
this product. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
Wear Protective Gloves Wear Protective Clothing
Wear Eye Protection Wear Ear Protection
Wear Safety Boots Wear Face Protection
Electrical Power Supply
Before working on the electrical connections, all of the electrical power lines to the equipment must
be isolated. All the electrical cables and signal cables must be connected exactly as indicated in these
operating instructions. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ

Health and Safety Information
Read all of the instructions in this booklet - including all the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
- before using this product. If there is any instruction which you do not understand, DO
NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
Safety Signs
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
personal injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury to the user or users, or result in damage to the product or to property.
NOTE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage or loss of data.
Signs and Symbols used on equipment and Documentation
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution, attention to possibility of risk of damage to the product, process or surroundings. Refer
to instruction manual.
Caution, hot surface.
Protective Conductor Terminal.
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices.
Equipment Operation
Use of this instrument in a manner not specied by AMETEK Land may be hazardous. Read and
understand the user documentation supplied before installing and operating the equipment.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the assembler.
Protective Clothing, Face and Eye Protection
It is possible that this equipment is to be installed on, or near to, machinery or equipment operating at
high temperatures and high pressures. Suitable protective clothing, along with face and eye protection
must be worn. Refer to the health and safety guidelines for the machinery/equipment before installing
this product. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
Wear Protective Gloves Wear Protective Clothing
Wear Eye Protection Wear Ear Protection
Wear Safety Boots Wear Face Protection
Electrical Power Supply
Before working on the electrical connections, all of the electrical power lines to the equipment must
be isolated. All the electrical cables and signal cables must be connected exactly as indicated in these
operating instructions. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ
Contact Us
UK - Droneld
Land Instruments International
Tel: [phone]
USA - Pittsburgh
AMETEK Land, Inc.
Tel: [phone]
China
AMETEK Land China Service
Tel: [phone] ext 122
India
AMETEK Land India Service
Tel: +91 - 80 67823240
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ametek-land.com
For further details on all AMETEK Land oces, distributors and representatives, please visit our website.
Storage
The instrument should be stored in its packaging, in a dry sheltered area.
The maximum storage temperature is 10 °C (18 °F) higher than the maximum operating temperature.
The minimum storage temperature is 10 °C (18 °F) lower than the minimum operating temperature.
Refer to the Technical Specication for details of the operating temperature limits.
Unpacking
Check all packages for external signs of damage. Check the contents against the packing note.
Lifting Instructions
Where items are too heavy to be lifted manually, use suitably rated lifting equipment. Refer to the
Technical Specication for weights. All lifting should be carried out in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Return of Damaged Goods
IMPORTANT If any item has been damaged in transit, this should be reported to the carrier and to the
supplier immediately. Damage caused in transit is the responsibility of the carrier not the supplier.
DO NOT RETURN a damaged instrument to the sender as the carrier will not then consider a claim. Save
the packing with the damaged article for inspection by the carrier.
Return of Goods for Repair
If you need to return goods for repair please contact our Customer Service Department for details of the
correct returns procedure.
Any item returned to AMETEK Land should be adequately packaged to prevent damage during transit.
You must include a written report of the problem together with your own name and contact information,
address, telephone number, email address etc.
Design and Manufacturing Standards
The Quality Management System of Land Instruments International is approved to BS EN ISO 9001 for
the design, manufacture and on-site servicing of combustion, environmental monitoring and non-contact
temperature measuring instrumentation.
Registered ISO 9001 Management System approvals apply in the USA.
UK Calibration Laboratory: UKAS 0034.
USA Calibration Laboratory: ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17025.
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories approvals apply in India.
Operation of radio transmitters, telephones or other electrical/electronic devices in close proximity
to the equipment while the enclosure doors of the instrument or its peripherals are open, may cause
interference and possible failure where the radiated emissions exceed the EMC directive.
The protection provided by this product may be invalidated if alterations or additions are made to the
structural, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, software or rmware components of this system. Such
changes may also invalidate the standard terms of warranty.
Copyright
This manual is provided as an aid to owners of AMETEK Land’s products and contains information
proprietary to AMETEK Land. This manual may not, in whole or part, be copied, or reproduced without the
expressed written consent of AMETEK Land.

USER GUIDE
HUMAN BODY TEMPERATURE SCREENING SYSTEMVIRALERT 3
Contents
1 Introduction 01
1.1 About VIRALERT 3 01
1.2 What’s in the box? 01
1.3 Optional Accessories 02
2 System Overview 03
3 System Setup 04
3.1 Measurement Location 04
3.2 System Connections 04
4 Start the Software 06
4.1 Network Adapter Settings 06
4.2 Starting the Software 09
5 Software Settings 12
5.1 Accessing the Settings menu 12
5.2 System Settings 13
5.3 Camera Settings 20
5.4 Communication 22
5.5 Changing the Password 24
6 Specications 25
6.1 SystemSpecications 25
6.2 Dimensional information 26
Disclaimer 27

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1 INTRODUCTION
This User Guide gives you information on how to install, set up and customise
the AMETEK Land VIRALERT 3 Human Body Temperature Screening System.
1.1 About VIRALERT 3
VIRALERT 3 screens people for elevated temperatures that could indicate fever.
The system is intended for use at business premises, hospitals, airports, schools,
sporting and social gathering venues etc.
Ahigh-resolutionvisualcamera,withfacialdetectionsoftwareidentiesthepart
of the image containing the subject’s face. VIRALERT 3 uses an infrared thermal
imager to determine the highest temperature in the subject’s face.
WARNING
VIRALERT 3 is a screening tool. It has not been cleared or approved
by the FDA or any other regulatory agency. It should not be relied on
solely or primarily to diagnose or exclude a diagnosis of COVID-19 or
any other disease.
1.2 What’s in the box?
VIRALERT 3 Camera and Blackbody
Reference source
Pre-mounted on a bracket with tripod
xings
Camera Cable
Power and signal cable
Connects the camera to the Laptop/PC
Ethernet and USB connections to the
Laptop/PC
Power Cable
For the Blackbody Reference Source
International mains adaptors included

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1.3 Optional Accessories
Laptop PC running VIRALERT 3 software
VIRALERT 3 software is available for download from
www.landviralert.com
Surface Mount Bracket
Part Nº 814266
An adjustable mounting bracket that can be screwed
toawall,ceilingoranyothersuitableatsurface.
Fixings included
Clamp Mount Bracket
Part Nº 814267
A mounting bracket with a clamp to connect to a desk
or a table
Tripod
Part Nº 814268
Atripodforinstallationonaatsurface

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Fig. 2-1 VIRALERT 3 Typical System Overview
VIRALERT 3 Camera and
Blackbody Reference Source
Laptop/PC running
VIRALERT 3 Software
Measurement
Subject
Camera Cable
Clamp Mount
Bracket
Power Cable
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1 m / 3 ft

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3 SYSTEM SETUP
3.1 Measurement Location
1) Choose a location near to the entrance of the area you want to protect.
2) There must be space to install the VIRALERT 3 so that the Measurement
Subject can face the system from a distance of 1 m / 3 ft.
3) Avoid locations where there are possible heat sources e.g. electrical
equipment,radiatorsetc.intheeldofviewofthecamera.
4) Alsoavoidlocationswherethecameramaypickupreectionsfromwindows,
mirrors etc.
5) VIRALERT 3 is designed to scan one person at a time. The measurement
locationshouldnotbeahigh-tracareawherepeopleotherthanthesubject
willbeintheeldofview.
6) During the temperature measurement process, the Subject will need to stand
still in front of the camera for approximately 2 seconds. Make sure there is
adequate provision for social distancing in your chosen measurement location.
7) The camera must have a clear, unobstructed view of the Subject’s face, ideally
with the camera at a height around eye level. If necessary, use one of the
mounting accessories available from AMETEK Land (see Section 1.3).
8) The Blackbody Reference Source requires a mains voltage supply. You will also
need to provide power to the Laptop/PC running the VIRALERT 3 software.
9) Once the system is installed and operating, use cable ties to secure the
cables to suitable structures. This minimises the risk of the cables becoming
dislodged and reduces the risk of tripping over the cables.
10) Posters which explain the screening process and provide instructions for your
staandvisitorsonhowtousethesystemareavailablefordownloadfrom:
www.landviralert.com
Detailed guidelines for deployment, implementation and operation of a
screeningsystemcanbefoundinISO/TR13154:2017
3.2 System Connections
NOTE
If you have purchased a mounting accessory i.e. Surface Mount Bracket, Clamp
Mount Bracket, or Tripod from AMETEK Land, then each accessory will come supplied
with its own installation instructions.

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Camera Connection
Connect the cylindrical connector on the
power and signal cable to the Camera
Laptop/PC Connections
Connect the Laptop/PC to the mains power
supply.
Connect the two connectors on the other
end of the power and signal cable to the
Laptop/PC.
The power (USB) connector on the cable
looks like this.
Connect it to a USB socket on the laptop
which looks like this.
The Network signal connector on the cable
looks like this.
Connect it to a Network socket on the
laptop which looks like this.
Blackbody Reference Source
Connection
Connect the smaller connector of the
source power cable to the USB port on the
Blackbody Reference Source.
Use the supplied mains adapter to connect
the cable to the mains supply.
System connections are now complete

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4 START THE SOFTWARE
NOTE
If you purchased a Laptop/PC from AMETEK Land with your VIRALERT 3 system,
thentheNetworkAdapterSettingswillalreadybeconguredandthesoftware
installed on the computer.
4.1 Network Adapter Settings
If you are using your own Laptop/PC, the correct Network Adapter Settings must be
speciedsothatyourPCcancommunicatewiththeVIRALERT3Camera.
1) In the bottom left corner of your PC screen, there is a ‘Windows’ icon
Click on the icon so that it turns blue
The Windows Start menu is displayed.
2) On your keyboard, type Ethernet Settings.
The Ethernet settings screen will be displayed, similar to the one shown in
Fig. 4-1 below.
Fig. 4-1 Typical Ethernet settings screen

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3) Click on the Change adapter options link (See Fig. 4-2).
Fig. 4-2 Status screen
The Network Connections screen is displayed. See Fig. 4-3 below.
4) Move your mouse cursor over the icon for your Network (Ethernet in the
example below).
5) Click the right-hand mouse button and select the Properties option.
Fig. 4-3 Network Connections screen
The Networking Properties screen is displayed. See Fig. 4-4 overleaf.

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6) Click to highlight the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option and
click the Properties button.
Fig. 4-4 Network status search
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties screen is displayed.
See Fig. 4-5 below.
Fig. 4-5 Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties screen
7) Click the small round button next to Use the following IP address to select
this option.
8) Inthetextboxes,enterthefollowingvalues:
• IPaddress:192.168.10.100
• Subnetmask:255.255.0.0
9) Click on OK to save these settings.
10) Close the Networking Properties and Network Connections screens.
The Network Adapter Settings are now complete.

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4.2 Starting the Software
If you are using your own Laptop/PC, download and install the software from the
AMETEK Land website.
VIRALERT 3 software is available for download from www.landviralert.com.
CAUTION
During installation of the VIRALERT 3 software, your computer may
restart.Beforeinstallation,makesuretosaveandcloseanylesin
other programs that you may have open.
TheminimumspecicationsforacomputerrunningVIRALERT3are:
• I3 processor or equivalent
• 4 GB RAM
• Minimum 1 x RJ45 port and 1 x USB-A port
• 64 GB Hard disk
• Windows 10*
* If your Laptop/PC is running Windows 10 in S mode, then VIRALERT 3 will not run on
this machine. S mode runs only applications from the Microsoft Store, and requires
Microsoft Edge for Internet browsing. To run VIRALERT 3 on your machine, it should
be switched to standard Windows 10 mode. Simple instructions for this are available
from support.microsoft.com
1) On the Laptop/PC, click on the VIRALERT 3 icon or search for
VIRALERT in the Windows search bar.
The software will start automatically in Measurement mode.
2) Wait for the LED next to the cable connector on the front panel of the
Blackbody Reference Source to turn green.
WARNING
The warm-up rate of the Blackbody Reference Source is
13 °C / 23 °F per minute.
Therefore, from an ambient temperature of 25°C /77°F it will
take approximately 1 minute for the source to reach the factory
default value of 38 °C / 100.4 °F.
From an ambient temperature of 0°C /32°F, it will take
approximately 3 minutes to reach the default temperature
value.
3) PositionaSubjectinfrontoftheCamera.Thesubjectmust:
• Remove glasses
• Remove any hat, hood or mask
• Have no hair covering the forehead
Posters which explain the screening process and provide instructions for your
staandvisitorsonhowtousethesystemareavailablefordownloadfrom:
www.landviralert.com

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The software will automatically detect the presence of the subject and
calculate their body temperature.
The default temperature unit is Celsius, but this can be changed to Fahrenheit.
Refer to Section 5 of the VIRALERT 3 User Guide for further information.
During the measurement process, the screen background will turn yellow
4) Follow the instructions displayed on the software screen.
Subjects with a normal body temperature are indicated by a green screen, as
shown in Fig. 4-6.
Fig. 4-6 VIRALERT 3 Software Normal Body Temperature display
Subjects with a high body temperature are indicated by a red screen, as
shown in Fig. 4-7.
Fig. 4-7 VIRALERT 3 Software Elevated Body Temperature display
Reference
Area
Measurement
Area
Blackbody
Reference
Source
Measurement
Area
Reference
Area
Blackbody
Reference
Source

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CAUTION
Refer to Figs. 4-6 and 4-7.
The VIRALERT 3 system is supplied with the Blackbody
Reference Source installed so that it is visible in the right hand
portion of the images from the camera and thermal imager.
In the thermal image, the Blackbody Reference Source must be
visible within the grey Reference Area band on the right. It
must not encroach into the Measurement Area.
If your Blackbody Reference Source moves out of position, you
will need to adjust its mounting so that it is aligned correctly.
5) Access to the Settings menu, in which you can adjust the temperature alarm
value and units of measurement, is password protected.
The default (factory-set) password is 0000.
WARNING
The threshold for an elevated body temperature alarm is a
critical parameter for use of VIRALERT 3.
You should consult a medical advisor for assistance in setting
the appropriate alarm point. The factory default value is 38°C
(100.4 °F)
For more information on the Settings menu and other features of the
software, refer to the Section 5 of this User Guide.

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5 SOFTWARE SETTINGS
NOTE
Before changing any settings in your VIRALERT 3 system, make sure that you read
and understand the information given in this section of the User Guide.
5.1 Accessing the Settings menu
1) To access the Settings,rstunlockthesettingsmenubyclickingonthe
padlock and entering your password.
The default (factory-set) password is 0000. Once unlocked, the system will
remain unlocked for 5 minutes or until you press the padlock button again.
2) Click on the link in the top left corner of the screen. See Fig. 5-1.
Fig. 5-1 VIRALERT 3 Settings Menu location
If the menu is not visible, this is due to the
software being in Full Screen Mode.
2) To exit Full Screen mode, click on this button
in the top right hand corner of the screen.
The Settings menu option will now be displayed.
The menus will remain unlocked for 5 minutes or
until you press the padlock button again.
You can change the password via an option in the
Settings menu (See Section 5.5).
The options available in the Settings menu are
described in the following pages.

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5.2 System Settings
1) To access the System Settings screen, select the System option from the
Settings menu.
 TheSystemSettingsscreencontainsfour‘Tabs’.Theseare:
• General
• Alarm
• Workow
• Logging
5.2.1 General (System Settings)
The General tab is shown in Fig. 5-2.
Fig. 5-2 System Settings - General options

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The options available in the General tab are explained in the table below. The
default (factory-set) vales are shown in bold text.
Option Description
Temperature Units Selecttherequiredtemperatureunitsfromeither:
• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
Language VIRALERT 3 screens can be displayed in the following
languages.Selectfrom:
• English
• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
•Chinese(simplied)
• Japanese
• Korean
• Portuguese
• Russian
Show Temperature Banner Use this tick-box to choose whether or not the
measured temperature is displayed at the top of the
VIRALERT 3 software screen.
The default is OFF.
Estimate Body Temperature Use this tick-box to choose whether or not the
system estimates a person’s body temperature based
upon the measured skin temperature.
The default is ON.
Print label on pass
(label printer required)
Note: to use this option, you will need a
Brother QL-700 Label Printer. See Label Printing
(below).
This option allows you to print a label for each
person who is screened by VIRALERT 3 and whose
temperature is below the alarm level. The label can be
attachedtothepersonasanaidtoconrmingthathe
or she has been screened by the VIRALERT 3.
The label shows the date and time of the
measurement.
Include image on label In addition to the date and time, you can select this
option to add the visual image taken at the time of
measurement to each person’s label.
Click OK to close this window and save any changes. Click Cancel to close it
without saving your changes.
5.2.1.1 Label Printing
SupportedLabelPrinter:Brother QL-700
VIRALERT 3, when used in conjunction with a Brother QL-700 Label Printer, allows
you to print a label for each person who is screened by VIRALERT 3 and whose
temperature is below the alarm level.
1) To set up the printer, follow the Quick Start Guide supplied with the Brother
QL-700 label printer.
2) DownloadandinstalltherequiredprinterdriverfromtheBrotherwebsite:
 https://www.brother.co.uk/support/ql700/downloads

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 Onceinstalled,theprinterwillbydefaultturnitselfoafter60minutesof
inactivity.
 Tochangethis:
3) Type Printers and Scanners into the Windows search bar and open the
Printers and Scanners settings window.
4) Select the Brother QL-700 and click on the Manage button.
5) Click on the Printer Properties link.
The Brother QL-700 Properties window is displayed, as shown in Fig. 5-3.
Fig. 5-3 Typical Brother QL-700 Properties window
6) Go to the Device Settings tab, select Utility… and then click on the
Properties button.
The Brother QL-700 Utility window is displayed, as shown in Fig. 5-4.
Fig. 5-4 Typical Brother QL-700 Utility window
7) In the Auto power-o time setting area change the Timeeldto0and
click Apply.
8) Exit all the printer properties screens.
 YourlabelprinterisnowconguredtoworkwithVIRALERT3.Youmayneed
torestartVIRALERT3forthesesettingstotakeeect.

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5.2.2 Alarms
The Alarms tab is shown in Fig. 5-5.
Fig. 5-5 System Settings - General options
WARNING
The threshold for an elevated body temperature alarm is a critical
parameter for use of VIRALERT 3.
You should consult a medical advisor for assistance in setting the
appropriate alarm point.
The factory default value is 38 °C (100.4 °F)
The options available in the Alarms tab are explained in the table below.
Option Description
Alarm Temperature Use this text input to enter the temperature at which
you want the system to indicate an alarm.
The default value is 38 °C or 100 °F.
Temperature Trend This section of the screen displays a graphical
representation of ten most recent temperature
readings, plotted against the time of the reading.
You can use this graph to help you select an Alarm
Temperature just above the average for your particular
application.