Fluke InSight XS Series User manual

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XS, XST
IR InSight Thermal Imager
Users Manual
May 2006, Rev. 1, 8/06
© 2006 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
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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-
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction............................................................................................ 1
Contacting Fluke.................................................................................... 1
Safety Information ................................................................................. 2
Unpacking Your Camera ....................................................................... 3
Charge and Insert Battery ...................................................................... 4
Power Camera On.................................................................................. 6
Select Palette Color................................................................................ 7
Focus ...................................................................................................... 7
Capture Image ........................................................................................ 8
Camera Features and Controls............................................................... 8
Using Display Screen Menus................................................................. 12
Menu Options..................................................................................... 12
SmartView Software for Your PC......................................................... 13
SmartView Software Installation Guide............................................ 13
Powering the Camera On and Off ......................................................... 14
Understanding the Internal Calibration Function .................................. 14
Focusing ................................................................................................. 14
Changing Color Palettes ........................................................................ 15
Changing Date and Time ....................................................................... 15
Using External Video Output Devices .................................................. 16
Obtaining the Center Point Temperature............................................... 16
Setting Emissivity and Background Temperature ................................. 17
Acquiring and Reviewing Images ......................................................... 17
Scan Target ........................................................................................ 17
Pause/Save ......................................................................................... 18
Review Images................................................................................... 18
Saving and Naming an Image ............................................................ 19
Connecting the Camera to a Computer.................................................. 19
Using an RS-232 Port Connection..................................................... 19
Using a USB Port Connection ........................................................... 20
Downloading Images to a Computer ................................................. 22
Deleting Images from Camera Memory............................................ 22
Camera Optics.................................................................................... 23
Charging and Replacing the Battery...................................................... 24
Using the Battery Charger ................................................................. 24

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Inserting and Removing the Battery.................................................. 25
Camera Care ...................................................................................... 26
Appendices
A Emissivity Values .................................................................. ...A-1
B Camera Specifications and Dimensions................................ ...B-1
Index

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List of Tables
Table Title Page
1. Standard Accessories ............................................................................. 4
2. Features and Controls--Camera Front ................................................... 10
3. Features and Controls - Camera Back ................................................... 11
4. Display Screen Features and Controls--Scan Target Mode .................. 12
5. Display Screen Features and Controls--Review Image Mode .............. 13
6. Lens Field of View and Instantaneous Field of View ........................... 24
7. Battery Charging Status ......................................................................... 26
A-1. Emissivity Values of Common Materials.............................................. A-1
B-1. Camera Specifications, IR InSight XS, XST......................................... B-1

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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1. Standard Accessories ............................................................................. 3
2. Charging the Battery.............................................................................. 5
3. Inserting the Charged Battery................................................................ 5
4. Powering the Camera On and Off ......................................................... 6
5. Selecting Palette Color........................................................................... 7
6. Focusing the Camera.............................................................................. 7
7. Features and Controls--Camera Front ................................................... 9
8. Features and Controls--Camera Back.................................................... 10
9. Display Screen Features and Controls--Scan Target Mode .................. 11
10. Display Screen Features and Controls--Review Image Mode .............. 12
11. Charging the Battery .............................................................................. 25
12. Inserting the Charged Battery ................................................................ 26
B-1 Camera Dimensions ............................................................................... B-3

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IR InSight Thermal Imager
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the IR InSight™ portable video-rate infrared imaging
camera (hereafter, “Camera”). Using the Camera, you can obtain instant and
accurate thermal images and radiometric readings from distant targets. This
Camera is ergonomically designed for right-hand or left-hand use, and captures
thermal images and data with a simple trigger press.
The Camera stores up to 255 images that can be downloaded to a personal
computer (PC). Using the SmartView™ companion PC software application,
you can examine, analyze, enhance, and archive your images and data.
Your Camera provides high performance thermal imaging and is designed for
building diagnostics and entry level predictive maintenance.
The IR InSight:
•Has ease of use “point and shoot’ single trigger operation.
•Delivers industry leading image quality.
•Has rugged tool-like durable housing.
•Has large 3.5 inch display.
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

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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.
A WCaution identifies conditions and actions that could damage the camera
or cause permanent loss of data.
WCaution
•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 five minutes to warm up before
achieving the most accurate measurements.
•Do not use Camera in a manner not specified in this
manual or the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
rnNote
This camera contains a Nickel-Cadmium 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.

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Unpacking Your Camera
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Unpacking Your Camera
Begin by opening the shipping box. Be sure to save the box and shipping
materials in case you need to ship the Camera. Inside the shipping box, you
will find a hard carrying case containing the standard accessories shown in
Figure 1 and described in Table 1.
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Figure 1. Standard Accessories

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Table 1. Standard Accessories
ACamera with Battery EExtra Battery
B
RS-232 Communications
Cable & USB Adapter F
SmartView Software,
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Manual
, and USB drivers
CD-ROM disks
CShoulder and Neck Strap GBattery Charger
D
XS, XST Getting Started
Guide
Charge and Insert Battery
Note
The battery fits into the charger and the Camera only one way.
Charge a new battery as shown in Figure 2 for 24 hours; thereafter, a
completely discharged battery requires 30 minutes to charge. Use only the
rechargeable battery supplied. A battery is fully charged when the LED light
on the charger is flashing green.
Insert the charged battery into the bottom of the camera as shown in
Figure 3.

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Charge and Insert Battery
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Figure 2. Charging the Battery
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Figure 3. Inserting the Charged Battery

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Power Camera On
With a charged battery inserted, toggle the ON/OFF switch to the right as
shown in Figure 4.
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Figure 4. Powering the Camera On and Off
Note
After powering on the Camera, it requires a boot up and warm up
period of approximately 30 seconds in order to maintain a crisp,
clear, real-time image. About five minutes after powering on the
camera, the temperature measurement accuracy will be within the
specification requirements. The start-up screen appears after
approximately 10 seconds.

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Select Palette Color
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Select Palette Color
Toggle the ON/OFF switch to either of two on positions, I or II depending on
which palette you want, as shown in Figure 5. See Changing Color Palettes in
later in this manual for additional palette options.
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Figure 5. Selecting Palette Color
Focus
Remove the lens cap, point the lens at the target, and manually rotate the lens
with your finger, as shown in Figure 6 until the image is in focus.
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Figure 6. Focusing the Camera

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Capture Image
Pull and release the Frame Capture Trigger. The image on the screen freezes
for approximately 2-3 seconds and is saved to the Camera internal memory.
To retain the saved image on the display screen for further review, do not
release the Frame Capture Trigger when capturing the image. The Camera
automatically returns to the Scan Target mode once you release the Frame
Capture Trigger.
Camera Features and Controls
Features and controls found on the front of the Camera are shown in Figure 7
and described in Table 2.
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Figure 7. Features and Controls--Camera Front

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Table 2. Features and Controls--Camera Front
Number Description
AStandard Composite NTSC Video Port—Used to output infrared
video to an external video monitor or recording device.
BRS-232 Port—Used to connect camera to a computer for
downloading or deleting images.
CFrame Capture Trigger—Used to pause and save an image frame
and to advance through saved images or menu items.
DBattery Latch—Pinch to release battery.
EAttachment for optional laser pointer.
Camera features and controls found on the back are shown in Figure 8 and
described in Table 3.
1
2
3
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Figure 8. Features and Controls--Camera Back

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Table 3. Features and Controls - Camera Back
Number Description
A3 1/2” Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen
BCamera Lanyard Bracket
CON/OFF Switch—Used to power camera on and off and to select
desired color palette option.
Display screen features and controls for scan target mode are shown in Figure
1-9 and described in Table 4.
6 1
2
4
3
5
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Figure 9. Display Screen Features and Controls--Scan Target Mode

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Table 4. Display Screen Features and Controls--Scan Target Mode
Number Description
ACenter Point Temperature—Shows the average temperature in
degrees Fahrenheit of four central pixels (XST model only).
BPalette Bar—Shows the palette colors or gray shades from coldest
to hottest temperature.
CCenter Point—Includes the center 2 X 2 pixels (XST model only).
DDate—Displays the current month, day, and year.
ETime—Displays the current time (24-hour clock).
FSaved Image Numbers—Indicates the number of images saved to
the camera memory. Memory holds up to 255 images.
Display screen features and controls for review image mode are shown in
Figure 10 and described in Table 5.
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3
2
4
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Figure 10. Display Screen Features and Controls--Review Image Mode

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Table 5. Display Screen Features and Controls--Review Image Mode
Number Description
ACenter Point Temperature—Shows the average temperature in
degrees Fahrenheit of four central pixels (XST model only).
BCenter Point—Includes the center 2 X 2 pixels (XST model only).
CDate—Indicates the year, month, day, and day of the week an
image was captured.
DTime—Indicates the time (24-hour clock) an image was captured.
E
Saved Image ID Numbers—Indicates the identification number of
the saved image you are reviewing and the total number of saved
images in the camera memory.
Using Display Screen Menus
Your camera is user-friendly and easy to operate using the Frame Capture
Trigger to access and navigate through display screen menus.
To access the main menu, start the Camera while simultaneously pulling and
holding the Frame Capture Trigger.
From the main menu, pull and release the Frame Capture Trigger to advance
through the list of menu options until you reach the desired function. Release
the Frame Capture Trigger for 4 seconds to select the desired function; a
4-second countdown appears on the display screen.
Menu Options
Highlight “Run Normally” and release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4
seconds to access Scan Target mode. See Acquiring and Reviewing Images
later in this manual.
Highlight “Change Palette” and release the Frame Capture Trigger for 4
seconds to access a submenu listing 10 palette options. The palette bar for the
palette chosen is shown on the right of the Camera display screen. See
Changing Color Palettes later in this manual.