IRtek Ti160 ThermoKwik User manual

Ti160 Thermo Kwik
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© 2012 IRtek International
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

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! Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Definitions
! WARNING Could cause bodily injury or death.
! CAUTION Could cause damage to equipment or permanent loss of data.
! NOTE provides useful information to the operator.
Important Information – Read before using the Instrument
! WARNING – Laser Radiation is emitted from this device. Do Not stare into Laser
Beam. Class 2 Laser, 635 nm, 0.9mW
! CAUTION - Never point the lens directly toward a strong radiation source (ie. Sun,
direct or reflected laser beam, etc .), with power on or power off, as damage may
result to the thermal detector used inside. Permanent damage may result!
! CAUTION - The original shipping carton should be kept for use for future
transportation. Do not drop, shake or impact the thermal imager excessively, in use
or during transportation.
! CAUTION - Store the unit in its original case in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away
from strong electromagnetic fields.
! CAUTION - Protect the surface of the lens from being stained or damaged by foreign
objects such as sludge or chemicals. Please replace the lens cap after use.
! CAUTION - Please remember to backup image data regularly to avoid losing
important data.
! NOTE - For maximum measurement accuracy, allow 3 to 5 minutes for camera to
stabilize after initial power up.
! NOTE - Each camera is factory calibrated. It is recommended that calibration be
performed every 12 months.
! CAUTION - Do not open case. Unit does not contain any user serviceable parts.
Repair should be performed by factory authorized technicians only.

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Contents
! Warnings, Cautions and Notes .................................................................................... 2
1INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Standard Accessories ......................................................................................... 6
1.2 Optional Accessories .......................................................................................... 7
2CAMERA OVERVIEW ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Function Keys ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Interface.............................................................................................................11
3BASIC OPERATION................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Battery Installation and Replacement ............................................................... 12
3.1.1 Inserting or Removing Battery ................................................................... 12
3.1.2 Replacing Battery ...................................................................................... 13
3.2 Battery Safety and Usage ................................................................................. 13
3.3 Quick Access .................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Capture An Image...................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Temperature Measurement........................................................................ 14
3.3.3 Freeze and Save Image ............................................................................ 16
3.3.4 Viewing Stored Images .............................................................................. 16
3.3.5 Export Saved Images ................................................................................ 16
4OPERATION GUIDE................................................................................................ 17
4.1 Graphic Interface Description ........................................................................... 17
4.1.1 Screen Graphic Interface........................................................................... 17
4.1.2 Main Menu................................................................................................. 18
4.1.3 Dialog Box ................................................................................................. 18
4.1.4 Prompt Box Interface ................................................................................. 19
4.2 Measurement.................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Auto/Manually ................................................................................................... 20
4.4 Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 21
4.4.1 Measuring Setup........................................................................................ 21
4.4.2 Adjustment Setup ...................................................................................... 22
4.4.3 Analysis Setup........................................................................................... 23
4.4.4 Date/Time Setup........................................................................................ 24
4.4.5 System Setup ............................................................................................ 25
4.4.6 System Info................................................................................................ 26
4.4.7 Factory Default .......................................................................................... 27
4.5 File.................................................................................................................... 27
4.5.1 Open.......................................................................................................... 27
4.5.2 Save .......................................................................................................... 28
4.5.3 Save Setting .............................................................................................. 29
4.5.4 Auto Save .................................................................................................. 30

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4.5.5 Delete ........................................................................................................ 31
4.5.6 Format ....................................................................................................... 32
5TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 32
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................. 35
Common Material Emissivity ....................................................................................... 35
APPENDIX B .................................................................................................................. 36
Factory Default Parameter Setting Table ..................................................................... 36

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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing IRtek Ti160 Thermo Kwik thermal camera. IRtek Ti160
use the detector with 25um 160x120pixels, and measurement range from -20 ~ 350°C.
Features
•User selectable auto or manual level and span control
•°C, °F, or K measurement scale
•11 user selectable color palettes
•11 user selectable languages
•Hot temperature spot measurement
•Cold temperature spot measurement
•4 removable spot measurements
•High temperature alarm setting
•T Reflect - reflected temperature compensation
•2X digital zoom
•Freeze screen for viewing current image
•Video output - NTSC or PAL
•Area measurements
•Lines measurements
•Image storage via TF card
•CMOS visible image and storage
•Audio recording
•Isotherm alarm
•T Correct – measurement offset correction
•Built-in emissivity table list of common materials
Upgrades and Options
IRtek Ti160 is factory upgradeable for Wide Angle or Telephoto Lenses. It use an
uncooled focal plane infrared detector, and display the thermal image as a multi-color
image with user selectable color palette, sensitivity and span. On Inspectors the image
may be stored in the TF card and subsequently transferred to a PC for analysis and report
generation as needed.

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Applications:
Preventive maintenance
zPower industry: Power line and power facility thermal state checking; problem
and defect diagnosis.
zElectrical system: Identify potential circuit overloads.
zMechanical system: Reduce downtime and avoid catastrophic failure.
Construction science
zRoof: Quick identification of water penetration problems.
zStructure: Commercial and residential energy audits.
zMoisture detection: Determine root cause of moisture and mildew.
zEvaluation: Evaluate the resolution to ensure the area completely dry.
Others
zIron and steel industry: Inspect steel refining and rolling processes; diagnose
hot-blast stove defects; detect the embryo temperature of armor plate, etc.
zFire fighting: Forest fire prevention and detection of latent ignition source.
Preventive detection on specific materials of auto-ignition. Detection of potential
spark ignition sources.
zMedical: Human body surface temperature detection and screening.
zPetro/chemical: Oil pipeline status inspection; material surface temperature
detection; insulation inspection; power equipment status; etc.
1.1 Standard Accessories
zInfrared thermal image camera (with wrist strap)
zTransport case
zVideo out cable
zLithium ion batteries (2)
zBattery charger
zLens cap
zQuick manual

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zInstruction & software manual, IrReporter software CD
zTF card
zTF card reader
zUSB cable
1.2 Optional Accessories
zExternal 0.5x wide-angle lens
zExternal 2x telescopic lens
zEye patch
zPower adapter (with power cable)
zEuro standard plug
zEuro standard charger

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2 CAMERA OVERVIEW
2.1 Function Keys
[1] Power key
Press and hold the Power Key for > 3 seconds to power on/off the camera.
! Note: After powering off, please wait ten seconds before powering the camera on again.
[2] Select/Auto key (Marked “A”)
The “A” or attribute button performs 2 functions.
a) The first function is modification of selected parameters. It is obtained by a quick
press and release (less than 2 seconds), with this functions to modify their parameters.
Subsequent presses will “scroll” through the available parameters. The selected function
will be highlighted in yellow. The functions include:
•Measurement points, areas, and lines

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Cursors and lines - pressing the arrow keys will move their position. Pressing the
Menu key will pop up the attribute box. Pressing the Ckey will delete the selected
parameter.
Areas – Arrow keys adjust the attribute specified in the pop up attribute box. Pressing
the Menu key will pop up the attribute box. In this box, the user can select to adjust
either position or size of the area. After selection, the arrows will then adjust the
attribute.
•Color Palette
Pressing the left or right arrows will scroll through the available color palettes,
displaying their name above the palette. The selected palette will become active after
about 3 seconds of selecting it and will be set as the default power on palette.
•Level/Span values
Pressing the left or right arrow will reduce or increase the Span and pressing the
up or down arrow will reduce or increase the Level. If the unit is in Automatic mode,
modifying any of these parameters will select Manual mode.
b) The second function performed is to force an internal calibration cycle. This is
performed by pressing and holding the A key for 5 seconds or more. The camera will
make automatic correction to get the most accurate thermal measurement.
[3] Cancel/Camera key (Marked “C”)
•Pressing and releasing the C key cancels the present operation when in Menu mode.
•Pressing and releasing the C key when an image is frozen or being viewed from
memory, will return to real-time measurement status.
•When not in menu mode or parameter editing, pressing and releasing the Ckey will
toggle between the thermal image and the visible CCD camera image.
•When a parameter is selected, such as a measurement cursor, pressing the Ckey will
delete the highlighted measurement.

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[4] Freeze/Save key (Marked “S”)
Used for freezing or saving thermal image. Press the key once to freeze the image.
Press Confirm to save the image or Press C to return to real-time measurement. If Voice
recording is enabled, Voice comment dialog box will display.
[5] Menu/Confirm key (bar)
Includes Up, Down, Left, Right and Menu/Confirm (center) keys. Function varies
with operation mode.
In Menu mode, it is used for menu selection. Up and Down keys are for same level
of menu operation. Left and Right keys are for different levels menu operation. Confirm
key (center) is to activate the menu and confirm the choice.
In Image mode, press Up or Down key to activate X2 digital zoom. The screen will
display “X2” in the upper left corner. Press Up or Down key to return to the original image.
In Spot Measurement editing mode (activated immediately after adding a spot or by
selecting via the Akey), press the Menu key to pop up the attribute box. Press four
navigation keys to move the spot location.
In line temperature measurement editing mode (activated immediately after adding a
line or by selecting via the Akey), press the Menu key to pop up the attribute box. If
measurement line is horizontal, press Up and Down keys to move the line location; press
Left and Right keys to move the reference line. If measurement line is vertical, press Left
and Right keys to move the line; press Up and Down keys to move the reference line.
In area measurement editing mode (activated immediately after adding an area or by
selecting via the Akey), press the Confirm key to pop up the attribute box. Select in the
attribute box the parameter to be edited, either size or position. Press the four navigation
keys to move the area location or change the size of the area.
[6] Trigger/Shortcut key
The trigger key serves as a shortcut to access the following functions:
Laser – Pulling trigger activates laser sight and releasing deactivates it.
Spot– Pulling and releasing trigger adds a spot. Pulling and releasing trigger again

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removes the spot.
Area –Pulling and releasing trigger adds an area. Pulling and releasing trigger again
removes the area.
Save – the same with “S” key, pressing to initiate a Save cycle.
IR/CCD - Pulling and releasing trigger toggles between the IR image and the CCD
image.
[7] Microphone
Used for recording a voice message with the Saved image. See Section 4.5.3 for
details.
2.2 Interface
[1] USB output
Inserting USB cable to this port and connecting to computer for data transmission
(only support USB2.0).

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[2] TF card slot
Accepting standard size TF card such as supplied 2GB capacity card, for device
upgrade or image storage.
[3] Video port
It is a video output interface.
[4] Power interface
External power input interface. Power source should be +12VDC. Center pin is
positive terminal.
3 BASIC OPERATION
3.1 Battery Installation and Replacement
3.1.1 Inserting or Removing Battery
Battery compartment is located inside the handle. Turn the cover counter-clockwise
to remove. Remove battery for replacement. Insert the battery (the battery contacts must
face into the battery compartment). Replace the cover and screw down in a clockwise
direction.

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! CAUTION: Use only original manufacturer replacement battery. Use of incorrect battery
may result in physical or electrical damage to the instrument due to incorrect voltage or
physical size difference.
3.1.2 Replacing Battery
When battery has approximately 5% charge remaining, the warning will be displayed
and the instrument will turn off in approximately 3 seconds. It’s better to replace batteries
now.
3.2 Battery Safety and Usage
¾Batteries should be stored in an ambient temperature of -4°F (–20°C) to 67.9°F
(+20°C). Lithium batteries will self-discharge during storage, so they should be fully
charged before storage. Self-discharge may affect long term battery performance.
Furthermore, it is recommended that the battery should be charged in a set time, as
below;
Ambient temperature of:
z-4°F (–20°C) to 67.9°F (+20°C), once every 6 months
z67.9°F (+20°C) to 113°F (+45°C), once every 3 months
z113°F (+45°C) to 149°F (+60°C), once every month
¾Battery should have greater than 50% charge prior to recharge.
¾The ambient temperature for charging should be 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (+40°C). If
under 32°F (0°C), the battery capacity will be diminished; if over 104°F (+40°C), the
battery may overheat, resulting in permanent damage.
!WARNING:
!Never disassemble, incinerate, or puncture battery
!Never short circuit the battery
!Keep battery dry
!Keep out of reach of children

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Always dispose of battery in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
3.3 Quick Access
3.3.1 Capture An Image
zAfter installing the battery, press and hold the power key (≥3 seconds) until the
display comes on. After approximately 50 seconds, the power on routine will
finish and the camera will start its measurements.
zRemove the lens cap and aim at the target. Adjust the focus for the clearest
target thermal image.
! NOTE: Failure to properly focus the camera will result in increased
measurement error.
3.3.2 Temperature Measurement
zIf no measurement cursors are on screen, add a measurement spot, area or line
by pressing MENU and selecting Measurement. Press CONFIRM and scroll left
or right to select the proper measurement parameter. Aim the cursor indicator
onto the target object on the screen. The temperature will be displayed in the
upper right corner of the screen. For highest accuracy measurements, force a
calibration cycle by pressing the Akey for 5 seconds until “Calibrating” appears
in upper left portion of display.
zIf you want to measure the current thermal image in detail, press S key to freeze
the image for on screen analysis. Save the image if future analysis is desired.
For details, see Section 4.
zIf the target object’s temperature is lower or higher than the limits of the camera,
it will display <XXX° or >XXX° with XXX being the min or max temperature of the
selected range.
zTo modify the measurements attributes, select the measurement parameter, and
then press the Confirm key. The screen will display the settings dialog box. The
below figures are spot, line and area measurement respectively.

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Spot settings include emissivity and reference temperature. When Set Ref is set as
Yes, the displayed values of other measurements will be their delta from this
measurement.
Line settings only include the emissivity.
Area settings can modify the emissivity, area measurement type and area move
parameter. Measurement types are Min Temp, Max Temp or Average Temp. Area Move

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parameter choices are Position or Size. The selected parameter will be adjusted by the
directional arrow keys. When “Set Ref” is set as Yes, the displayed values of other
measurements will be their delta from this measurement.
3.3.3 Freeze and Save Image
Press Skey to freeze the image and select “C” to exit the operation.
There are three ways to save the image:
zPress Skey to freeze the image and then select ”Save” to save the image, or
select “Cancel” to exit the operation.
zPress Menu key to activate the main menu. Choose File->Save and the system
will initiate the save cycle.
zWith the “Trigger” parameter, located in Setup->Sys. Setup->Trigger, set to
“Save Key”, pulling and releasing the trigger key will initiate the save cycle.
3.3.4 Viewing Stored Images
zPress Menu key to activate the main menu. Choose File->Open to open the
image.
zWhen image is opened, choose Left or Right keys to select the previous or next
images respectively.
zIf the instrument is in IR mode, it will display all IR images of each saved image, it
will display “No Image” if there is no IR image for that saved image.
zIf the instrument is in CCD mode, it will display all CCD images of each saved
image, it will display “No Image” if there is no CCD image for that saved image.
zIf the trigger is configured to IR/CCD mode by Setup->Sys. Setup->Trigger,
when in image view, the trigger can switch between IR and CCD images for each
saved image. it will display “No Image” if there is no IR or CCD image for that
saved image.
zPress C key to exit the Image view mode and return to the real-time
measurement mode.
3.3.5 Export Saved Images
zUse of USB port to download images in TF card. With a standard USB cable,
connect device port to PC and export saved images.

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zRemove the TF card and insert into TF card reader, connect to USB port on PC
and export saved images.
4 OPERATION GUIDE
4.1 Graphic Interface Description
4.1.1 Screen Graphic Interface
[1] Company logo: IRtek
[2] Operating status: displays the current operational status
[3] Spot temperature measurement: White crosshair
[4] Selected spot temperature: Yellow crosshair
[5] Emissivity: Indicates Imagers emissivity setting.
[6] Minimum temperature: Indicates minimum value of the palette.
[7] Palette: Palette bar. User can choose different palettes.
[8] Maximum temperature: Indicates maximum value of the palette.
[9] Battery status: Indicates the current battery status.
[10], [11] Result: Indicates the temperature value of the target object. Black and yellow

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denotes the temperature value of the selected object.
[12] Temperature unit: Three options: °C, °F or K.
[13] External lens symbol: Displays “0.5x” for wide-angle or “2x” for telephoto lens.
[14] SD card symbol: Displays “SD” when TF card is installed.
[15] Digital zoom symbol: Displays “X2” when digital zoom is activated.
! NOTE: Not all models have all functions, so the working status screen may not show all
features.
4.1.2 Main Menu
[1] Main menu: Displays four options: Measurement, auto/manually, Setup, and File.
[2] Low-level menu: The >indicates a low-level menu is available, accessed by the right
arrow key.
4.1.3 Dialog Box
[1] Dialog box name: Displays the dialog box name, e.g. Measuring Setup.
[2] Item title: A dialog box may contain several items, such as Temp Range.

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[3] Item content: Items show specified content. Black means valid or changeable and
white means invalid for this selection.
[4] Unit: Indicates the current selected temperature unit.
4.1.4 Prompt Box Interface
[1] Prompt box name: Display the prompt box name, e.g. Del file.
[2] Content: Display the content in the prompt box, e.g. Del Image File?
4.2 Measurement
Used for adding or deleting a measurement. Press Menu key to activate the main
menu. Select Measurement and press Confirm key. It will display the Measurement
dialog box. Use the Left and Right arrows to scroll through the available measurement
options. Highlight the option you wish to use and press Confirm key. Options are:
•None – Deletes all measurements from the screen.
•Add Hot Spot – adds a moving cursor that automatically displays the hottest spot
in the image. Designated by SH and +H.
•Add Cold Spot – adds a moving cursor that automatically displays the coldest
spot in the image. Designated by SL and +L.
•Add Spot – adds up to 2 fixed cursors, user adjustable by the cursor editing mode.
Designated by S1, +1 and S2, +2.

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•Horizontal – Adds horizontal line measurement to display profile of temperatures
along the line. Designated by LH. Either Horizontal or Vertical can be enabled at
one time, but not both.
•Vertical – Adds vertical line measurement to display profile of temperature along
the vertical line. Designated by LV. Either Horizontal or Vertical can be enabled
at one time, but not both.
•Area – adds up to 3 area boxes, with min, max or average detection within each
box. Areas can be sized and moved by the user. Designated by []1, []2 and []3.
! NOTE: To delete a single object, press A key to select the object and then press C key to
delete.
4.3 Auto/Manually
By adjusting the temperature and color corresponding relation, users can observe
enhanced image quality and easily find and analyze thermal fault. There are two
operational modes Auto/Manually available.
Press Menu key to activate the main menu and select Auto/Manually. The low-level
menu will display the inactive mode followed by a “?”. Pressing the >key followed by the
Confirm key will switch to the displayed mode. Press Akey to select palette or adjust it
manually.
In Auto mode, the camera automatically determines the low and high temperature