FLIR GF300 User manual

Tim Crockett
Baton Rouge Complex
OGI Training
Basic Use Guide
Optical Gas Imaging

•Introduction
•IR Camera Uses and Features
•IR Camera Safety Tips
•IR Camera Usage
•Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos
•Real Time Leak Examples
•Management Involvement
•IR Camera in Today’s LDAR Program
•Future of IR Camera Technology
•Questions?
Agenda

•ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Complex
•Environmental Regulatory Programs Section
•LDAR First Line Supervisor for 8 years
•Day Security Supervisor
•28 years experience
•Certifications:
•Optical Gas Imaging
•Level 1 Thermography
•All training done by ITC Infrared Training Center FLIR
Disclaimer: This presentation is for informational use only. It is not intended
to take the place of formal thermography training course.
Introduction
Tim Crockett

Introduction
Baton Rouge Complex IR Equipment
Camera FLIR GF300

•Preform your LPSA before using your camera
•Refer to FLIR Camera JLA to help Guide you
•Any Questions Call Tim Crockett @7-4458
LPSA

•Due to the possibilities of mishandling and misuse there are site carrying
requirements.
•The approved FLIR Camera carrying strap must be used while carrying
the camera (This is intended to prevent dropping the camera)
•The FLIR Camera must be carried with lens cap in place.
LPSA

LPSA

•NEVER walk while using the IR camera
•DO NOT look directly into the camera’s laser pointer
•DO NOT disassemble or modify the camera in any way
•DO NOT point the infrared camera at intensive energy sources
(e.g. devices that emit laser radiation or the sun)
•DO NOT use the camera in the rain or severe weather
•DO NOT apply solvents or liquids to the camera
•USE CAUTION when you clean the infrared lens
( it has a delicate anti-reflective coating)
IR Camera Safety Tips
Camera Operation:

•Safety first!
•Safety first!
•Safety first!
•Remember that all cameras are not intrinsically safe
•Follow your local safety rules and regulations
•Maintain hazard recognition of surroundings
•Stay alert, you can become easily distracted while focusing on
what your camera is seeing
•Report all leaks to responsible parties as required
IR Camera Safety Tips
Field Use:

•Inspect without interruption of the process
•Identify leaking equipment real-time
•Operational equipment adjustments
•Investigate hydrocarbon leaks
•Trace leaks to the source
•Particularly useful in identifying minor equipment issues
•Potential leaks that can be identified by the IR camera include
- Improperly seated safety valves
- Leaks due to corrosion under insulation
- Difficult to monitor components
•Allows technicians to monitor entire operational areas at a
distance
IR Camera Usage
Typical Uses:

Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos
Camera Settings/Best Practices:
•Know your equipment
•Take a lot of pictures/videos
•Clear line of sight
•Determine appropriate settings
first to ensure in-focus shot
•Know where your view finder is
•Understanding your focus ring
•Remember the pictures/videos are
subjective so clarity is important
•Consider temperature
•Ambient temperature
•Equipment temperature
Focus Ring
View
Finder

•To prevent overstrain injuries, it is important to hold the camera ergonomically
correct.
•Hold the camera with 2 hands, support the camera housing with your left hand
to decrease the strain on your right hand.
•Always tilt the viewfinder / screen to fit your work position.
•Always adjust the viewing angle of the display to fit your work position.
•Always adjust the camera grip to fit your work position
IR Camera Ergonomics
Ergonomics:

IR Camera Usage
Detectable Gases:
•Benzene
•Heptane
•Isoprene
•Methanol
•MEK
•MIBK
•Octane
•Pentane
•i-Pentane
•Toluene
•Xylene
•Ethane
•Butane
•Methane
•Propane
•Ethylene
•Propylene

•Turn the camera on by pushing the button on the FLIR GF300,
GF309 & GF320 cameras. (see picture below)
IR Camera
Quick Start Guide:

•The focal plane array (FPA) must have a cool down period.
•The micro cooler will begin operations at high speed and will take
from 5 to 8 minutes to cool the FPA.
•Images will not be present in the viewfinder until the correct
operating temperature has been achieved.
•DO NOT attempt to toggle power on or off during this delay
IR Camera
FPA Cool Down

Changing Battery in
FLIR GF300 Series

•Detecting a Leak with a GF Series Camera
•Remove the lens cap and begin imaging. Slowly scan the
equipment of interest from left to right and right to left.
•Note: If the image is clear and identifiable in the viewfinder, it is
in the detectable range of the IR Camera
•To aid in leak detection move camera slowly and smoothly. This
will also aid in the leak detection process.
IR Camera Leak Detection

Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos
Taking Pictures
In Focus
Out of focus

Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos
Taking Pictures

Capturing Quality Pictures and Videos
Taking Pictures
Importance of Correct Focus