Planck VISION SYSTEMS ThermaCheck TC160 User manual

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Contents
1. hat’s in the Box 2
TC160 Models 2
TC320 Models 2
1. Initial Setup Guide (Single Camera) 3
2. Software Installation Steps 5
3. Basic Operation and User Interface 6
Main Display 6
Side-Bar Display 7
4. User Interface Basic Functions 8
5. ThermaCheck Calibration 9
ith Human Subject 9
ith Blackbody 10
6. Temperature Screening Location 11
7. Typical Setup 12
8. Mounting Options 12
9. User Interface Advance Menus 13
10. Trouble shooting 15
11. hy doesn’t ThermaCheck need a blackbody? 16
12. Can ThermaCheck be used to diagnose illness? 17
13. Thank you 17
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1. What’s in the Box
TC160 Models
TC320 Models
Note:
●Please find our Welcome Card that provides a Quick Response code (QR) directing you to the Quick Start
uide. You may also follow this User uide’s setup procedure.
ThermaCheck Camera
Desktop Tripod
Thread Mount
Extension
Power Adapter
USB-to-Ethernet Adapter
Ethernet Cable
ThermaCheck Pro Camera
Power Adapter
USB-to-Ethernet
Adapter
Ethernet Cable
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2. Initial Setup Guide (Single Ca era)
TC160 Models
Step 1
Mount the
camera on tripod.
Power Port
Power Cable
Step 2
Connect camera power port to wall
outlet (ThermaCheck should beep 3
times)
Step 3
Connect camera network port to computer
using the USB adaptor (required when not
manually setting the camera’s IP address)
Network Port
Network Cable
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TC320 Models
Notes:
●Follow the three steps indicated for the initial setup of the ThermaCheck camera.
●The USB-to-ethernet adapter is required for simple single camera installations.
●Further considerations for the final installation are discussed in Sections 6 through 8 of this User uide.
●TC160 models: Be sure to use the adapter between the camera and tripod mount to ensure cable clearance.
●Computer should have RAM: 4 or above; CPU: i5 and higher; OS Version: win7 and higher
●See the TC160/320 Networking Guide if more than one camera is to be connected to a single computer.
Step 1
Connect camera to user supplied fixture
Power cable
Step 2
Connect camera power port to
wall outlet
Step 3
Connect camera network port to computer using
the USB adaptor (required when not manually
setting the camera’s IP address)
Network cable
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3. Software Installation Steps
1. In your browser go to: h
2. Download the latest build of the indows 10 ThermaCheck software.
For older computers the indows 7 program is recommended.
*Note: Upon download choose “Open with Windows Explorer”.
3. Unzip and run the ThermaCheck Installer program.
Please give indows permission to run the ThermaCheck installation program when asked.
4. Start ThermaCheck software from the desktop icon or start menu.
5. On first run, there may be a delay in acquiring the video streams from the
camera. If a video stream fails to appear please consult the Trouble
Shooting section of this manual.
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4. Basic Operation and User Interface
Main Display
Notes:
●Screening subjects should be 3.5-6.5ft (1-2m) from the camera for TC160 or 6.5-20ft (2-6m) from the camera
for TC320.
●Faces recognized by AI software are identified with a bounding box.
●Subject’s temperature is displayed above the bounding box.
●Bounding box and temperature are green if temperature is below defined threshold value.
●Bounding box and temperature are red if temperature is above defined threshold value.
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Side-Bar Display
Notes:
●The left side-bar Camera List view is selected
with the button below the display.
●By default, a single ThermaCheck device is
shown with associated thermal and visible
cameras.
●If more than one ThermaCheck device is
connected, all cameras will be shown in the
left side-bar Camera List display.
●Left-clicking the “Visible” or “Thermal”
identifier in the Camera list selects the
corresponding video stream for display.
Notes:
●Picture Log view for the left side-bar is selected
with the button below the display.
●All pictures captured in the current day are
displayed in this window.
●Pictures are captured by either the high
temperature alarm or by a user requested snap-
shot.
●Pictures in this window can be opened by double
clicking the left mouse button over the image.
●The Picture allery folder can be opened by double
clicking the left mouse button over the Picture
allery banner.
List all ThermaCheck cameras
connected
Shows all pictures taken in
the current day
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5. User Interface Basic Functions
Ca era
Captures picture from current video stream; Viewable inside display Picture Log indow.
Toggle
Alternates video stream between thermal and visible in main display.
Expanded Video
Enters display into full screen mode; Exit full screen mode by either using the mouse to double
left-click on the display or by pressing <Esc> on keyboard.
Child Window
Spawns a scalable video stream window that can be dragged into an extended public display or
discreetly put in the current display while minimizing the main user interface.
Alar Indicator
Turns red when a temperature reading occurs above the threshold setpoint value.
Mute Alar
Toggles alarm between mute and audible. This does not disable the alarm. However, if alarm is
muted, care must be taken to visually monitor temperature screening.
Set Threshold
Opens dialog box for user defined threshold temperature and temperature units. The threshold
setpoint defines temperatures above which the alarm will activate. The current threshold
temperature setting is displayed next to the Set Threshold icon.
Calibration
Starts an interactive calibration procedure; Procedure supports calibration on human subjects and
the use of a blackbody.
Notes:
●Basic functions are initiated with a left button mouse click on the associated icon shown above.
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6. Ther aCheck Calibration
With Hu an Subject
1) Ther aCheck should be on for at least 50 inutes before calibration is perfor ed.
2) Calibration subject should stand at the sa e distance fro the ca era as the screening subjects.
3) Start interactive calibration procedure with icon function found below ain display:
Notes:
●Temperature units of ˚F or ˚C may be changed during calibration or in the alarm threshold setting.
●Calibration subject will be asked to measure his/her own temperature using a handheld thermometer (FDA
approved device is preferred); the software operator will enter this value when prompted.
●Calibration subject must hold still for approximately one minute while calibration is performed; user is
notified when calibration is complete
3.5ft (1m) 6.5ft (2m)
Camera Subject
6.5ft (2m) 20ft (6m) to
to TC160
TC320
Human Subject (recommended)
Needed: Two people and a handheld thermometer
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●The calibration procedure may terminate unsuccessfully if the camera has not been turned on for a sufficient
length of time (>50 min), or if there is a strong extraneous heat signature in the background.
With Blackbody
1) The blackbody should be placed at the sa e distance fro the ca era as the screening subjects.
2) Set blackbody te perature to 95–97 ˚F (35–36 ˚C) and allow the setpoint te perature to be reached.
3) Start interactive calibration procedure with icon function found below ain display:
Notes:
●Temperature units of ˚F or ˚C may be changed during calibration or in the alarm threshold setting.
●Calibration requires the user to locate the blackbody in the field of view of the ThermaCheck camera when
prompted.
●The user must enter the blackbody setpoint temperature when prompted.
Blackbody source
Needed: One person and a blackbody source
6.5ft (2m) 20ft (6m) to
to
TC160
TC320
Camera
3.5ft (1m)
6.5ft (2m)
Blackbody
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●If the position of the ThermaCheck camera or blackbody is disturbed, the calibration procedure must be
repeated.
7. Te perature Screening Location
Notes:
●Preferred environmental temperature: 60 - 90˚F (16 - 32˚C), and less than 85% relative humidity.
●Temperature measurements of subjects entering the screening area from the outside could be affected if
there is a significant temperature difference between these two environments.
●The best screening location will have a mostly dark indigo color in the background of the thermal image. If
the background has a strong heat signature source, consider facing the ThermaCheck camera in another
direction.
●When the environmental temperature in which the ThermaCheck camera is operating changes by more than
±10 ˚F (±6 ˚C), the camera should be recalibrated for the new conditions. If the user needs to operate the
ThermaCheck camera without a stable environmental temperature, it is recommended to use a blackbody in
the scene of the camera to provide dynamic calibration.
For the best environmental stability
pick a climate-controlled space
Avoid locations near vents, exterior doors, and
strong backlighting
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8. Typical Setup
Notes:
●The ThermaCheck camera has great flexibility of installation options.
9. Mounting Options
Desktop Tripod
(included)
Countertop Bracket
Standard Floor Tripod Wall Mount Bracket
Standard Floor Tripod Wall Mount Bracket
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10. User Interface Advance Menus
Syste
Open windows used to view all activity logs, system setup parameters, and software version
number.
Syste Log keeps a record of camera events: 1) Manual Capture (user created pictures), 2) Alarm events
(automatic pictures taken when the system detects body temperatures above the user defined
threshold), 3) Device (camera) connections, and 4) Errors. The latter two log types are used to monitor
the state of the screening system.
Notes:
●Picture log records are sorted by date and time stamp, for example the date and time stamp
2020-08-16 14:38:29.182 corresponds to:
 2020  ℎ 08   16 ℎ 14 ∶  38 ∶  29 . 
●Pictures may be viewed by left-clicking on the thumbnail
●Log records are filtered by date by selecting the start and end dates of the search, the log type,
and then pressing the search button.
Syste Setup settings:
Active Auto Clear Alar : Automatically clears the alarm after a specified length of time. Note:
Alarm will restart when body temperatures in the field of view of the camera remain above the
threshold value.
Alar Capture: Enables/disables picture capture during alarm events.
Date For at: Specifies the format of the month, date and year in the user interface window.
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Note: To save changes, press the set button before closing the window.
About:
Software version number.
Devices
Management of ThermaCheck camera(s) IP addresses and video picture options.
Notes:
•Camera names can be modified in the Device Manager interface. Select the pencil icon , to
modify the text of the camera name, and save the name by selecting the disk icon .
•For management of more than one ThermaCheck camera, please see the TC160/320 Networking
Guide.
•Video picture options for the camera may be set by pressing the setting icon .
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11. Trouble shooting
If the ThermaCheck software does not acquired the camera video stream, please consult the following possible
reasons:
•Is the USB-to-Ethernet Adapter installed? If no, connect the USB-to-Ethernet adapter to the computer
and the ethernet cable between the adapter and camera.
•Is the ca era “offline”? The status of the camera can be checked by selecting the Devices icon on the
main user interface of the ThermaCheck software.
If camera is offline, then the installation software may have failed to establish the correct Ethernet IP
address in the computer settings. This may be set manually with the following steps:
1. Open the computer’s “Settings” , choose “Network & Internet” and then select “Ethernet” (a).
Choose "Change adapter options" (b) under related settings.
2. Right-click on the Ethernet (c) and select “Properties”. Note: If you are not using the USB-to-ethernet
adapter, right-click on the Local Area Connection (instead of Ethernet) and select “Properties”.
Double left-click on "Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPV4)" (d).
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3. In the pop-up window, select "Use the following IP address" (e) and set the IP address to
169.254.1.99 (Figure1-f) and set the Subnet mask to: 255.255.255.0 (g).
4. To save the computer IP address settings close out all the network pop-up windows by clicking [OK].
•If the camera is connected normally, the computer ethernet IP settings are correct, but the ThermaCheck
software still shows the camera as offline, use the following steps to bring the camera online.
1. Restart the ThermaCheck software and check for the online status of the camera.
2. Restart the computer, restart the ThermaCheck software after 30 seconds and check for the online
status of the camera.
3. Reinstall the ThermaCheck software, restart the ThermaCheck program and check for the online
status of the camera.
•If you run into any technical difficulties that you are unable to resolve, please contact our technical
support team at: [e-mail]. e are happy to help you
12. Why doesn’t Ther aCheck need a blackbody?
A blackbody is a stable temperature source used in the factory calibration of thermal cameras to make their
temperature measurements as accurate as possible. Some infrared cameras used for human temperature
screening require a blackbody source in the background scene to ensure their measurement accuracy. This
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d) (f) (g)
(e)
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increases both the cost and complexity of the entire body temperature measurement solution with minimal added
benefit to the user
ThermaCheck, on the other hand, uses a US manufactured infrared sensor core and advanced factory calibration
procedures that optimize it for the measurement of human body temperatures. It automatically performs periodic
compensation routines that give ThermaCheck superior temperature stability and measurement accuracy. e
recommend that our cameras be calibrated on the human face, using a medical grade thermometer.
Stability of Ther aCheck ca era shown over a 30hr period.
Note:
•When the environmental temperature in which the ThermaCheck camera is operating changes by more
than ±10 ˚F (±6 ˚C), the camera should be recalibrated for the new conditions. If the user needs to operate
the ThermaCheck camera without a stable environmental temperature, it is recommended to use a
blackbody in the scene of the camera to provide dynamic calibration.
13. Can Ther aCheck be used to diagnose illness?
No. The ThermaCheck camera is designed for preliminary temperature screening only. Although the available
scientific literature supports the use of infrared cameras for this purpose [1], they cannot be used for medical
diagnostics since the skin temperature is influenced by environmental conditions. Individuals with abnormal skin
temperature readings should be further evaluated with a medical grade thermometer.
Planck Vision Systems is not advertising our cameras as medical equipment. Our products can only identify
individuals with elevated skin temperature. There is no way to thermally detect an infected individual who does
not have an elevated body or skin temperature and only a licensed medical professional can determine if such an
individual is experiencing an abnormal medical condition.
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[1] Ring, Francis J., and E. Y. K. Ng. “Infrared thermal imaging standards for human fever detection.” Medical
Infrared Imaging: Principles and Practices. CRC press, 2007.
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