FLIR ONE User manual

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USER GUIDE
Second Generation
For Android

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FLIR ONE QUICK START
STEP 1
Charge the FLIR ONETM with the included USB power cable. The LED
next to the USB connection blinks on and o while the FLIR ONE is
charging and stays on continuously when it is fully charged. Once the
FLIR ONE is charged, attach it to the phone.
Android Spacer: For users that do not have a case on their Android, a
provided spacer can be attached to the FLIR ONE to create a snug t and nish.
See page 9 for more information.
STEP 2
Download and install the FLIR ONE app, which is available on
Google PlayTM. When you start the FLIR ONE app, a short tutorial will
be displayed to help you get started with the FLIR ONE.
STEP 3
Press the power button on the side of the FLIR ONE to turn it on.
Initially, the indicator light will turn orange, and then it will ash
green when the device is ready.

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STEP 4
Once an image is displayed, tap the color palette icon in the lower
left to change how the image is displayed. Select one of the displayed
color or grayscale palettes.
The camera is in photo mode as indicated just below the image. Tap
the camera icon to capture an image. At the bottom of the display,
select the Mode button (a circle with “Mode”) to bring up a screen that
let’s you select another mode (Video, Pano, or Time-Lapse). These
modes are described in a later section of the manual.
The image that displays in the app is a combination of a thermal
image and a daylight image through a unique process called MSX.
The FLIR ONE thermal camera can produce an image even in total
darkness. When visible light is available, the FLIR ONE daylight camera
is used to enhance the detail of the FLIR ONE thermal camera.
For close-up scenes, it is possible to optimize the way the daylight
and thermal images are blended. In the Control Panel, you can
enable/disable this mode by clicking on the Close-Up Mode button,
represented by a ower. When Close-Up Mode is enabled, you can
control the image optimization (the alignment of the thermal and
visible image) by adjusting the Optimization slider. Optimizing the
image is described in more detail on page 7.
Refer to the following sections in this guide for additional information
on using the FLIR ONE. .
More detailed information is also available in the Help & Support feature
within the FLIR ONE app. The FLIR ONE Reference Manual is available
from the FLIR web site: http://www.ir.com/irone
WARNING
The FLIR ONE is not waterproof.
Use caution if the FLIR ONE is
used to observe very hot objects
like fire or molten metal.
PALETTE SCREEN
Spot Meter
Battery
Shutter/
Calibration
FLIR Library
Control Panel
Color Palette Camera Button
Mode Button
Image Info Share Image
Edit Image
APP OVERVIEW

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FLIR ONE USER GUIDE
The FLIR ONE allows you to see the world in a whole new way, with a
unique blend of thermal and visible imaging. This user guide provides
brief information on how to use the FLIR ONE. Additional information is
available directly from the FLIR ONE app in the Settings menu.
CHARGING THE FLIR ONE
Plug the Micro USB end of the power cable into the FLIR ONE and plug
the other end into a USB power source. The Power/Status indicator will
blink while the device is charging. The FLIR ONE requires less than one
hour for a full charge, depending on the power source. When the device
is fully charged, the Power/Status indicator will be on continuously.
Micro USB power
Charge Indicator LED
Visible Camera
Thermal Camera
Off/On Switch and Power Indicator
Phone Connect or Micro USB

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FLIR ONE APP
The latest version of the FLIR ONE app is available on the Google
Play Store. Download and install the app, then start it. If the FLIR
ONE is turned o, the app will prompt you to attach your FLIR ONE
camera and turn it on.
APP OVERVIEW
At the top of the screen there is a black bar with icons for the
Control Panel, Spot Meter, Battery Level, and Calibration. Below that
is the live image, and at the bottom of the screen is another black
bar with icons for the Color Palette, Mode (Photo, Video, Panorama,
or Time-Lapse), Camera, and FLIR Library.
TAKING PICTURES
At the bottom of the screen, select the Mode button and then select
Photo mode. Tap the camera button at the bottom of the screen to
save a snapshot. The images are saved to the FLIR Library. To view
the most recent saved image, tap on the thumbnail in the lower
right. It is not necessary to have the FLIR ONE camera attached to
the phone to view saved images.
TAKING VIDEO
At the bottom of the screen, select the Mode button and then select
Video mode. Then tap on the video icon to begin video capture. Tap
on the video icon again to stop the video capture and save the video
in the FLIR Library. To view the captured video, tap the thumbnail
image in the lower right of the screen to access the FLIR Library.
PANORAMA MODE
At the bottom of the screen, select the Mode button and then select
Panorama mode. Tap on the panorama icon to begin the image
capture. The camera will detect if you move left or right, and will
capture images until you move 90 degrees or hit the stop icon.
PANORAMA MODE
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TIME-LAPSE VIDEO
At the bottom of the screen, select the Mode button and then
select Time-Lapse mode. Then tap on the video icon to display the
Time-Lapse options. Adjust the options as needed, and then tap the
video icon to begin video capture. Tap on the video icon again to
stop the video capture.
FLIR LIBRARY
A captured image or video may be viewed and edited by selecting
the thumbnail image in the lower right corner of the screen. To view
other images or videos, swipe left or right to access the previous
or next image/video, or tap the Library icon to go to Library view.
Images and videos may be shared through text messaging or email,
and may be edited by changing the color palette or turning the spot
meter on/o. While an image is being viewed, it is possible to swipe
up or down to reveal the visible image that is used for MSX blending.
CHANGING COLOR PALETTES
On the display (the live image), tap the color palette icon in the
lower left to change how the image is displayed. Select one of the
displayed color palettes. The color palettes are described in more
detail in the Help and Support feature of the app (see Settings
Menu). The app allows a choice from nine dierent palettes some
palettes are colors and some are grayscale or a combination of
grayscale and color. To change the color palette of a saved image,
select the Edit Image icon (represented by a pencil) on the Image
View screen.
SPOT METER
When the Spot Meter is enabled (a disabled Spot Meter will have
a slash through the icon), the FLIR ONE will display a temperature
estimate (in degrees C or F) on the image. The accuracy of the Spot
Meter depends on a great many factors, including the distance
from the object, the ambient temperature, and the emissivity of the
material being observed. Users are encouraged to learn more about
the science of Thermography from www.infraredtraining.com. To
switch between Fahrenheit to Celsius, use the Settings option in the
Control Panel, described in the next page.
Note: When the Spot Meter is enabled and the Automatic Calibration is
disabled, the Calibration icon in the upper right will turn red. Tap the icon to
cause the camera to do a manual calibration.
FLIR LIBRARY SCREEN
Spot Meter
Battery
Shutter/
Calibration
FLIR Library
Control Panel
Color Palette Camera Button
Mode Button
Image Info Share Image
Edit Image

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AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION
The camera has a mechanical shutter inside that periodically activates
and allows the thermal camera to do a calibration or image refresh. When
the shutter activates, the image will freeze for a brief period. The purpose
of the shutter is to allow the camera to provide an improved image.
When the camera rst turns on, and periodically thereafter, the app will
perform an automatic calibration to provide an optimal image. When the
Spot Meter is turned on, the automatic tuning will occur more often. It is
also possible to manually activate the shutter by tapping the Calibration
icon in the upper right on the main screen. Calibration can be switched to
manual by turning o Automatic Calibration in the Settings Menu.
CONTROL PANEL
Select the gear icon in the upper left to open the Control Panel.
The Control Panel allows the user to turn on/o the Light, access the
self-timer settings, enable/disable Close-Up mode, or access the Settings
menu. Tap the left arrow in the upper left to close the panel.
LIGHT
Multi Spectral Imaging (MSX) is a patented technology which makes
use of the visible camera in the FLIR ONE to maximize detail and image
sharpness. This feature requires some amount of visible light, so in dark
environments turn on the light to enhance the image detail. This feature
makes use of the light that is built into the phone.
TIMER
The Timer option allows the user to set a time delay before an image is
saved. When the Timer icon is selected, the Timer control panel toggles
between 0s (o), 3s and 10s. The user can set the time delay to 3 or
10 seconds or turn o the time delay option. When the Timer delay is
enabled, the user saves an image by tapping the Camera icon at the
bottom of the screen, and then a countdown timer displays on the image.
CLOSE-UP MODE
FLIR ONE uses two camera sensors (a thermal camera and a visible light
camera) and an exclusive image blending process called MSX to create a
detailed image. By default, the camera should be at least one meter (about
an arm’s length) away from the subject in the image for the blending to
work optimally. For closer subjects, it is possible to adjust the alignment of
the thermal and visible with the slider at the bottom of the image.
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OPTIMIZATION SLIDER CONTROL
When Close-Up mode is enabled, a slider bar appears at the bottom
of the image. For close objects, move the slider to the left to align the
visible image with the thermal image. Observe the right edge of the
coee cup to the right. The image on top shows the lines of the visible
image oset from the thermal image, and the image on bottom shows
the visible image aligned with thermal.
SETTINGS MENU
The Settings Menu allows the user to congure additional features on
the FLIR ONE, as described below.
EMISSIVITY
When the Spot Meter is enabled, the temperature displayed is aected
by many factors, including a property of the target material known
as Emissivity. This property is a relative rating of how well a material
emits or radiates thermal energy. Some materials are more emissive
than others; glossy or reective materials like metals tend to be
poor emitters. For most materials, the default “matte” setting is a fair
approximation.
TEMPERATURE UNIT
Use this setting to change the temperature unit of measure between
the Fahrenheit and Celsius scale.
SAVE LOCATION
If a mobile phone signal is available, the location will be added to
captured images. This makes it possible to see images on a map.
Save to Photos Turn this on to save a copy of your images and videos in
the phone’s photo gallery. Images will always be stored in the FLIR ONE
camera regardless of this setting. Items already captured will not be copied.
OPTIMIZATION SLIDER
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ANDROID SPACER
Included with your FLIR ONE are two spacer attachments that can be
used to create a snug t and nish for users who do not have a case on
their phone.
To assemble, remove the protective lm revealing the adhesive on the
underside of the spacer. Line up the straight edge of the spacer with
the straight edge of your FLIR ONE. Once lined up properly, apply light
pressure to ensure a complete seal.
Note: Once the spaced is attached, your FLIR ONE will no longer t
inside the supplied bumper.
SPACER OPTIONS
There are two dierent spacer options depending on the phone model.
The spacer with the U-shaped divot in the top should only be used
for the Samsung Galaxy s5. All other Android models should use the
spacer with the smooth top.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S5
ALL OTHER ANDROID MODELS

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HELP
Much more information about the FLIR ONE is described in the Help
feature within the FLIR ONE app. It is also possible to access the
Tutorials from the Help menu.
ABOUT FLIR ONE
The About FLIR ONE menu option provides information about the
FLIR ONE camera, the FLIR ONE app, our company FLIR Systems, Inc.,
and additional legal, licensing and regulatory information.