Reed Instruments R2170 User manual

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Thermal
Imaging
Camera
Instruction
Manual
R2170
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Product Quality........................................................................................... 3
Safety ......................................................................................................... 4
Features...................................................................................................... 5
Included...................................................................................................... 5
Specications..........................................................................................6-7
Instrument Description ............................................................................... 8
Display Description .................................................................................... 9
Power ON/OFF ...................................................................................... 9
Emissivity.................................................................................................. 10
Software Installation................................................................................. 11
Operating Instructions.........................................................................11-17
Main Menu ......................................................................................11-14
Enabling/Disabling Center Point & High/Low
Temperature Spot ............................................................................ 11
Image Mode Selection..................................................................... 12
Color Palette Selection .................................................................... 12
Image Measurement Tools............................................................... 13
Isotherm and Temperature Span Settings...................................13-14
Turning the LED Flashlight ON/OFF..................................................... 14
Enabling/Disabling Digital Zoom.......................................................... 14
Advanced Settings Menu................................................................15-17
Changing Camera Mode .................................................................. 15
Setting the Unit of Measure.............................................................. 15
Setting Image Parameters (Emissivity and Object Distance)............ 15
Setting High/Low Alarms.................................................................. 15
Setting the Language ....................................................................... 16
Setting the Date and Time Format ................................................... 16
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Changing USB Mode ....................................................................... 16
Adjusting Display Brightness............................................................ 16
Auto Power Off................................................................................. 16
Factory Reset ................................................................................... 16
Format SD Card ............................................................................... 17
Saving, Viewing & Deleting Images .................................................. 17
Charging the Battery ................................................................................ 17
Applications.............................................................................................. 18
Accessories and Replacement Parts ....................................................... 18
Product Care ............................................................................................ 18
Product Warranty ..................................................................................... 19
Product Disposal and Recycling .............................................................. 19
Product Support....................................................................................... 19
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R2170 Thermal Imaging Camera.
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument.
By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years
of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet the stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
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Safety
• Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling
your product may cause damage that will not be covered under the
manufacturer's warranty. Servicing should only be provided by an
authorized service center.
• Do not point the thermal imager (with or without the lens cover) at
intensive energy sources as this can damage the thermal imager.
• Do not use the thermal imager in a temperature higher than 122°F (50°C).
• Always charge the battery between 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C).
• Clean the case with a damp cloth and a diluted soap solution.
• Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean the
instrument, lens or screen.
• Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously, this can damage the
anti-reective coating.
• Store the thermal imager in cool and dry environment.
• Please use the correct emissivity to obtain accurate temperature
measurements.
• To ensure accuracy, please let the instrument warm up for 10 minutes
before taking a measurement if it has not been used for a long time.
• When being charged, the internal temperature of the product will rise, which
will lead to inaccurate temperature measurement, it is not recommended
to take measurements during or right after charging the instrument.
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Features
• 320 x 240 infrared resolution (76,800 pixels)
• 3.5" color IPS Display
• Built-in dual LED ashlight
• Choice of 7 color palettes
• Intuitive on-screen measurement tools
• 4 image modes (Thermal, Visual Image, Picture-in-Picture,
Fusion (Thermal Blending))
• High and Low temperature spot and alarm indicators
• IP54 and 6.5' (2m) drop tested
• 4x digital zoom
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Tripod mountable for continuous long-term monitoring
• View, analyze stored data and generate reports or project in real-time
• Low battery indication and auto shut off
Included
• USB (Type-C) Cable
• Power Adapter
• 2 Rechargeable Batteries
• 32GB Micro SD Card
• Hard Carrying Case
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Specifications
Imaging and Optical Specifications
Field of View (FOV): 56 x 42°
Focal Length: 4.0mm
Spatial Resolution: (IFOV) 3mrad
Thermal Sensitivity (NETD): <65mK
Image Capture Frequency: 9Hz
Focus: Fixed
Measurement
Temperature Range: -40 to 752°F (-40 to 400°C)
Accuracy: ±3.6°F (2°C) or ±2% of reading,
for ambient temperature at 77°F (25°C)
Resolution: 0.1°F/°C/K
Detector Specifications
Detector Type: Uncooled Vanadium Oxide,
Focal plane array (UFPA)
Spectral Range: 8 to 14μm
IR Resolution: 320 x 240 (76,800 pixels)
Image Presentation and Measurement Analysis
Display: 3.5" color IPS
Color Palettes: 7 (Ironbow/Rainbow/Rainbow(HC)/
Lava/Red-Hot/White-Hot/Black-Hot)
Image Modes: Thermal, Visual Image,
Picture-in-Picture, Fusion
(Thermal Blending)
On-Screen Temperature Markers: 3 (Center/High Temp/Low Temp)
Image Measurement Tools: 5 Points/3 Rectangles/3 Circles/
1 Line (add up to 6)
Emissivity: Adjustable (0.01 - 1.00)
Isotherm: Yes (Below, Above, Interval)
Temperature Span: Automatic/Manual
Temperature Alarm Indicators: High/Low (user adjustable)
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General Specifications
Image Capture Modes: 2 (Single/Time-Lapse)
Display Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels
Digital Zoom: Yes (2x/4x)
Image Format: JPG
LED Flashlight: Yes (Dual)
External Memory: Micro SD card
Auto Shut-off : Yes (user adjustable
5/10/20/30/45/60/90 mins)
Tripod Mountable: Yes
Low Battery Indicator: Yes
Power Supply: 3.7V/5200mAh rechargeable
Li-ion battery
Battery Life: Approx. 3.5 hours
Charge System: In Camera or Battery (USB-C)
Charge Time: Approx. 4 hours
PC Connectivity: USB Cable (USB-C)
Software: Yes (download from website)
Software Functionality: Image Analysis/Live Camera Feed/
Report Generation
Software OS Compatability: Windows Vista/7/8/10/11
Supported Languages: English, French, German and
Spanish
Product Certications: CE, UKCA, IP54, 6.6' (2m) drop test
Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Storage Temperature: 14 to 140°F (-10 to 60°C)
Operating/Storage Humidity Range: 10 to 95%
Maximum Operating Altitude: 6561' (2000m)
Dimensions: 10.2 x 3.9 x 3.8" (260 x 99 x 97mm)
Weight: 1.4lbs (630g)
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Instrument Description
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1. USB Port (USB-C)
2. SD Card Slot (Micro SD)
3. Lens Cover
4. LCD Display
5. POWER Button
6. LED Light Button
7. LEFT Button
8. UP Button
9. PLAYBACK Button
10. BACK Button
11. RIGHT Button
12. SET Button
13. DOWN Button
14. Tripod Mounting Hole
15. Infrared Camera Lens
16. LED Lights
17. Digital Camera
18. Trigger
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Display Description
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1. Center Spot Temperature
2. Maximum Spot Temperature
3. Center Spot
4. Spot Settings (Markup)
5. Image Mode
6. Color Palette Settings
7. Image Measurement Tools
8. Isotherm and Temperature
Span Settings
9. Advanced Menu Settings
10. Minimum Spot on
Temp Scale
11. Minimum Spot Temperature
12. Maximum Spot on
Temp Scale
13 Battery Indicator
Power ON/OFF
Press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds to power ON. To turn
OFF, press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds and select "Yes"
from the Shutdown prompt.
If the camera has not been used for a long time or the instrument is not
acclimatized to the environment, the camera may take up to 30 minutes
from start-up to measure temperatures within stated specifications.
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Emissivity
This thermal imager measures infrared energy from the surface of the
object and uses this data to calculate an estimated temperature value.
Surfaces that are good at radiating energy (high emissivity), the emissivity
factor is ≥0.90. Shiny surfaces or unpainted metals are not good at
radiating energy (low emissivity) have an emissivity of <0.6. To more
accurately measure materials with a low emissivity, an emissivity correction
is necessary. Emissivity is set directly as a value or from a list of emissivity
values for some common materials.
The following table gives typical emissivity of some materials:
Material Emissivity
Asphalt 0.95
Concrete 0.95
Hard plaster 0.90
Wood (natural) 0.93
Lime Stone 0.98
Ballast chipping 0.95
Paper (every color) 0.95
Plastics non lm 0.95
Tissue (fabric) 0.95
Sand 0.90
Glass wool 0.90
Melted asphalt 0.93
Screed/pavement 0.93
Foamed polystyrene 0.94
Material Emissivity
Drywall 0.95
Render 0.94
Smoothing cement 0.90
Lacquer 0.92
Latex paint 0.97
Wallpaper 0.93
Tilling 0.93
Parquet oor 0.90
Laminate 0.90
PVC-Floor 0.92
Brick 0.93
Cliff 0.97
Roong cardboard 0.93
Stucco 0.91
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Software Installation
Visit www.REEDInstruments.com/software to
download the R2170 software.
Full specications and Operating System compatibility can be found on
the product page at www.REEDInstruments.com.
If you have specic questions related to your application and/or questions
related to software setup and functionality please contact the nearest
authorized distributor or Customer Service at [email protected]
or 1-877-849-2127.
Operating Instructions
Main Menu
1. Press the SET button to enter the main menu. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT buttons to scroll through the menu and press SET again to
enter sub-menu.
2. Follow the instructions below to adjust each parameter.
Enabling/Disabling Center Point & High/Low Temperature Spots
Press the SET button once to access the main menu, then press SET
again when
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is highlighted to access the sub-menu. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT arrows to toggle between the options and press SET again to
enable/disable the following features:
Display Center Spot Temperature (when enabled the Center
Spot temperature will appear in the top left corner of the screen)
Display Maximum Spot Temperature
Display Minimum Spot Temperature
Display Numerical Values on Maximum/Minimum
Spot Temperatures
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Image Mode Selection
Press the SET button once to access the main menu, then press SET
again when
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is highlighted to access the sub-menu. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT arrows to toggle between the image modes and press SET to
conrm selection.
Thermal Image
Digital Camera
Fusion (Thermal and Digital Camera Mix)
When in this mode the Mix Proportion can be adjusted
by pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrows. Distance to the
measured object can also be adjusted by pressing the UP and
DOWN arrows.
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
When in this mode the PIP box can be moved and adjusted to
the desired size.
Color Palette Selection
Press the SET button once to access the main menu, then press SET
again when
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is highlighted to access the sub-menu. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT arrows to toggle the palette options and press SET to
conrm selection.
White-Hot
Red-Hot
Ironbow
Black-Hot
Rainbow (High Contrast)
Lava
Rainbow
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Image Measurement Tools
Press the SET button once to access the main menu, then press SET
again when
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is highlighted to access the sub-menu. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT arrows to toggle between the measurement tools. Press SET to
conrm selection.
Please note a maximum of 6 measurement tools can be used at
once. This can be a combination of 5 Points, 1 Line,
3 Rectangles, or 3 Circles.
Point
Line
Rectangle
Circle
Choose (Select between enabled measurement tools)
Clear (Clear on-screen measurement tools)
Preset (save or load a measurement tool profile)
Isotherm and Temperature Span Settings
Press the SET button once to access the main menu, then press SET
again when
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is highlighted to access the sub-menu. Use the LEFT and
RIGHT arrows to toggle between features and press SET to
conrm selection.
Auto (This is the default setting. In this mode the camera will
automatically detect the highest and lowest temperature in the
field of view and automatically adjust the temperature span to be
with this range.)
Below (In this Isotherm mode a temperature can be set and the
camera will display temperatures below that threshold. While
in this mode, press the UP or DOWN arrows to increase or
decrease the desired temperature value.)
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Above (In this Isotherm mode a temperature can be set and the
camera will display temperatures above that threshold. While
in this mode, press the UP or DOWN arrows to increase or
decrease the desired temperature value.)
Section (In this Isotherm mode a high and low temperature can
be set and the camera will display detected temperatures within
that threshold. While in this mode, the LEFT and RIGHT arrows
will select the upper or lower temperature as indicated by a
green marker. Once selected the UP or DOWN arrows can be
pressed to increase or decrease the temperature value.)
Manual (In this mode the user has the ability to manually adjust
the high and low temperatures to set the temperature scale.
While in this mode, the LEFT and RIGHT arrows will select the
upper or lower temperature as indicated by a green marker. Once
selected, the UP or DOWN arrows can be pressed to increase or
decrease the temperature value.)
Turning the LED Flashlight ON/OFF
The camera is equipped with Dual LED ashlights. Press the LED Light
button once to turn the ashlight ON. Press the LED Light button again to
turn the ashlight OFF.
Enabling/Disabling Digital Zoom
This thermal imager has a 4x digital zoom built into the camera. From the
live screen press the UP button once to enable 2x digital zoom, twice to
enable 4x digital zoom and press the same button once more to resume
normal operation.
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Advanced Settings Menu
Press the SET button once to access the main menu, then press SET
again when
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is highlighted to access the sub-menu. Use the UP and
DOWN arrows to toggle between the features listed below. Press SET to
modify settings for each option.
Changing Camera Mode
• Single shot – Camera takes a single image when
the trigger is pulled.
• Time-Lapse – Camera automatically take images
at pre-set intervals (between 10 and 1000 secs).
Setting the Unit of Measure
• Temperature – Temperature unit of measure
can be selected (between Celsius, Fahrenheit
or Kelvin).
• Distance – Select between Meters and Feet.
Setting Image Parameters (Emissivity and
Object Distance)
• Emissivity – Adjust the emissivity value
(between 0.01 and 1.00).
• Object Distance - Adjust the Distance to
the Object.
Setting High/Low Alarms
• HI – Enable the High Alarm and enter a value
that will trigger the alarm. When triggered an
alarm icon in Red will appear on the display.
• LO - Enable the Low Alarm and enter a value
that will trigger the alarm. When triggered an
alarm icon in Green will appear on the display.
• LED Alert - Feature will turn the Dual LED
flashlight on and off repeatedly when an alarm
is triggered.
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Setting the Language
• Language - Toggle between pre-loaded
languages (select between English, French,
German and Spanish).
Setting the Date and Time Format
• Date & Time – Modify the time format
(12 or 24hr), current time and date
(YEAR/MONTH/DAY).
Changing USB Mode
• File Transfer – This USB mode should be
selected when transferring files between the
camera and PC.
• Live Projection- This USB mode should be
selected when the camera is being used to
project real-time measurements on a PC.
Note: The desired USB Mode should be selected prior to connecting
the camera to a PC.
Adjusting Display Brightness
• Brightness – Adjust the screen brightness
level (select a value between 0 and 100).
Auto Power Off
• Auto Power Off – Adjust the time before
the camera automatically turns off (select
between OFF/5/10/20/30/45/60/90mins).
Factory Reset
• Factory Reset - When the SET button is
pressed a prompt will appear asking for
confirmation. If Yes is selected, the camera
will automatically restart with all of the default
firmware settings.
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Format SD Card
• Format - When the SET button is pressed a
prompt will appear asking for confirmation
to format the SD card that is inserted in the
camera. If Yes is selected, the CD card will
be formatted.
Saving, Viewing & Deleting Images
While in normal operation, multiple images can be saved to the Micro SD card.
1. To save an image, pull the trigger.
2. To display saved images, press the Playback button to enter the
picture gallery. Press SET again to see All Photos.
3. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to scroll through the list of
saved images.
4. To select an image press the SET button. Once an image is selected,
notes can be added and the measurement tools can be selected to
modify and save the images.
Charging the Battery
The included power adapter has been provided to charge the battery
faster. Please note the power adapter should only be used when
connected directly to the battery with the included USB cable. Charge the
camera until the battery LED changes from red to green, indicating the
battery is full. The camera can also be charged by connecting to a USB
port on your PC. Please note this method will take longer to charge.
Note: The power adapter should only be used when connected directly
to the battery via the included USB cable. The Power Adapter will not
charge the camera if connected directly to camera.
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Applications
• Home and Building Inspection
• Plant and General Maintenance
• Electrical and Mechanical Inspection
• Predictive Maintenance
• HVAC/R & Plumbing
• Automotive maintenance
• Solar panel inspection
• Equine and veterinary
• PCBA inspection
• Road construction
Accessories and Replacement Parts
R8890 Hard Carrying Case
R2170-3.7V Replacement/Add-On Battery
RSD-16GB 16GB Micro SD Memory Card w/Adapter
R1500 Tripod
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replacement parts visit your product page on www.REEDinstruments.com.
Product Care
To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:
• Store your product in a clean, dry place.
• Clean your product and accessories with biodegradable cleaner. Do not
spray the cleaner directly on the instrument. Use on external parts only.
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Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects
in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of
shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or
replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be
defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal
use and maintenance. REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair
or replacement of the product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for
damages to goods, property, or persons due to improper use or through
attempts to utilize the instrument under conditions which exceed the
designed capabilities. In order to begin the warranty service process,
please contact us by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at
[email protected] to discuss the claim and determine the
appropriate steps to process the warranty.
Product Disposal and Recycling
Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your
instrument. Your product contains electronic components and must be
disposed of separately from standard waste products.
Product Support
If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized
REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at
1-877-849-2127 or by email at [email protected].
Please visit www.REEDInstruments.com for the most
up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying or reproduction of this
manual is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from
REED Instruments.
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