Launch ShortCam LC-AS21 Mini User manual

ShortCam Mini User Guide
Model: LC-AS21 Mini
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Launch Digital Technology Co.,Ltd
Address：Block B, Floor 5, Building F2, TCL Science Park, No.1001
Zhongshan Garden Road, Xili Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Service hotline: [phone] turn 2
Website: http://www.launchdigital.net/

ShortCam Mini User Guide
CONTENTS
1、Product Overview and Features .......................................................................... 1
1.1. Product Overview .................................................................................. 1
1.2. Product Features ................................................................................... 1
2、Equipment Instructions ..................................................................................... 2
3、Software Installation and Functional Interface Description........................................ 3
3.1 PC client operating environment requirements: ......................................... 3
3.2 PC client download and installation .......................................................... 3
3.3 PC client function interface description ..................................................... 3
4、PCB Diagnostics Detailed Operating Instructions ................................................... 5
5、Packing List ................................................................................................... 6
6、Product Version Upgrade & Technical Support...................................................... 6
7、FCC warning.................................................................................................. 7

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1、Product Overview and Features
1.1. Product Overview
ShortCam Mini is a single-light infrared thermal imaging inspection tool for cell phone
motherboard repair, can quickly locate the PCBA short circuit, leakage of faulty components,
can efficiently solve the traditional leakage detection methods with low efficiency, operational
difficulties and other issues.
1.2. Product Features
High-definition thermal imaging, details are more clear, support one-key speed check
function, fast and accurate positioning of high-temperature device location;
Infrared camera is removable, can be mounted on the microscope through a specialbracket,
simple operation, multi-purpose;
Bracket can be flexibly telescoped to adjust the height, easy to store, comprehensively
enhance the user experience, to meet the needs of different scenarios.
Product Specifications
Specifications of Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera ShortCam Mini
Detector type
Uncooled VOx detector
Resolution
256*192
Wavelength range
7.5~13.5 um
FOV
25°*18°
Temperature Measurement Range
-20℃~550℃
Temperature Measurement Distance
5cm~25cm
Temperature Measurement Accuracy
±5°C or ±5% (take maximum)
Interface and Display Functions
Display mode
Whitehot/Hotmetal/Rainbow
Connection Methods
Type-C USB2.0
Image Storage Formats
JPG
Physical property
Product Size/Weight
47.5*34*31mm/36.1g
Installation
Plug and play, no installation required
Input supply voltage
5V DC
Power wastage
2.5W
Storage temperature range
-20℃~60℃
Working environment
3℃~45℃, 95% relative humidity

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2、Equipment Instructions
1, Unpack the ShortCam Mini, and count the components according to the packing list (the
components mainly include the host device and stand&cable);
2, Use the Type-C cable to connect the computer and ShortCam Mini, the blue light of the
power indicator flashes, the indicator stabilizes to a constant state in about 25s, and the image
can be displayed normally on the ShortCam Mini software.
3, According to the different heights, you can turn the focus ring for clarity adjustment, if you
need to use with a microscope, you can directly remove the thermal imaging camera from the
stand, use the Type-C cable power supply can be used on the microscope.
The product schematic is as follows:
Power switch and indicator
focus ring
thermal imaging camera

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3、Software Installation and Functional Interface Description
3.1 PC client operating environment requirements:
ShortCam Mini software has certain requirements for computer configuration, ShortCam Mini
client software can run smoothly if the following requirements are met
Computer CPU processor: I3 5th generation or above.
Memory size: 8G and above
Operating system: Windows 7/Windows 10/Windows 11
3.2 PC client download and installation
1. The PC client software can be downloaded by opening the official website of Lancel
(http://www.launchdigital.net/), clicking "Service and Support" -> "Download Center", and
then selecting Click "Service & Support"->"Download Center" and select "ShortCam Mini PC
Client Software" to download;
2, Decompression of the installation package, the implementation of ShortCam Mini client
installation software, according to the prompts in turn click on the next step, after the
installation is complete can be used normally;
3.3 PC client function interface description
Client software installation is complete, double-click the desktop shortcut can be opened,
the overall interface of the software in accordance with the functional areas are divided into
four areas, the overall interface and functional menu layout area is shown below:
1.Functional
areas
2.Imaging area of PCB to be diagnosed
4.Help, system setting,
language setting
3.Palette area

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（1）Functional areas
[Snapshot]Click the client software button , you can snap a picture of the current inspection
of the motherboard, retaining the maintenance data for future maintenance reference use, you
can use the shortcut key C, the captured photos are saved in C:\ShortCam Mini\Record by
default.
[Quick Check] Click on the client software button , the image is automatically switched to
white hot mode, and the screen will be the highest temperature location display highlights
yellow, quickly locate the location of the motherboard heat, you can also manually adjust the
temperature width, screening out the area of the highest temperature.
[Enlargement] Client software button, and then long press the left mouse button to frame
the infrared real-time screen, you can realize the local zoom observation of the heating
components to meet the maintenance details processing.
[Image Effect] Drag the temperature width bar to display the image effect corresponding to the
temperature width range as desired.
（2）Imaging area of PCB to be diagnosed
The PCB motherboard to be repaired will be powered on and placed in the center of the image
(if there is a screen cover to remove the screen cover), you can view the image of the PCB
board to be diagnosed in this area, if the screen has more than one high-temperature area, you
can pull the vertical temperature width bar on the left side of the area to screen out the area with
the highest temperature.
（3）Palette area
There are three color palettes to choose from in the palette area, and you can select White Hot,
Iron Red, and Rainbow palette modes according to your usage habits.
（4）Help, system setting, language setting
【Help】
Click this button to read the help of common problems of device use, such as how to deal with
the device not connected. If you have any other technical advice, you can contact the after-sales
customer service hotline to deal with it.
【system setting】

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The user configuration field of the system settings allows you to switch the temperature unit,
and you can select Celsius (℃), Fahrenheit (℉), and Kelvin (K), respectively, and you can set
the location of the data storage, as well as set the data retention size.
The user field of the system settings allows you to check the software version and firmware
version, and you can visitthe official website of Lancaster to check for software version updates.
【language setting】
Click on the Language Settings drop-down window, it shows that you can choose "Simplified
Chinese", "English (English)", "Español (Spanish)".
4、PCB Diagnostics Detailed Operating Instructions
After the whole machine is connected to the computer and the software is installed normally
according to the above steps, you can start the normal use of PCB diagnostic function. The
specific operation steps are as follows:
(1) Power on the ShortCam Mini device and operate the device through the ShortCam Mini
client.
(2) Click on the software interface of the "quick check" button, the screen that is positioned out
of the problem motherboard high temperature region.
(3) Use the mouse to drag the right side of the temperature width bar, you can screen out the
failure point.
Normal diagnostic imaging screen is as follows:

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5、Packing List
Number
Name
Quantities
1
infrared camera
1
2
Bracket & data cable integrated
1
3
Warranty card
1
4
Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
1
6、Product Version Upgrade & Technical Support
Tel: [phone] turn 2
Please get the latest software and firmware version from the official website:
http://www.launchdigital.net/

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7、FCC warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC warning:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.