Fluke ThermoView TV43 User manual

ThermoView® Series
Thermal Imager Camera
Users Manual
PN 59802
May 2018, Rev. 1.0, 05/2018
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Warranty
The manufacturer warrants this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service for the period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty
extends only to the original purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to fuses, batteries, or any
product which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal conditions of
operation.
In the event of failure of a product covered by this warranty, the manufacturer will repair the
instrument when it is returned by the purchaser, freight prepaid, to an authorized Service
Facility within the applicable warranty period, provided manufacturer’s examination discloses
to its satisfaction that the product was defective. The manufacturer may, at its option, replace
the product in lieu of repair. With regard to any covered product returned within the applicable
warranty period, repairs or replacement will be made without charge and with return freight paid
by the manufacturer, unless the failure was caused by misuse, neglect, accident, or abnormal
conditions of operation or storage, in which case repairs will be billed at a reasonable cost. In
such a case, an estimate will be submitted before work is started, if requested.
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
EN 61326-1: 2013 Electrical measurement, control and laboratory devices -
Electromagnetic susceptibility (EMC)
EN 50581: 2012 Technical documentation for the evaluation of electrical products with
respect to restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
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The device complies with the requirements of the European Directives.
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This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave equipment and
the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business
environments and is not to be used in homes.

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Table of Contents
Title Page
1. Safety Instructions .................................................................................. 1
2. Product Description ................................................................................ 3
2.1. System Architecture .................................................................................... 4
3. Technical Data ......................................................................................... 5
3.1. General Specifications ................................................................................ 5
3.2. Electrical Specifications .............................................................................. 5
3.3. Measurement and Optical Specifications .................................................... 6
3.4. Dimensions ................................................................................................. 6
3.5. Scope of Delivery ........................................................................................ 7
4. Basics to keep in mind ............................................................................ 7
4.1. ThermoView® TV40 Imager Location .......................................................... 7
4.2. Measurement of Infrared Temperatures ...................................................... 8
4.3. Emissivity of Target Object ......................................................................... 8
5. Installation................................................................................................ 8
5.1. Ambient Temperatures ............................................................................... 8
5.2. Environment ............................................................................................... 8
5.3. Electrical Interference ................................................................................. 8
5.4. Geometry .................................................................................................... 9
5.4.1. Spot size (IFOV) calculation of aperture angle for different lens types .... 9
5.5. Focusing ..................................................................................................... 10
5.6. Mounting ..................................................................................................... 10
5.7. Cable Connections ..................................................................................... 10
5.7.1. Connecting the GigE Vision Ethernet Communication Cable .................. 10
5.7.2. Connecting the Power Supply Cable ...................................................... 11
5.8. GigE Vision Communication ....................................................................... 12
5.9. ThermoView® LED Status Indicator............................................................. 12
6. Internal ThermoView® Web-Server Application ..................................... 13
7. Accessories ............................................................................................. 14
7.1. Available electrical accessories for ThermoView® cameras ........................ 14
7.1.1. Power supply cable, 80°C max., 7.5m (25ft.), (A-CB-LT-PS-07) ............. 14
7.1.2. Power supply cable, 80°C max., 25m (80ft.), (A-CB-LT-PS-25) .............. 15
7.1.3. Power supply cable, 80°C max., 50m (160ft.), (A-CB-LT-PS-50) ............ 15
7.1.4. Ethernet cable, 80°C max., 7.5m (25ft.), (A-CB-LT-M12-W08-07) .......... 15
7.1.5. Ethernet cable, 80°C max., 25m (80ft.), (A-CB-LT-M12-W08-25) ........... 16
7.1.6. Ethernet cable, 80°C max., 50m (160ft.), (A-CB-LT-M12-W08-50) ......... 16
7.1.7. PoE Injector (Standard), 115/230VAC, (A-TV-POE1) ............................. 16
7.1.8. PoE Injector (Industrial), 115/230VAC, (A-TV-POE2) ............................. 17
7.1.9. 24 VDC 1.3 A industrial power supply, DIN rail mount (A-PS-DIN-24V).. 19
7.1.10. Ethernet Cable 25 m (82 ft), two RJ45 connectors (A-CB-LT-RJ45-25) .. 19
7.1.11. Fiber Optic to Ethernet Converter (A-CON-FO-RJ45) ............................. 20
7.1.12. Fiber Optic Cable 150 m (492 ft) (A-CB-FO-150) ................................... 22
7.1.13. Fiber Optic Cable 300m (984ft) (A-CB-FO-300) ..................................... 22
7.1.14. 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (A-CON-SW) .......................................... 22
7.1.15. Ethernet cable (short) for Junction Box (A-CB-LT-RJ45-03) ................... 24
7.1.16. Digital In, 16 each (A-CON-16DI) ........................................................... 25

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7.1.17. Digital Out, 16 each (A-CON-16DO) ....................................................... 25
7.1.18. Analog Current Out, 2 loops, 0-20mA (A-CON-2AOC0) ......................... 26
7.1.19. Analog Current Out, 2 loops, 4-20mA (A-CON-2AOC4) ......................... 26
7.1.20. Relay, 2 each (A-CON-2R) ..................................................................... 27
7.1.21. Passive Current Isolator (A-CON-2A-ISO) .............................................. 27
7.1.22. Basic Bus Coupler kit for several In-/Outputs (A-CON-BASICKIT) ......... 28
7.2. Available mechanical accessories for ThermoView® cameras .................... 29
7.2.1. Air purge collar (A-TV-AP) ...................................................................... 29
7.2.2. Air purge collar including water cooling accessory (A-TV-AP-WC) ......... 30
7.2.3. Protective enclosure, water cooled/air purged (A-TV-WC) ..................... 31
7.2.4. Outdoor Enclosure (A-TV-ENC) ............................................................. 34
7.2.5. Mounting Base (A-TV-MB) ..................................................................... 37
7.2.6. Swivel Bracket (A-BR-S) ........................................................................ 38
8. Maintenance ............................................................................................. 39
8.1. Cleaning the Lens ....................................................................................... 39
9. Addendum ................................................................................................ 39
9.1. Typical Emissivity Values ............................................................................ 39

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List of Tables
Title Page
Table 1: General Symbols 2
Table 2: Available Models 3
Table 3: Typical Emissivity Values (Non-Metals) 40
Table 4: Typical Emissivity Values (Metals) 42

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List of Figures
Title Page
Figure 1: Front and rear view of ThermoView® Series infrared cameras .................... 3
Figure 2: Typical System Architecture for Multi ThermoView® Camera Usage ........... 4
Figure 3: Identification matrix for ThermoView® infrared cameras ............................. 4
Figure 4: Front, Rear and Side View Dimensions of Standard ThermoView® Imager 6
Figure 5: Dimensions of ThermoView® Imager with Add-On lenses .......................... 7
Figure 6: Field of View for the Camera ...................................................................... 9
Figure 7: Picture extract of the ThermoView® Field of View Calculator ..................... 9
Figure 8: Focusing the ThermoView® camera via PC Software (no manual focus) . 10
Figure 9: Power Connector...................................................................................... 11
Figure 10: Position of the ThermoView® camera status indicator LED .................... 12
Figure 11: Screenshot of the ThermoView® onboard web-server application .......... 13
Figure 12: Power supply cable 7.5m (25ft.) with related plug-in contact assignment 15
Figure 13: Ethernet cable 7.5m (25ft.) with RJ45 and M12 connector ..................... 15
Figure 14: Standard PoE Injektor to conform to office environments ....................... 16
Figure 15: Industrial PoE Injektor to conform to extended temp. environments ....... 17
Figure 16: 24 VDC, 1.3 A Industrial Power Supply (A-PS-DIN-24V) ........................ 19
Figure 17: Ethernet cable 25 m (82 ft) with RJ45 connectors on both ends ............. 19
Figure 18: Fiber Optic to Ethernet Converter (6 RJ45 & 2 Multi Mode FO ports) ..... 20
Figure 19: Fiber Optic Cable Multi Mode 150 m (492 ft) .......................................... 22
Figure 20: 4 Port Gigabit PoE Ethernet Switch and 2 SFP Fiber Ports .................... 23
Figure 21: Ethernet patch cable short ~ 0.3m (1ft)................................................... 24
Figure 22: 16 Channel Digital-Input Module A-CON-16DI........................................ 25
Figure 23: 16 Channel Digital-Output Module A-CON-16DO ................................... 25
Figure 24: 2 Analog Current-Loop Output (0-20mA) A-CON-2AOC0 ....................... 26
Figure 25: 2 Analog Current-Loop Output (4-20mA) A-CON-2AOC4 ....................... 26
Figure 26: 2 Channel Relay Output Module A-CON-2R ........................................... 27
Figure 27: 2 Channel Passive Current Isolator Module A-CON-2A-ISO................... 27
Figure 28: Fieldbus Coupler Module WAGO 750-352 .............................................. 28
Figure 29: Supply Module WAGO 750-602 ............................................................. 28
Figure 30: End Module WAGO 750-600 .................................................................. 28
Figure 31: Air purge collar (A-TV-AP) without water cooling accessory ................... 29
Figure 32: Air purge collar including water cooling accessory (A-TV-AP-WC) ......... 30
Figure 33: Front & rear view of the Protective Enclosure (A-TV-WC) ...................... 31
Figure 34: Dimensions of the Protective Enclosure (A-TV-WC) ............................... 31
Figure 35: Outdoor Enclosure (A-TV-ENC) ............................................................. 34
Figure 36: Dimensions and Footprint of Outdoor Enclosure (A-TV-ENC) ................ 35
Figure 37: Dimensions for the Mounting Base ......................................................... 37
Figure 38: Swivel Bracket (A-BR-S) ........................................................................ 38

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1. Safety Instructions
This document contains important information, which should be kept at all times with the
instrument during its operational life. Other users of this instrument should be given these
instructions with the instrument. Eventual updates to this information must be added to the
original document. The instrument can only be operated by trained personnel in accordance
with these instructions and local safety regulations.
Acceptable Operation
This instrument is intended only for the measurement of temperature. The instrument is
appropriate for continuous use. The instrument operates reliably in demanding conditions, such
as in high environmental temperatures, as long as the documented technical specifications for
all instrument components are adhered to. Compliance with the operating instructions is
necessary to ensure the expected results.
Unacceptable Operation
The instrument should not be used for medical diagnosis.
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Use only original parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. The use of other
products can compromise the operation safety and functionality of the instrument.
Instrument Disposal
Disposal of old instruments should be handled according to professional and
environmental regulations as electronic waste.
Operating Instructions
The following symbols are used to highlight essential safety information in the operation
instructions:
Helpful information regarding the optimal use of the instrument.
Warnings concerning operation to avoid instrument damage and personal injury.
Pay attention to the following safety instructions:
Use in 115/230 V~ electrical systems can result in electrical hazards and personal
injury, if not properly protected. All instrument parts supplied by electricity must be
covered to prevent physical contact and other hazards always.

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Table 1: General Symbols
Symbol
Definition
AC (Alternating Current)
DC (Direct Current)
Risk of danger. Important information. See manual.
Hazardous voltage. Risk of electrical shock.
Helpful information regarding the optimal use of the instrument.
Earth ground
Protective ground
Fuse
Normally-open (NO) relay
Normally-closed (NC) relay
Switch or relay contact
DC power supply
Conforms to European Union directive.
Disposal of old instruments should be handled according to professional and
environmental regulations as electronic waste.

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2. Product Description
The ThermoView® Series infrared cameras are rugged thermal imaging infrared cameras,
designed for industrial process control applications, to withstand an IP67 rating in demanding
industrial environments. An IP67 rating is just valid, if the chosen ThermoView® camera
operates with it’s standard lens and has no external add-on lens attached. External add-on
lenses are not water tight and have a degraded IP54 rating. All ThermoView® Series infrared
cameras are noncontact, highly sensitive infrared thermal imaging cameras with motorized and
software controlled variable focus capability. In addition, a fixed focus (640 by 480 pixel, 15 fps)
Visible Light Camera (VLCM), positioned in the lower left corner of the front, is integrated to
support the sighting functionality.
The infrared radiation, emitted from measured objects, is detected and converted into an
electrical signal by a two-dimensional uncooled focal plane array detector. After this, the
amplified analog temperature signal is converted into a digital signal, which can be displayed
and analysed as a thermal image in color or black & white on a PC-software application. The
ThermoView® Series infrared cameras are equipped with a GigE Vision network interface,
which supports the PoE standard IEEE 802.3at (Power over Ethernet, max. 25.4 W, 1 Gbit
data). Such a high-speed interface allows an easy networking and power supply over long
distances. Via the GigE Vision interface, the camera control and the infrared image data
transmission for 9 and 60 Hz (frames per second) ThermoView® Series cameras in 640 x 480
pixel infrared resolution is possible. For long Ethernet cable runs beyond 90 m (295 ft),
additional fiber optic Ethernet accessories are available.
Table 2: Available Models
Model
Temperature
Range
Resolution
(pixels / IFOV)
Lens Type
Field of View
Horizontal x Vertical
Focus
TV43
-10 to 1200°C
(14 to 2192°F)
320 x 240
…………..
1.86 mrad
with standard lens
Standard Lens
34° x 25.5°
Software controlled
0.75 x Wide
45° x 34°
Software controlled
2 x Tele
17° x 12.7°
Software controlled
4 x Tele
8.5° x 6.3°
Software controlled
Macro-Lens
7.8 x 4.1 mm
(0.31 x 0.16 in)
fixed at 11 mm
(0.42 in)
TV46
-10 to 1200°C
(14 to 2192°F)
640 x 480
…………..
0.93 mrad
with standard lens
Standard Lens
34° x 25.5°
Software controlled
0.75 x Wide
45° x 34°
Software controlled
2 x Tele
17° x 12.7°
Software controlled
4 x Tele
8.5° x 6.3°
Software controlled
Macro-Lens
11 x 8.2 mm
(0.43 x 0.32 in)
fixed at 11 mm
(0.42 in)
Figure 1: Front and rear view of ThermoView® Series infrared cameras
GigE Vision Communication
Power Input
WiFi (not supported)
LED for
Power / Alarm
Indication
Infrared Camera
with Standard Lens
Visible Light Camera

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2.1. System Architecture
Figure 2: Typical System Architecture for Multi ThermoView® Camera Usage
Figure 3: Identification matrix for ThermoView® infrared cameras
X
0 1
---
Y
0 L V
Y
0 T T
---
Y
L
X
3 6
4
4
V
V
T
T
Model Identification Matrix For ThermoView®-Series Devices By Defined Numbering Tree
X = Number Y = Capital
IR camera frame rate = 9Hz (fps)
Spare ThermoView® camera only (no SW included)
ThermoView® camera with "ThermoView® Variety Software"
ThermoView® SW Identifier (0, T, T)
Unique ThermoView® Series Identifier
Temperature Range (L)
Camera Model (3 / 6 as sensor array resolution identifier)
Unique ThermoView® Series Sub-item Identifier
Unique ThermoView® Series Identifier
Frame rate ident. (0, 1)
IR camera frame rate = 60Hz (fps)
Fixed defined "T" for ThermoView® series devices
→→→
Fixed defined "V" for Thermo View® series devices
Specific sub-item indicator for ThermoView® series devices
6: Infrared thermal sensor array resolution = 640 X 480 pixel (8-14µm)
3: Infrared thermal sensor array resolution = 320 X 240 pixel (8-14 µm)
ThermoView® SW Identifier (0, L, V)
ThermoView® camera with "ThermoView® Lite Software"
Low Temperature Range (0 to 1200°C / 32 to 2192°F)
PoE Ethernet Switch
Windows Computer
with ThermoView®
camera Software
Digital I/O
Analog I/O
GigE Vision Communication
(optional Fiber Optic)
TV46 Camera
TV43 Camera

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3. Technical Data
3.1. General Specifications
General Specifications
Device
Model
Parameter
TV43 & TV46
Environmental rating/protection
IP67 (IEC 60529)
Ambient OperatingTemperature
-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C ( -4°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity
10% to 95%, non-condensing
Mechanical Shock Resistance
IEC60068-2-27: 50 G, 6 msec, 3 axis
Mechanical Vibration Resistance
IEC60068-2-26: 3 G, 11-200 Hz, 3 axis
Warm-up Time
max. 5 min.
Weight
approx. 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Housing Material
Aluminum, bright dipped, anodized, clear coated
Dimensions
83 mm (3.27 in) x 83 mm (3.27 in) x 154 mm (6.0 in)
(Width x Height x Length)
Sighting
Frame rate (9 fps or 60 fps) for thermal
camera needs to be specified at time of
order
TV43 (Thermal): 320 x 240, 9 fps / 60 fps
TV46 (Thermal): 640 x 480, 9 fps / 60 fps
Visible light camera: 640 x 480, 15 fps
3.2. Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Device Model
Parameter
TV43 & TV46
Power Supply
12VDC - 26VDC, ± 5%
Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3at)
Power Consumption
16 W (Max)
LED Indicator
Indicates power on and system error codes
Digital Communication Interface
GigE Vision
- Full duplex, 1000 Mbit
- PoE IEEE 802.3at, Mixed DC & data
- TCP/IP, UDP, http, Web-Server

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3.3. Measurement and Optical Specifications
Measurement Specifications
Device Model
Parameter
TV43 & TV46
Measuring range
Standard: -10°C to 1200°C (14°F to 2192°F)
Accuracy
± 2°C or ± 2% of reading (whichever is greater)
Infrared resolution (number of pixels)
TV43: 320 x 240 (76800)
TV46: 640 x 480 (307200)
Spectral range
8 – 14 µm
Emissivity correction
0.10 to 1.00
Field of View (aperture angle)
• Integrated Standard Lens only
• Add-On Lens (Wide Angle)
• Add-On Lens (2 x Telephoto)
• Add-On Lens (4 x Telephoto)
• Add-On Lens (Macro)
TV43 (horiz. x vert.)
TV46 (horiz. x vert.)
34° x 25.5°
34° x 25.5°
45° x 34°
45° x 34°
17° x 12.7°
17° x 12.7°
8.5° x 6.3°
8.5° x 6.3°
7.8 x 4.1 mm
(0.31 x 0.16 in)
11 x 8.2 mm
(0.43 x 0.32 in)
Focus range IR camera
• Integrated Standard Lens only
• Add-On Lens (0.75X Wide Angle)
• Add-On Lens ( 2X Tele)
• Add-On Lens ( 4X Tele)
• Add-On Lens (1.43X Macro)
152 mm (5.9 in) to ∞ (motorized remote focus)
152 mm (5.9 in) to ∞ (motorized remote focus)
406 mm (16 in) to ∞ (motorized remote focus)
2540 mm (100 in) to ∞ (motorized remote focus)
11 mm (0.42 in) (fixed fokus)
Focus range Visible Light camera
600 mm (23.6 in) - ∞ (fixed focus)
3.4. Dimensions
Figure 4: Front, Rear and Side View Dimensions of Standard ThermoView® Imager

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Figure 5: Dimensions of ThermoView® Imager with Add-On lenses
It must be considered, that there is no obstruction or coverage of the left below integrated visible
light camera, if just the integrated Standard lens is used. An attached Wide-Angle lens will have
a partial obstruction of the visible light camera, but is still operational. If a 2x-Tele, a 4x-Tele or
a Macro lens is attached, the visible light camera window is nearly fully covered and can’t be
used for sighting support.
3.5. Scope of Delivery
The ThermoView® standard device delivery includes the following:
• ThermoView®-Series IR Camera
• User Manual and Quickstart are stored in the camera memory
• Metal sealing connector caps for GigE connector and power connector
• Printed version of Safety Data Sheet & Quickstart are in camera box
4. Basics to keep in mind
4.1. ThermoView®TV40 Imager Location
The ThermoView® imager location and configuration depends on the application. Before
deciding on a location, you need to be aware of the ambient temperature, the atmospheric
quality and the possible electromagnetic interference at the location. If you plan to use air
purging, you need to have an air connection available. Also, wiring and conduit runs must be
considered, including computer wiring and connections, if used. The following subsections
cover topics to consider before you install the ThermoView® camera.

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4.2. Measurement of Infrared Temperatures
Every object emits an amount of infrared radiation (IR) according to its surface temperature.
The intensity of the infrared radiation changes with the temperature of the object. Depending
on the material and surface properties, the emitted radiation lies in a wavelength spectrum of
approximately 1 to 20 µm. The intensity of the infrared radiation (heat radiation) is dependent
on the material. For many substances, this material-dependent constant is known. It is referred
to as emissivity value. See appendix 9.1 Typical Emissivity Values on page 39.
Infrared cameras are optical-electronic sensors. These sensors can detect radiation sources of
heat. Infrared cameras consist of a lens, spectral filter, sensor array, and an electronic signal
processing unit. The task of the spectral filter is to select the wavelength spectrum of interest.
The sensor converts the infrared radiation into an electrical signal. The connected electronics
processes this signal for further analysis. The intensity of the emitted infrared radiation is
thereby used to determine the temperature of the target. Since the intensity of the infrared
radiation is dependent on the material, the appropriate emissivity can be selected on the sensor.
The biggest advantage of the infrared camera is its capability for the contactless determination
of target surface temperatures. Consequently, surface temperatures of moving or hard to reach
objects can be easily measured.
4.3. Emissivity of Target Object
For accurate surface temperature readings, the IR camera must be set to the appropriate
emissivity value for the target material. Determine the emissivity of the target object, as
described in the appendix. When measuring materials with low emissivity, the results could be
effected by interfering infrared radiation from background objects (such as heating systems,
flames, fireclay bricks, etc. near to or behind the target object). This type of problem can occur
when measuring reflective surfaces and very thin materials, such as plastic films and glass.
This error can be reduced to a minimum if care is taken during installation, and the camera is
shielded from reflected infrared radiation.
5. Installation
5.1. Ambient Temperatures
Without water cooling, the ThermoView® camera is designed for ambient operating
temperatures between -15 to 50°C (5 to 122°F). With water cooling equipment, it can be used
in environments at higher temperatures.
5.2. Environment
The pure ThermoView® infrared camera without any attached external lens complies with the
international protection standard IP67.
Please note, that the international protection class of IP67 must be downgraded to IP54, if an
external add-on lens is attached. Such lenses are not watertight or splash-proof and don’t resist
harsh environment conditions.
Note that effectiveness against splashing under IP67 is possible only, if terminal caps are in
place and all external connectors are connected and comply to IP67 too. To retain the given
IP67 protection class, please inspect periodically all seals of the waterproof connectors and end
caps.
5.3. Electrical Interference
To minimize electrical or electromagnetic interference, follow these precautions:
• Mount the unit as far away as possible from possible sources of interference such as
motorized equipment producing large step load changes!
• Ensure a fully insulated installation of the unit (avoid ground loops!).
• Make sure the shield wire in the unit cable is earth grounded at one location!

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When installing the ThermoView® infrared camera, check for any high-
intensity discharge lamps or heaters that may be in the field of view (either
background or reflected on a shiny target)! Reflected heat sources can
cause a sensor to give erroneous readings.
5.4. Geometry
The camera provides different lens models to accommodate a wide range of applications. Each
individual lens provides different thermal images (Field of View) and minimum detectable pixel
sizes (Instantaneous Field of View). The optical diagram below shows the principal graphical
representation for measuring distance over the field of view.
Figure 6: Field of View for the Camera
5.4.1. Spot size (IFOV) calculation of aperture angle for different lens types
It is important that the ThermoView® camera is mounted at a distance from the target, sufficient
to be able to “see” the entire area of interest. For this reason, the manufacturer provides a web-
based software tool, which allows the pixel size or Instantaneous Field of View (IFOV)
calculation for a given lens, based on a specific camera mounting distance. The web-based
spot size calculator also covers several other infrared temperature measurement devices and
will be found in the product specific section under the following web-link address:
Figure 7: Picture extract of the ThermoView® Field of View Calculator
Minimum detectable spot size
(Instantaneous Field of View)
Thermal Image
(Field of View)

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5.5. Focusing
After the camera has been mounted, it is important to make sure that the optimum focus has
been established for the given mounting distance. It is important to focus the camera correctly
to obtain the sharpest image of the target you wish to view. The motorized focus of the
ThermoView® imager camera can be set via the PC software over the GigE Vision interface.
Figure 8: Focusing the ThermoView® camera via PC Software (no manual focus)
It should be noted, that if the focus changes or the camera is moved from its installed location,
the user must make sure that a new focus setting has been achieved.
5.6. Mounting
The camera installation requires the most planning effort. The camera needs to be accurately
mounted in relationship to the product (target). Adjustments to align the camera with the target
may have to be designed into the camera mounting to provide the required alignment accuracy.
Avoiding or removing physical mounting limitations and obstructions in the camera’s optical
path, may also be required.
5.7. Cable Connections
Before connecting and disconnecting any connector, make sure that the device
is unpowered!
5.7.1. Connecting the GigE Vision Ethernet Communication Cable
The standard GigE Vision Ethernet cable comes with an IP67 rated M12 connector assembled
to one end of the camera, and an IP20 rated RJ45 connector at the other end. The standard
low temperature (LT) cable is about 5 mm (0.2 in) in outer diameter and 7.5 m (25 ft) long.
Other cable lengths are available as an accessory. The cable withstands ambient
temperatures up to 80°C (176°F).
To connect the GigE Vision Ethernet cable follows the steps below:
1. Remove the rear metal sealed connector cap for the GigE M12 connector
2. Attach the male GigE M12 cable plug straight into the female GigE terminal at the rear
side of the ThermoView® camera body by turning the outer mounting thread in
clockwise direction
3. Attach the corresponding GigE RJ45 connector to the related device, like Ethernet
switch, computer, fiber optic converter or PLC.

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5.7.2. Connecting the Power Supply Cable
The power supply cable comes with a three-socket female M16 connector, assigned to the
cameras rear three pin male M16 connector. The corresponding end of the power supply cable
is carried out as a pig tail, to connect to an external power supply device. The standard cable
is about 5 mm (0.2 in) in outer diameter and is 7.5 m (25 ft) long. The cable withstands ambient
temperatures up to 80°C (176°F).
To connect the power to the ThermoView® camera, follow the steps below:
1. Connect the power connector to the camera
2. Tighten the outer nut of the female connector
3. Supply the open pig tail ends with power (12VDC - 26VDC). Take care about the right
polarity and connect the brown wire to Ground (-) and the white wire to +VDC
Figure 9: Power Connector
Be very careful in wiring the pig tailed end of the power cable – making sure
that the conductor colors on the cable match the correct terminals on the
power supply!
The cable shield must be connected to earth ground!
The external power supply must be in the range of 12 VDC to 26 VDC.
An external DIN rail mounted power supply is as an accessory available and allows to power
two cameras, I/O modules or fiber optic converters in parallel.
Please refer to section 7.1.9, 24 VDC 1.3 A industrial power supply, DIN rail mount (A-PS-DIN-
24V).

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LED for
Power / Alarm
Indication
5.8. GigE Vision Communication
The GigE Vision communication is based upon the very fast Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) link, which
allows data rates of up to 125 MB/s over cable runs up to 100 m (328 ft.). For digital cameras,
especially in the professional image processing domain, is GigE the first-class interface. Even
complex installations with multiple cameras are easy feasible and allow a wide support for many
devices. In general, a GigE compliant camera can be powered over the GigE interface (PoE).
An additional power supply isn’t needed, if a specific PoE-injector or PoE-switch is used to
power the camera via the 8-wire data cable. Besides the clear defined physical GigE interface,
the GigE Vision standard enhancement exists, to define specific data protocols, data frames,
register sets and communication rules. The clear and logical implementation of the GigE Vision
standard eases the integration into all image processing software programs via specified
software libraries. Such proceeding allows an easy and cost-effective way to exchange a GigE
Vision compatible camera by another GigE Vision compliant one, without changing the software
application.
The advantages of the GigE interface are:
• High data rates of up to 125 MB/s
• Reuseability of existing Ethernet structure
• Cable length up to 100 m (328 ft.)
• Easy integration into image processing software by use of libraries
• High degree of standardization by GigE and GigE Vision standards
• PoE-functionality: Power the camera over the 8-wire Ethernet cable
5.9. ThermoView®LED Status Indicator
The ThermoView® imager camera has a built-in multi-color LED in the rear panel, which
indicates the current health and alarm status.
Figure 10: Position of the ThermoView® camera status indicator LED
The current LED patterns are:
1. Blinking yellow – in u-boot
2. Solid yellow – Linux kernel loaded and system is booting Linux (loading drivers, etc.)
3. Solid green – no errors, IP address obtained and Ethernet cable connected
4. Blinking red – various errors (can’t talk to engine)
5. Blinking green – Flash memory being updated (either SOC or engine)
6. Solid blue – shutter closed
7. Solid red – over temperature
Please note that the camera displays these patterns in a priority order, higher numbered
events mask lower numbered events. So, for example, we may be connected to the Ethernet
(solid green), but have an over-temperature condition. In that case, we would display solid red
until the over-temp condition cleared, then we would display solid green.

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6. Internal ThermoView®Web-Server Application
The ThermoView® imager is equipped with an onboard web-server. Several informations are
available by call and will be displayed in specific screen domains on an attached computer
monitor. Furthermore, several settings can be initiated and transferred to the imager. It is
possible to display or set the device IP address, to modify the focus of the infrared camera or
to upload a new firmware. Of course, there are two screen domains for displaying the infrared
camera image on the upper screen domain and the visible light camera image on the lower
screen domain.
Figure 11: Screenshot of the ThermoView® onboard web-server application