InfraTec VarioCAM User manual

InfraTec GmbH
Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
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VarioCAM®high resolution
incl. IRBIS®remote 3.0 software description
User Manual
Last reviewed: December 2012

User Manual for the Thermographic System VarioCAM®high resolution
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ...................................................................................................................1
2Advice on Device Safety...............................................................................................3
3Technical Description ...................................................................................................5
3.1 Operating Principle.........................................................................................................................5
3.2 Description of the Functional Units ................................................................................................5
3.3 Technical Data ...............................................................................................................................9
4Unpacking and Checking ...........................................................................................10
5Description of Camera Parts ......................................................................................11
6Quick Start ...................................................................................................................12
6.1 Preparation...................................................................................................................................12
6.2 Start..............................................................................................................................................12
6.3 Display..........................................................................................................................................13
6.4 Image Optimisation ......................................................................................................................13
6.5 Data Storage ................................................................................................................................14
6.6 Menu Functions............................................................................................................................14
6.7 Switching OFF..............................................................................................................................14
6.8 Data Transfer to the Computer ....................................................................................................15
6.9 Evaluation with Analysing Software IRBIS®3..............................................................................15
7Starting up ...................................................................................................................16
7.1 Shoulder Strap Adjustment ..........................................................................................................16
7.2 Hand Strap Adjustment ................................................................................................................17
7.3 Using a Tripod* ............................................................................................................................17
7.4 Connecting the Power Supply......................................................................................................17
7.5 Inserting a Memory Card..............................................................................................................17
7.6 Lens Replacement .......................................................................................................................17
7.7 Operation via the FireWire (IEEE 1394) Interface*......................................................................18
7.8 Operation with Breakout Box (Connection via RS232)* ..............................................................20
7.9 Trigger Functionality VarioCAM®high resolution.........................................................................21
8Operation .....................................................................................................................23
8.1 Control Elements..........................................................................................................................23
8.2 Graphical User Interface ..............................................................................................................24
8.2.1 Elements of the Graphical User Interface ....................................................................................24
8.2.2 Live Mode.....................................................................................................................................25
8.2.3 Focus Mode .................................................................................................................................27
8.2.4 Spot Editor* ..................................................................................................................................28
8.2.5 Stop Mode and Data Storage ......................................................................................................31
8.3 The Main Menu ............................................................................................................................33
8.3.1 Menu "Image"...............................................................................................................................33
8.3.2 Menu "File"...................................................................................................................................40
8.3.3 Menu "Measure"...........................................................................................................................48
8.3.4 Menu "Settings"............................................................................................................................53

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9Hardware and Software Installation for VarioCAM®hr*........................................... 67
9.1 Fundamentals...............................................................................................................................67
9.2 Hardware Components ................................................................................................................67
9.3 Installation of the FireWire Driver for the VarioCAM®hr ..............................................................68
10 Operating Software IRBIS®remote 3.0* .................................................................... 75
10.1 Programme Start ..........................................................................................................................75
10.2 User Interface...............................................................................................................................76
10.2.1 Analog Video Display ...................................................................................................................76
10.2.2 Menu Bar with Quick Keys ...........................................................................................................77
10.2.3 Menu Item “Options”.....................................................................................................................78
10.2.4 Data Transfer ...............................................................................................................................80
10.2.5 Controls for Direct Control............................................................................................................82
10.2.6 Allocation of Functional Keys .......................................................................................................83
11 Maintenance of the Device ......................................................................................... 84
11.1 Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................84
11.2 Calibration ....................................................................................................................................84
12 Environmental Protection .......................................................................................... 85
13 Service .........................................................................................................................86
14 Index............................................................................................................................. 87

User Manual for the Thermographic System VarioCAM®high resolution
1. Introduction
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1Introduction
Dear User,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new thermographic system VarioCAM®high resolution.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating the system for the first time. This will enable you
to make full use of the features of your new thermographic system. Please especially note the advice
regarding device safety in Chapter 2 in order to avoid damage to the thermographic system.
All the specifications in this user manual describe a completely equipped thermographic system
VarioCAM®high resolution of the “research” series. Technical data, the scope of features and
accessories included in your thermographic system may deviate from the specifications described here
depending on the model chosen and on individual adjustments. Features relating to optional equipment
are marked *in this manual.
Principally, the description of technical data and the specific scope of features provided in the relevant
shipping documents (confirmation of order/delivery note) apply.
Further development is subject to technical progress.
Jenoptik ESW GmbH
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InfraTec GmbH
01217 Dresden / GERMANY
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instruction manual.
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VarioCAM®high resolution (hereinafter VarioCAM®hr) is a modern thermographic system for the precise,
quick and non-contact measurement of surface temperatures of objects.
VarioCAM®hr has been designed for universal use and can be applied as both a mobile and a stationary
system for measuring and saving temperature data. Its compact and robust design and high degree of
protection make it especially suitable for industrial applications even under unfavorable external
conditions. Its low weight as well as its long battery life provide for its effective use.
Its high measuring precision, precision lenses of extraordinary imaging quality and its universal interface
design for the digital recording of real-time thermographic data via FireWire/IEEE 1394* permit the
application of the VarioCAM®hr in the most varied fields of research and development.
The VarioCAM®hr comes equipped with a digital colour video camera* for the photographic
documentation of the prevailing measuring condition. Infrared (IR) and visual (VIS) images can be saved
on SecureDigital (SD) cards. The thermographic system has a colour TFT viewfinder and a rotating and
swivelling active colour TFT display*.
A wide range of accessories and several software packages for handling images and their further
processing make the VarioCAM®hr a universal thermographic system for use in a wide field of
applications.
Typical applications of the thermographic system include:
■Inspection of electrical and mechanical systems and power units
■Optimisation of components and units
■Material examinations
■Control of process temperatures
■Quality assurance
■Building thermography

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2. Advice on Device Safety
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2Advice on Device Safety
General
The VarioCAM®hr is a high-quality, thoroughly calibrated optical measuring instrument. Handle it with
appropriate care. Avoid soiling it, particularly its optical surfaces.
The device has protection class IP 54.
Please observe the conditions specified under Technical Data (see Chapter 3.3, Technical Data, page 9)
for use, save and transport of the device.
For transporting the VarioCAM®hr, exclusively use the transportation case included.
Opening the camera case is reserved for customer service or authorised staff only. Any interference by
the user or unauthorised persons is not permitted and will void any warranty.
Only use accessories or spare parts which are expressly recommended by JENOPTIK Laser, Optik,
Systeme GmbH for use with the VarioCAM®hr. Otherwise malfunctions or damage can occur. Warranty
shall be excluded for such damage.
Standards, Guidelines
The VarioCAM®hr complies with the requirements of the following standards:
■EN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – Part1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2011)
■EN 61326-1:2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC
Requirements – Part1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2005)

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Handling
The VarioCAM®hr is equipped with a highly sensitive uncooled microbolometer detector. Object
radiation occurring in thermographic practice does not cause any changes in the detector. However,
black-body radiation overdrive exceeding 1,000 °C in measuring ranges 1 and 2 or 2,000 °C in
measuring ranges 3 and 4, may result in irreversible damage and must therefore be avoided by
selecting a suitable calibration range* prior to measuring.
The VarioCAM®hr must, neither in operation nor when switched off, directly be focused into the sun
or other sources of intensive radiation (e.g. lasers), since this may result in changes of the
microbolometer detector, whose origin can unambiguously be proven. The manufacturer waives any
warranty for such damage.
It is also imperative to avoid indirectly capturing any sunlight or other highly energetic radiation via
reflective surfaces directed into the field of view of the VarioCAM®hr!
Under certain conditions, it cannot be excluded, even when the system is switched off, that the
detector may be damaged when directed into sunlight. Therefore, when the VarioCAM®hr is not in
use, the lens must be capped with the protective cover included.
Only use SecureDigital cards in the SD slot of the VarioCAM®hr. Otherwise damage to the camera o
r
the memory card can arise, for which no liability will be accepted.
For charging the included rechargeable Li-ion batteries, principally use the included recharger. The
recharger is only suitable for indoor use. In order to prevent fire hazards or electrical shock, the
recharger must not be exposed to either rain or moisture.
Lens changes should not be carried out in rooms of high dust load or humidity, since IP 54 protection
class is not guaranteed with the lens removed.
VarioCAM
®
hr has a laser pointer*at its front, which emits a visual laser beam. Avoid directly viewing
into the laser beam and do not point it at any other person. The human eye can be harmed.
When firmly installing the thermographic system on equipment or in plants, care must be taken to not
allow the laser beam to run at eye level.

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3Technical Description
3.1 Operating Principle
The VarioCAM®hr is a thermographic system for the long wave infrared spectral range (LWIR) of (7.5 ...
14) µm. The lens images the object scene onto a microbolometer array at a resolution of (640 x 480),
(384 x 288) or (320 x 240) pixels. The electrical signal of the detector arrays is further processed by the
internal electronics. The electronics contains all the functions necessary for camera operation, such as
activation of the microbolometer array, A/D conversion, offset and gain correction, defective pixel
treatment, video and PC interfaces.
There is the choice of operating the system via the integrated membrane keypad at the top and rear of
the thermographic system or by using the joystick at the rear or via optional PC interfaces, available as
RS232* and FireWire (IEEE 1394)*. The use of these interfaces which are available depending on their
versions of equipment requires special software packages. You will find relevant details from Chapter 9
on, Hardware and Software Installation for VarioCAM®hr*, page 67.
3.2 Description of the Functional Units
Lens
The camera lens captures the IR radiation emitted by the object in the field of view and images it on the
detector array. Field of view (FOV) and resolution/size of the measuring point (IFOV, Instantaneous Field
of View) are determined at the same distance from the focal length f of the lens used.
The following standard lenses are available:
Thermographic system of resolution (320 x 240) pixels
lens focal length (mm) min. focus (m) IFOV (mrad) FOV (°)
wide-angle lens 12.5 0.2 2.8 (48 x 37)
standard lens 25 0.3 1.4 (25 x 19)
telephoto lens 1 50 2.0 0.7 (12.5 x 10)
telephoto lens 2 75 2.0 0.47 (8 x 6.7)
telephoto lens 3 130 5.0 0.27 (5 x 3.3)
close-up lens focal length (mm) focus (mm) field of view (mm²) resolution (μm)
close-up 0.17x for 25 149 (67 x 50) 209
close-up 0.5x for 25 50 (22 x 17) 70
microscopic lens 1.0x - 50 (11.2 x 8.4) 35

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Thermographic system of resolution (384 x 288) pixels
lens focal length (mm) min. focus (m) IFOV (mrad) FOV (°)
wide-angle lens 12.5 0.2 2.8 (57 x 44)
standard lens 25 0.3 1.4 (30 x 23)
telephoto lens 1 50 2.0 0.7 (15 x 12)
telephoto lens 2 75 2.0 0.47 (10 x 8)
telephoto lens 3 130 5.0 0.27 (6 x 4)
close-up lens focal length (mm) focus (mm) field of view (mm²) resolution (μm)
close-up 0.17x for 25 149 (80 x 60) 209
close-up 0.5x for 25 50 (27 x 20) 70
microscopic lens 1.0x - 50 (13 x 10) 35
Thermographic system of resolution (640 x 480) pixels
lens focal length (mm) min. focus (m) IFOV (mrad) FOV (°)
wide-angle lens 12.5 0,2 2.0 (65 x 51)
standard lens 30 0,3 0.8 (30 x 23)
telephoto lens 1 50 2,0 0.5 (18 x 14)
telephoto lens 2 75 2,0 0.3 (12 x 9)
telephoto lens 3 130 5,0 0.2 (7 x 5)
close-up lens focal length (mm) focus (mm) field of view (mm²) resolution (μm)
close-up 0.17x for 30 150 (80 x 60) 125
close-up 0.5x for 30 50 (27 x 20) 42
microscopic lens 1.0x - 50 (16 x 12) 25
Detector
The VarioCAM®hr has an uncooled microbolometer FPA detector (uncooled Focal Plane Array). The
detector is thermally stabilised with high precision using a Peltier element and is thus independent of the
ambient temperature.
The various elements of the detector are microscopically minute thin-film resistors on wafer-thin
membranes, which are arranged cantilevered a few micrometers above the silicon read-out circuit. The
thermal radiation of the scene is imaged by the lens of the thermographic system on these detector
elements and absorbed by them. The temperature change of the detector elements resulting therefrom
yields electronically evaluable signals which can be read out line-wise and column-wise by a read-out
circuit.
Applying an uncooled detector guarantees quick availability of the camera function after switching it on
(start-up time < 60 seconds) and long service life (MTTF) in permanent use.
Detector electronics
The detector electronics supplies the BIAS voltages required for detector operation and further control
signals, and it takes care of the pre-processing and digitalisation of the analog video output signal from
the detector.