FLIR E series User manual

User’s manual
FLIR Exx series
For use with Flir E40bx,
borrowed from CCF

Table of contents
1 Legal disclaimer................................................................................1
1.1 Legal disclaimer .......................................................................1
1.2 Usage statistics ........................................................................1
1.3 Changes to registry ................................................................... 1
1.4 U.S. Government Regulations...................................................... 1
1.5 Copyright ................................................................................1
1.6 Quality assurance ..................................................................... 1
1.7 Patents ................................................................................... 1
1.8 EULA Terms ............................................................................ 1
1.9 EULA Terms ............................................................................ 1
2 Safety information .............................................................................2
3 Notice to user ...................................................................................6
3.1 User-to-user forums .................................................................. 6
3.2 Calibration............................................................................... 6
3.3 Accuracy ................................................................................ 6
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................6
3.5 Training .................................................................................. 6
3.6 Documentation updates .............................................................6
3.7 Important note about this manual.................................................. 6
4 Customer help ..................................................................................7
4.1 General .................................................................................. 7
4.2 Submitting a question ................................................................ 7
4.3 Downloads ..............................................................................7
5 Quick Start Guide ..............................................................................8
5.1 Procedure ............................................................................... 8
6 Camera parts ....................................................................................9
6.1 View from the right .................................................................... 9
6.1.1 Figure..........................................................................9
6.1.2 Explanation...................................................................9
6.2 View from the left .................................................................... 10
6.2.1 Figure........................................................................ 10
6.2.2 Explanation................................................................. 10
6.3 LCD and keypad..................................................................... 11
6.3.1 Figure........................................................................ 11
6.3.2 Explanation................................................................. 11
6.4 View from the bottom ............................................................... 12
6.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 12
6.4.2 Explanation................................................................. 12
6.5 Battery condition LED indicator .................................................. 13
6.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 13
6.5.2 Explanation................................................................. 13
6.6 Laser pointer ......................................................................... 14
6.6.1 Figure........................................................................ 14
6.6.2 Laser warning label....................................................... 14
6.6.3 Laser rules and regulations ............................................ 14
7 Screen elements ............................................................................. 15
7.1 Figure .................................................................................. 15
7.2 Explanation ........................................................................... 15
8 Navigating the menu system............................................................. 16
8.1 Figure .................................................................................. 16
8.2 Explanation ........................................................................... 16
9 Connecting external devices and storage media ................................. 17
9.1 Figure .................................................................................. 17
9.2 Explanation ........................................................................... 17
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9.3 Figure .................................................................................. 18
9.4 Explanation ........................................................................... 18
10 Pairing Bluetooth devices................................................................. 19
10.1 General ................................................................................ 19
10.2 Procedure ............................................................................. 19
11 Configuring Wi-Fi ............................................................................ 20
11.1 General ................................................................................ 20
11.2 Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most common use) ............... 20
11.3 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (less
common use) .........................................................................20
12 Handling the camera........................................................................ 21
12.1 Charging the battery ................................................................ 21
12.1.1 Using the power supply to charge the battery ..................... 21
12.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the
battery........................................................................21
12.2 Turning on the camera ............................................................. 21
12.2.1 Procedure .................................................................. 21
12.3 Turning off the camera ............................................................. 21
12.3.1 Procedure .................................................................. 21
12.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus ............................................ 22
12.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 22
12.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 22
12.5 Operating the laser pointer........................................................ 23
12.5.1 Figure........................................................................ 23
12.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 23
12.6 Removing the battery............................................................... 23
12.7 Mounting an accessory lens ...................................................... 24
12.8 Calibrating the touchscreen....................................................... 25
12.8.1 Figure........................................................................ 25
12.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 25
13 Working with images........................................................................ 26
13.1 Saving an image ..................................................................... 26
13.1.1 Image capacity ............................................................ 26
13.1.2 Naming convention....................................................... 26
13.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 26
13.2 Opening a saved image............................................................ 26
13.2.1 General...................................................................... 26
13.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 26
13.3 Adjusting an infrared image....................................................... 26
13.3.1 General...................................................................... 26
13.3.2 Example 1 .................................................................. 26
13.3.3 Example 2 .................................................................. 27
13.3.4 Changing the temperature scale level ............................... 27
13.4 Changing the temperature scale span ......................................... 27
13.5 Changing the color .................................................................. 27
13.5.1 General...................................................................... 27
13.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 28
13.6 Zooming in on an image ........................................................... 28
13.6.1 General...................................................................... 28
13.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 28
13.7 Deleting an image ................................................................... 28
13.7.1 Procedure .................................................................. 28
13.8 Deleting all images.................................................................. 28
13.8.1 Procedure .................................................................. 28
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14 Working with image modes............................................................... 30
14.1 General ................................................................................ 30
14.2 Types of image modes ............................................................. 30
14.3 Procedure ............................................................................. 31
15 Working with measurement tools ...................................................... 32
15.1 Laying out measurement tools in live mode................................... 32
15.1.1 General...................................................................... 32
15.1.2 Procedure .................................................................. 32
15.2 Laying out measurement tools in edit mode .................................. 32
15.2.1 General...................................................................... 32
15.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 32
15.3 Moving and resizing measurement tools ...................................... 33
15.3.1 General...................................................................... 33
15.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 33
15.4 Setting local measurement parameters for a measurement
tool ......................................................................................33
15.4.1 General...................................................................... 33
15.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 33
16 Working with alarms ........................................................................ 35
16.1 Working with color alarms ......................................................... 35
16.1.1 General...................................................................... 35
16.1.2 Procedure .................................................................. 35
16.2 Working with insulation alarms ................................................... 35
16.2.1 General...................................................................... 35
16.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 35
16.3 Working with condensation alarms.............................................. 36
16.3.1 General...................................................................... 36
16.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 36
17 Fetching data from external Extech and FLIR meters ........................... 37
17.1 General ................................................................................ 37
17.2 Supported meters ................................................................... 37
17.3 Technical support.................................................................... 37
17.4 User documentation ................................................................ 37
17.5 Procedure ............................................................................. 37
17.6 Typical moisture measurement and documentation
procedure..............................................................................37
17.6.1 General...................................................................... 37
17.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 37
18 Annotating images .......................................................................... 39
18.1 General ................................................................................ 39
18.2 Creating a note....................................................................... 39
18.2.1 General...................................................................... 39
18.2.2 Procedure .................................................................. 39
18.3 Creating a voice annotation ....................................................... 39
18.3.1 General...................................................................... 39
18.3.2 Procedure .................................................................. 39
19 Recording video clips ...................................................................... 41
19.1 General ................................................................................ 41
19.2 Procedure: Recording a video clip .............................................. 41
19.3 Procedure: Playing a video clip .................................................. 41
20 Changing settings ........................................................................... 42
20.1 General ................................................................................ 42
20.2 Procedure ............................................................................. 42
20.3 Description of the various settings .............................................. 42
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20.3.1 Measurement parameters .............................................. 42
20.3.2 Save options ............................................................... 43
20.3.3 Add-on lens ................................................................ 43
20.3.4 Device settings ............................................................ 43
21 Technical data ................................................................................. 45
22 Cleaning the camera ........................................................................ 46
22.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 46
22.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 46
22.1.2 Equipment .................................................................. 46
22.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 46
22.2 Infrared lens .......................................................................... 46
22.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 46
22.2.2 Equipment .................................................................. 46
22.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 46
23 Application examples....................................................................... 47
23.1 Moisture & water damage ......................................................... 47
23.1.1 General...................................................................... 47
23.1.2 Figure........................................................................ 47
23.2 Faulty contact in socket ............................................................ 47
23.2.1 General...................................................................... 47
23.2.2 Figure........................................................................ 47
23.3 Oxidized socket...................................................................... 48
23.3.1 General...................................................................... 48
23.3.2 Figure........................................................................ 48
23.4 Insulation deficiencies.............................................................. 49
23.4.1 General...................................................................... 49
23.4.2 Figure........................................................................ 49
23.5 Draft .................................................................................... 50
23.5.1 General...................................................................... 50
23.5.2 Figure........................................................................ 50
24 About Flir Systems .......................................................................... 51
24.1 More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 52
24.2 Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 52
24.3 Supporting our customers......................................................... 52
24.4 A few images from our facilities .................................................. 53
25 Glossary ........................................................................................ 54
26 Thermographic measurement techniques .......................................... 57
26.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 57
26.2 Emissivity.............................................................................. 57
26.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample .................................... 57
26.3 Reflected apparent temperature................................................. 60
26.4 Distance ............................................................................... 60
26.5 Relative humidity .................................................................... 60
26.6 Other parameters.................................................................... 60
27 History of infrared technology........................................................... 62
28 Theory of thermography................................................................... 65
28.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 65
28.2 The electromagnetic spectrum................................................... 65
28.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................. 65
28.3.1 Planck’s law ................................................................ 66
28.3.2 Wien’s displacement law................................................ 67
28.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................. 68
28.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters................................................. 69
28.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials............................................. 71
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29 The measurement formula................................................................ 72
30 Emissivity tables ............................................................................. 76
30.1 References............................................................................ 76
30.2 Tables .................................................................................. 76
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Quick Start Guide
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5.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Put a battery into the battery compartment.
2. Charge the battery for 4 hours before starting the camera for the first time, or until the
green battery condition LED glows continuously.
3. Insert a memory card into the card slot.
4. Push to turn on the camera.
5. Aim the camera toward the object of interest.
6. Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.
Note
It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how the image
modes Thermal MSX,Thermal, and Picture-in-picture work. It also affects the temperature
measurement.
7. Push the Save button (the trigger) to save an image.
8. Go to http://support.flir.com/tools and download FLIR Tools.
9. Install FLIR Tools on your computer.
10. Start FLIR Tools.
11. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.
12. Import the images into FLIR Tools and create a PDF report.
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Instead of 8-12, CCF recommends transferring images via the camera's SD Card.
Insert it into your PC, etc, using the included SD card to USB adaptor, if needed.
It appears as an external drive (eg E:\) Save thermal and visible images from its
DCIM\FLIR_100DCIM\FLIR_100 folder. Then please delete them from the card.
Flir Tools is discontinued. If you want software to optimise images etc, see
Flir Thermal Studio: https://www.flir.co.uk/products/flir-thermal-studio-suite
There's a free version, but you have to create an account.

Camera parts
6
6.1 View from the right
6.1.1 Figure
6.1.2 Explanation
1. Cover for the right-hand compartment:
• USB-A connector.
• USB mini-B connector.
• Power connector.
2. Save button.
3. Tripod mount. Requires an adapter (extra accessory).
4. Focus ring.
5. Infrared lens.
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Camera parts
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6.2 View from the left
6.2.1 Figure
6.2.2 Explanation
1. Laser pointer.
2. Lamp for the digital camera.
3. Digital camera.
4. Cover for the left-hand compartment:
• Video out connector (composite video).
• Memory card slot.
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Camera parts
6
6.3 LCD and keypad
6.3.1 Figure
6.3.2 Explanation
1. Touch-screen LCD.
2. Navigation pad with center push.
3. Image archive button.
4. Button to operate the laser pointer.
5. On/off button.
6. Back button.
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Camera parts
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6.4 View from the bottom
6.4.1 Figure
6.4.2 Explanation
1. Latch to open the cover for the battery compartment. Push to open.
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Camera parts
6
6.5 Battery condition LED indicator
6.5.1 Figure
6.5.2 Explanation
Type of signal Explanation
The green LED flashes two times per second. The battery is being charged.
The green LED glows continuously. The battery is fully charged.
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Charge Socket

Camera parts
6
6.6 Laser pointer
6.6.1 Figure
Figure 6.1 This figure shows the difference in position between the laser pointer and the optical center of
the infrared lens.
WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
CAUTION
Protect the laser pointer with the protective cap when you are not using the laser pointer.
Note
The symbol is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is on.
Note
The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets.
6.6.2 Laser warning label
A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:
6.6.3 Laser rules and regulations
Wavelength: 635 nm. Maximum output power: 1 mW.
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.
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Screen elements
7
7.1 Figure
7.2 Explanation
1. Measurement tools (e.g., spotmeter).
2. Measurement result table.
3. Status icons and notifications.
4. Temperature scale.
5. Lamp toolbar button.
6. Temperature scale toolbar button.
7. Color toolbar button.
8. Measurement toolbar button.
9. Image modes toolbar button.
10. Recording mode toolbar button.
11. Options toolbar button.
Note
To display the menu system, tap the screen or push the navigation pad.
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Navigating the menu system
8
8.1 Figure
8.2 Explanation
The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera:
• Using the touch screen LCD to navigate the menu system (left).
• Using the navigation pad to navigate the menu system (right).
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Connecting external devices and
storage media
9
9.1 Figure
9.2 Explanation
1. Indicator showing that the memory card is busy.
Note
Do not eject the SD memory card when this LED is flashing.
2. Memory card (SD card)
3. Video cable.
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Connecting external devices and storage media
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9.3 Figure
9.4 Explanation
1. Power cable.
2. USB mini-B cable (to connect the camera to a PC).
3. USB-A cable (to connect the camera to an external device, e.g., a USB memory
stick).
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Pairing Bluetooth devices
10
10.1 General
You can use Bluetooth-enabled headsets, and Bluetooth-enabled Extech and FLIR me-
ters together with the camera. Before you can use the device with the camera, you need
to pair the camera and the device.
10.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Enable Bluetooth on the device. See the user documentation for that device for infor-
mation on how to do this.
2. On the camera, push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
3. Use the navigation pad to go to Settings.
4. Push the navigation pad.
5. Select Device settings and push the navigation pad.
6. Select Bluetooth & MeterLink and push the navigation pad.
7. Enable Bluetooth by pushing the navigation pad.
8. Select Scan for Bluetooth devices and push the navigation pad right.
9. When the device is displayed in the list of devices, select it and push the navigation
pad to pair the camera and the device.
Note
• You can add several devices.
• You can remove an added device by selecting the device and then selecting Remove.
• After adding a MeterLink device, such as the FLIR MR77 or FLIR CM78, the result from the meter
will be visible in the measurement result table.
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Configuring Wi-Fi
11
11.1 General
You can connect the camera in two different ways:
•Most common use: Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (also called an ad hoc or
P2P connection). This method is primarily used with other devices, e.g., an iPhone or
iPad.
•Less common use: Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (WLAN).
11.2 Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most common use)
Follow this procedure:
1. On the camera, push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Use the navigation pad to go to Settings.
3. Push the navigation pad.
4. Select Device settings and push the navigation pad.
5. Select Wi-Fi and push the navigation pad.
6. Select Share IRCAMxxxx and push the navigation pad.
Note
• If the transfer rate is low, this can be due to a crowded frequency band. Try changing the channel to
increase the transfer rate.
• To enable security settings for the camera network, enable WEP.
11.3 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (less common use)
Follow this procedure:
1. On the camera, push the navigation pad to display the menu system.
2. Use the navigation pad to go to Settings .
3. Push the navigation pad.
4. Select Device settings and push the navigation pad.
5. Select Wi-Fi and push the navigation pad.
6. Select Connect to network and push the navigation pad.
7. Select Networks and push the navigation pad right.
8. Select a network by pushing the navigation pad. You typically need to enter a pass-
word to access the network.
Note
To connect to a network that does not broadcast its SSID, select Settings >Add network and set up the
parameters manually.
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Handling the camera
12
12.1 Charging the battery
Note
You must charge the battery for 4 hours before you start using the camera for the first time.
12.1.1 Using the power supply to charge the battery
12.1.1.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Connect the power supply cable plug to the power connector on the camera.
2. Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.
3. Disconnect the power supply cable plug when the battery condition LED indicator is
a continuous green.
12.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery
12.1.2.1 Explanation
Type of signal Explanation
The blue LED flashes. The battery is being charged.
The blue LED glows continuously. The battery is fully charged.
12.1.2.2 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. Put the battery in the battery charger.
2. Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the battery charger.
3. Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.
4. Disconnect the power supply cable plug when the blue LED on the battery charger is
continuous.
12.2 Turning on the camera
12.2.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To turn on the camera, push and release the button.
12.3 Turning off the camera
12.3.1 Procedure
Follow this procedure:
1. To turn off the camera, push and hold the button for more than 0.5 second.
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