FLIR GF300 User manual

User’s manual
FLIR GF3xx series


User’s manual
FLIR GF3xx series
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Table of contents
1 Disclaimers ........................................................................................1
1.1 Legal disclaimer .........................................................................1
1.2 U.S. Government Regulations........................................................1
1.3 Level 1 statement........................................................................1
1.4 Copyright ..................................................................................2
1.5 Quality assurance .......................................................................2
1.6 Patents.....................................................................................2
1.7 EULATerms ..............................................................................2
1.8 EULATerms ..............................................................................3
2 Safety information ...............................................................................5
3 Notice to user ................................................................................... 10
3.1 User-to-user forums .................................................................. 10
3.2 Calibration............................................................................... 10
3.3 Accuracy ................................................................................ 10
3.4 Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................ 10
3.5 Training .................................................................................. 10
3.6 Documentation updates ............................................................. 11
3.7 Note about authoritative versions.................................................. 11
4 Customer help .................................................................................. 12
4.1 General .................................................................................. 12
4.2 Submitting a question ................................................................ 12
4.3 Downloads .............................................................................. 13
5 Important note about training and applications ..................................... 14
5.1 General .................................................................................. 14
6 List of accessories and services ......................................................... 15
7 Introduction......................................................................................17
7.1 FLIR GF300............................................................................. 17
7.1.1 Optical gas imaging of methane and other volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) ........................................................ 17
7.1.2 Benefits ....................................................................... 17
7.2 FLIR GF304............................................................................. 17
7.2.1 Optical gas imaging of refrigerant gases.............................. 17
7.2.2 Benefits ....................................................................... 17
7.3 FLIR GF306............................................................................. 18
7.3.1 Optical gas imaging especially of SF6 and ammonia .............. 18
7.3.2 Benefits ....................................................................... 18
7.4 FLIR GF309............................................................................. 18
7.4.1 IR camera for furnace and high temperature
inspection..................................................................... 18
7.4.2 Benefits ....................................................................... 19
7.5 FLIR GF320............................................................................. 19
7.5.1 Optical gas imaging of methane and other volatile organic
compounds (VOCs) ........................................................ 19
7.5.2 Benefits ....................................................................... 19
7.6 FLIR GF335............................................................................. 20
7.6.1 Benefits ....................................................................... 20
7.7 FLIR GF343............................................................................. 20
7.7.1 The new FLIR GF343 is an optical gas camera for
visualizing carbon dioxide (CO2......................................... 20
7.7.2 Main applications ........................................................... 20
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7.8 FLIR GF346............................................................................. 21
7.8.1 Optical gas imaging especially of carbon monoxide (CO)
and other harmful gases .................................................. 21
7.8.2 Benefits ....................................................................... 21
8 Example images................................................................................ 22
8.1 General .................................................................................. 22
8.2 Images ................................................................................... 22
9 Quick Start Guide .............................................................................. 23
9.1 Detecting a temperature............................................................. 23
9.1.1 Procedure .................................................................... 23
9.1.2 Related topics ............................................................... 24
9.2 Detecting a gas leak .................................................................. 24
9.2.1 Procedure .................................................................... 24
9.2.2 Related topics ............................................................... 25
10 FLIR GF3xx series series general instrument check............................... 26
11 A note about ergonomics ................................................................... 27
11.1 General .................................................................................. 27
11.2 Figure .................................................................................... 27
11.3 Related topics .......................................................................... 28
12 Camera parts .................................................................................... 29
12.1 View from the left ...................................................................... 29
12.1.1 Figure.......................................................................... 29
12.1.2 Explanation................................................................... 29
12.2 View from the right .................................................................... 30
12.2.1 Figure.......................................................................... 30
12.2.2 Explanation................................................................... 30
12.3 View from the rear..................................................................... 31
12.3.1 Figure.......................................................................... 31
12.3.2 Explanation................................................................... 31
12.4 Battery condition LED indicator.................................................... 32
12.4.1 Figure.......................................................................... 32
12.4.2 Explanation................................................................... 32
12.5 Power LED indicator.................................................................. 32
12.5.1 Figure.......................................................................... 32
12.5.2 Explanation................................................................... 33
12.6 Laser pointer ........................................................................... 33
12.6.1 General........................................................................ 33
12.6.2 Figure.......................................................................... 33
12.6.3 Laser warning label......................................................... 33
12.6.4 Laser rules and regulations .............................................. 33
13 Screen elements ............................................................................... 34
13.1 Mode selector .......................................................................... 34
13.1.1 Figure.......................................................................... 34
13.1.2 Explanation................................................................... 34
13.2 Result table and measurement tools ............................................. 34
13.2.1 Figure.......................................................................... 34
13.2.2 Explanation................................................................... 34
13.3 Toolbox, indicators, and other objects............................................ 35
13.3.1 Figure.......................................................................... 35
13.3.2 Explanation................................................................... 35
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14 Achieving a good image ..................................................................... 36
14.1 General .................................................................................. 36
14.2 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually ................................. 36
14.2.1 Figure.......................................................................... 36
14.2.2 Procedure .................................................................... 36
14.3 Adjusting the infrared camera focus .............................................. 37
14.3.1 Figure.......................................................................... 37
14.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 37
14.4 Adjusting an image.................................................................... 37
14.4.1 General........................................................................ 37
14.4.2 Explanation of the adjustment methods............................... 37
14.4.3 Procedure (Auto)............................................................ 37
14.4.4 Figure.......................................................................... 38
14.4.5 Procedure (HSM)........................................................... 38
14.4.6 Procedure (Manual)........................................................ 38
14.5 Selecting a suitable temperature range.......................................... 38
14.5.1 About temperature ranges................................................ 38
14.5.2 Understanding the temperature scale ................................. 39
14.5.3 Changing the temperature range ....................................... 40
14.6 Selecting a suitable color palette .................................................. 40
14.6.1 Procedure .................................................................... 40
14.7 Enabling or disabling histogram mode ........................................... 40
14.7.1 General........................................................................ 40
14.7.2 Procedure .................................................................... 40
14.8 Enabling or disabling inverted color palette..................................... 41
14.8.1 Procedure .................................................................... 41
14.9 Changing object parameters ....................................................... 41
14.9.1 General........................................................................ 41
14.9.2 Types of parameters ....................................................... 41
14.9.3 Recommended values..................................................... 41
14.9.4 Procedure .................................................................... 42
14.9.5 Related topics ............................................................... 42
15 Connecting external devices............................................................... 43
15.1 General .................................................................................. 43
15.2 Related topics .......................................................................... 43
15.3 Connecting devices to the rear connectors ..................................... 43
15.3.1 Figure.......................................................................... 43
15.3.2 Explanation................................................................... 43
15.3.3 Figure.......................................................................... 44
15.3.4 Explanation................................................................... 44
15.4 Inserting SD Memory Cards ........................................................ 44
15.4.1 Figure.......................................................................... 44
15.4.2 Explanation................................................................... 44
15.4.3 Formatting memory cards ................................................ 45
16 Handling the camera.......................................................................... 46
16.1 Charging the camera battery ....................................................... 46
16.1.1 Charging the battery using the power supply cable ................ 46
16.1.2 Charging the battery using the stand-alone battery
charger........................................................................ 46
16.2 Installing and removing the camera battery..................................... 47
16.2.1 Installing the battery........................................................ 47
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16.2.2 Removing the battery ...................................................... 48
16.3 Turning on the camera ............................................................... 49
16.3.1 Procedure .................................................................... 49
16.4 Turning off the camera ............................................................... 49
16.4.1 Procedure .................................................................... 49
16.5 Adjusting the viewing angle of the viewfinder................................... 49
16.5.1 General........................................................................ 49
16.5.2 Figure.......................................................................... 49
16.5.3 Procedure .................................................................... 49
16.6 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction ................................... 50
16.6.1 General........................................................................ 50
16.6.2 Figure.......................................................................... 50
16.6.3 Procedure .................................................................... 50
16.7 Adjusting the camera grip ........................................................... 50
16.7.1 General........................................................................ 50
16.7.2 Figure.......................................................................... 51
16.7.3 Procedure .................................................................... 51
16.8 Opening the display................................................................... 51
16.8.1 Figure.......................................................................... 51
16.9 Adjusting the viewing angle of the display....................................... 52
16.9.1 General........................................................................ 52
16.9.2 Figure.......................................................................... 52
16.9.3 Procedure .................................................................... 52
16.10 Installing an infrared lens ............................................................ 52
16.10.1 Procedure .................................................................... 52
16.11 Removing an infrared lens .......................................................... 53
16.11.1 Procedure .................................................................... 53
16.12 Mounting the heatshield ............................................................. 54
16.12.1 General........................................................................ 54
16.12.2 Procedure .................................................................... 54
16.13 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually ................................. 56
16.13.1 Figure.......................................................................... 56
16.13.2 Procedure .................................................................... 56
16.14 Adjusting the infrared camera focus .............................................. 57
16.14.1 Figure.......................................................................... 57
16.14.2 Procedure .................................................................... 57
16.15 Autofocusing the infrared camera and the digital camera ................... 58
16.15.1 Figure.......................................................................... 58
16.15.2 Procedure .................................................................... 58
16.16 Operating the laser pointer.......................................................... 59
16.16.1 Figure.......................................................................... 59
16.16.2 Procedure .................................................................... 59
16.16.3 Laser warning label......................................................... 59
16.17 Using the zoom function ............................................................. 59
16.17.1 General........................................................................ 59
16.17.2 Procedure .................................................................... 59
17 Working with views and images........................................................... 60
17.1 Saving infrared images............................................................... 60
17.1.1 General........................................................................ 60
17.1.2 Image capacity .............................................................. 60
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17.1.3 Saving an infrared image directly to an SD Memory
Card............................................................................ 60
17.1.4 Previewing and saving an infrared image to an SD
Memory Card ................................................................ 60
17.2 Opening an image..................................................................... 61
17.2.1 General........................................................................ 61
17.2.2 Procedure .................................................................... 61
17.3 Changing settings related to image presentation.............................. 61
17.3.1 General........................................................................ 61
17.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 62
17.4 Editing a saved image................................................................ 62
17.4.1 General........................................................................ 62
17.4.2 Procedure .................................................................... 62
17.5 Deleting a file........................................................................... 63
17.5.1 Procedure .................................................................... 63
18 Working with measurement tools ........................................................ 64
18.1 Laying out a measurement tool .................................................... 64
18.1.1 General........................................................................ 64
18.1.2 Procedure .................................................................... 64
18.2 Moving or resizing a measurement tool.......................................... 64
18.2.1 General........................................................................ 64
18.2.2 Procedure .................................................................... 64
18.3 Creating & setting up a difference calculation .................................. 64
18.3.1 General........................................................................ 64
18.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 65
18.4 Changing object parameters ....................................................... 65
18.4.1 General........................................................................ 65
18.4.2 Types of parameters ....................................................... 65
18.4.3 Recommended values..................................................... 66
18.4.4 Procedure .................................................................... 66
18.4.5 Related topics ............................................................... 67
19 Programming the camera ................................................................... 68
19.1 General .................................................................................. 68
19.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 68
20 Recording video clips ........................................................................ 69
20.1 General .................................................................................. 69
20.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 69
21 Changing settings ............................................................................. 70
21.1 General .................................................................................. 70
21.2 Procedure ............................................................................... 70
21.3 Connecting the camera using a peer-to-peer (ad hoc) WLAN
network .................................................................................. 70
21.3.1 General........................................................................ 70
21.3.2 Procedure .................................................................... 70
21.3.3 Related topics ............................................................... 71
21.4 Connecting the camera using a infrastructure WLAN network ............. 71
21.4.1 General........................................................................ 71
21.4.2 Procedure .................................................................... 71
21.4.3 Related topics ............................................................... 71
21.5 Changing Wi-Fi settings ............................................................. 71
21.5.1 General........................................................................ 71
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21.5.2 Procedure .................................................................... 71
21.5.3 Related topics ............................................................... 72
22 Technical data................................................................................... 73
22.1 Online field-of-view calculator...................................................... 73
22.2 Note about technical data ........................................................... 73
22.3 Note about authoritative versions.................................................. 74
22.4 FLIR GF300 14.5°..................................................................... 75
22.5 FLIR GF300 14.5° Fixed lens....................................................... 80
22.6 FLIR GF300 24° ....................................................................... 85
22.7 FLIR GF300 24° Fixed lens ......................................................... 90
22.8 FLIR GF304 14.5°..................................................................... 95
22.9 FLIR GF304 14.5° Fixed lens..................................................... 101
22.10 FLIR GF304 24° ..................................................................... 106
22.11 FLIR GF304 24° Fixed lens ....................................................... 112
22.12 FLIR GF306 14.5°................................................................... 117
22.13 FLIR GF306 14.5° Fixed lens..................................................... 123
22.14 FLIR GF306 24° ..................................................................... 129
22.15 FLIR GF306 24° Fixed lens ....................................................... 135
22.16 FLIR GF309 14.5°................................................................... 141
22.17 FLIR GF309 14.5° Fixed lens..................................................... 147
22.18 FLIR GF309 24° ..................................................................... 152
22.19 FLIR GF309 24° Fixed lens ....................................................... 158
22.20 FLIR GF320 14.5°................................................................... 163
22.21 FLIR GF320 14.5° Fixed lens..................................................... 169
22.22 FLIR GF320 24° ..................................................................... 175
22.23 FLIR GF320 24° Fixed lens ....................................................... 181
22.24 FLIR GF335 24° ..................................................................... 187
22.25 FLIR GF343 24° Fixed lens ....................................................... 192
22.26 FLIR GF346 14.5°................................................................... 197
22.27 FLIR GF346 14.5° Fixed lens..................................................... 203
22.28 FLIR GF346 24° ..................................................................... 209
22.29 FLIR GF346 24° Fixed lens ....................................................... 215
23 Mechanical drawings ....................................................................... 221
24 CE Declaration of conformity ............................................................ 227
25 Cleaning the camera ........................................................................ 229
25.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 229
25.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 229
25.1.2 Equipment.................................................................. 229
25.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 229
25.2 Infrared lens .......................................................................... 229
25.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 229
25.2.2 Equipment.................................................................. 229
25.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 229
26 Cooler maintenance......................................................................... 231
26.1 General ................................................................................ 231
26.2 Signs to watch for ................................................................... 231
27 Detectable gases............................................................................. 232
27.1 General ................................................................................ 232
27.2 Gases that can be detected by FLIR GF300.................................. 232
27.3 Coolants that can be detected by FLIR GF304 .............................. 235
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27.4 Gases that can be detected by FLIR GF306.................................. 235
27.5 Gases that can be detected by FLIR GF320.................................. 239
27.6 Gases that can be detected by FLIR GF343.................................. 242
27.7 Gases that can be detected by FLIR GF346.................................. 242
28 Why do some gases absorb infrared energy? ..................................... 246
29 About FLIR Systems ........................................................................ 249
29.1 More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 250
29.2 Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 251
29.3 Supporting our customers......................................................... 251
30 Terms, laws, and definitions.............................................................. 252
31 About calibration............................................................................. 254
31.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 254
31.2 Definition—what is calibration? .................................................. 254
31.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems ........................................... 254
31.4 The differences between a calibration performed by a user and
that performed directly at FLIR Systems....................................... 255
31.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment........................................ 255
31.6 Non-uniformity correction.......................................................... 256
31.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning) .................................. 256
32 Thermographic measurement techniques .......................................... 257
32.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 257
32.2 Emissivity.............................................................................. 257
32.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample.................................... 257
32.3 Reflected apparent temperature................................................. 261
32.4 Distance ............................................................................... 261
32.5 Relative humidity .................................................................... 261
32.6 Other parameters.................................................................... 261
33 History of infrared technology........................................................... 262
34 Theory of thermography................................................................... 265
34.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 265
34.2 The electromagnetic spectrum................................................... 265
34.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................. 266
34.3.1 Planck’s law ................................................................ 267
34.3.2 Wien’s displacement law................................................ 268
34.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................. 269
34.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters................................................. 270
34.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials............................................. 272
35 The measurement formula................................................................ 273
36 Emissivity tables ............................................................................. 277
36.1 References............................................................................ 277
36.2 Tables .................................................................................. 277
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1.6 Patents
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tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part
15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may
be required to correct the interference.
WARNING
Applicability: Class B digital devices.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-
stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210.
NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.21.
NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLIR Systems
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 2.1091/2.1093/OET Bulletin 65.
Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is below
the FCC/IC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more laser pointers.
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.
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WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices
which, if damage occurs, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
If there is a leak from the battery and you get the fluid in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Flush well with
water and immediately get medical care. The battery fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do
this.
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the specified charging time. If you
continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Injury to persons
can occur.
WARNING
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery. If you do not use the cor-
rect equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If you do not use the
correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery to be-
come hot, or cause an explosion. Injury to persons can occur.
WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on con-
tainers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example,
devices that cause laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the
camera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.
CAUTION
Do not use the camera in temperatures more than +50°C (+122°F), unless other information is specified
in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more laser pointers.
To prevent damage, put the protective cap on the laser pointer when you do not operate the laser pointer.
Damage to the laser pointer can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a spe-
cific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries can occur.
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CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with a metal
object (such as wire). Damage to the batteries can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to become wet. Damage to the batteries
can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not hit the battery with a hammer. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put your foot on the battery, hit it or cause shocks to it. Damage to the battery can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the built-in
safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging procedure. If the battery be-
comes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition
of the battery.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put the battery on a fire or increase the temperature of the battery with heat. Damage to the battery
and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Damage to the battery
and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.
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CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or put the battery in storage, there is an unusual smell
from the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition. Speak
with your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Damage to the battery and injury to per-
sons can occur.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur if you
do not do this.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Only use a specified battery for the camera. Damage to the camera and the battery can occur if you do
not do this.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is 0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F). If
you charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or to
break. It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is -15°C to
+50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical data.
If you operate the battery out of this temperature range, it can decrease the performance or the life cycle
of the battery.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or equivalent materials be-
fore you discard it. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur if you do not do this.
CAUTION
Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it. Damage to the battery can occur if you
do not do this.
CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the bat-
tery and injury to persons can occur.
CAUTION
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily dam-
aged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.
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