FLIR Titanium DC019U-F User manual

FLIR Systems
Advanced Thermal Solutions
DC019U-F
TITANIUM User Manual
TITANIUM
User Manual

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1. Contents
1. Contents ..............................................................................................3
2. For your safety.....................................................................................4
3. Precautions..........................................................................................5
4. General Overview.................................................................................6
4.1. Product Overview ............................................................................................ 6
4.2. Packing Contents ............................................................................................ 6
Camera description................................................................................................. 8
5. Starting with the camera .....................................................................9
5.1. Mounting the camera..................................................................................... 10
5.2. Installation of the software on the computer..................................................... 10
5.3. Connecting the camera .................................................................................. 10
5.4. Powering the camera ..................................................................................... 10
5.5. Pointing and focusing..................................................................................... 11
5.6. Camera Power Off ......................................................................................... 11
5.7. Precautions .................................................................................................. 11
5.8. Training ....................................................................................................... 12
6. Using your camera .............................................................................13
6.1. Changing the lens ......................................................................................... 13
6.2. Removing the lens interface ........................................................................... 14
6.3. Filter wheel .................................................................................................. 15
6.3.1. Inserting / removing a filter on the optional filter wheel ............................. 16
6.4. Lockin connection (Optional) .......................................................................... 18
7. Maintenance ......................................................................................19
7.1. Cleaning optical surfaces................................................................................ 19
7.2. Storing ........................................................................................................ 19
8. Accessories ........................................................................................20
8.1. Additional lenses ........................................................................................... 20
8.2. Long cables .................................................................................................. 20
8.3. Interconnection / transformation cases ............................................................ 20
8.4. Tripods / pan & tilt ........................................................................................ 20
8.5. Filters .......................................................................................................... 20
9. Diagnostics ........................................................................................21
9.1. Diagnostic table ............................................................................................ 21
9.2. How to contact after sales service?.................................................................. 23
10. Technical data....................................................................................24
10.1.Common Characteristics ................................................................................ 24
10.2.520M / 550M / 560M Characteristics................................................................ 25
10.3.530M / 530L / 570M Characteristics ................................................................ 26
10.4.570L Characteristics ...................................................................................... 26
10.5.Mechanical interface with lens interface ........................................................... 27
10.6.Mechanical interface without lens interface ....................................................... 28
10.7.Electrical interface......................................................................................... 30
10.7.1. VIDEO connector................................................................................... 30
10.7.2. Power supply connector ......................................................................... 30
10.7.3. Trigger connector .................................................................................. 31
10.7.4. Lockin connector ................................................................................... 31
10.7.5. Cam LINK connector.............................................................................. 32

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2. For your safety
To ensure no damage to your FLIR Systems equipment, you or other people,
carefully read the following recommendations before using your equipment.
Then keep these instructions in a place easily accessible to all those which will
have to use this camera
The importance of the consequences due to the non-observance of these
instructions is highlighted in the following way:
This icon announces the instructions which MUST be read before
using your FLIR Systems equipment to avoid possible physical
risks.
In the event of dysfunction
of your equipment, stop it
immediately
If you notice smoke or an
unusual odor releasing itself
from your camera or the adapter
sector, disconnect the adapter
sector immediately, taking care
not to burn yourself. To continue
using the equipment in this case
can be dangerous. Immediately
contact FLIR Systems to check.
Do not use your equipment in
aflammable gas
environment
Do not use electronic material in
the presence of flammable gas
because that is likely to cause
an explosion or a fire.
Do not dismount your
material
Touching internal parts of the
camera can be extremely
dangerous. If your camera does
not properly work, it must be
urgently repaired by a qualified
technician.
If your camera opens due to a
fall or any other accident,
unplug the power adaptor and
immediately contact FLIR
Systems.
Use appropriate cables.
Only use dedicated cable
delivered by FLIR Systems to
maintain conformity with your
camera specifications.
CD-ROM
CD containing software and
manuals must not be placed in
audio CD players. Reading it can
cause audition loss or damage
the equipment.
Camera temperature
Depending on climatic
conditions, the camera surfaces
can be hot. Take care when
holding the camera.

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3. Precautions
To maximize the lifetime and get the best use of your FLIR Systems
equipment, observe the following instructions when storing or using it.
Keep it dry
This device will be damaged if
immerged in water or exposed
to high temperatures.
Do not exceed the specified
environmental conditions.
Your equipment may not
function correctly after being
subjected to extreme
environmental conditions
Handle with great care the
lenses and all moving parts.
Avoid abrupt changes of
temperature
Abrupt changes of temperature,
for example, if you enter a
heated place in cold weather
conditions, can cause
condensation inside the device.
Do not drop your camera
The camera may not function
correctly after being subjected
to violent shocks or strong
vibrations.
Handle the objective gently, as
well as connectors. These parts
are particularly fragile.
Do not expose the camera’s
detector to direct visible
light without lens.
The camera performance may
be temporarily degraded.

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4. General Overview
4.1. Product Overview
The TITANIUM camera is especially designed for the most demanding users of
infrared technology, carrying out thermal and radiometric measurements with
the greatest sensitivity, precision and speed. The detector with the format
320x256 or 640x512 offers the greatest sensitivity, while keeping an
extraordinary dynamic range as well as a perfect linearity. The image
frequency is programmable and the sub-windowing modes are simple and
flexible. The integration time is adjustable by increments of 1µs. External
triggering allows the synchronization of the image with the most fleeting of
events.
4.2. Packing Contents
The camera is delivered in a robust transport case.
1 TITANIUM Camera
1 Power Cable
1 USB Cable
1 Waterproof case
Optical cleaning tissue

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1 CD ROM containing software and camera files
1 Camera User Manual
1 Camera Characterization file
Optional :
1 Camera LINK Frame Grabber (Optional)
1 Computer for camera command and image
acquisition. (Optional)
1 or more additional lenses (Optional)
1 lenses interface for Janos lenses (Optional)
1 filter wheel with 4x1 inch filter holder (Optional)
1 Tripod (Optional)
Splitter box for harsh environments (Optional)

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Camera description
Thread for fixing on a plate
Tripod Thread
Power supply connector
External Trigger
Vidéo output
ON/OFF button
Lockin connector (Optional)
GigaEthernet connector (Optional)
Camera LINK connector
Standard M80 Lens interface
Focus motor control for motorized
lens
Temperature sensor connector for
temperature compensated lenses
Handle with accessories interface
(optional)
Internal Filter wheel

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NB: When the camera configured for harsh environments (optional). The following
module comes with the camera:
ON / OFF button
RS232 command
Analog Video
Trigger OUT connector
Connection to Camera
IRIG-B connector
Power IN connector
Trigger IN connector
Trigger/Genlock selector
Genlock IN connector

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5. Starting with the camera
This part explains in detail all steps to be followed before using your camera for
the first time.
5.1. Mounting the camera
Ensure you that the camera is posed on a stable surface or correctly screwed
on the tripod.
5.2. Installation of the software on the computer
Software is pre installed on the computer
See software manual for installation instruction
Install frame grabber drivers, VirCAM acquisition drivers, Camera Command
software CIRRUS & Altair software.
5.3. Connecting the camera
Connect the power cable on connector with the red reference mark.
Connect numerical cable USB or cam LINK, according to your use, between the
camera and the computer.
If required connect the camera to a video monitor in order to control the
image. Use a cable BNC 75 ohms or S-video which you will connect to the
camera by using the video adapter provided with the camera (blue reference
mark)
5.4. Powering the camera
The camera is turned on by pressing the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds. The
camera will then start automatically. After a few seconds, 10s typically, the
system displays a pattern on the video output.
Figure 1 : Pattern

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It is necessary to wait some minutes (approximately 7 minutes) so that the
camera is ready to take infrared images. The pattern is displayed during all this
time.
5.5. Pointing and focusing
Before taking a measurement, ensure that the object is located at the center of
the image and that focusing is optimized.
TITANIUM Cameras could control optional motorized lenses, and focusing is
carried out by using the control buttons in the software.
The installation of a filter in the optical path modifies the
focusing distance.
Refocus after positioning a filter.
5.6. Camera Power Off
The camera is turned off by pressing the ON/OFF button for 2 seconds.
Repeated Power on operations may reduce the lifetime of the
equipment.
It is better to leave the camera operating during intervals of use of
less than 2 hours
5.7. Precautions
Do not exceed specified environmental conditions.
Your equipment risks malfunction after being exposed to extreme
environmental conditions.
Handle with great care the lens and all moving parts
Handle gently any additional lenses, as well as the connectors. These
parts are particularly fragile.
Connection of cables
The connection and disconnection of the cables can be carried out at any
time, camera on or off, computer on or off.

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5.8. Training
This equipment and its use require knowledge of the field of infrared
thermography in order to make best use of the camera and the processing of
acquisitions.
FLIR Systems offers training schemes allowing you to use this equipment to its
full potential. You can contact FLIR Systems in order to establish your training
requirements.

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6. Using your camera
6.1. Changing the lens
Lenses are fragile elements.
Take the greatest care at the time of their handling, particularly on
the level of the lenses.
Lenses can be heavy.
Some lenses weight several hundred grams. Be careful not to be
surprised by its weight.
Lenses are mounted with a M80 thread.
Turn gently the optic counter-clockwise while placing a hand below. It may
be necessary to do some turns.
Place caps on the lens and store it.
Never force on lens.
Check that optics is clean before assembling it in the camera. See
section 7.1 for the maintenance of optics
Remove the caps of the lenses that you wish to use and place it gently into
the thread. Gently insert the lens and turn it clockwise.

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6.2. Removing the lens interface
Lenses are fragile elements.
Take the greatest care at the time of their handling, particularly on
the level of the lenses.
Lenses can be heavy.
Some lenses weight several hundred grams. Be careful not to be
surprised by its weight.
The lens interface of the camera, which also holds the filter wheel
mechanism, can be removed so a custom lens interface can be installed.
Turn gently the optic counter-clockwise while placing a hand below. It may
be necessary to do some turns.
Place caps on the lens and store it.
Never force on lens.
Check that optics is clean before assembling it in the camera. See
section 7.1 for the maintenance of optics
Unscrew the four screws located around the M80 thread using the
appropriate 2.5mm BTR.

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6.3. Filter wheel
Your TITANIUM camera comes with a 4-slots filter wheel. This wheel can be
fitted with several filters at the factory.
You may also want to upgrade the wheel yourself by fitting some additional
filters. For this you’ll need our optional 4-slots “filter removable”wheel.

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6.3.1. Inserting / removing a filter on the optional filter wheel
Filters are fragile elements. Handle them with the greatest care.
Pay attention not to touch a filter’s surface with uncovered fingers –
optical quality would be degraded by any grease or contaminant
deposited on the surface.
Inserting or removing an IR filter requires a proper clean environment
(e.g. clean room).
Use finger cots or gloves for any operation involving a filter.
1. Remove the stops and the slot ring (holding the filter) with a 2.0 flat
head screwdriver,
2. An IR filter has different coatings on each side (usually a metallic
reflective layer and a colored or opaque layer): the metallic layer side
needs to be placed towards the radiation source. Place the filter as
recommended in the slot and secure it with the safety ring,
3. Place the slot ring carefully and tighten it gently.
Stops
Slot ring
Spacer ring
Filter
Titanium optional filter wheel
-
One filter configuration

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Note: there is enough thickness for two filters in one slot (when needed). In this
case, a different spacer ring is inserted between the two filters.
Filter #1
Spacer ring
Filter #2
Slot ring
Stop
Titanium optional filter wheel
-
Two filter configuration

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6.4. Lockin connection (Optional)
To use lockin option, you need an X0502 cable linked to the Titanium lockin
connector.
Lockin
Input Range 10V peak to peak (AC only).
Rand 1
Input Range -5/+5V (AC + DC).
Rand 2
Input Range -5/+5V (AC + DC).
Connect the signal to Lockin for stress measurement and motion
compensation,
Use Rand1 and Rand2 for Random analysis.
NB: These signals can be displayed in Altaïr’s TimingGraph, thus allowing
correlation of the thermal scene to external events.

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7. Maintenance
7.1. Cleaning optical surfaces
The cleaning of all optical elements, in particular when
coated, risks deterioration of it surface
Minimize cleaning by storing the optical elements in their case,
or covering the element and its support by a protective cover
when not used.
Dust cleaning procedure:
Blow dust using a clean and dry gas (ultra jet 2000 gas duster).
If dust remains, take a lens tissue (ref. Melles GRIOT: 18LAB020) and
wipe surface gently in only one direction while making movements in the
figure eight. Repeat the operation.
If dust persists, fold a paper for lens using a grip, soak in propanol-2
RECTAPUR 20 (ref. PROLABO: 839.322) and wipe gently surface in only
one direction while making movements in the figure eight. Repeat the
operation.
Start again previous step with acetone RECTAPUR (ref. PROLABO:
20065293).
Water, finger marks, oil or water spot cleaning:
Finger marks, oil or water spots must be cleaned immediately.
Blow dust using a clean and dry gas (ultra jet 2000 gas duster).
Using lens tissue saturated with propanol-2 RECTAPUR 20 and folded with
one grip, gently wipe surface with the same movements in the form of
eight (and in one direction). Repeat the operation.
Repeat the previous step with acetone RECTAPUR to eliminate the
scratches.
7.2. Storing
Put caps on lenses as soon as you finish using the camera.
Put the camera in its case and store it in a dry cool place, away from dust. Do
not expose the case and its contents to temperatures lower than -40°C (-40°F)
or higher than 70°C (158 °F).

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8. Accessories
At the time of the writing of this handbook, the following optional accessories
were available for this camera. Ask your retailer or FLIR Systems
representative to obtain further details.
8.1. Additional lenses
FLIR Systems offers a range of additional radiometric lenses for the Titanium
camera. These lenses are accompanied by a data sheet. They are assembled in
addition to the lens integrated into the camera.
Note: you can use Janos lenses with our optional Janos lens interface (cf. p.7)
8.2. Long cables
Several lengths of cable are available, up to 50m. FLIR Systems also offers
optical fiber repeaters or Ethernet Gigabit repeaters allowing operation at
several hundred meters.
8.3. Interconnection / transformation cases
Several types of interconnection are available, allowing a transmission of the
commands and digital video through optical fiber, Ethernet Gigabit or Camera
Link.
8.4. Tripods / pan & tilt
FLIR Systems proposes a selection of tripods and motorized turrets for various
uses.
8.5. Filters
We offer a vast range of infrared filters allowing spectral selection and/or
attenuation of radiometric flux.