Futech TEMPVIEWER3600 User manual
TEMPVIEWER3600
MANUAL
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On choosing this FUTECH instrument. FUTECH provides measuring instruments of
precision and quality. Contributions from professional end users enable us to offer
innovative, easy-to-use equipment.
TEMPVIEWER 3600
IMPORTANT!
Read the instructions for use carefully before using the instrument. Keep them in a
safe place for consultation when necessary.
Whether on or off, keep the instrument out of reach of children.
This equipment is a high quality precision instrument which must be handled with
care. Avoid shocks and vibration. After use, always replace the instrument in its car-
rying bag. Make sure that the bag and instrument are dry; otherwise condensation
may occur in the device. Make sure that the windows are free of dirt, and clean them
using a soft cloth and a glass cleaning product only. Always use the locking device
during transportation. Regularly inspect the accuracy of the instrument. You have sole
responsibility for the accuracy of your work. Under no circumstances take the instru-
The manufacturer’s responsibility shall in no case exceed the value of the costs of re-
pair or replacement of the instrument. Respect the environment and do NOT discard
the instrument or batteries in household waste. Take them to a recycling centre.
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Parts of housing
1. Display
2. Power / Menu button
3. Battery compartment
4. Selection / Enterbutton
5. Micro SD card
6. Navigation (, , , )
7. Infrared sensor
8. Camera
9. LED light
10. Record button
11. Thread 1/4”
Menu
a. Temperature unit (°C/°F)
b. Background temperature
c. Free storage space Micro SD
d. color palette
e. Emissivity value
f. Markpoint Min./Max.-value
g. Ambient temperature
h. Date/Timesettings
i. Number of saved photos
j. Brightness display
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How does an infrared thermometer work?
Each object transmits infrared rays. The power of these rays depends on the type
course the temperature of the object. An infrared detector absorbs these rays and the
electrons in the device turn them into temperature (° C or ° F).
This thermal camera shows the temperature of all objects in the vicinity on a thermal
image (color scale with, for example, blue is cold and red is warm). This camera can
mix the thermal image with an optical image. This will make the measuring area more
visible and you can understand where a cold or hot spot is exactly.
Radiation coefcient or emissivity
The amount of infrared energy radiated by an object is proportional to the tempera-
ture of the object and the ability of the material to radiate energy. This ability refers
power to a black radiator at the same temperature. Emission is for most materials
between 0.10 and 1.00. Materials with low emissivity (<0.60) emit little energy, typi-
cally for materials with a shiny, light surface (eg metals). Materials with high emissivity
(>0.90) emit much energy, typically for matte dark areas. The lower the emissivity, the
This thermal camera has the ability to set the emissivity of the meter object from 0.10
Look for the correct value in the table next to it. In case of doubt, use 0.95, which can
be used for 90% of applications.
ASPHALT 0,90 - 0,98
CONCRETE 0,94
CEMENT 0,96
SAND 0,90
SOIL 0,92 - 0,96
WATER 0,92 - 0,96
ICE 0,96 - 0,98
SNOW 0,83
GLASS 0,90 - 0,95
CERAMIC 0,90 - 0,94
MARBLE 0,94
PLASTER 0,80 - 0,90
MORTAR 0,89 - 0,91
BRICK 0,93 - 0,96
CLOTH (BLACK) 0,98
SKIN (HUMAN) 0,98
LEATHER 0,75 - 0,80
CARaCOAL (POWDER) 0,96
LACQUER 0,80 - 0,95
LACQUER (MATT) 0,97
RUBBER (BLACK) 0,94
PLASTIC 0,85 - 0,95
TIMBER 0,90
PAPER 0,70 - 0,94
CHROMIUM OXIDES 0,81
COPPER OXIDES 0,78
IRON OXIDES 0,78 - 0,82
TEXTILES 0,90
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How big is the measuring area?
The further you are of the object whose temperature you want to measure, the gre-
ater the measurement area. The larger the measuring surface, the less the accuracy.
We therefore recommend using the camera as close as possible to the objects to be
measured.
The applicable distance is 50cm.
This thermal camera has a measurement ratio of 10: 6. This means that at a measu-
rement at a distance of 100cm of the object, the measuring surface is approximately
60x60cm in size.
GOOD TO KNOW…
An infrared thermometer must adapt to ambient temperature. This may take up to
30 minutes to adjust to high temperature uctuations. So wait a few minutes bet-
ween measuring a hot and cold object.
An infrared thermometer can not be measured through transparent surfaces (eg.
glass). He will then measure the temperature of the glass.
Steam, dust, smoke ... make measurements with an infrared thermometer less accu-
rate to unreliable..
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To work
Insert 4x AA batteries into the device. Consider the polarity. This is indicated in the
device.
Press 5 sec. On the “Power / Menu key” to turn on the unit.
During the measurements there is a central mark to see. The measured tempera-
ture of this point is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. The emissivity
value is shown in the upper right corner. At the bottom left, the minimum and maxi-
mum values are displayed within the measurement range. If desired, this minimum
and maximum value can be displayed with a marker on the displayed thermal /
visual image. (See min. / Max. Value)
To save images on the MicroSD card, aim the Tempviewer3600 on the surface to
measure and press the “Recording key.” “Store photos yes no” will appear on the
screen. Press the “Power / Menu key” to save the image, press the “Select / Enter
key” if you don’t want to save the image. If “FULL” appears at the bottom of the
screen, you must clear the MicroSD card.
To switch off the device, press the “Power / Menu key” for 5 seconds until the unit
starts counting down.
Removing noise
Does the image display noise? Then start the device and make sure the sensor is clo-
se to the work surface. Press 5 seconds on the Navigation key ~until “Adjust” appears
on the screen. This process takes about 30sec.
Led light
Tempviewer3600 features an LED light. This can be activated by pressing the Record
key (10) for about 5 seconds. Repeat this step to turn off the LED light again.
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Mixing images
The Tempviewer3600 can combine visual images in 5 ways with thermal imagery.
The heat image can be displayed 0, 30, 60, 80 or 100%, respectively, over the visual
image. To choose how much% of the heat image is visible on the visual image, use
the Navigation keys |and }.
MENU
be visible. Use the Navigation buttons ~and to scroll through the menu with the
yellow selection box.
To adjust a menu function, bring the yellow selection box to the desired item and
press the “Select / Enter” key. Choose the desired setting with the Navigation but-
tons ~and
Press the “Power / Menu key” to exit the menu.
a. - Unit (°C / °F)
The Tempviewer3600 can measure in both °C and °F. To switch between these units,
press the “Power / Menu key”. Move with the Navigation buttons ~and to the “Tem-
perature Unit (°C / °F)” option (a)
Enter key”
b. - Background temperature of reective substrate (Low emissivity)
The temperature of the background can be set from 0 °C to 36 °C. This is especially
necessary as temperature compensation for shiny surfaces (low emissivity). Heat or
cold peaks of and around the object can affect the surface temperature and measu-
rement accuracy of the measured object. This becomes especially clear when the
possible. In all other cases, use a temperature of 0 °C (recommended).
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coldspot
hotspot
center
c. - Free storage space Micro SD
Here you can see how much MB is still available on the Micro SD card (if placed).
d. - Color palette
There are 5 different color settings for the thermal image on the Tempviewer3600. To
set the preferred pallet press the “Power / Menu key”. Move with the Navigation but-
tons ~and To the “Color pallet” option (d)
Choose with the Navigation buttons ~and
with the “Select / Enter key”
e. - Emissivity
The emissivity values of the Tempviewer3600 are adjustable from 0.10 to 1.00.
Look for the correct value in the table. In case of doubt, set the emissivity value to
0.95. To set the emissivity, press the “Power / Menu key”. Move with the Navigation
buttons ~and To the “Emissivity Value” (e)
Enter” key. Use the Navigation buttons ~and to select the desired emissivity factor
f. - Indicates Min./Max.-value
To display these minimum and maximum values, press the “Power / Menu key” and
move with the Navigation buttons ~ and ?? To the setting “Min./Max.value” (f) and
g. - Ambient temperature
The unit takes into account the ambient temperature. The temperature of the space
can be read here.
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h. - Date and time
Stored images are provided with Date and Time. This can be set very easily via the
menu. Press the “Power / Menu key”. Move with the Navigation buttons ~and To
lines of values appear on the screen. At the top of the date (YY MM DD) and at the
bottom of the hour (HH MM). Move with the Navigation keys |And }between the
different values (active value in yellow) and choose with the Navigation buttons ~
and
i. - Saved picures
With the included MicroSD card, up to 25,000 images can be saved. The menu shows
the number of saved pictures. To view saved images, press the “Power / Menu key”
and move with the Navigation keys ~and To “Saved pictures” (i)
“Select / Enter key”. Stored images are called “IMG#.bmp”, where # represents the
serial number of the image. Use the Navigation buttons ~and To view the desired
j. - Brightness of display
To change the brightness of the display, press the “Power / Menu key” and move
with the Navigation keys ~and
“Select / Enter key”. Use the Navigation buttons ~and To set the desired brightness
Maintenance
Use a damp cloth to clean the appliance. Never use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol or
solvents to clean the device, lens, sensor or screen.
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GENERAL
Description
The following directions should enable
the person responsible for the product,
and the person who actually uses the
equipment, to anticipate and avoid op-
erational hazards. The person responsi-
ble for the product must ensure that all
users understand these directions and
adhere to them.
Adverse Use
Use of the product without instruction.
Use outside of the intended limits.
Disabling safety systems.
Removal of hazard notices.
Opening the product using tools, for
example screw- driver, unless this is
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tions.
product.
Use after misappropriation.
Use of products with obviously recog-
nizable damages or defects.
Use with accessories from other manu-
facturers without the prior explicit ap-
proval of FUTECH.
Inadequate safeguards at the work
site, for example when using on or
near roads.
Deliberate dazzling of third parties.
Controlling of machines, moving ob-
jects or similar monitoring application
without additional control and safety
installations.
WARNING
Adverse use can lead to injury, malfunc-
tion and damage. It is the task of the
person responsible for the equipment to
inform the user about hazards and how
to counteract them. The product is not
to be operated until the user has been
instructed on how to work with it.
LIMITS OF USE
Environment
Suitable for use in an atmosphere appro-
priate for permanent human habitation:
not suitable for use in aggressive or ex-
plosive environments.
DANGER
Local safety authorities and safety ex-
perts must be contacted before working
in hazardous areas, or in close proximity
to electrical installations or similar sit-
uations by the person in charge of the
product.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturer of the product
Laseto N.V., Belgium, BE0808.043.652,
hereinafter referred to as FUTECH, is re-
sponsible for supplying the product, in-
cluding the user manual and original ac-
cessories, in a completely safe condition.
Manufacturers of non FUTECH
accessories
The manufacturers of non FUTECH ac-
cessories for the product are responsi-
ble for developing, implementing and
communicating safety concepts for their
products, and are also responsible for
the effective- ness of those safety con-
cepts in combination with the FUTECH
product.
Person in charge of the product
The person in charge of the product has
the following duties:
To understand the safety instructions
on the product and the instructions in
the user manual.
To be familiar with local regulations
relating to safety and accident preven-
tion.
To inform FUTECH immediately if the
product and the application becomes
unsafe.
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HAZARDS OF USE
WARNINGS
The person responsible for the product
must ensure that it is used in accord-
ance with the instructions. This person
is also accountable for the training and
the deployment of personnel who use
the product and for the safety of the
equipment in use.
The absence of instruction, or the in-
adequate imparting of instruction,
can lead to incorrect or adverse use,
and can give rise to accidents with
and environmental conse- quences.
All users must follow the safety direc-
tions given by the manufacturer and
the directions of the person respon-
sible for the product.
Watch out for erroneous measure-
ment results if the product has been
dropped or has been misused, modi-
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ported.
Periodically carry out test measure-
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ments indicated in the user manual,
particularly after the product has been
subjected to abnormal use and before
and after important measurements.
If the product is used with accessories,
for example masts, staffs, poles, you
may increase the risk of being struck
by lightning.
Do not use the product in a thunder-
storm.
Inadequate securing of the working
site can lead to dangerous situations,
and at industrial installations.
Always ensure that the working site
is adequately secured. Adhere to the
regulations governing safety and acci-
If the accessories used with the prod-
uct are not properly secured and the
product is subjected to mechanical
shock, for example blows or falling,
the product may be damaged or peo-
ple may sustain injury.
When setting-up the product, make
sure that the accessories are correctly
position. Avoid subjecting the product
to mechanical stress.
During the transport, shipping or dis-
posal of batteries it is possible for in-
Before shipping the product or
disposing of it, discharge the bat-
teries by running the product
porting or shipping batteries, the per-
son in charge of the product must en-
sure that the applicable national and
international rules and regulations are
observed. Before transportation or
shipping contact your local passenger
or freight transport company.
High mechanical stress, high ambient
of the batteries.
Protect the batteries from mechanical
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tures. Do not drop or immerse batter-
Short circuited battery terminals can
example by storing or transporting in
pockets if battery terminals come in
contact with jewellery, keys, metallized
paper or other metals.
Make sure that the battery terminals
do not come into contact with metallic
objects.
During the operation of the product
there is a hazard of squeezing extrem-
ities by moving parts.
Keep extremities in a safe distance
from the moving parts. If the prod-
uct is improperly disposed of, the
following can happen: If polymer
parts are burnt, poisonous gases are
produced which may impair health.
If batteries are damaged or are heat-
ed strongly, they can explode and
cause poisoning, burning, corrosion
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or environmental contamination.
By disposing of the product irrespon-
sibly you may enable unauthorized
persons to use it in contravention of
the regulations, exposing themselves
and third parties to the risk of severe
injury and rendering the environment
liable to contamination.
The product must not be disposed
with household waste. Dispose of the
product appropriately in accordance
with the national regulations in force in
your country.
Remove batteries from a device if it is
not used for several months to prevent
damage.
If your instrument does not reach the re-
quired tolerance, it should be returned
to your service centre or to your reseller
for service. Repairs carried out by unau-
thorised personnel will automatically in-
validate the guarantee.
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