FLIR C5 Series User manual

User manual
FLIR Cx5

Table of contents
1 Notice to user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Important note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1
1.2 Online documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1
2 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Measurement accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Quality assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2
2.3 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Safety information. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3
3.1 Warnings related to a classified (potentially hazardous)
area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Ex compliance marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 4
3.4 Certifications. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 FLIR Cx5 operations . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 USB charging and data transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 Tripod mount . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 6
5 Routine testing, inspection, and maintenance. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 7
5.1 Routine testing, inspection, and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.2 Inserting the restricted breathing test port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 7
6 Opening and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.1 Opening the FLIR Cx5 case.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8
6.2 Installing the FLIR C5 camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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1 Notice to user
1.1 Important note
This manual provides important information about the FLIR Cx5 — a FLIR C5
camera installed in the certified FLIR Cx5 case. Before operating the device, your
must read, understand, and follow all instructions, warnings, and legal
disclaimers.
For information on the use and operation of the FLIR C5 camera, please refer to
the FLIR C5 user manual.
1.2 Online documentation
Our manuals are continuously updated and published online.
To access the FLIR Cx5 and FLIR C5 manuals, the FLIR Cx5 certifications, and
other product documentation, go to http://support.flir.com/resources/cx.
To access the manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our discon-
tinued products, go to https://support.flir.com/resources/app.
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2 Disclaimers
2.1 Measurement accuracy
The specification of the temperature measurement accuracy is only applicable
when the FLIR C5 is correctly installed in the FLIR Cx5 case.
2.2 Quality assurance
The Quality Management System under which the FLIR C5 camera is developed
and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard.
The Quality Management Systems under which the FLIR Cx5 case is manufac-
tured has been certified in accordance with the following standards;
• EN ISO/IEC 80079-34
• UKSI 2016:1107 Schedule 3A, Part 2
FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we
reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products
without prior notice.
2.3 Copyright
© 2022 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the soft-
ware including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or
translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means,
electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written per-
mission of FLIR Systems.
The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, repro-
duced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable
form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trade-
marks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trade-
marks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for
identification only and are the property of their respective owners.
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3 Safety information
3.1 Warnings related to a classified (potentially hazardous) area
WARNING
This equipment shall only be used where there is a low risk of mechanical
damage.
WARNING
Do not remove the USB plug in the hazardous area.
WARNING
Do no recharge in the hazardous area.
WARNING
Do not disassemble in the hazardous area.
WARNING
Only use the FLIR Cx5 with the FLIR C5 pocket thermal imaging camera.
WARNING
If there are any grounds to believe the unit is no longer safe to use, it must be
removed from service and measures taken to prevent its further unintentional
use.
3.2 Maintenance
For safety critical maintenance, refer to EN60079-14 and EN60079-17.
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3 Safety information
3.3 Ex compliance marking
A non-removable label with the following markings is adhered to the rear (screen
side) of the case. If this label is missing or illegible, do not enter the potentially
hazardous area without consulting a suitably qualified person.
3.4 Certifications
Scheme Standards
ATEX EN IEC 60079-0:2018
EN IEC 60079-15:2019
EN 60079-31:2014
IECEx IEC 60079-0:2017
IEC 60079-15:2017
IEC 60079-31:2013
UKCA (Ex) EN IEC 60079-0:2018
EN IEC 60079-15:2019
EN 60079-31:2014
The FLIR Cx5 certifications are available online at
http://support.flir.com/resources/cx.
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4 FLIR Cx5 operations
4.1 Introduction
The FLIR Cx5 case is a precision engineered device which upgrades the FLIR
C5 thermal imaging camera to be suitable for safe use in potentially hazardous
(explosive) areas as defined by its certification.
Each FLIR Cx5 is supplied as standard with the following;
• FLIR C5 camera installed in FLIR Cx5 case
• Restricted breathing test port
• USB plug
• Transport pouch
4.2 USB charging and data transfer
WARNING
Do not remove the USB plug, connect to the camera, download data, or
charge within the potentially hazardous area.
WARNING
It is not necessary to remove the camera from the case to charge. Doing so
frequently may cause damage to the case seals.
The FLIR Cx5 case is designed to accommodate the standard USB-C charge/
download cable of the FLIR C5 camera.
1. To access the USB-C port of the FLIR C5 camera, remove the USB plug lo-
cated on the edge of the case.
2. Connect the USB-C cable to the FLIR C5 socket and push until inserted, as
shown in Figure 4.1. The camera can now be charged and connected to a
PC.
3. Once complete, disconnect the USB cable and replace with the USB plug.
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4 FLIR Cx5 operations
Figure 4.1 FLIR Cx5 with USB cable connected.
4.3 Tripod mount
The FLIR Cx5 case incorporates a centralised, bottom mounted tripod boss with
a standard UNC ¼″-20.
Figure 4.2 FLIR Cx5 attached to tripod.
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5 Routine testing, inspection, and
maintenance
WARNING
Do not remove the USB plug, within the potentially hazardous area.
WARNING
Do not perform a restricted breathing test within the potentially hazardous
area.
5.1 Routine testing, inspection, and maintenance
The FLIR Cx5 case relies upon its seals to prevent the entry of potentially explo-
sive gas into the enclosure. It is important therefore that these seals are checked
and where necessary replaced.
Where applicable, ensure that restricted breathing properties are checked after
opening the case and that the case is inspected in accordance with EN60079-14
and EN60079-17.
5.2 Inserting the restricted breathing test port
In order to periodically check the restricted breathing properties, the FLIR Cx5
case is provided with a dedicated test port which is inserted in place of the USB
plug. The test port provides a barbed hose entry suitable for vacuum capable ho-
ses with an inside diameter of 5 mm.
1. To install the test port, first remove the USB plug located on the edge of the
case.
2. Install the restricted breathing test port as shown in Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.1 FLIR Cx5 with restricted breathing test port.
3. Once complete, remove the restricted breathing test port and replace with
the USB plug.
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6 Opening and installation
The FLIR Cx5 is delivered with the camera installed in the case. Should you for
some reason need to remove the camera from the case, follow the instructions in
this chapter to open the case and then reinstall the camera.
WARNING
The FLIR Cx5 certification is void if the unit is tampered with or if the FLIR C5
is not correctly installed in the FLIR Cx5 case.
WARNING
Do not exert excessive pressure onto the window in the FLIR Cx5 case.
To open the case and install the camera, the following minimum tools are
required;
• H1.5 Hex bit screwdriver
• H2.0 Hex bit screwdriver
6.1 Opening the FLIR Cx5 case
1. Place the FLIR Cx5 case, lens face down onto a clean, flat surface.
2. Using the H1.5 hex screwdriver, remove the four (4) bolts securing the corner
shock absorbers as shown in Figure 6.1.
Figure 6.1 FLIR Cx5 shock absorber bolts.
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6 Opening and installation
3. Turn the FLIR Cx5 case over so that the lenses are facing upwards.
4. Using the H2.0 hex screwdriver, remove the eleven (11) bolts securing the
case halves as shown in Figure 6.2.
Figure 6.2 FLIR Cx5 main retaining bolts.
5. Gently push back the shock absorbers and separate the two halves of the
case taking care not to lose any fixings.
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6 Opening and installation
6.2 Installing the FLIR C5 camera
Prior to installation, ensure that the touchscreen, lens, and window of the FLIR
C5 camera are clean and free from dust and dirt, as it will not be possible to clean
them once installed into the case.
1. Place the FLIR C5 camera into the case rear section with the touchscreen
against the inner face of the case glass.
Figure 6.3 FLIR Cx5 case with FLIR C5 camera inserted.
2. Spread the shock absorbers and place the FLIR Cx5 case front back into po-
sition, then allow the shock absorbers to re-seat.
3. Using the H2.0 hex screwdriver, install all eleven (11) fixing bolts but do not
tighten fully.
4. Once all fixing bolts are in place, complete the case closure by tightening the
bolts in a diametrically opposed manner until finger tight.
5. Turn the FLIR Cx5 case so that the lenses face down, and then complete the
installation of the four (4) shock absorber bolts using the H1.5 hex
screwdriver.
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Publ. No.: T810609
Release: AB
Commit: 88437
Head: 88437
Language: en-US
Modified: 2022-11-23
Formatted: 2022-11-23
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