SDS HotFind-D User manual

Infrared camera
HotFind-D
Operation manual
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WARNING
The Infrared Camera is a high precious optics and measurement
equipment, please be careful when using it:
1. Do not point the camera straightly to the sun, laser welding
torch or other over high temperature target for inspection.
2. Do not use the incorrect temperature measurement range to
measure the high temperature target which is over the setting
range.
If the camera was burned, damaged or comes out other problems
cause by the reasons mentioned above, the manufacturer will not
take the responsibility of warranty, all the repair fees, transportation
fees will be paid by the user.

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Contents
Foreword…………………………………………………...…….……...5
1 Profile of SDS HotFind-D IR Camera….….……...……..…...…6
1.1 Survey……………………………………………….…………….6
1.2 Packing and Components…………………………..…………….8
2 SDS HotFind-D Structure Instruction………………………….9
3SDS HotFind-D Interface Definition……………………….…..10
4 SDS HotFind-D Operation Instruction………………………...11
4.1 Instructions on Key Operations………………………….…...11
4.2 SDS HotFind-D Brief Introduction…………………….……13
4.2.1 Observation and adjustment of Infrared Image…………..13
4.2.2 Analysis of temperature measurement………….……...13
4.2.3 Storage of Infrared image…………………………….…..14
4.2.4 Recall of Infrared Image………………………………….14
4.3 Items and Functions of the Menu……………………………..14
4.3.1 AnalysisMenu…………………………………...……..…….15
4.3.2 File Menu………………….………...………………….…...16
4.3.3 Auto-adjustment…………………….….……..…………….16
4.3.4 Manual Adjustment……………………….…...………….17
4.3.5 Parameter of analysis……………………………………....17
4.3.6 Only Image………………….……...…………………….….17
4.3.7 Setting of Menu…………………………….…...……………17
5SDS HotFind-D Operation samples……………………... .……25
5.1 Insert the battery...….……. . … … …… ………. ……………25
5.2 Startup the camera………………………….. ……...…………25
5.3 Instruction of image display status bar……………………….26
5.4 Adjustment of Infrared Camera…………… ..…… ………….27
5.4.1 Adjustment of focusing………………….………….…… .27

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5.4.2 Adjustment of Image………………….………………… ..27
5.4.3 Freeze of Live of the image…..…………………….…….28
5.5 Realization of all the functions………………….…………..28
5.5.1 Menu calling…………………………………………..….28
5.5.2 Temperature measurement………………………..…….28
5.5.3 Isotherm of Analysis………………………………………30
5.6 Storage of image and Pseudo-color switch……………….30
5.7 HotFind-D Instruction of laser…….……………….……….31
5.8 SDS HotFind-D Saving battery mode…………..……...33
6SDS HotFind-D Battery System ………………..…….………..34
6.1 Battery…………………………………………....………..……..34
6.2 Charger and Charging…………………………………………...34
6.3 Additional Information of the Battery System…………..…….35
6.4 Cautions of Using the Battery………………..………………..35
6.5 Notice of external power supply………….………….………..35
7 SDS HotFind-D Sun Shield………………………………….…….……36
8 Infrared Camera Maintenance……………………….…….……37
8.1 Routine Maintenance…………………………………………..37
8.1.1 Infrared Lens and Viewfinder………………………………...37
8.1.2 Camera body………………………………………………...37
8.2 Storage and Transportation…………...……………………….37
8.2.1 Storage………………………………………………………37
8.2.2 Transportation……………………………………………….37
9 SDS HotFind-D Technical Specification………………………38
10 SDS HotFind-D Shortcut keys. ………………………………...40
Appendix Emissivity of different materials..…………….………...41
Statement ……… ………………………………………. … ………… ..47
1 Product Warranty……………………………..……….…………...47
2 Statement………………………………………...…………………47

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Foreword
Infrared thermal imaging inspection-technology has been an
important means to guarantee safe industrial production in the developed
countries for a long time. In the sectors of electric power, metallurgy,
petrochemistry, machinery, coal, communication, fire control, frontier
defense, etc., with corporations in continuous productions, infrared
thermal imaging inspection-technology can be used to perform
non-contact real-time measurement on the production equipment
constantly under the working conditions of high voltage, heavy current
and high-speed operation. You do not need to cut power, shut down
machine, or stop production to capture the latent faults and prevent the
occurrence of such faults. This “Non-Contact” modernized inspection
measure is safe, reliable and prompt. It is a revolution compared with the
“Contact” inspection measures widely adopted. Infrared thermal imaging
inspection-technology is widely applied in the following fields:
zInspection of power equipment and transmission and transformer
lines
zReconnaissance of hidden fire source in fire control
zPersonnel searching and rescuing in fire disasters, as well as
fire-spot command
zAnalyses of heat leakage location and heat loss for the heat pipes
and thermal equipment
zLocation of thermal failure of the running trains
zHeat analyses of wiring rationalization in micro-electronics industry
zNight monitoring for the security departments
zThe infrared thermal imaging inspection technology can be deemed
as the “piercing eye” in the modern industrial inspection fields.

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1 Profile of SDS HotFind-D IR Camera
1.1 Survey：
HotFind-D was manufactured by SDS Infrared Limited. It is a smaller
size, easier operating and stronger functioned infrared camera. SDS
HotFind-D combines the technologies of advanced detector, IR image
processing and computer. It is one of the advanced portable IR cameras
for industrial inspection. Its advantages can be summarized as follows.
Uncooled FPA detector with greatly improved reliability and
much longer service life than the cooled thermal imaging
system
Dustproof, moisture proof and resistance to electromagnetic
interference to enable it to work under all kinds of harsh
conditions
Small size and light, can be held by one hand. It is one of the
lightest IR camera in the world
Longer battery life, shorter charging time and the intelligent
charger clearly indicates the charging status
Advanced circuit to guarantee the normal work and
multi-function analyses of the equipment
Attractive and user-friendly menu of Windows style
Provide real-time high resolution color images
High resolution image
High thermal sensitivity
Powerful temperature measurement functions
Powerful analysis, with spot, line, area temperature analysis
performed directly on the equipment
SDS has developed a powerful SDS infrared image processing
software to be used in conjunction with HotFind-D. The operator can not
only see the infrared image but also perform spot, line and area analyses,

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and easily complete the inspection report (including data and charts of
infrared images, visible-light photos, max., min. and mean temperatures
of the image, line analysis, area analysis, infrared parameters, etc.). In
addition, the software has the functions of multi-page analysis and
alternate page analysis. The user can put certain analysis results
together on the specified pages and change them into word format, so
that the report can be more case-specific and visualized.

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1.2 Packing and Components：
After receipt of SDS HotFind-D, please take out all the components from
the packing box, and check according to the list of shipment.
SDS HotFind-D system, packed in the high-strength plastics box,
includes:
zSDS HotFind-D Camera ×1
zRechargeable lithium cell ×1
zIntelligent charger ×1
zVideo signal output cable ×1
zVideo connector ×1
zUSB cable ×1
zInfrared lens cap ×1
zSun shield ×1
zOperation Manual ×1
zWarranty card ×1
zPacking list ×1
zHigh quality portable case ×1
zSDS standard software ×1
Optional：
zAdditional battery
zHigh quality portable bag
zTripod fixer ×1

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2 SDS HotFind-D Structure Instruction
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1. Main LCD
2. Power switch
3. Key panel
4. Definable trigger 6. Pushkey of battery compartment
5. Manual focus lens 7. Cover of battery compartment
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3 SDS HotFind-D Interface Definition
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1. Power supply interface
External 8V DC input interface
2. USB interface
Standard USB interface connect to PC
3. Video output interface
Standard RCA interface
4. RS232 interface
RS232 standard interface ( Only for firmware Upgrade)

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4 SDS HotFind-D Operation Instruction
4.1 Instructions on Key Operations
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3
①PowerSwitch
Turn on or turn off the camera.
②Power LED
When the camera is powered on, the LED will light.
③Control Panel
Including “Auto Adjust key”, ”Cancel Key”, “Freeze/live Key”,
“Menu(enter) Key” and 4 direction keys.

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Auto Adjust Key “A”
In Non-Menu mode, point the IR camera at a target object and press
this key, the IR camera will automatically adjust the Level and Span
basing on the temperature range of the target. This can be repeated
several times to achieve the optimum observation condition.
Press this key during analysis; the current analysis status will be
suspended. The Direction key is used to adjust the level and span, etc.
again (specific operations referred to 4.3).
Cancel key “C”
In Menu mode, press the key “C” to return to the previous submenu,
and continue to press “C” until returning to the Non-Menu mode. This key
will not save the prior operations on the sub-menus.
Freeze /Live key “S”
Use it to freeze or live an image. In PC Card Read mode, press this
key to return to the Real-time Measurement Status of the IR camera.
With Flash Disk, press this key for a long time (2 to 3 seconds) to
save the current image.
Menu(enter) key “ ”
This key is for pop-up the menu system, enter to the selecting
submenu and ensure the function.
In the normal working condition，press this key to pop up a Windows
style menu and now the camera is in the menu mode.
In Menu mode, select the options of the Menu by pressing the key
“△,+” or “ ” (up or down). Press the key “ ” (right), the pull-down
menu of the corresponding Menu options will be displayed. Then press
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menu. Press the Menu(enter) key to enter the selection.
After startup, press the Menu key ②to pop up a pull-down menu.
Press this key when selecting an option, and a sub-menu will be
displayed if there is any, or to enter the selection if there is no sub-menu.
Direction keys “ ”，“ ”，“ △,+” and “ ”
The keys “ ”，“ ”，“△,+” and “ ” are the keys Left, Right, Up
and Down in turn. They are used to select the options of the menu, to
move the spots, lines and areas in Analysis mode, to select and set the
parameters in Parameter Setup mode, to zoom in or out the analyzed
area in Area Analysis mode in Non-Menu mode. (Detailed operation
instructions referred to Chapter 5).
On Menu mode, press the key “ ”(right), a pull-down menu will be
displayed. Use the keys “△,+” and “ ”(up and down) to select the
options on the menu; and the keys “△,+” and“ ”(up and down) to set the
value of the selected items.
In addition, in Non-Menu mode, besides the key “A”, which can
automatically adjust Level and Span, the user may also use the Direction
key to manually adjust Level and Span. “△,+”or“ ”to adjust Span, and
“ ” or “ ” to adjust Level.
4.2 Brief Introduction
Here is for introducing the common use of HotFind-D.
4.2.1 Observation and adjustment of Infrared Image
1. Press and hold on the power switch key to turn on the camera;
2. Wait till the initialization and data loading completely;
3. Take off the cover of lens and point to the target;
4. Whirl the lens for focusing;
5. Press key “A” to auto-adjustment.

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Note: the noise from the camera when operating is normal.
4.2.2 Analysis of Temperature Measurement
1．After startup the camera, press the “menu(enter)” key to pop up
the menu;
2．Press the direction key（“△,+”、“ ”）to enter the “Analysis”;
3．Press the direction key（“ ”、“ ”）to select “Spot 1”;
4．Press the menu(enter) key again;
5．Move the camera or move the cursor through the direction key to
point to the target;
6．The value displaying on the right-up corner is the target’s
temperature;
7．Multi-spot measurement is available when selecting “Spot 2” and
“Spot 3”.
4.2.3 Store the Infrared image
1. After startup the camera，press the “menu(enter)” key to pop up
the menu;
2. Press the direction key（“△,+”、“ ”）to enter the “File”;
3. Select “Save” and press the “menu(enter)” key;
4. Or you can hold the key “S” for 2-3 seconds to store the image
and the annotation.
4.2.4 Recall the infrared image
1. After startup the camera，press the “menu(enter)” key to pop up
the menu;
2. Press the direction key（“△,+”、“ ”）to enter the “File”;
3. Press the “menu(enter)” key to enter the sub-menu of “File”;
4. Press the direction key（“△,+”、“ ”）to “Open”，select one
infrared image and press “menu(enter)” key;
5. If you can not find the image you want, please press the
direction key（“△,+”、“ ”）till the directory comes out, select the

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right menu and press the “menu(enter)” key that you will find
the image you want, press the “menu(enter)” key then you can
open the it.
4.3 Items and Functions of the Menu
The detail introduction the menu system is as follows,
SDS HotFind-D has a powerful analysis processing system,
including seven submenus “Analysis”, “File”, “Auto-adjustment”, “Manual
adjustment”, “Object parameter”, “Image only” and “Setting”.
4.3.1 “Analysis”
Pop up the menu and select “Analysis”, press the menu(enter) key
to pop up the submenu.

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1. Spot 1
Select this and press menu(enter) key that the camera will
come into the temperature measurement condition, there will be a
cursor comes out at the middle of the screen, move the camera or
move the direction key to point the cursor to the target, the target’s
temperature value will be displaying on the right-up of the screen.
The “Spot 2” and “Spot 3” is the same as “Spot 1”.
2. Max. /Min. temperature
Select this and press menu(enter) key that there will be one
spot tracking the highest or lowest temperature in the area. The area
size depends on the green box. The user can change the size
through the combination key “left-up”, “left-down”, “right-up” or
“right-down”, and also the direction can be change through “△,+”,
“”, “ ” or “ ”.
3. Isotherm
Select this and press menu(enter) key that the camera will do
the isotherm analysis of the infrared image. That is to say, if the
temperature is in one setting area, it will be displayed in one color.
The temperature range and the color can be set in “Setting” menu.
4. Cancel
Cancel all the analysis.
4.3.2 “File”
Pop up the menu and select “File” press the menu(enter) key to pop
up the submenu.

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1. Open: Open the images of the Flash Disk.
2. Save: Save the image to the Flash Disk.
3. Delete: Delete the images of the Flash Disk.
4.3.3 “Auto-adjustment”
Select this and press menu(enter) key that the camera will do the
auto-adjustment. The key “A” is the same function as this.
4.3.4 “Manual adjustment”
Select this and press menu(enter) key that there will be a box
comes out as below. Use the direction keys to change the parameters
so that the user can manually adjust the image.
The function of change range.
The function is only for HotFind-DX, HotFind-DXS and
HotFind-DXT.
Select this and press menu(enter) key that there will be a box
comes out as below. Use the direction keys to select “Temp range Filter”,
and then use the “△,+” and “ ” to change the range.

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4.3.5 “Analysis parameter”
Select this and press menu(enter) key that there will be a box
comes out as below Use the direction keys to change the parameters in
order to assure the accuracy of the camera.
4.3.6 “Image only”
Select this and press menu(enter) key then the screen will
display the infrared image only, all the information will be concealed.
4.3.7 “Setup”
Select this and press menu(enter) key that it will pop up the
submenu.
1. Analysis setting
Select this and press menu(enter) key that there will be a box