Fluke Ti300 User manual

PN 4281773
September 2013
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Ti200, Ti300, Ti400
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
transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be returned to Buyer, transportation prepaid (FOB
Destination). If Fluke determines that failure was caused by neglect, misuse, contamination, alteration,
accident, or abnormal condition of operation or handling, including overvoltage failures caused by use
outside the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will
provide an estimate of repair costs and obtain authorization before commencing the work. Following
repair, the product will be returned to the Buyer transportation prepaid and the Buyer will be billed for
the repair and return transportation charges (FOB Shipping Point).
THIS WARRANTY IS BUYER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FLUKE
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
Since some countries or states do not allow limitation of the term of an implied warranty, or exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and exclusions of this warranty
may not apply to every buyer. If any provision of this Warranty is held invalid or unenforceable by a
court or other decision-maker of competent jurisdiction, such holding will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other provision.
Fluke Corporation
P.O. Box 9090
Everett, WA 98206-9090
U.S.A.
Fluke Europe B.V.
P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
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
Radio Frequency Data ............................................................... 5
Accessories................................................................................ 5
Before You Start......................................................................... 7
Battery .................................................................................... 8
Two-Bay Battery Charger Base........................................... 8
On-Imager AC Power Socket .............................................. 9
Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger............................................ 10
Power On and Off................................................................... 10
Operation in Extreme Conditions ............................................... 10
Features and Controls................................................................ 11
Primary and Secondary Triggers................................................ 13
Focus ......................................................................................... 13
Control Buttons .......................................................................... 14
Touch Screen............................................................................. 14
How to Use the Menus ............................................................... 15
Image Capture ........................................................................... 15
IR-PhotoNotes™..................................................................... 16
Voice Annotation (Recording)................................................. 17
Listen to a Voice Annotation (Recording) ............................... 17
Edit Captured Infrared Image ................................................. 18
Save Captured Infrared Image ............................................... 18
Micro SD Memory Card.............................................................. 19
Temperature Measurement........................................................ 20
SmartView

Software................................................................. 20

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Menus......................................................................................... 21
Measurement Menu ................................................................ 21
Range.................................................................................. 21
Level/Span .......................................................................... 21
Emissivity Adjustment.......................................................... 23
Background (Reflected Background
Temperature Compensation)............................................... 25
Transmission/Transmittance Adjustment............................. 25
Spot Temperatures.............................................................. 26
Spot Markers ....................................................................... 26
Center Box........................................................................... 27
Image Menu ............................................................................ 28
Palette ................................................................................. 28
IR-Fusion®Technology........................................................ 29
Color Alarms........................................................................ 30
Display Graphics Presentation ............................................ 31
Logo .................................................................................... 31
Camera Menu ......................................................................... 32
LaserSharp™ Auto Focus System ...................................... 32
Backlight.............................................................................. 33
Torch ................................................................................... 33
Memory Menu ......................................................................... 34
Review Image Files ............................................................. 34
Delete Image Files............................................................... 34
Settings Menu ......................................................................... 35
Units .................................................................................... 35
File Format .......................................................................... 35
Auto Off ............................................................................... 36
Date..................................................................................... 37
Language ............................................................................ 38
Wireless Connectivity .......................................................... 38
Image Storage ..................................................................... 38
Advanced Settings............................................................... 39
Streaming Video ......................................................................... 40
HDMI

......................................................................................... 40
Remote Control (Ti400) .............................................................. 41
Maintenance ............................................................................... 41
How to Clean the Case ........................................................... 41
Battery Care............................................................................ 42
General Specifications................................................................ 43
Detailed Specifications ............................................................... 45

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Symbols ..................................................................................... 4
2. Accessories................................................................................ 5
3. Features and Controls................................................................ 11
4. Overview of Controls .................................................................. 14
5. Palettes ...................................................................................... 28
List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Lens Cover Laser Warning......................................................... 3
2. Add-On Lens Installation ............................................................ 6
3. SD Memory Card Insertion and Removal................................... 19
4. Level and Span Settings ............................................................ 23

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Introduction
The Fluke Ti200, Ti300, and Ti400 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, building diagnostics, and research and development.
All Imagers display thermal images on a high-visibility, industrial-quality
640 x 480 LCD touch screen and can save images to a removable memory
card. Saved images and data can be transferred through the memory card to a
PC, a direct USB connection to the PC, or by wireless transfer to a PC or
mobile device.
The Imager includes SmartView®software. This software is a high-
performance, professional software suite that allows for quality analysis and
reporting. SmartView®Mobile software is also available for use on mobile
devices.
A rugged, rechargeable lithium-ion smart battery provides power to the Imager.
Direct AC power is accessible with the included AC power adapter.
All Imagers have the Fluke LaserSharpAuto Focus System, as well as
advanced manual focus capabilities. They also include many useful features
and functions associated with IR-Fusion®technology with Autoblend™ mode,
IR-PhotoNotes™ photo annotation system, WiFi™ connectivity, Bluetooth
connectivity, and HDMIvideo connectivity.

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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 conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user.
A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the
Product or the equipment under test.
 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.
•Do not open the Product. The laser beam is dangerous to
eyes. Have the Product repaired only through an approved
technical site.

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Safety Information
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Additional laser warning information is on the inside of the Product lens cover,
see Figure 1.
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Figure 1. Lens Cover Laser Warning
Warning
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 if it operates incorrectly.
•Do not use the Product if it is damaged.

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•See emissivity information for actual temperatures.
Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature
measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.
•Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in
damp or wet environments.
•Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire.
Do not put in sunlight.
Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Imager and in this manual.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Important information.
See manual. Warning. Laser.
Connected to ac power.
Battery removed. Battery status. Battery charging when animated.
On/Off Symbol. Conforms to requirements of
European Union and European
Free Trade Association.
Conforms to relevant
Australian standards. Conforms to relevant North American Safety Standards.
Conforms to relevant
South Korean EMC
standards.
Japan Quality 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.

This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not
discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household
waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in
the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9
“Monitoring and Control Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose
of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Go to Fluke's website
for recycling information.

Thermal Imagers
Radio Frequency Data
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Radio Frequency Data
See page 39 for instructions on how to access digital copies of the radio
licenses on the Imager.
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-SBC3B Charging Base/Power Supply with Adapters 4354922
TI-CAR CHARGER 12 V Vehicle Charger Adapter 3039779
FLK-TI-VISOR3 Sun Visor 4335377
FLK-TI-TRIPOD3 Tripod Mounting Accessory 4335389
BOOK-ITP Introduction to Thermography Principles 3413459
FLK-LENS/TELE2 Infrared Telephoto Lens 4335377
FLK-LENS/WIDE2 Infrared Wide-Angle Lens 4335361
Optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses expand the flexibility and allow more
applications for your infrared inspection work. See Figure 2 for information
about how to install a lens.

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Figure 2. Add-On Lens Installation

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Before You Start
Carefully unpack the items in the shipment box:
•Thermal Imager
•AC Power Supply with Mains Adapters
•Two-Bay Battery Charge Base
•2 Lithium-ion Smart Batteries
•Hard Carrying Case
•USB Cable
•HDMI Cable
•Removable Memory Card[1]
•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[2]
•SmartView®Software
•Warranty Registration Card
Note
[1] Fluke recommends the memory card that is supplied with the
Imager or available from Fluke. Fluke does not warrant the use or
reliability of aftermarket 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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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.
Warning
To prevent personal injury, do not put battery cells and battery
packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
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.

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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 on 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.
shows in the lower 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.
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.

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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.
Caution
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 on or turn off the Imager, push and hold for two seconds, see
Table . The Imager has Power Save and Auto Off features. See page 36 for
more information about how to set these features.
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.
Operation in Extreme Conditions
Storage and/or continual operation of the Imager in extreme ambient
temperature conditions can result in temporary interruption of operation. If this
occurs, let the Imager stabilize (cool down or warm up) before you resume
operation.

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Features and Controls
Table 3 shows the Imager features and controls.
Table 3. Features and Controls
Ti200
IR FUSION
TECHNOLOGY
11
10
9
6
7
8
4
5
12
13
3
1
2
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Item Description
HDMI Connection
USB Cable Connection
Microphone
Speaker
LCD Display
Power On/Off
Function Buttons (F1, F2, and F3)
Arrow Buttons
Lithium-ion Smart Battery

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Table 3. Features and Controls (cont.)
Item Description
Hand Strap
Manual Focus Control
2-Bay Battery Charging Base
AC Power Supply with Mains Adapters
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IR FUSION
TECH NOLOGY
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20
21
22
23
24
18
16
15
17
14
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Connector Cover
AC Adapter/Charger Input Terminal
Removable Micro SD Memory Card Slot
Micro USB Cable Connection
LED Torch/Flashlight
Retractable Lens Cover
Visual Light Camera Lens
Laser Pointer/Range Finder
Infrared Camera Lens
Secondary Trigger
Primary Trigger

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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, the function of the primary trigger is to capture a thermal
image for possible storage to memory by the user.
The secondary trigger operates the LaserSharp™ Auto Focus System and
laser pointer. See page 32 for information about how to enable and disable the
LaserSharp™ Auto Focus System.
Focus
The Imager uses the LaserSharp Auto Focus System and an advanced manual
focus system. 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 correct focus, the thermal image can be blurry and the
radiometric data may be inaccurate. Out-of-focus infrared images are frequently
unusable or of little value.
The LaserSharp Auto Focus System, only from Fluke, uses a precision-
adjusted and aligned laser pointer to indicate the area of focus. To focus with
the LaserSharp Auto Focus System, depress the secondary (black) trigger on
the Imager handle. Aim the laser pointer at the target. When satisfied with the
location of the laser pointer, release the trigger. The system automatically,
rapidly, and reliably focuses on the precise point where the laser was aimed.
Note
•The user can enable and disable the LaserSharp Auto Focus
System.
•The laser pointer is aligned parallel to the infrared lens. If using
AutoBlend Mode, the laser pointer dot will always be positioned
just above the center point marker on the LCD display. However,
it is easier to use your eyes to locate the visible laser pointer on
the object under inspection.
To focus with the advanced manual focus system, place finger on the
electronically-driven focus wheel control and rotate the control until the
inspection object is in proper focus.

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Note
The user is able to use the advanced manual focus as a manual
override of the LaserSharp™ Auto Focus System.
Control Buttons
Three function buttons () and four arrow buttons
(and ) are the primary controls. These buttons move the
cursor through the menu structure to set the features.
Table 4 is an overview of the buttons and their actions. In live Manual Mode,
the arrow buttons are always active to adjust Level and Span.
In general, push:
to set the change and go back to the live view.
to set the change and go back to the previous menu.
to cancel the change and go back to the live view.
Table 4. Overview of Controls
Button Button Label / Action
or Primary Trigger Cancel
or Primary Trigger Done (exit from Menu structure)
Select or OK
Back
Move cursor to highlight an option
Touch Screen
The touch screen enables you to interact directly with what is displayed. To
change parameters or select function and options, touch a target on the display
with a finger. Touch targets are easy to recognize, such as arrows to indicate a
drop-down list for a selection of options.
The touch screen has a backlight for work in dimly lit spaces. To change the
backlight intensity, see page 33.