Fluke Ti100 User manual

PN 3889825
February 2012
© 2012 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
Ti100, Ti110, Ti125,
TiR110, TiR125
Thermal Imagers
Users Manual

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service. The warranty period is two years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product
repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or
end-user customer of a Fluke authorized reseller, and does not apply to fuses, disposable batteries, or
to any product which, in Fluke's opinion, has been misused, altered, neglected, contaminated, or
damaged by accident or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Fluke warrants that software
will operate substantially in accordance with its functional specifications for 90 days and that it has
been properly recorded on non-defective media. Fluke does not warrant that software will be error free
or operate without interruption.
Fluke authorized resellers shall extend this warranty on new and unused products to end-user
customers only but have no authority to extend a greater or different warranty on behalf of Fluke.
Warranty support is available only if product is purchased through a Fluke authorized sales outlet or
Buyer has paid the applicable international price. Fluke reserves the right to invoice Buyer for
importation costs of repair/replacement parts when product purchased in one country is submitted for
repair in another country.
Fluke's warranty obligation is limited, at Fluke's option, to refund of the purchase price, free of charge
repair, or replacement of a defective product which is returned to a Fluke authorized service center
within the warranty period.
To obtain warranty service, contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return
authorization information, then send the product to that service center, with a description of the
difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke assumes no risk for damage in
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accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use
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Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
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11/99
To register your product online, visit http://register.fluke.com.

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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction ............................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke................................................................ 2
Safety Information ..................................................................... 2
Accessories ................................................................................ 3
Before You Start........................................................................ 4
How to Charge the Battery..................................................... 5
Two-Bay Battery Charger Base.......................................... 5
On-Imager AC Power Socket ............................................. 5
Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger .......................................... 6
Power On and Off .................................................................. 6
Features and Controls ................................................................ 7
Focus.......................................................................................... 8
Primary and Secondary Triggers ............................................... 10
How to Use the Control Buttons................................................ 10
How to Use the Menus............................................................... 11
Image Capture............................................................................ 11
IR-PhotoNotes™.................................................................... 12
Voice Records ........................................................................ 12
Listen to a Voice Record........................................................ 13
Edit Data Files........................................................................ 13
Save Data Files....................................................................... 13
SD Memory Card....................................................................... 14
Temperature Measurement ........................................................ 15
SmartView
®
Software................................................................ 15
Menus ........................................................................................ 16
Measurement Menu................................................................ 16
Range.................................................................................. 16
Fast Auto/Manual Range Toggle.................................... 17
Fast Auto Rescale........................................................... 17
Level for Manual Operation Mode................................. 17
Temperature Span for Manual Operation Mode............. 18
Emissivity Adjustment ....................................................... 19

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Adjust by Number........................................................... 19
Select by Table ............................................................... 20
Reflected Background Temperature Compensation............ 20
Transmission/Transmittance Adjustment............................ 21
Spot Temperatures .............................................................. 22
Spot Markers....................................................................... 23
Center Box .......................................................................... 24
Image Menu............................................................................ 25
Palette.................................................................................. 25
IR-Fusion®.......................................................................... 27
Color Alarm ........................................................................ 28
Set High-Temperature Color Alarm ............................... 29
Set Low-Temperature/Dew Point Color Alarm .............. 29
Outside/Inside Alarm...................................................... 30
Display Graphics Presentation ............................................ 30
Camera Menu ......................................................................... 31
Compass.............................................................................. 31
Video................................................................................... 32
Video Recording............................................................. 33
Video Playback............................................................... 33
Laser Pointer ....................................................................... 33
Torch................................................................................... 34
Backlight............................................................................. 35
Memory Menu ........................................................................ 36
Review Data Files ............................................................... 36
Delete Data Files................................................................. 36
Settings Menu......................................................................... 37
Units.................................................................................... 37
File Format.......................................................................... 37
Auto Off.............................................................................. 38
Date..................................................................................... 39
Time .................................................................................... 40
Language............................................................................. 41
Imager Information ............................................................. 41
Maintenance ............................................................................... 42
How to Clean the Case ........................................................... 42
Battery Care............................................................................ 42
General Specifications ............................................................... 44
Detailed Specifications............................................................... 46

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols ..................................................................................... 3
2. Accessories ................................................................................ 3
3. Packing Lists.............................................................................. 4
4. Features and Controls ................................................................ 7
5. Overview of Controls ................................................................ 10
6. Palettes....................................................................................... 26
7. Infrared and IR-Fusion Modes by Model .................................. 27
List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. IR-OptiFlex Focus ..................................................................... 9
2. SD Memory Card Insertion and Removal.................................. 14
3. Level and Span Settings............................................................. 18

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Introduction
The Fluke Ti100, Ti110, Ti125, TiR110, and TiR125 Thermal Imagers (the
Product or Imager) are handheld, infrared imaging cameras for use in many
applications. These applications include equipment troubleshooting, preventive
and predictive maintenance, and building diagnostics. The Ti100 is a general-
purpose Imager. The Ti110 and Ti125 are for industrial-commercial
maintenance applications. The TiR110 and TiR125 are optimized for building
inspection and diagnostics applications.
All Imagers display thermal images on a high-visibility LCD screen and can
save images to an SD memory card. Saved images and data can be transferred
to a PC via the SD memory card or by a direct USB connection to the PC.
The Imager includes SmartView®software. This software is a high-
performance, professional software suite that allows for analysis and reporting.
Depending on the model, the Voice Annotation and IR-PhotoNotes™ features
are also available.
Infrared images display in different color palettes on each Imager. The
temperature measurement range is:
•Ti100, Ti110 -20 °C to +250 °C
•Ti125 -20 °C to +350 °C
•TiR110 -20 °C to +150 °C
•TiR125 -20 °C to +150 °C
A rugged, rechargeable lithium-ion smart battery provides power to the
Imager. Direct AC power is accessible with the included AC power adapter.
The Fluke Ti110, Ti125, TiR110, and TiR125 use the IR-OptiFlex™ focus
system. IR-OptiFlex keeps the Imager in good focus at distances more than
four feet. It also allows the flexibility of one-touch manual focus to fine tune
the image in close-up situations. The Fluke Ti100 uses a focus-free system
with a large depth of field that keeps the image in good focus at distances more
than four feet.

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How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
•USA: 1-800-760-4523
•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
•Europe: [phone]
•Japan: [phone]
•Singapore: [phone]
•Anywhere in the world: [phone]
Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.
To register your Product, visit http://register.fluke.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit
http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
Safety Information
A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause
bodily harm or death. A Caution identifies conditions and actions that could
damage the Product or cause permanent loss of data.
W* Warning
To prevent eye damage and personal injury, do not look into
the laser. Do not point laser directly at persons or animals or
indirectly off reflective surfaces.
WWarning
To prevent personal injury:
•Read all safety information before you use the Product.
•Carefully read all instructions.
•Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied
by the Product can be compromised.
•Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows
to prevent incorrect measurements.
•Do not use the Product around explosive gas.
•Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
•Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.

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Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Imager and in this manual.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Battery status. Battery
charging when animated.
A
Connected to ac power.
Battery removed.
iAudio indicator eAudio recording associated
with the displayed image.
pPause recording indicator jIR-PhotoNotes™ indicator
rVideo recording in process kVideo file indicator
OOn/Off Symbol. fSleep mode.
WImportant information.
See manual. *Warning. Laser.
;Conforms to relevant
Australian standards. )Conforms to relevant
Canadian and US
standards.
PConforms to requirements of European Union and European Free
Trade Association.
´
This Product contains a lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the
solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a
qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local
regulations. Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for
recycling information.
~Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to
Fluke's website for recycling information.
Accessories
Table 2 is a list of the accessories available for the Imager.
Table 2. Accessories
Model Description PN
FLK-TI-SBP3 Smart Battery Pack 3440365
FLK-TI-SBC3 Charging Base/Power Supply with Adapters 3440352
TI-CAR CHARGER 12 V Vehicle Charger Adapter 3039779
FLK-TI-VISOR2 Sun Visor 3996500
FLK-TI-TRIPOD2 Tripod Mounting Accessory 3996517
BOOK-ITP Introduction to Thermography Principles 3413459

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Before You Start
Carefully unpack the items in Table 3.
Table 3. Packing Lists
Item
Ti100 Ti110 Ti125
TiR110 TiR125
Thermal Imager •••••
AC Power Adapter •••••
Two-Bay Battery Charge Base ••
Lithium-ion Smart Battery 1 1 2 1 2
Hard Carrying Case •••••
USB Cable •••••
SD Memory Card[1] •••••
Multi-format USB Memory Card Reader ••
Soft Transport Bag •••••
Adjustable Hand Strap (Left-hand or Right-hand use) •••••
Users Manuals in print (English, Spanish, French,
German, Chinese)[2] •••••
Users Manuals on CD (Czech, Dutch, English,
Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian,
Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian,
Spanish, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Turkish)[2]
•••••
SmartView®Software •••••
Warranty Registration Card •••••
[1] Fluke recommends the SD memory card that is supplied with the Imager. Fluke
does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket SD memory cards of different
brands or capacities.
[2] To request a printed manual of a language not supplied with your product, email
Fluke at [email protected]. Specify the product name and language preference in
the subject line.

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How to Charge the Battery
Before you use the Imager for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum
of two and one-half hours. The battery status shows on the five-segment
charge indicator.
Note
New batteries are not fully charged. Two to ten charge/discharge
cycles are necessary before the battery charges to its maximum
capacity.
To charge the battery, use one of the options that follow:
Two-Bay Battery Charger Base
1. Connect the ac power supply to the ac wall outlet and connect the dc
output to the charger base.
2. Put one or two smart batteries into bays of charger base.
3. Charge batteries until charge indicators show “full.”
4. Remove smart batteries and disconnect the power supply when batteries
are fully charged.
On-Imager AC Power Socket
1. Connect the ac power adapter into an ac wall outlet and connect the dc
output to the Imager’s ac power socket. flashes in the upper left-
hand corner of the display while the battery charges with the ac power
adapter.
2. Charge until the charge indicator on the display does not flash.
3. Disconnect ac power adapter when the smart battery is fully charged.
Note
Make sure that the Imager is near room temperature before you
connect it to the charger. See the charging temperature specification.
Do not charge in hot or cold areas. When you charge in extreme
temperatures, battery capacity may be decreased.
Ashows in the upper left-hand corner of the display when the Imager is
connected to ac power and the battery is removed. When the Imager’s power is
off and the ac power adapter is connected, flashes in the center of the
display to show that the battery charge is in process.

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Keep the Imager attached to the charger until the battery condition icon shows
a full charge. If you remove the Imager from the charger before a full charge
shows, it may have a reduced run-time.
Note
When the battery is connected to ac power, or the unit is in video
mode, the Sleep Mode/Auto Off feature is disabled automatically.
Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger
1. Connect the 12 V adapter into the 12 V accessory socket of the vehicle.
2. Connect the output to the ac power socket of the Imager.
3. Charge until the indicator shows full on the screen.
4. Disconnect the 12 V adapter and Imager when battery is fully charged.
WCaution
To prevent damage to the Imager, remove it from the DC
car charger before you start or jump start the vehicle.
Power On and Off
To turn the Imager on or off, push and hold the green Power +button above
the LCD for two seconds, see Table 4. When the Auto Off feature is on, the
Imager goes into Sleep Mode after five minutes of inactivity and shows fon
the display. Press any key to restart the Imager. After 20 minutes of inactivity,
the Imager turns off. For information about how to set this feature, see
page 38.
Note
All thermal imagers need sufficient warm-up time for the most
accurate temperature measurements and best image quality. This time
can often vary by model and by environmental conditions. Although
most imagers are fully warmed up in 3-5 minutes, it is always best to
wait a minimum of 10 minutes if the most accurate temperature
measurement is very important to your application. When you move
an Imager between environments with large differences in ambient
temperature, more adjustment time can be required.

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Features and Controls
Table 4 shows the Imager features and controls.
Table 4. Features and Controls
POWER
Ti SBC3
SMART BATTERY
CHARGER 3
22
21
18
1
234
8
9
10
6
5
7
11
13
15
12
20
17
19
16
14
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Item Description
ALCD Display
B+Power On/Off
CSpeaker
DMicrophone
EFunction Buttons (F1, F2, and F3)
FArrow Buttons
GHand Strap
HSD Memory Card Slot
IUSB Cable Connection

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Table 4. Features and Controls (cont.)
Item Description
JAC Adapter/Charger Input Terminal
KRetractable Lens Cover
LTorch/Flashlight (not applicable for Ti100)
MVisual Camera (not applicable for Ti100) and Lens
NInfrared Camera Lens
OLaser Pointer
PSecondary Trigger
QPrimary Trigger
RHand Strap Anchor Post (Right and Left)
SIR-OptiFlex™ Focus Control (not applicable for Ti100)
TLithium-ion Smart Battery
U2-Bay Battery Charging Base
VAC Power Adapter with Mains Adapters
Focus
Models Ti110, Ti125, TiR110, and TiR125 have IR-OptiFlex focus. The Ti100
uses a large depth of field focus-free system. Models with IR-OptiFlex focus
can operate in a focus-free mode, but also have the flexibility for close focus
situations (<122 cm/48 inches) with a one-touch, fine-tune focus capability.
The focus-free system can focus at a minimum distance of 122 cm (48 in) and
beyond with no adjustment.
Correct focus is important in all imaging applications. Correct focus makes
sure that the infrared energy is correctly directed onto the pixels of the
detector. Without the correct focus, the thermal image can be blurry and the
radiometric data will be inaccurate. Out-of-focus infrared images are
frequently unusable or of little value.

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To operate the IR-OptiFlex focus in the focus-free mode, align the white dot
on the focus control with the white dot on the body of the Imager. You will
also feel a detent at this position. See Figure 1. In this mode, in addition to
correctly focused infrared images, the IR-Fusion must always be in proper
alignment.
4 ft>4 ft
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Figure 1. IR-OptiFlex Focus
To operate with IR-OptiFlex focus in manual mode or to fine tune the focus,
turn the one-touch focus control in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
As you turn the focus control, you will see a live thermal image on the display
as it changes. When your target comes into focus, it shows a sharper image.
When the target moves out of focus, the image becomes blurry.

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Primary and Secondary Triggers
The two-part trigger is located in the standard trigger position for a pistol-grip
device. The larger, green trigger is the primary trigger. The smaller, black
trigger is the secondary trigger.
In normal operation (video is off), the function of the primary trigger is to
capture a thermal image for possible storage to memory by the user. When
video is on, the primary trigger is the start/stop for video recording.
The secondary trigger operates the laser and torch. For information about how
to enable the laser and torch, see pages 33 and 34.
How to Use the Control Buttons
Three function buttons (U, V, W) and four arrow buttons
(X, Y, R, and S) are the primary controls. These buttons move the
cursor through the menu structure to set the features.
Table 5 is an overview of the buttons and their actions. In live Manual Mode,
the arrow buttons are always active to adjust Level and Span.
Table 5. Overview of Controls
Button Button Label / Action
W, Trigger Cancel
U, Trigger Done (exit from Menu structure)
U, YSelect or OK
V, XBack
R, SMove cursor to highlight an option
Y, XFast forward/rewind (video mode only)

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How to Use the Menus
The menus, coupled with the three function buttons (U, V,
W) and arrow buttons, are the access for thermal image display, camera
features, memory review, and settings for date, time, language, units, file
format, and Imager information.
To open the primary menu, push Vor Y. The primary menu shows
five secondary menus for Measurement, Image, Camera, Memory, and
Settings. The text above each function button (U, V, W)
applies to that button throughout all menu screens.
Push Vto open the primary menu and push R/Sto cycle
through the secondary menus. Each secondary menu lists an options menu.
Push R/Sto cycle through the options.
The primary, secondary, and option menus close 10 seconds after the last push
of a function button. The option selection menu stays open until you make the
selection, go up a menu level, or cancel the action.
Image Capture
Point the imager at the object or area of interest. Make sure that the object is in
focus. Pull and release the primary trigger. This will capture and freeze the
image. To cancel the captured image, pull the primary trigger again or
Wto return to the Live view.
Depending on the selected file format settings, the Imager shows the captured
image and a menu bar. The menu bar lets you save the image, edit some image
settings, and add voice annotation or IR-PhotoNotes. To change the file
format, see File Format on page 37.

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IR-PhotoNotes™
IR-PhotoNotes™ are photograph annotations that allow the user to capture and
add multiple visible images of various objects, text, or other information that is
related to the analysis and reporting of an infrared image. Examples of an
annotation include motor name plates, printed information or warning signs,
larger views of the environment or room, and related equipment. Up to three
images can be captured with the visible image that is stored with the infrared
image as part of IR-Fusion technology. These visible images are only available
in the .is2 file format and are stored in the file so you do not need to collate
multiple files at a later time.
To add IR-PhotoNotes:
1. With an image in the buffer, push Vto open the EDIT IMAGE
menu.
2. Push R/Sto highlight IR-PhotoNotes.
3. Push Yto enter the Picture mode.
4. Focus Imager on the object and pull the primary trigger.
5. Push Vto continue.
6. Push Usave the picture with the image.
Voice Records
To add a voice (audio) record:
1. With an image in the buffer, push Vto open the EDIT IMAGE
menu.
2. Push R/Sto highlight Add Audio.
3. Push Uto record up to 60 seconds of audio. The display updates to
show the recorded time.
4. Push Uto pause the recorder.
5. Push Vwhen done.
6. Push Uto review the audio file or Vto save the audio with
the image.

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Listen to a Voice Record
The voice (audio) record replays through the speaker.
To playback an .is2 file on the SD memory card:
1. Do the steps in the Review Data Files section on page 36 to see the image
on the display.
2. Push U.
3. Push Uor Yto set Audio.
4. Push Uto listen to the audio.
5. Push Uagain to pause the audio.
Edit Data Files
Before saving a file, you can edit or modify the image.
To edit:
1. With an image in the buffer, push Vto open the EDIT IMAGE
menu.
2. Push R/Sto highlight Edit Image.
3. Push Yto open the EDIT IMAGE menu.
4. Push R/Sto highlight an option.
5. Push Uto save the changes with the file.
Save Data Files
To save an image as a data file:
1. Focus on the object of interest or inspection area.
2. Pull the trigger to capture the image. The image is now in the buffer and
you can save or edit.
3. Push Uto save the image as a file and go back to the live view.

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SD Memory Card
To eject an SD memory card, push in on the exposed edge of the card and then
release. The card should pop partially out after you release it. Carefully pull
the card out of the slot.
To use the SD memory card, make sure that the write-protect lock is open. See
Figure 2. Carefully push the card into the slot with the card label facing away
the LCD. Push the card in until it catches.
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Figure 2. SD Memory Card Insertion and Removal
For information about how to save data, see page 13. For information about
how to view or erase a stored image, see page 36.