optris PI LightWeight kit User manual

Operator’s Manual
optris®PI LightWeight kit
IR camera with Recording box for
flight applications

Optris GmbH
Ferdinand-Buisson-Str. 14
D –13127 Berlin
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.optris.com

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Table of contents
1 General notes ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Intended use................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Scope of delivery ........................................................................................................................ 11
1.4 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 12
1.4.1 Cleaning...................................................................................................................................... 12
2 Technical Data............................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 Recording box............................................................................................................................. 13
2.1.1 General specifications ................................................................................................................ 13
2.1.2 Electrical specifications............................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Camera PI 400 / PI 450 / PI640 LW ........................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 General specifications ................................................................................................................ 15

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2.2.2 Electrical specifications............................................................................................................... 19
2.2.3 Measurement specifications....................................................................................................... 19
2.2.4 Optical specifications.................................................................................................................. 21
3Installation................................................................................................................................... 26
3.1 Physical installation .................................................................................................................... 26
3.2Mechanical Data PI 400/ PI 450 / PI 640 LW............................................................................. 27
3.3 Dimensions Recording box......................................................................................................... 28
3.4 Functional interfaces Recording box .......................................................................................... 29
3.5 Recording box operating modes................................................................................................. 32
3.5.1 Configuration for PI on HDMI output .......................................................................................... 33
3.5.2 Configuration for PI on analog TV output ................................................................................... 33
3.5.3 Configuration for PI + GoPro on TV output ................................................................................ 33

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3.5.4 Configuration for PI on HDMI output + GoPro on TV output ...................................................... 34
4Operation.................................................................................................................................... 35
4.1 Startup of the Recording box...................................................................................................... 35
4.2 Stand-Alone operation................................................................................................................ 36
4.3 Multifunction button..................................................................................................................... 37
4.4 Start a recording ......................................................................................................................... 38
4.4.1 Recording control with an electrical switch................................................................................. 38
4.4.2 Recording control with the Recording box multifunction button ................................................. 39
4.4.3 Recording control with a servo control ....................................................................................... 40
4.4.4 Recording control via screw terminal block ................................................................................ 40
4.4.5 Recording time duration.............................................................................................................. 41
4.4.6 Record Storage........................................................................................................................... 41

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4.5 Operation Display....................................................................................................................... 44
4.6 Analyzing of radiometric videos on a PC.................................................................................... 46
4.7 Recording box configuration....................................................................................................... 49
4.8 GoPro Camera............................................................................................................................ 52
4.9 Using a GPS............................................................................................................................... 54
4.10 Micro SD card............................................................................................................................. 57
4.11 LED indicators ............................................................................................................................ 58
4.12 Using servo control..................................................................................................................... 59
4.12.1 Servo connector wiring............................................................................................................... 59
4.13 Screw connectors interface ........................................................................................................ 60
5System Update and Recovery.................................................................................................... 62
5.1 System updates.......................................................................................................................... 62

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5.2 Recorder Software Update......................................................................................................... 63
5.3 System Recovery........................................................................................................................ 64
6Calibration files and Time settings.............................................................................................. 65
6.1 Installing the calibration files through Internet ............................................................................ 65
6.2 Installing the calibration files with an USB flash memory........................................................... 65
6.3 Time settings .............................................................................................................................. 67
7Backup battery replacement....................................................................................................... 68
8Basics of Infrared Thermometry ................................................................................................. 69
9CE Conformity ............................................................................................................................ 77

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1 General notes
1.1 Intended use
The optris PI LightWeight kit consists of a miniaturized lightweight Linux computer (Recording box) and
a weight-optimized PI400 LW, PI450 LW or PI640 LW infrared camera. The system is ideally suited for
UAV based radiometric infrared recordings. It can be used for applications like maintenance work and
quality inspections of solar and wind power systems and for building thermography.
The Recording box works with a Linux operating system that allows on-flight recording of infrared videos
with the maximum speed of the camera.
The optris PI 400 LW, 450 LW or 640 LW measures the surface temperature based on the emitted
infrared energy of objects [►Basics of Infrared Thermometry]. The two-dimensional detector (FPA -
focal plane array) allows a measurement of an area which will be shown as thermal image using
standardized color palettes. The radiometric processing of the picture data enables the user to do a
comfortable detailed analysis with the software PI Connect retrospectively.

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The PI is a precise instrument and contains a sensitive infrared detector and a high-
quality lens.
The alignment of the camera to intensive energy sources (e.g. devices which emit
laser radiation or reflections of such equipment) can cause an irreparable defect of the
infrared detector. This is also valid if the camera is switched off.
Such kinds of damages are excluded from warranty.
Avoid static electricity, arc welders, and induction heaters. Keep away from very
strong EMF (electromagnetic fields).
Avoid abrupt changes of the ambient temperature.
In case of problems or questions which may arise when you use the infrared
camera contact our service department.
Read the manual carefully before the initial start-up. The producer reserves the right to
change the herein described specifications in case of technical advance of the product.

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1.2 Warranty
Each single product passes through a quality process. Nevertheless, if failures occur contact the
customer service at once. The warranty period covers 24 months starting on the delivery date. After the
warranty is expired the manufacturer guarantees additional 6 months warranty for all repaired or
substituted product components. Warranty does not apply to damages, which result from misuse or
neglect. The warranty also expires if you open the product. The manufacturer is not liable for
consequential damage or in case of a non-intended use of the product.
If a failure occurs during the warranty period the product will be replaced, calibrated or repaired without
further charges. The freight costs will be paid by the sender. The manufacturer reserves the right to
exchange components of the product instead of repairing it. If the failure results from misuse or neglect
the user has to pay for the repair. In that case you may ask for a cost estimate beforehand.