Planck VISION SYSTEMS ThermaCheck M1 User manual

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Contents
1 Description of t e T ermaC eck M1 Series camera ............................................................................................. 2
2 W at’s in t e Box .................................................................................................................................................. 2
3 Initial Setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
4 Display Features .................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 User Interface Functions ....................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 System settings and information ............................................................................................................ 5
5.2 Interactive calibration function ............................................................................................................ 5
5.3 Mask Detection ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Screening Capture History ..................................................................................................................... 7
5.5 Temperature T res old Setting ............................................................................................................ 7
6 Temperature Screening Location .......................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Typical Setups............................................................................................................................................... 9
7 Mounting Options ................................................................................................................................................. 9
8 W y doesn’t T ermaC eck need a blackbody? .................................................................................................... 9
9 Can T ermaC eck be used to diagnose illness? ................................................................................................. 10
10 T ank you ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
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1Description of the ThermaCheck M1 Series camera
T e T ermaC eck M1 Series camera uses AI software to identify and screen subjects for elevated body
temperature and t e presence of a facial mask. Realtime video of t e screening subjects and screening results are
displayed on a monitor connected to t e camera t roug a standard HDMI interface. T e subject’s temperature is
displayed above a bounding box surrounding t e subjects face. T e M1 Series camera may be used to screen
subjects for wearing a mask, issuing an alert in t e case of noncompliance. Recent individual screening results are
summarized in a bottom picture bar on t e display, along wit screening statistics including t e total number of
individuals screened and counters for elevated temperature and no-mask events.
2What’s in the Box
Figure 1: Items pro ided with the ThermaCheck M1 camera
Note: Please find our Welcome Card that provides a Quick Response code (QR) directing you to registration and
product information.
Figure 2: Welcome card with Quick Response code
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3Initial Setup
Steps s own in Figure 3 may be followed for t e initial setup of t e T ermaC eck M1 camera. T e camera ead
mounts to a 1/4-20" t readed screw (a standard for camera tripods). Typical mounting ardware for t e
T ermaC eck M1 camera is s own in Section 7.
teps: 1) Mount the camera in a suitable screening location. Please see ection 6 for additional screening location
requirements.
2) Connect camera head to power adaptor through the red 12V connector on the camera’s rear pig-tail.
3) Connect power adapter to the wall outlet.
4) Connect camera head to a display (not provided) using the HDMI cable provided.
5) Connect provided mouse to camera head through the U B connector on the camera’s rear pig-tail. The
mouse need only be connected to the camera while changing settings though the UI. During normal
screening operation, the mouse may be disconnected.
Figure 3: Schematic of the ThermaCheck M1 initial setup.
Notes:
1) Camera should be mounted so that screening subjects are 1-4m from the camera.
2) T ermaC eck M1 camera as many real ports to enable integration wit access control systems. Please
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4Display Features
Realtime video of t e screening subjects and screening results are displayed on a monitor (not included)
connected to t e camera t roug a standard HDMI interface on t e side of t e camera ead. Principle features of
t e T ermaC eck M1 display are s own in Figure 4. Features indexed in Figure 4 are described in Table 1.
Figure 4: ThermaCheck M1 main display
Table 1: Main display features
# UI Feature Description
1 Cameras Realtime view of visible and t ermal cameras.
2 Screening Bar Dynamically refres ed recent screening results.
3 Alarm Window Notification widow for no-pass screening events.
4 Temperature T res old Current t res old setting for ig temperature alarms.
5 Screening Statistics Real-time display of t e total number of people screened, wit
counters for ig temperature and no-mask events.
6 Date and Time Current time and date.
7 Menu Main menu for settings. See Section 5 for camera setting details.
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5User Interface Functions
Screening parameters for t e T ermaC eck M1 camera may be set t roug t e user interface w en a mouse is
connected to t e USB port provided in t e camera’s rear pig-tail. Access to settings are obtained by selecting, wit
t e mouse, t e appropriate display icon. T e T ermaC eck M1 camera settings are described below.
5.1 System settings and information
System Tab:
1) Selection of t e date/time field opens a dialog box for setting t is field.
2) Desired temperature unit is selected wit t e corresponding radio button.
Figure 5: System settings window
Version Parameter Tab:
Opens widow providing system information.
Figure 6: System version window
5.2 Interacti e calibration function
Starts an interactive calibration procedure.

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1) Procedure supports calibration on a human subject or blackbody, as selected with the radio button shown
in Figure 7(a).
2) Enter the temperature of the calibration subject in the dialog box shown in Figure 7(a). The calibration
subject should be at approximately the same distance from the camera as the screening subjects, as
detailed in Figure 8. If using a human subject, measure subject’s temperature using a handheld
thermometer (FDA approved device is preferred); If using a blackbody subject, set setpoint temperature to
95–97 ˚F (35–36 ˚C) and allow the blackbody to reach the setpoint temperature before calibration is
started.
3) Use the mouse to drag a box over the calibration subject. This is shown for the human subject in Figure
7(b) and blackbody subject in Figure 7(c).
4) Press “ tart Calibration” to initiate the camera’s calibration procedure. Wait until notification of
calibration success before closing calibration window, as shown in Figure 7(d).
Figure 7: Dialog box for initiating calibration (a). Use of mouse to identify calibration subject when
human (b) and blackbody (c). Dialog box during acti e calibration (d).
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Figure 8: Calibration subject should stand at approximately the same distance from the camera as the
screening subjects.
5.3 Mask Detection
Toggles t e state of mask detection between: On - and Off - .
5.4 Screening Capture History
T e istorical record of screening pictures can be reviewed. After selecting t e capture istory icon, c oose
t e date and screening record type (Normal/Hig Temp./No Mask) to perform a searc of t e screening
record, as s own in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Selecting record type for search of the screening record.
5.5 Temperature Threshold Setting
Opens dialog box for user defined alarm t res old setting, as s own in Figure 10. Users can disable t e alarm,
c ange t e alarm volume and t e audio file for alarm notifications.
Note: T e temperature unit can be c anged in t e System settings, as described in Section 5.1.
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Figure 10: Alarm Settings window.
6Temperature Screening Location
Preferred environmental conditions for t e T ermaC eck M1 operation are 60 - 90˚F (16 - 32˚C) and less t an 85%
relative umidity. T e best screening location will ave a mostly dark indigo color in t e background of t e
t ermal image. If t e background as a strong eat signature source, consider facing t e T ermaC eck M1 camera
in anot er direction. Figure 11 illustrates some adverse environmental conditions t at s ould be avoided in t e
screening area.
Figure 11: Ad erse en ironmental conditions for the ThermaCheck M1 camera
Notes:
1) 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.
2) When the environmental temperature in which the ThermaCheck M1 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 M1 camera without a stable environmental temperature, it is recommended to
use a blackbody in the scene of the camera to provide dynamic calibration.
Avoid locations near vents, exterior doors, and
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6.1 Typical Setups
Notes: T e T ermaC eck M1 camera as great flexibility of installation options s own in Section 7.
7Mounting Options
T e T ermaC eck M1 camera connects to a standard ¼”-20 t read, used by traditional cameras and mounting
systems as s own in Figure 12.
Figure 12: Se eral mounting options for the ThermaCheck M1 Camera
8Why doesn’t ThermaCheck M1 need a blackbody?
A blackbody is a stable temperature source used in t e factory calibration of t ermal cameras to make t eir
temperature measurements as accurate as possible. Some infrared cameras used for uman temperature
screening require a blackbody source in t e background scene to ensure t eir measurement accuracy. T is
increases bot t e cost and complexity of t e screening solution wit minimal added benefit to t e user.
T ermaC eck M1 uses a US manufactured infrared sensor core and advanced factory calibration procedures t at
optimize it for t e measurement of uman body temperatures. It automatically performs periodic compensation
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routines t at give T ermaC eck M1 superior temperature stability and measurement accuracy. We recommend
t at our cameras be calibrated on t e uman face, using a medical grade t ermometer.
Figure 13: Stability of ThermaCheck M1 camera shown o er a 30hr period.
Note: When the environmental temperature in which the ThermaCheck M1 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 M1 camera without a stable environmental temperature, it is recommended to
use a blackbody in the scene of the camera to provide dynamic calibration.
9Can ThermaCheck M1 be used to diagnose illness?
No. T e T ermaC eck M1 camera is designed for preliminary temperature screening only. Alt oug t e available
scientific literature supports t e use of infrared cameras for t is purpose [1], t ey cannot be used for medical
diagnostics since t e skin temperature is influenced by environmental conditions. Individuals wit abnormal skin
temperature readings s ould be furt er evaluated wit a medical grade t ermometer.
Planck Vision Systems is not advertising our cameras as medical equipment. Our products can only identify
individuals wit elevated skin temperature. T ere is no way to t ermally detect an infected individual w o does
not ave an elevated body or skin temperature and only a licensed medical professional can determine if suc an
individual is experiencing an abnormal medical condition.
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[1] Ring, Francis J., and E. Y. K. Ng. “Infrared t ermal imaging standards for uman fever detection.” Medical
Infrared Imaging: Principles and Practices. CRC press, 2007.
10 Thank you
T ank you for purc asing a T ermaC eck M1 camera. We develop our products to deliver reliable, long lasting
performance, and want to make sure you are satisfied wit your purc ase. For more product information visit
www.planckvisionsystems.com, and feel free to get in touc wit us at [e-mail] wit
questions, problems, and comments.
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