Fluke tix640 User manual

PN 4583397
September 2014
© 2014 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
TiX640, TiX660, TiX1000
Thermal Imager
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.com

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other warranty on Fluke’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, 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 problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some states or countries
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of
liability may not apply to you.
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

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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Before You Start........................................................................................................... 1-1
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1-3
How to Contact Fluke ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 1-4
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 1-8
Technical Description ..................................................................................................... 1-8
Functional Principle ................................................................................................... 1-8
Description of the Functional Units ............................................................................ 1-8
Lens ...................................................................................................................... 1-8
Detector ................................................................................................................ 1-10
Detector Electronics .............................................................................................. 1-10
Image Processing Electronics ............................................................................... 1-10
Optomechanics ..................................................................................................... 1-11
Controls ................................................................................................................ 1-11
Power Supply ........................................................................................................ 1-11
Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 1-12
Technical Data........................................................................................................... 1-12
Unpacking and Control ................................................................................................... 1-14

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Parts of the Thermal Imager .......................................................................................... 1-15
Quick Guide ................................................................................................................... 1-17
Preparation ............................................................................................................... 1-18
Start .......................................................................................................................... 1-18
Display ...................................................................................................................... 1-19
Setting the Focus ...................................................................................................... 1-20
Setting the Temperature Range ................................................................................ 1-20
Saving Images .......................................................................................................... 1-23
Saving with "Check" ............................................................................................. 1-23
Quick Saving ........................................................................................................ 1-23
Menu Functions ........................................................................................................ 1-24
Shut-Down ................................................................................................................ 1-24
Data Transmission to the Computer .............................................................................. 1-25
Start-Up ......................................................................................................................... 1-25
Hand Strap ................................................................................................................ 1-25
Tripod ........................................................................................................................ 1-25
Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 1-25
Memory Card ............................................................................................................ 1-25
Lens Replacement .................................................................................................... 1-26
Operation using the Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface .............................................. 1-26
Ethernet Cable and AC Adapter ........................................................................... 1-27
AC Adapter Connection ....................................................................................... 1-27
Operation with Breakout Box .................................................................................... 1-27
Trigger Function ........................................................................................................ 1-29
SyncOut .................................................................................................................... 1-29
2 Elements of the User Interface................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2-3
Button Functions ............................................................................................................ 2-5
Image Elements ............................................................................................................. 2-7

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Setting the Temperature Scale ....................................................................................... 2-9
Focus ............................................................................................................................. 2-10
LaserSharp® Auto Focus ........................................................................................... 2-10
Permanent LaserSharp® Auto Focus ......................................................................... 2-10
EverSharp Multifocal Recording ................................................................................ 2-10
Spot Editor ..................................................................................................................... 2-11
Saving ............................................................................................................................ 2-11
Saving with Check .......................................................................................................... 2-12
Quick Saving .................................................................................................................. 2-12
3 Display Menus.............................................................................................................. 3-1
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3-3
Image Submenu ............................................................................................................. 3-4
Manual Submenu ...................................................................................................... 3-5
Mode Submenu ......................................................................................................... 3-7
Zoom Submenu ......................................................................................................... 3-10
Palette Submenu ....................................................................................................... 3-11
Elements Submenu ................................................................................................... 3-14
Isotherms Submenu .................................................................................................. 3-15
Filter Mode Submenu ................................................................................................ 3-17
Format (Subwindowing) Submenu ............................................................................ 3-17
File Menu ....................................................................................................................... 3-18
Directory Structure ..................................................................................................... 3-18
Load Submenu .......................................................................................................... 3-18
Save Submenu .......................................................................................................... 3-21
IR Photonotes Submenu ........................................................................................... 3-24
Format SD Submenu ................................................................................................. 3-25
Saving Format Submenu ........................................................................................... 3-25
Measure Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-27
Spot Temperature Submenu ..................................................................................... 3-27

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Measurement Definitions Submenu .......................................................................... 3-28
Correction Submenu ................................................................................................. 3-32
GPS Submenu .......................................................................................................... 3-36
Laser Submenu ......................................................................................................... 3-36
Settings Menu ................................................................................................................ 3-37
Calibration Submenu ................................................................................................ 3-37
Extras Submenu ....................................................................................................... 3-38
Automatic Submenu .................................................................................................. 3-39
Compensation Submenu .......................................................................................... 3-40
Buttons Submenu ..................................................................................................... 3-41
Digital Alarm Output Submenu.................................................................................. 3-44
Configuration Submenu ............................................................................................ 3-45
System Menu ................................................................................................................. 3-47
Display Submenu ...................................................................................................... 3-48
Regional Submenu ................................................................................................... 3-49
Date and Time Submenu .......................................................................................... 3-49
Menu Layout Submenu ............................................................................................. 3-50
Menu Control Submenu ............................................................................................ 3-51
Info Submenu............................................................................................................ 3-52
4 Maintenance................................................................................................................. 4-1
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4-3
How to Clean ................................................................................................................. 4-3
Calibration ..................................................................................................................... 4-3
Environmental ................................................................................................................ 4-3
Service ........................................................................................................................... 4-4
Battery ........................................................................................................................... 4-4

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1-1. Symbols ................................................................................................................................. 1-7
1-2. Thermography System with 1024 x 768 IR Pixel Resolution ................................................. 1-9
1-3. Thermal Imager Components ................................................................................................ 1-15
1-4. Front View of Thermal Imager ............................................................................................... 1-16
1-5. Control Locations .................................................................................................................. 1-17
1-6. Arrangement of the Image Elements ..................................................................................... 1-19
1-7. Breakout Box ......................................................................................................................... 1-28
2-1. Control Locations .................................................................................................................. 2-4
2-2. Shortcuts ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
2-3. Image Elements .................................................................................................................... 2-7
3-1. Palettes ................................................................................................................................. 3-12
3-2. Setting Selections .................................................................................................................. 3-26
3-3. Button Functions ................................................................................................................... 3-42

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1-1. Lens Cover Laser Warning .................................................................................................... 1-5
1-2. Ethernet Cable and AC Adapter ............................................................................................ 1-27
1-3. AC Adapter ............................................................................................................................ 1-27

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