Launch ShortCam II User manual
User Guide for ShortCam II
Shenzhen Launch Digital Technology Co., Ltd
ShortCam II 使用指南
Contents
一、 Product Overview and Features............................................................................ 1
二、 Equipment Instructions......................................................................................... 2
三、 PC Software Installation and Function Interface.................................................. 3
四、 Instructions for PCB Diagnosis Operations.......................................................... 9
五、 Packing List...........................................................................................................9
六、 Product Upgrade and Technical Support.............................................................. 9
ShortCam II 使用指南
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一、 Product Overview and Features
（1）Product Overview
ShortCam II is the industry's innovative infrared thermal imaging folding rapid diagnosis
instrument for motherboard maintenance. It has a 256*192 high-definition thermal imaging
sensor and a 4MP high-definition visual camera. It is equipped with a Type-C interface, plug-
and-play with the software installed, making the operation more convenient. Through the
intelligent dual-spectral positioning algorithm, it can display the temperature data of the
detected motherboard chips, resistors, capacitors and other components in real time on the
software interface, and diagnose the operating status of the motherboard through the
temperature data.
The software can realize “One-click quick check” of current leakage, and locate the fault in
PCB promptly. By comparison and analysis of normal and faulty PCB, the software can
quickly find out where the problem is, and realize a great efficiency improvement to PCB
maintenance service.
（2）Product Features
The industry's innovative "One-click quick check" function, and instant fault locating to
greatly reduce clients’waiting time and improve your store operating efficiency;
Accurate fault screening to professionally eliminate minor current leakage and short
circuit faults, and greatly reduce the probability of fault misjudgment;
Plug-and-play environment-friendly process instead of using the traditional rosin
screening means, the influence of lead and other toxic compounds on personal health will
no longer exist;
Simplified cleaning process and no rosin, so no PCB cleaning needed after maintenance.
（3）Product Specifications
Specifications of Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera
Detector Type
Uncooled VOx detector
Resolution
256*192
Wavelength range
7.5~13.5 um
FOV
25°*18°
Specifications of Visual Camera
Resolution
2568*1448
Interface & Display Function
Display mode
Vision/Thermal Imagery/Quick Check
Connection method
Type-C
Image storage format
JPG
Video storage format
MP4
Physical Properties
Dimension
48mm*48mm*154mm
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Weight
0.45kg
Installation
Plug and play, no assembly required
Power Supply
Input voltage
5V DC
Power consumption
2.5W
Operating Conditions
Storage temperature range
-20℃~60℃
Operating temperature range
3℃~45℃
Humidity
95% (relative humidity)
Temperature Measurement Performance
Temperature Measurement Function
Global temperature measurement/
Frame temperature measurement
Temperature Measurement Distance
13cm
Temperature Measurement Accuracy
±5℃or ±5%(whichever is greater)
Temperature Measurement Range
-20℃~550℃
二、Equipment Instructions
1. Unpack the ShortCam II and check the components according to the packing list(The
components in the packing list are the device and the Type-C cable).
2. Assemble the device according to the product composition diagram, and open the
ShortCam II main unit upwards.
3. Use the Type-C data cable to connect the computer and the ShortCam II, the power
indicator turns on red, the power indicator turns from red to blue in 11s, and the image can be
displayed normally on the ShrotCam II software in about 15s.
Product is composed of the following:
Power Indicator
Infrared + visible Camera
Switch
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三、ShortCam II Installation and Function Interface
Required PC environment for the software running:
The following requirements shall be met to run the software smoothly.
CPU: Intel ® I3 7th or above
RAM: 8G or more
OS: Windows 7/Windows 10
Software Installation and Function Interface
1. The software is available at http://www.launchdigital.net/, by clicking on Service and
Support > Download Center, and then choosing "LC_ShortCam II".
2. After unzip the installation package, execute the installation software of the ShortCam II,
and click the next step according to the prompts. After the installation is completed, it can be
used normally.
3. After the installation, double-click the desktop shortcut to run it. The whole interface
is composed of six function areas, as shown below.
Area
Software area description
1.First area
System parameter configuration and main function menu area
2.Second area
PCB imaging and display mode adjustment area
3.Third area
Optional diagnostic mode function menu area
4.Fourth area
Media Library
5.Fifth area
System software name and company Logo area
6.Sixth area
Language setting and customer service assistance area
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Software function areas and menu:
（1）System parameter configuration and main function menu area
[Reset] This menu item is presented in the software interface as a circular adjustment knob.
The visual image offset position of the detected PCB can be adjusted by pressing the four
buttons on the knob - Up, Down, Left, and Right. Click the "Reset" button in the center to
reset the visual image offset position.
[Display Mode] The image display modes of "Vision", "Thermal Imagery", and "Quick
Check" can be selected respectively through the computer hot key Space or the left mouse
button, and the temperature width can be manually adjusted in quick check modes to screen
out the highest temperature in the area.
[Snapshot] Click the button in the software to take a snapshot of the current PCB
tested for future reference, or by using hot key C.
[Video recording] Click the button in the software to record a video of the current
PCB tested for future reference, or by using hot key R.
[System Settings] The system settings menu contains two directory items, "User
Configuration" and "About", as shown in the figure below:
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User configuration The temperature unit can be switched, Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), and
Kelvin (K) can be selected respectively, the location of data storage can be set, and the data
retention size can be set. The configuration interface is shown in the figure below.
About Can view the company logo, company name, product name, software version,
firmware version and Launch Digital official website address, the interface is shown below.
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（2）PCB imaging and display mode adjustment area
Place the faulty PCB to be repaired on the test bench (the screen cover needs to be removed,
if applicable). The image of the PCB can be viewed in this area. If there are a number of high-
temperature areas in the picture, you can pull the vertical temperature width bar at the left of
this area to screen out the highest temperature in the area.
[Thermal Imaging Display Mode] By selecting the "Thermal Imaging Display Mode" at
the bottom of the vertical temperature width bar, you can change false colors in the infrared
picture display, for which three colors are available - hot white, rainbow and iron red.
（3）Optional diagnostic mode function menu area
[High/Low Temperature Tracking] Click this button to track the high and low temperature
points in the infrared image with the cursor in real time, and the temperature measurement
value will be displayed near the cursor in real time.
[Framed Area Temperature Measuring] Click this button to select the target area for
temperature measurement in "Real-time Diagnosis" or the "Real-time Sample" frame area for
temperature measurement in "Contrast Analysis", synchronize the position of the frame area
to "Contrast Sample", and display the maximum temperature value of the area in "Contrast
Sample".
[High Temperature Alarm] The temperature setting window of this button can preset the
high temperature alarm threshold. Click this button to enable the high temperature alarm
function. When the highest temperature on the screen of the diagnosed PCB board exceeds
the preset alarm maximum temperature value, the client software will sound a prompt. Alarm,
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the frame of the screen flashes red, after confirmation, manually click the [High
Temperature Alarm] button to cancel.
[Sample Comparison] Click this button to enable the sample comparison and detection
function. By calling the normal sample pictures in the media library and comparing with the
PCB diagnosed currently, the troubleshooting time will be shrunk, the fault will be accurately
located and the probability of fault misjudgment will be minimized.
[Zoom] Click this button, and then long press the left mouse button to select the visible light
or infrared picture in the picture, which can realize the partial magnification observation of
the heating components to meet the maintenance details.
（4）Media Library
[Local Library] The user can save the snapshot and video files in this path during inspection
and diagnosis. Click the * button to create a new folder to store the snapshot pictures or video
files. Right-click the picture and choose to add it to the new folder, or Perform sample
comparison; click * to select in batches to move the captured pictures or video files to the new
folder.
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（5）System software Name and company logo area
It contains system software name and company logo and name.
（6）Language setting and customer service
[Language Setting]
Click the Language Settings drop-down box to choose a language from "Simplified Chinese",
"English" and "Espanol" as you like.
[Customer Service]
User can click this button to connect to customer service for help in either of two ways: ：
1. Directly scan the WeChat QR code to add customer service and after-sales service WeChat.
2. Customer call for emergency assistance at: 4001-386-389 turn 2.
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四、Instructions for PCB Diagnosis Operations
After completing equipment assembly, network connection and software installation properly
in accordance with the procedure above, user can perform PCB diagnosis, as shown below.
（1）Switch on the ShortCam II, and operate the equipment through the PC software.
（2）Click the "Quick check" button on the software interface, and the screen will locate the
high temperature area on the PCB.
（3）Drag the temperature width bar at the left side with mouse to locate the fault.
A normal diagnosis image is shown below.
五、Packing List
SN
Name
Quantity
1
Device
1
2
Type-C data cable
1
3
Warranty Card
1
4
Certificate of quality
1
六、Product Upgrade and Technical Support
Contact number: 4001-386-389 turn 2
Software and firmware version upgrades are available at: http://www.launchdigital.net/
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