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optris PIX Connect
Software for Thermal Imager
Operator’s Manual
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Content
Content .................................................................................2
Welcome!..............................................................................5
Legal disclaimer...................................................................6
1. Getting started................................................................7
1.1. Software installation..................................................7
1.2. Choice of camera .....................................................9
1.3. Choice of language...................................................9
1.4. Software window (example)....................................10
1.5. Menu and Toolbar (Icons).......................................14
1.5.1. Menu..............................................................14
1.5.2. Toolbar (Icons)...............................................15
2. Software configuration................................................17
2.1. General settings .....................................................17
2.1.1. Color palettes.................................................17
2.1.2. Temperature unit............................................19
2.1.3. Temperature range scaling of reference bar...19
2.1.4. Displayed frame rate......................................21
2.1.5. Change of title bar..........................................22
2.1.6. Optimization of software.................................22
2.1.7. Lock / unlock application................................23
2.2. Software layout.......................................................24
2.2.1. Displayed windows ........................................24
2.2.2. View bars.......................................................25
2.2.3. Information within image ................................25
2.2.4. Temperatures in digital displays.....................26
2.2.5. Layout management ......................................27
2.2.6. Assign / remove layouts.................................28
2.2.7. Import/Export layouts.....................................28
2.2.8. Further information.........................................30
2.3. Arranging of thermal image.....................................31
2.3.1. Mirroring of displayed image...........................31
2.3.2. Rotation of displayed image............................31
2.3.3. Zooming in areas of the displayed image........32
2.4. Imager configuration................................................33
2.4.1. Calibration files...............................................33
2.4.2. Correction of camera calibration.....................33
2.4.3. Detector heating (Chip temperature mode).....34
2.4.4. Emissivity, transmissivity, ambient temperature..
...................................................................35
2.4.5. Reference temperature...................................36
2.4.6. Changing the optics (only PI)..........................38
2.4.7. Changing the temperature range....................39
2.4.8. Video formats (Device framerate)...................40
2.5. Imager interfaces for PI and Xi 400 camera.............41
2.5.1. General ..........................................................41
2.5.2. Process interface (PIF)...................................42
2.6. Software Development Kit (SDK) ............................46
2.6.1. Interprocess Communication (IPC).................46
2.6.2. COM-Port.......................................................47
2.6.3. Web Server....................................................48
2.6.4. Direct temperature mode (only for Xi 80 and Xi
410)................................................................49
2.7. Start options............................................................50
2.7.1. Overview of start options................................50
2.7.2. Start of multiple software / imager instances...52
3. Data capturing ..............................................................54
3.1. Open files................................................................54
3.2. Replay of files .........................................................54
3.2.1. Control panel..................................................54
3.2.2. Replay options................................................55
3.3. Editing video sequences .........................................56
3.4. Saving files..............................................................57
3.4.1. Setting the recording frame rate .....................57
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3.4.2. Setting the recording modes ..........................58
3.4.3. Temporary recording file ................................60
3.4.4. Saving radiometric video sequences..............61
3.4.5. Saving image data as radiometric snapshot or
text file...........................................................62
3.4.6. Saving text file of the temperature / time
diagram..........................................................66
3.4.7. Location and filename templates of triggered
recordings......................................................66
3.4.8. Display of snapshots in a separate window....67
3.4.9. Saving images or screenshots to clipboard....69
3.4.10. Capture Screen..............................................70
4. Data processing...........................................................72
4.1. Measure areas........................................................72
4.1.1. General settings.............................................72
4.1.2. Calculated Objects.........................................78
4.1.3. Including and excluding hot and cold spot areas
..................................................................81
4.1.4. Individual emissivity values of measure areas 83
4.2. Temperature profile ................................................84
4.3. Temperature Time Diagram....................................87
4.3.1. General settings.............................................87
4.3.2. Scaling of diagram axes.................................89
4.4. Histogram...............................................................90
4.5. Extended measuring colors ....................................93
4.6. Image subtraction...................................................94
4.7. Relative extreme values..........................................95
4.8. Alarms....................................................................96
4.9. 3D display of thermal image....................................98
4.10. Event grabber.........................................................99
4.11. Zoom function of snapshots.................................. 101
5. Xi camera.................................................................... 102
5.1. Focus setting........................................................102
5.2. Imager interfaces for Xi 80/410..............................102
5.2.1. General ........................................................103
5.2.2. Process interface (PIF).................................104
5.3. Ethernet Xi 80/410 ................................................108
5.3.1. Ethernet setup (Point-to-Point-Connection)...108
5.4. Autonomous operation Xi 80/410 ..........................112
6. Line scanner mode.....................................................116
6.1. General information...............................................116
6.2. Basic settings........................................................117
6.2.1. Line scanner configuration menu..................117
6.2.2. Choosing the layout......................................117
6.2.3. Rotating of the image ...................................117
6.2.4. Activating the Line scanner...........................118
6.2.5. Positioning of the line (Line scanner sighting
view).............................................................118
6.2.6. Layout configuration of the Sighting view mode..
.................................................................122
6.3. Data evaluation of the scanned line.......................123
6.3.1. Line scanner view.........................................123
6.3.2. Triggered display of lines..............................126
6.3.3. Snapshot configuration.................................129
6.3.4. Zoom function of snapshots..........................130
7. Merging .......................................................................131
7.1. General Information...............................................131
7.2. Direct Connection over USB Port..........................133
7.2.1. Configuration................................................133
7.3. Connection via the Ethernet network.....................140
7.4. Merging with the use of the PIF.............................141
7.5. Simultaneous flag control......................................142
7.6. Simultaneous frame synchronization via PIF.........143
8. Further information ....................................................145
8.1. Options .................................................................145
8.1.1. Activating software messages ......................145
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8.1.2. Layouts........................................................ 146
8.1.3. Temperature unit..........................................146
8.1.4. Log events...................................................147
8.2. System requirements............................................148
8.3. About software......................................................148
8.4. Extended Configuration ........................................149
8.5. Overview shortcuts...............................................150
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Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the optris PI and/or Xi infrared camera and corresponding PIX Connect software!
The optris PI or Xi calculates the surface temperature based on the emitted infrared energy of objects
[► Basics of Infrared Thermometry]. The two-dimensional detector (FPA - Focal Plane Array) or (CMOS -
Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) allows a measurement depending on the device max. pixels
and will be shown as thermographic image using standardized palettes. The radiometric processing of the
picture data enables the user to do a comfortable detailed analysis using the software PIX Connect.
Main features of PIX Connect software:
▪Display of the real time thermal image (up to
a max. of 1 kHz) with a wide range of
measurement functions
▪Recording function (video, radiometric
video, snapshot)
▪Analysis and post processing of infrared
images/ videos
▪Complete set up of parameters and remote
control of the camera
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Optris GmbH
Ferdinand-Buisson-Str. 14
13127 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49-30-500 197-0
Fax: +49-30-500 197-10
E-mail: [email protected]l
Internet: www.optris.global
Legal disclaimer
All products are warranted against defective materials and workmanship
for a period of two (2) years from the delivery date of the original
purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use
and service, and in accordance with the instruction. This warranty expires
in case of inappropriate use of all delivered components.
All products not manufactured by us included in systems delivered by us
to the original purchaser carry the warranty, if any, of the particular
supplier only and we have no responsibility whatsoever for such products.
The manufacturer is not liable for any use of the software PIX Connect
including data recording. The manufacturer does not carry liability for
error-free operation of the software in any hardware and operating
system.
The warranty is not expressed for possible quality changes, errors when presenting the software, occurring
defects during operation or insufficiencies in certain applications. The user is liable for any defects or data
processing insufficiencies when in using the software.
The manufacturer has no other liability inside the scope of supply other than mentioned above. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for any business loss or claim for compensation, loss of the computer
software, possible loss of data, additional costs for replacement software, claims of third parties or other
occurring costs or failures and deficits.
The software is protected by copyright and is not allowed to be changed or sold to third parties.
Note
Read the manual carefully before you start the device. The manufacturer reserves the right to
change the herein described specifications in case of technical advance of the product.
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1. Getting started
1.1. Software installation
Please install at first the software PIX Connect which is included on the USB stick. The stick contains the
software application, the specific calibration data of the imager as well as some sample files. These data will
be installed automatically.
Note
Alternatively, the software can also be downloaded via the Optris website under the following link:
https://www.optris.global/pix
Please start the setup.exe from the USB stick. Follow the instructions of the wizard until the installation is
finished.
At the end of the installation, you will get an overview
of what has been added, changed and corrected in the
current software version. You will find this overview
again on the data medium under the document name
Changelog.
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The installation wizard will place a launch icon on the
desktop and in the start menu.
Now you can connect the infrared imager into an USB port
(USB 2.0 or higher) of your PC. After the software has been
started, you should see the live image from the camera
inside a window on your PC screen.
The sharpness of the image can be adjusted by turning the
exterior lens ring at the camera (PI) or by using the distance
function in the software (Xi).
Note
•For installation please be logged in as admin in Windows. When starting the PIX Connect
software you should also have admin rights.
•Using Windows 10: Go to Windows Settings, click Privacy, and under App Permissions, click on
Camera. Activate "Allow apps to access your camera". Restart PIX Connect and also reconnect
the camera.
•Further actions: Deactivation of firewall and/or virus scanner (especially Kaspersky!). Firmware
upgrade in PIX Connect (Tools/Extended/Firmware update). Reload calibration data
(Tools/Extended/Load calibration data/From Internet)
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1.2. Choice of camera
In case you are using more than one camera simultaneously (e.g. via USB hub) please select the required
device from the list in the Devices menu.
1.3. Choice of language
In the Tools and Language menu you can choose
from a variety of available languages.
Note
In case your language is not provided you will find a translation tool on the USB stick delivered with
the camera.
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