Ashley-Edison M2 User manual
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Model M2 Thermal Camera
User Manual
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The Quality Management System of Ashley-Edison International Ltd. Is
approved to ISO9001:2000 for the design and manufacture, stockholding, in-
house repair and site servicing of non contact temperature measuring
instrumentation.
Ashley-Edison International Ltd. reserves the right to make
changes and improvements on any of the products described in
this manual without prior notice.
Model M2 Thermal Camera complies with current European directives
relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety. (EMC directive
89/336/EEC; Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC)
Copyright
Ashley-Edison International Ltd, 2007. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of
the products may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any
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Ashley-Edison International Ltd.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
Precautions ................................................................................................................ 5
Maintenance............................................................................................................... 6
Calibration and Repair Philosophy ............................................................................. 6
Technical Support ...................................................................................................... 6
Feedback to Us .......................................................................................................... 7
System overview ........................................................................................................ 8
Customer Benefits...................................................................................................... 9
System Configuration ................................................................................................. 9
Technical Specifications........................................................................................... 10
Features ................................................................................................................... 12
Parts Description...................................................................................................... 14
Quick Start Guide..................................................................................................... 15
Quick Reference Table............................................................................................. 16
Introduction to Buttons ............................................................................................. 17
Button Functions ...................................................................................................... 18
Using the Camera In Detail ...................................................................................... 19
Battery Charging ...................................................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 42
Emssivity .................................................................................................................. 43
Typical Emissivity Values………………………………………………………………….45
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Introduction
This publication provides the necessary information required to safely operate the Model
M2 Thermal Camera.
It is important to fully check all equipment with which you have been supplied.
The equipment should be used, maintained and serviced by suitably trained personnel,
capable of carefully following the procedures and guidelines given in this User Manual
All User Manuals and leaflets should be read thoroughly before proceeding with operation
of the equipment.
It is also advisable that all User Manuals and Instruction Leaflets supplied are kept
readily available, for reference when the equipment is in general use.
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Precautions
The following precautions must be adhered to at all times and must be
considered in addition to any advised precautions issued at the relevant
worksite or work area.
• Do not direct the Model M2 Thermal Camera at very high intensity
radiation sources such as the sun, carbon dioxide lasers or arc
welders etc.
• Always replace the lens cap when the unit is not in operation.
• Do never point the Model M2 Thermal Camera at high-temperature
object when switching on.
• Wait for 10 seconds or longer to restart the camera after turning it off.
• Keep the Model M2 Thermal Camera steady when operating on it.
• The Model M2 Thermal Camera shall work between -20℃and +50℃.
• When the Model M2 Thermal Camera is not in use or is to be
transported, ensure that the unit and accessories are stored in the
protective carry case.
• The Model M2 Thermal Camera incorporates precision optical
equipment and static-sensitive electronics which should be protected
from shock and vibration at all times.
• Do not jam the air vent on the Model M2 Thermal Camera body.
• Do not attempt to open the camera body, as this action will void the
warranty.
The Model M2 Thermal Camera utilizes a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable
battery pack. The following safety precautions must be adhered to at all times
to ensure the safe use of this equipment.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to open the battery under any
circumstances
• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do keep the battery off moisture or water.
• Charging of the battery should only be carried out using the
recommended or supplied charging device.
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Maintenance
To ensure that the Model M2 Thermal Camera is kept in good working
condition and remains fully operational, the following guidelines should be
adhered to at all times.
Non-optical surfaces
The non-optical surfaces of the camera can be cleaned when required, with
a soft cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent.
Optical surfaces
The optical surfaces of the camera lens should only be cleaned when visibly
dirty. Care should be taken to avoid touching the exposed lens surface, as
skin acid left behind from fingerprints can be damaging to coatings and lens
substrates. Use only a proprietary lens cleaning tissue.
Calibration and Repair Philosophy
To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the Model M2 Thermal Camera, it
is highly recommended that the instrument be calibrated at 12 monthly intervals
Contact Ashley-Edison to arrange for the instrument to be returned to
Ashley-Edison calibration centre for a calibration check, or in the unlikely
event of a component or system failure, for repair
Caution The Model M2 IR Thermal Camera does not incorporate any user
serviceable parts. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
Opening the unit invalidates the warranty
Technical Support
Technical support for your Ashley-Edison Thermal Imaging System can be
obtained by either contacting the address / telephone number on the cover
of this User Manual or by Email to the following address:
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Feedback to Us
We have tested and verified the information in this manual to the best of our
abilities. Yet as we are committed to continuous development and progress,
you might find features of the product have been changed since the time of
printing. You are appreciated to let us know about any error you find, and
your suggestions for further editions by either contacting the
address/telephone number on the cover of this User Manual, or by Email to the
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System overview
Model M2 Thermal Camera leads another breakthrough in today’s Infrared
Thermal Imaging industry.
Smallest, lightest and versatile, Model M2 sets a new baseline for the most
cost-effective IR thermal cameras in the world. Featured finger-tip controls,
stunning imaging performance, precise full-screen temperature
measurement, efficient image processing and plug-and-play USB
connectivity, it opens large new markets to the benefit of infrared technology.
Performing a way none IR system can and priced at the lowest level in the
market, its application is limited only by your imagination.
Model M2 Thermal Camera is the only IR camera that offers all the possibilities
of a high range camera at an unanticipated affordable price, enabling high-
performance thermal imaging where never possible before.
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Customer Benefits
As an ultra-portable IR camera with big-camera power, the Model M2 Thermal
Camera provides outstanding thermal imaging of the highest quality and
presents a range of benefits to the customers, which can be seen below:
• High performance at bottommost price
• Ultra-compact, robust & easiest to use
• Accurate radiometric temperature measurement
• Advanced on-board image processing
• Integrated alarm, hot-spot tracing & laser locating
• Digital image storage with voice recording
• Professional analysis & reporting software
• Versatile fast USB connectivity
• License free
System Configuration
Please ensure that the following items have been correctly supplied:
• Model M2 Thermal Camera with laser locator
• 13mm IR lens
• 2.2’’ TFT & 1.2’’ CSTN color LCD
• Two rechargeable Li-ion batteries
• Battery charger
• USB extension cable
• Audio/video cable
• Post-analysis software IrAnalyser
• User manual
• Leather sheathe
• Soft carry bag
• Packing case
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Technical Specifications
Image Performance
Detector Type: Focal plane array uncooled microbolometer
UFPA (120 x 120 pixels)
Spectral Range: 8-14µm
Field of View/ Focus: 18.9° x 18.9°
Thermal Sensitivity: <120mk @30°C
Image Frequency: 50 Hz PAL/60 Hz NTSC, non-interlaced
Electronic Zoom: × 2
Image Presentation
External Display: 2.2” TFT & 1.2” CSTN high resolution color LCD
Display Color: 256 level, 5 palettes
Video Output: PAL/NTSC, composite video
Measurement
Temperature Range: -20°C-+250°C
Accuracy: ±2oC or ± 2%of reading
Measurement Modes: Auto hot-spot trace, spot, area, line profile，
isotherm, auto alarm
Emissivity Correction: Emissivity variable from 0.01 to 1.00 (in 0.01
increment)
Measurement Features: Automatic correction based on user input for
reflected ambient temperature, distance, relative
humidity, atmospheric transmission and external
optics
Image Storage
Type: Built-in Flash memory
Capacity: 100 images
Voice Annotation: Variant for different files, up to 30 seconds per file
System Status Indication
LCD Display: Display of battery status, indication of power
Sound Alarm Automatic alarm for power shortage
Laser Locator
Classification: Class 2
Type: Semiconductor AlGalnp Diode Laser;
1mW/635nm (red)
Battery System
Type: Li-ion battery, rechargeable, field replaceable
Operating time: Over 2 hours continuous operation
Charging System: In camera via USB interface from AC adapter 96 – 250 VAC) or
in external battery charger
Power consumption < 3W
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Environmental Specification
Operating Temperature -20°C-+60°C
Storage Temperature -20°C-+60°C
Humidity Operating and storing 10% to 95%, non- condensing
Encapsulation IP54
Shock Operational: 25g, IEC 68-2-29
Vibration Operational: 2g, IEC 68-2-6
Interfaces
USB1.1 Image, measurement, and voice transfer to PC
Physical Characteristics
Size 120mm x 60mm x 30mm (Standard Model)
Weight 265 gms (including battery)
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Features
Image
• All the images are displayed on LCD in Black/ White and multiple 256-
level colors.
• Live image can be frozen on camera and captured in flash memory
onboard.
• Live image can be 2× zoomed in when there is no menu on the screen.
• Saved image can be transferred to PC via USB extension cable.
Freeze and Save
• Live image can be frozen on camera.
• Frozen image can be captured in flash memory onboard.
• Onboard data of live image can be frozen on camera and captured in flash
memory.
• Up to 100 images can be saved and up to 30-second voice annotation
can be saved for each Image.
• Voice annotation and thermal image can be captured in flash memory.
• Frozen or saved image can be processed on board.
Replay
• Saved images can be replayed on camera and in PC.
• Voice annotation and saved image can be simultaneously replayed on
camera and in PC.
• Replayed image on camera can be processed onboard.
• Saved images can be transferred to PC via USB extension cable for post
processing with analysis software.
Temperature Measurement
• Automatic trace for hot spot in the screen.
• Automatic indication of temperature for the center of the screen.
• Measurement of any spot within the screen.
• Measurement of movable spot.
• Measurement of movable area, showing max, min or mean temperature of
the area.
• Measurement of any lines: temperature profiles also generated.
• Isotherm measurement: display spots within a defined temperature range
in the same color.
• Automatic non-uniformity calibration ensures temperature measurement
stable and accurate.
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Menu Setup
• Set up temperature measurement parameters and camera functions.
• Automatic measurement correction based on user input for emissivity,
distance, relative humidity, atmospheric transmission and external optics.
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Parts Description
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Quick Start Guide
• Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
• Power on the Model M2 thermal camera.
• Open the top half of the Model M2 thermal camera.
• Wait for 15 seconds and uncover lens cap.
• Non Uniformity Correction (NUC) is performed automatically after switching
on.
• Aim the Model M2 Thermal Camera at the object.
• Rotate the aperture and adjust the focus to get clear image.
• Press Button “•” for three seconds to switch between Auto and Manual
mode.
• Press Button “•” and release it instantly and then adjust brightness,
contrast and palette if necessary.
• Press Button “OK” to freeze the live image.
• Press Button “OK” again to store the frozen image.
• Press Button “C” to resume the live image.
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Quick Reference Table
ABBREVIATION SIGNIFICANCE
On/ Off Button Power
M Button Menu
∧Button Up-direction
v Button Down-direction
< Button Left-direction
> Button Right-direction
OK Button Confirm
C Button Cancel
•Button •
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Introduction to Buttons
BUTTON FUNCTION
On/Off Power On/Off
M
To enter menus and its sub menus
To select one sub menu or option under menu
To confirm parameter setup
∧
Button Up-direction
To toggle between sub menus under menu
To turn on or turn off laser locator when there is no menu on live image
v
Button Down-direction
To toggle between sub menus under menu
To 2× zoom in the live thermal image
<
Button Left-direction
To return to the parent menu
To change value of parameters
>
Button Right-direction
To enter sub menus under menu
To change value of parameters
To perform background modification when pressed simultaneously with “C”
Ok
To select one sub menu or option under menu
To freeze and store live image when menu does not appear on screen.
To record voice annotation, replay voice annotation after recording and
bring up the recording menu when re-recording
To replay a selected image after preview
C
To cancel one sub menu or option under menu
To exit menu
To perform non-uniformity calibration when there is no menu on live
image
•
When menu does not appear on screen, keep it depressed for three
seconds to switch between Auto and Manual mode
When menu does not appear on screen, press it for an instant and then
release it to bring up the temperature measurement setup menu
To stop recording of voice annotation
To save voice annotation together with an image after recording or
replaying the recording
To delete image when previewing saved images
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Button Functions
Buttons in
dialog box
Corresponding buttons
on camera body Function
Button OK To start recording of voice
annotation
Button •To stop recording of voice
annotation
Button OK To playback recorded voice annotat
Button •To save recorded voice annotation
with an image
Button C To cancel recording of voice
annotation
Button OK To display a saved image and
data in full screen
Button •To delete any or all of the saved
images
Button C To cancel an operation and return
to the file list or image gallery
Button OK To confirm deletion of a file
Button C To cancel deletion of a file
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Using the Camera In Detail
Powering on the camera
• Switch on the camera by keeping Button “Power” depressed till the two
indicator lights on the top half of the camera shine.
• Open the top half of the camera.
• A welcome picture will appear on the inner LCD screen.
• When the welcome picture disappears, the power on test result of the
system including the hardware and software version No of the camera will
display on the upper half of the screen. Meanwhile, a blue loading bar
appears at the bottom of the inner LCD screen to indicate the camera
initialization progress. After 100% loading, a flash image below appears in
the inner LCD screen.
Basic Temperature Measurement
• For basic temperature measurement first ensure that a suitable
temperature range is set and that the image is in focus, two methods are
then available, dynamic real time temperature measurement and static
temperature measurement.
Dynamic Real Time Temperature Measurement
• Palette lies at the bottom of the screen, with its upper and lower limits
displayed at the two ends.
• Two temperatures are present just above the palette. The first one indicates
the lowest temperature, and the second indicates the highest scene
temperature. There are two arrows on the palette, which indicate the specific
color corresponding to the lowest and highest temperature respectively.
• The center temperature is displayed in top of the screen.
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Setting the temperature range
• There are two modes available, Auto and Manual.
• To switch between one mode and another keep Button “•” depressed
for three seconds, the current mode is displayed temporarily on the
screen after the button is released.
• Within Auto or Manual mode the setup parameters menu can be brought
up, this is achieved by pressing Button “•” for an instant in either mode.
The item which can be modified will be highlighted.
• Press “∧” and “ V” to change value when the upper or lower limits of the
palette is highlighted, to shift between different palettes from 1 to 5 when
palette is highlighted and to shift between Auto Mode and Manual Mode
when highlighted.
• Press “>” to shift between each item in turns counter-clockwise.
• Press “<” to shift between each item in turns clockwise.
• In Auto Mode, if you highlight the upper or lower limits of the palette
and press “∧” and “V” to change its value, the mode will change to
Manual Mode automatically.
• Press either OK or C to confirm the modification.
Static Temperature Measurement
• Keep the camera steady when you have the image in focus, press
Button “OK” to freeze the live image. The word “Frozen” will appear on
the screen to indicate the current status of the image.
• Press any key except OK to cancel this indication if necessary.
• Press Button “∧”, “V”, “<” and “>” to move the center cursor.
• The value in top of the screen shows the temp of the moving cursor.
• Imaging performance varies from different temperature range and palette.
• Setting the temperature range is the same as in dynamic real time
temperature measurement.
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