Fluke Ti40FT-20 User manual

®
TiR2,TiR3,TiR4,
Ti40,Ti45,Ti50,Ti55
IR FlexCam Thermal Imagers
Users Manual
January 2007
©2007 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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 re-
serves 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 de-
scription of the difficulty, postage and insurance prepaid (FOB Destination). Fluke as-
sumes no risk for damage in transit. Following warranty repair, the product will be re-
turned 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 prod-
uct’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components, Fluke will pro-
vide 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 PAR-
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF
DATA, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY.
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or exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations and ex-
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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.
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P.O. Box 1186
5602 BD Eindhoven
The Netherlands
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To register your product online, visit register.fluke.com

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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction .............................................................................. 1-1
Introduction .......................................................................................... 1-1
Contacting Fluke................................................................................... 1-2
Safety Information ................................................................................ 1-2
Standard Accessories ............................................................................ 1-4
Charge and Insert Battery ..................................................................... 1-6
Power Camera On................................................................................. 1-7
Insert Memory Card.............................................................................. 1-8
Focus..................................................................................................... 1-9
Set Temperature Level and Span .......................................................... 1-9
Set IR Fusion Blend Level.................................................................... 1-10
Capturing an Image............................................................................... 1-10
SmartView Software for Your PC ........................................................ 1-11
2 Camera Overview ..................................................................... 2-1
Introduction .......................................................................................... 2-1
Camera Parts......................................................................................... 2-2
Camera Display Screen......................................................................... 2-6
Programming Function Buttons............................................................ 2-10
Using Display Screen Menus................................................................ 2-12
Inserting and Removing Memory Card................................................. 2-13
3 Basic Operation........................................................................ 3-1
Acquiring and Reviewing Images......................................................... 3-1
Scan Target ....................................................................................... 3-1
Pause/Save Image ............................................................................. 3-1
View Saved Image ............................................................................ 3-2
Delete Saved Image .......................................................................... 3-2
Electronic Zoom ................................................................................... 3-3
Saved Image Information...................................................................... 3-4
4 Analyzing and Enhancing Images .......................................... 4-1
Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature................................. 4-1
Fixed Image Function ........................................................................... 4-2
Changing Color Palettes ....................................................................... 4-2
Setting Temperature Level and Span .................................................... 4-3

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Manual Level and Span.................................................................... 4-3
Automatic Level and Span ............................................................... 4-4
Arbitrary Fixed Temperature Level and Span .................................. 4-4
Using Palette Saturation Colors............................................................ 4-5
Creating an Isotherm Temperature Band.............................................. 4-7
Using Display Screen Temperature Markers........................................ 4-8
Annotations .......................................................................................... 4-10
Adding Annotations to Saved Images .............................................. 4-10
Creating Annotations Lists in SmartView........................................ 4-13
5 Visible Light Camera Module (VLCM) .................................... 5-1
Enabling/Disabling Visible Light Camera Module .............................. 5-1
Using Image Alignment ....................................................................... 5-1
Focusing ............................................................................................... 5-2
Adjusting IR-VL Fusion Blend Level .................................................. 5-3
Using Full Screen or Picture-in-Picture View ...................................... 5-4
Adjusting Brightness and Color Controls............................................. 5-5
Using Torch Control............................................................................. 5-5
Using Visible Light Flash..................................................................... 5-6
Recording Visible Light Images........................................................... 5-6
Using Laser Pointer.............................................................................. 5-7
Using Thumbnail Browser ................................................................... 5-8
Using Color Alarms ............................................................................. 5-8
Using Menu to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges..................................... 5-9
Using Palette Bar to Adjust Color Alarm Ranges ............................ 5-10
6 Camera Setup........................................................................... 6-1
Adjusting Display Screen Brightness ................................................... 6-1
Hiding Display Screen Task Bar .......................................................... 6-2
Hiding Display Screen Color Palette.................................................... 6-2
Setting Temperature Units.................................................................... 6-3
Setting Temperature Calibration Range ............................................... 6-3
Changing Lens Selection...................................................................... 6-3
Setting Date and Time.......................................................................... 6-4
Changing the Language........................................................................ 6-6
Saving and Reloading Camera Settings................................................ 6-6
Naming Image Files ............................................................................. 6-7
Changing Image File Name Prefix ....................................................... 6-8
Resetting Image File Name Sequence Number .................................... 6-9
Selecting Video Output Options........................................................... 6-9
7 Advanced Operation................................................................ 7-1
Enhancing the Image............................................................................ 7-1
Using Auto Capture.............................................................................. 7-1
Using User-Defined Display Screen Temperature Markers ................. 7-4
Using Internal Recalibration................................................................. 7-9
8 Camera Care............................................................................. 8-1
Cleaning the IR Lens, VLCM, Display Screen, and Body ................... 8-1
Using Other Lenses .............................................................................. 8-2

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Viewing Camera and Battery Information ............................................ 8-2
Charging the Batteries .......................................................................... 8-3
Recalibrating the Batteries.................................................................... 8-4
Conserving Battery Power .................................................................... 8-5
Appendices
A Glossary ........................................................................................ A-1
B Troubleshooting............................................................................ B-1
C Emissivity Values ......................................................................... C-1
D Camera Specifications and Dimensions........................................ D-1
E Resources and References............................................................. E-1
F Camera Default Settings ............................................................... F-1
Index

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1-1. Standard Accessories ............................................................................ 1-6
2-1. Camera Parts--Descriptions .................................................................. 2-4
2-2. Display Screen--Descriptions ............................................................... 2-8
2-3. Programmable Functions ...................................................................... 2-10
4-1. Standard Saturation Colors ................................................................... 4-6
8-1. Remaining Battery Charge Indicators................................................... 8-3
8-2. Battery Charging Status ........................................................................ 8-4
B-1. Troubleshooting Tips............................................................................ B-1
C-1. Emmisivity Values of Common Materials............................................ C-2
D-1. TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Specifications ...................................................... D-2
D-2. TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Specifications............................................ D-9
F-1. Default Settings, TiR2, Ti45 and Ti40 Models..................................... F-1
F-2. Default Settings, TiR3, TiR4, Ti55 and Ti50 Models .......................... F-7

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1-1. Standard Accessories ............................................................................ 1-5
1-2. Inserting the Battery.............................................................................. 1-7
1-3. Turning the Power On and Off ............................................................. 1-8
1-4. Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................... 1-8
1-5. Focusing the Camera ............................................................................ 1-9
1-6. Setting the Level and Span ................................................................... 1-9
1-7. Setting the Fusion Blend Level............................................................. 1-10
1-8. Capturing an Image............................................................................... 1-11
2-1. Camera Back View ............................................................................... 2-3
2-2. Camera Front and Top View................................................................. 2-3
2-3. Camera Bottom View ........................................................................... 2-3
2-4. Camera Display Screen--Example 1 ..................................................... 2-6
2-5. Camera Display Screen--Example 2 ..................................................... 2-7
2-6. Camera Display Screen--Example 3 ..................................................... 2-7
2-7. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.............................................. 2-13
5-1. Aligning the 20-mm Lens ..................................................................... 5-2
B-1. Serial/Part Number and Laser Certifiction Location............................. B-4
D-1. Camera Dimensions.............................................................................. D-13
D-2. Camera Dimensions - Height and Width .............................................. D-13

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1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the IR FlexCam®portable infrared camera (referred to
hereafter as the “Camera”). This award-winning Camera offers some of the
most advanced, yet most intuitive, fully-radiometric solutions available. The
visible light camera module (VLCM) and IR Fusion functions (on select
models only) make it easier than ever to manage and analyze images captured
with this system and improve reporting abilities. The unique control image and
IR Fusion technology enables you to combine visible light images—like a
normal digital camera—and infrared images together to create a single image
with greatly enhanced detail. This is especially helpful in low contrast scenes
where the temperature differential is minimal and the infrared image appears to
be all one color.
The IR FlexCam is available in 7models. The TiR2, Ti40 and Ti45 cameras
use a detector with 160 x 120 resolution. The TIR3, TiR4, Ti50 and Ti55
cameras use a detector with 320 x 240 resolution. Refer to Appendix D for
specific features available on your camera.
Your Camera is powerful and easy to use in a wide range of applications
including:
Predictive Maintenance
•Electrical Systems—Identify circuit overloads before they happen.
•Mechanical Systems—Reduce downtime and prevent failures.
•Utilities—Monitor substations, transmission lines, etc. efficiently and
accurately.
Building Science
•Roofing—Detect and isolate water saturation quickly and efficiently.
•Building Envelope—Perform commercial and residential infrared energy
audits.

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•Moisture Detection—Get to the source of moisture and mold growth.
•Restoration—Evaluate remediation work to make sure area is completely
dry.
Research and Development
•Visualize and quantify generated heat patterns to improve products and the
processes used to create them.
Process Monitoring
•Monitor and observe temperatures of processes in real-time.
To quickly take advantage of the many functions your Camera offers, we
recommend that you carefully read this manual. It is designed to familiarize
you with the most important aspects of your camera and guide
you in using the features of this system. This manual provides instruction on
how to capture high quality images; however, thermography is a sophisticated
field often requiring special training that is not covered in this manual. If you
would like information on thermography training, contact Fluke Corporation .
Contacting Fluke
To contact Fluke, call:
1-888-993-5853 in USA
1-800-363-5853 in Canada
[phone] in Europe
[phone] in Japan
[phone] in Singapore
[phone] from anywhere in the world
Or, visit Fluke’s Web site at www.fluke.com
To register your product, visit register.fluke.com
For Thermography related questions, contact Fluke at 1.800.760.4523 in USA
Safety Information
Use your Camera only as specified in this manual.
A WWarning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause
bodily harm or death.

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Safety Information
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1-3
A WCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera
or cause permanent loss of data.
WCaution
•To avoid damaging your Camera, treat it with care as you
would any type of precision equipment.
•Your infrared camera is a precision instrument that uses a
sensitive infrared (IR) detector. Pointing your camera
towards highly-intense energy sources—including devices
that emit laser radiation and reflections from these
devices—may adversely affect camera accuracy and may
harm or permanently damage your camera’s IR detector.
•Your camera was calibrated prior to shipping. We
recommend that you have your camera checked for proper
calibration every two years. Some ISO 9000 programs
require more frequent checks for certification. Contact
Fluke for details.
•Your camera requires three minutes to warm up before
accurate measurements are available.
*WWarning
•Your camera contains a Class 2 laser pointer. See diagram
in Appendix B for laser aperture location.
•To avoid eye damage, do not point laser directly at eye or
indirectly off reflective surfaces.
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance or
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous laser radiation exposure.
•Do not use camera in a manner not specified in this
manual or the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.

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/Note
This camera contains a lithium battery.
Do not mix with the solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be
disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler.
Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling
information.
Standard Accessories
If any of the standard accessories shown in Figure 1-1 and described in Table
1-1 are missing or damaged, contact a Fluke customer service representative.

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Standard Accessories
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1-5
4
6
8
5
3
7
10
15
17
14
13
12
11
9
16
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Figure 1-1. Standard Accessories

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Table 1-1. Standard Accessories
Number Description
A Portable Infrared Camera with Lens Cap
B Camera Carrying Case
C LCD Cleaning Cloth
D AC adapters (2)
E Auxiliary AC Power Supply (TiR2, TiR4, Ti45 and Ti55 only)
F AC Patch Cord
G Neck Strap
H Video Cable
I AC Power Supply
J Battery Charger
K Compact Flash Memory Card with PCMCIA Adapter
L Two Rechargeable Batteries
M Compact Flash Memory Card Reader with USB Adapter
N Getting Started Guide
O SmartView™ Software CD (includes SmartView Users Manual)
P Compact Flash Software CD
Q FlexCam Documentation CD (Users Manuals)
Charge and Insert Battery
Charge the batteries for 3 hours before use. Use only the rechargeable batteries
supplied. A battery is fully charged when the green LED light on the charger
remains solid.
Insert the charged battery into the slot on the bottom of the camera as shown in
Figure 1-2.

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Power Camera On
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1-7
Note
You may use the auxiliary AC power supply to connect the camera to
a working AC outlet until at least one of the batteries is charged.
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Figure 1-2. Inserting the Battery
Power Camera On
With a charged battery inserted, or AC power supply connected, press Das
shown in Figure 1-3. Dlights up green, and the start-up screen appears after
approximately 10 seconds.
Note
After powering on your camera, the camera requires a boot up and
warm up period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a
crisp, clear, real-time image. Three minutes after powering on the
camera, the temperature measurement accuracy will be within the
specification requirements.

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On/Off
F2
F3
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Figure 1-3. Turning the Power On and Off
Insert Memory Card
1. Pull cover up and rotate as shown in Figure 1-4.
2. Insert the Compact Flash memory card into the slot with the card’s
connection end pointed at the camera and the label with MB size facing
the back of the camera.
3. Look for the “Compact Flash Card inserted” message on the camera
display screen.
4. Close the cover.
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Figure 1-4. Inserting a Memory Card

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Focus
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Focus
Remove the lens cap, point the lens at the target, and manually rotate the lens
with your finger, as shown in Figure 1-5, until the image is in focus.
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Figure 1-5. Focusing the Camera
Set Temperature Level and Span
1. Press Gas shown in Figure 1-6 to automatically set the camera’s
temperature level and span.
2. Press Gagain as needed to properly scale the image.
Level & Span
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Figure 1-6. Setting the Level and Span

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Set IR Fusion Blend Level
Note
Fusion blending is disabled with optional 10 and 54-mm lenses.
Cameras TiR2, TiR3, TiR4, Ti45, Ti50, and Ti55 allow fusion level blending
with a few simple steps.
1. Press and hold Guntil the IR Fusion blend level dialog box appears on
the display screen.
2. While continuing to press G, use the mouse controller shown in
Figure 1-7 to slide the IR Fusion blend level bar in the dialog box to the
desired setting.
3. Tap the trigger button ( ) to retain settings.
F2
F1
F3
Level & Span
Mouse Controller
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Figure 1-7. Setting the Fusion Blend Level
Capturing an Image
1. Tap once (shown in Figure 1-8) to pause the live image.
2. Review the image and camera settings.