Trotec AC080V User manual

AC080V
OPERATING MANUAL
THERMAL IMAGING
CAMERA
EN
TRT-BA-AC080V-TC-001-EN

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual .................................... 1
Safety ..................................................................................... 2
Information about the device................................................... 3
Technical data ........................................................................ 5
Transport and storage............................................................. 6
Operation................................................................................ 6
AC080V app............................................................................ 9
Degree of emission ................................................................. 18
Errors and faults ..................................................................... 19
Maintenance and repair .......................................................... 20
Disposal.................................................................................. 20
Declaration of conformity ........................................................ 20
Notes regarding the operating manual
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Carefully read the operating manual before using the device
and keep it within reach!
• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing oil, sulphur,
chlorine or salt.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device with a tool.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see chapter
Technical data).
Intended use
Only use the device for the visualization of objects. To use the
device for its intended use, only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by Trotec.
Improper use
Do not use the device in potentially explosive areas. Never use the
device on persons or animals. Trotec accepts no liability for
damages resulting from improper use. In such a case,
entitlements to a warranty are forfeited. Any unauthorised
modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device are
forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Danger!
Keep a sufficient distance away from sources of heat.
Danger!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children might
use it as a dangerous toy.
Danger!
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the hands
of children.
Danger!
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way.
Observe the personnel qualifications.
Caution!
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Caution!
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Safety

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Device description
The thermal camera AC080V creates a visible image depicting
infrared radiation which is otherwise invisible to the human eye.
The thermal image and temperature are displayed on the screen
in real time. To improve the view, you can select various colour
palettes for depicting the thermal image.
You are also able to automatically find and display the warmest
and coolest measuring spot in the measured image.
For a measured result which is as precise as possible the ambient
temperature, relative humidity, distance and degree of emission
can be entered.
A list of degrees of emission for various surfaces is provided in
chapter Degree of emission.
For a precise evaluation, the thermal image on the screen can be
recorded and saved on the device.
The device control is based on the Android operating system for
tablets.
The saved images can either be viewed directly on the screen or
transferred to a PC with the supplied USB cable.
To edit the images, you can download the IR-Report 2.X STD
software from the download (or service) section of
www.trotec.com.
Note:
Described in this operating manual is only the operation of the IR
app for the AC080V. Further functions of the tablet or the Android
operating system are not a part of this manual.
Additionally, to create short reports relating to the images, you
can use the app IR-Wizard available free of charge. This software
is a complimentary bonus that does not belong to the standard
scope of delivery and is offered for use without support or
warranty. The program interface (only available in selected
languages) is generally easily comprehensible
and can be used intuitively. Further information regarding the use
is provided in the application.
Device depiction
Information about the device
No. Operating element
1 Protective cover for micro USB and headphone connection
2 Touch screen
3 LED illumination
4 Infrared camera
5 Battery compartment with cover
6 Locking mechanism for the battery compartment
7 USB connection
8 3.5 mm headphone connection
9 Power button
10 Volume control button
11 Camera (visual)
12 Photo button (IR picture)
13 Shutter button
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2
3
1
5
6
9
10
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Operating elements (AC080V app only)
No. Operating element
14 Settings menu button
15 Temperature scale
16 Camera control panel
17 Mode menu bar
18 Functions menu bar (example here: Analysis)
19 Parameter button
20 Charging status indicator
21 Menu button
22 Home button
23 Back button
24 Still image button
25 Calibration / automatic adjustment button
26 Button to change between IR camera and visual camera
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14
16
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Scope of delivery
• 1 x thermal camera AC080V
• 1 x rechargeable battery, Li-ion
•1xcharger
• 1 x charging cradle
• 1 x changing adapter for different socket types
•1xUSBcable
•1xtransportcase
• 1 x getting started guide
Technical data
Model AC080V
Article number 3.110.003.031
Measurement Temperature range -20 °C to +350 °C
Accuracy ± 2 °C, ± 2 % of the measured value
Radiometric image performance Detector type Focal Plane Array (FPA), uncooled microbolometer
Detector resolution 160 x 120 pixels
Spectral range 8 to 14 pm
Field of vision (FOV) 21° x 28°
Geometric resolution 3 mrad
Thermal sensitivity ≤0.08 °C at 30 °C
Image repetition frequency 50/60 Hz
Focus / min. focus distance Rigid / 0.5 m
Visual image performance Digital photo camera 8 megapixels, integrated photo lamp (LED)
Image representation Display 5-inch LCD touchscreen, capacitive
Image display Pseudo colours, 6 colour palettes (IR image); 16.7 million colours (real image)
Image display options IR image, IR video, real image
Measurement and analysis Measuring spots Five dynamic temperature measuring spots, individually configurable (MIN, MAX, ALARM)
Measuring functions Isotherm, sector analysis (circle, rectangle), alarm function
Degree of emission User-defined variably adjustable from 0.01 to 1.0
Measurement correction Correction of the reflected object temperature;
automatic corrections based on user-defined specifications regarding the distance,
relative humidity and ambient temperature
System equipment Operating system and functions Operating system based on Android 4.2
with integrated thermal image analysis software, report function,
IR video player, internet browser
Interfaces USB, WLAN, GPS, Bluetooth
Data storage Memory 21 GB (5 GB internal flash memory + 16 GB integrated and non-exchangeable SD card)
File format Radiometric image: 14 bit JPEG; visual image: JPEG;
non-radiometric thermographic video: MPEG-4
Power supply Battery type Standard, lithium-ion; rechargeable
Operating time ~ 2 h
Surrounding conditions and
physical characteristics
Temperature 0 °C to +50 °C (operation)
Type of protection IP54
Shock / vibration 25 G / 2 G
Dimensions 174 x 102 x 35 mm
Weight 405 g

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Transport
Use the transport case included in the scope of delivery to
transport the device.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following storage
conditions:
•dry,
• protected from dust and direct sunlight,
• with a plastic cover to protect it from invasive dust, if
necessary.
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given in
the chapter Technical data.
• Remove the battery when storing the device for a longer
period of time.
• Preferably use the supplied transport case to store the
device.
Inserting the battery
Caution!
Make certain that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
1. Slide the locking bar of the battery compartment to the left.
– The battery compartment's lock is released.
2. Remove the cover (5) from the battery compartment.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment as indicated in the
above figure.
4. Reattach the cover (5) to the battery compartment.
5. Slide the locking bar to the right.
– The battery compartment is closed and locked.
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Switching the device on
• Press the Power button (9) for approx. 3 seconds.
– The display switches on.
– The operating system boots up.
– The device is ready for operation.
Setting the language
The app's language is controlled via the system settings of the
Android operating system.
1. Call up the system settings.
The system settings app has the following icon:
2. Find the menu item Language & input.
3. Set the desired language.
4. Press the Back button (23) to leave the system settings.
Setting the time and date
Time and date of the app are controlled via the system settings of
the Android operating system.
1. Call up the system settings.
The system settings app has the following icon:
2. Find the menu item Date & time.
3. Adjust the time and date as desired.
4. Press the Back button (23) to leave the system settings.
Start the AC080V app
In order to use the IR camera first start the AC080V app via the
Android user interface.
• Touch the icon on the user interface.
– The app starts.
– The IR camera will be activated.
– The thermal image will be displayed in real time.
Further information regarding the operation of the app can be
found in chapter AC080V app.

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Calibrating the IR camera
1. Press the Shutter button (13).
– The internal shutter of the IR camera closes briefly and an
automatic adjustment (calibration) to the temperatures in
the image section is performed.
You can also calibrate the IR camera via the AC080V app. To do
so, please proceed as follows:
1. Start the AC080V app.
2. Press the Calibration button (25).
– The internal shutter of the IR camera closes briefly and an
automatic adjustment (calibration) to the temperatures in
the image section is performed.
Taking/recording an infrared image/video
1. Start the AC080V app.
2. Change over to the Image or Analysis mode.
3. Point the camera at the object which you want to have a
thermal image of.
4. Calibrate the IR camera (see Calibrating the IR camera).
5. Either press the Photo button (12) or the camera icon on the
display ((Image mode).
Data transfer via USB
1. Connect the supplied micro USB data cable to the device.
2. Connect the data cable to a PC or notebook.
• If the camera is not recognized by the computer, select the
function use as data store when prompted:
– To do so, open the Android USB settings by swiping the
screen from the top edge to the bottom.
– After successful detection the camera is displayed in the
file browser of your PC/notebook as removable storage de-
vice; from there files can be transferred.
Switching the device off
1. Press the Power button (9) for approx. 3 seconds.
2. Confirm the switch-off by pressing the button Power Off.
– The device switches off.
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Basic settings
In this menu you can set the automatic calibration and view
information regarding the device.
Setting the automatic calibration
You can specify the time after which the camera carries out an
automatic adjustment.
1. Press the Settings button (14).
– The menu will be displayed.
2. Touch the selection Auto Shutter Time.
– The submenu for setting the time for an automatic
calibration will be displayed.
3. Select the desired time or disable automatic calibration.
4. Press Confirm to confirm and save the selection.
If you do not want to save the change, press Cancel.
5. Press the Back button (23) to leave the menu.
Note:
If the automatic adjustment function of the camera is deactivated,
it needs to be calibrated manually at regular intervals during
operation, particularly before taking a picture, as owing to its
operating principle the IR detector drifts and the camera could
consequently display incorrect temperature values!
Displaying device information
1. Press the Settings button (14).
– The menu will be displayed.
2. Select Device Info.
– The device information will be displayed.
3. Press the Back button (23)
to leave the device information.
AC080V app

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Advanced settings
1. Press the Parameter button (19).
– The parameter menu bar will be displayed.
2. Press the desired button to access the corresponding menu:
3. Press the Back button (23) to close the menu bar.
Parameter menu
In this menu you can adjust general parameters such as the
ambient temperature or the degree of emission.
1. Touch the parameter you want to edit.
– A submenu with setting options for the selected parameter
will be displayed. Displayed in our example is the submenu
for the ambient temperature.
2. Select the desired value for the parameter.
3. Press Confirm to confirm and save the selection.
If you do not want to save the change, press Cancel.
4. Press the Back button (23) to leave the menu or briefly touch
a free area on the touch screen.
No. Function
30 Calls up the Parameter menu.
31 Calls up the Colour settings menu.
32 Calls up the Photo settings menu.
30 31 32
Designation Meaning
Ambi. Temperature Setting the ambient temperature
Humidity Setting the humidity level
Emissivity Setting the degree of emission
Distance Setting the distance to the measuring object
Refl. Temperature Setting the average value of the reflected
temperatures from heat sources located in the
background, which could influence the object to
be thermographed.
Unit Settings Setting used units
(metric, imperial)
Temperature Level Setting the measuring range

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Colour settings submenu
In this submenu you can select the colour palette for the
representation of the temperatures in the thermal image.
1. Press the button with the desired setting. The colour palette
will be applied immediately and is visible in the background.
2. Press the Back button (23) to leave the submenu or briefly
touch a free area on the touch screen.
– The settings will be saved.
Photo settings submenu
In this submenu you can adjust the thermal image display.
1. Press the button with the desired setting. Selected in this
example is the setting Original Image.
2. Press the Back button (23) to leave the submenu or briefly
touch a free area on the touch screen.
– The settings will be saved.
Designation Meaning
Original Image Image is depicted normally.
Image Smooth Image is blurred.
Detail Enhance Image is depicted with a higher resolution.

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Analysis mode
In the analysis mode points, lines or areas can be marked on the
display to be analysed in real time.
• Enable analysis mode by pressing the Analysis button in the
Mode menu bar (17).
• You can press the Still image button (24) to freeze an image
for analysis.
Point analysis
1. Press the button for points (33).
– Crosshairs appear on the display beside which the current
temperature of the point is indicated.
2. Touch the specific display location to select the point to be
analysed.
– The button for points (33) will be enabled.
– The button is now displayed as crosshairs with a recycle
bin (37).
– In order to delete the point, drag it to the corresponding
button with the recycle bin (37).
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3. Touch a selected measuring spot for approx. one second;
then a submenu opens in which the selected measuring spot
can be individually configured as follows:
– Alarm: visual and acoustic alarm signal when falling below
(Below), exceeding (Above) or hitting (Equal) a set alarm
temperature precisely.
– Max: locates the hottest point in the image section
– Min: locates the coldest point in the image section
4. Press Confirm to confirm and save the selection.
If you do not want to save the change, press Cancel.
Area analysis
On the screen you can draw up to two rectangular or circular
areas respectively to carry out a separate area analysis within the
thermogram.
1. Press the button for rectangles (35) or circles (36).
2. Touch the starting point on the display and then stretch the
rectangle or circle to be analysed.
– The rectangle or circle appears on the screen. Displayed in
the top left corner of the screen is a panel indicating the
maximum, minimum and average measured values within
the area (Rstands for rectangle, Cfor circle).
– To adjust the size or direction of the respective area, touch
one of the corners or the line and drag it to the desired
shape/size.
– To relocate an area in its entirety on the screen, touch its
centre and drag it to the desired position.
– The button for rectangles or circles will be enabled.
– The button is now displayed with a recycle bin (example:
rectangle (38)).
– In order to delete the point, drag it to the corresponding
button with the recycle bin.
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3. Touch the centre of a selected rectangular or circular area for
approx. one second; then a submenu opens in which the
maximum, minimum or average value can be (de-)activated.
4. Press Confirm to confirm and save the selection.
If you do not want to save the change, press Cancel.
Line analysis
1. Press the button for lines (34).
– The line appears on the display.
Above and below the line the temperature profile is
displayed in form of a chart in the below thermogram area.
– To relocate the line analysis, touch the analysis field and
drag it to the desired thermogram area.
– The button for lines (34) will be enabled.
– The button is now displayed with a recycle bin (39).
– In order to delete the line, drag it to the corresponding
button with the recycle bin.
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Image mode
Via the image mode you can take pictures or record videos and
make further settings regarding the images generated by the IR
camera.
• Enable image mode by pressing the Image button in the
Mode menu bar (17).
Taking a picture
1. Press the Camera button (42).
– The picture is taken and saved.
Recording a video
1. Press the Video button (43).
– The recording starts.
– The duration of the recording is displayed above the Mode
menu bar.
2. Press the Video button (43) again (now displayed as pause
symbol) to stop recording.
– The video will be saved.
Setting brightness and contrast
1. Press the L/S button (40).
– The brightness and contrast menu (LEVEL & SPAN) will be
displayed.
Contrast (SPAN):
set temperature range
(e.g. from 5 °C to 30 °C => SPAN = 25 °C)
Brightness (LEVEL):
average temperature referring to the set temperature range
(in accordance with the above example = 17.5 °C)
By reducing and shifting the span even the slightest of
temperature differences can be visualized in practice, for
instance for the localization of subsurface hot water pipes,
specific structural-physical problems or industrial
applications.
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40 41 42 43
Designation Meaning
Auto Level&Span Brightness and contrast are automatically
adjusted.
Auto Level The brightness is automatically adjusted.
The contrast can be entered manually.
Auto Span The contrast is automatically adjusted.
The brightness can be entered manually.
Manual Level&Span Brightness and contrast are adjusted
manually.

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2. Select the desired settings for brightness and contrast and
enter the values by hand, if required.
In addition to the manual input of direct numerical values,
both brightness (LEVEL) and contrast (SPAN) can also be
adjusted fluently by swiping the screen.
• Contrast (SPAN):
– Swiping down reduces the span and increases the con-
trast.
– Swiping up increases the span and reduces the contrast.
• Brightness (LEVEL):
– Swiping right increases the average temperature. The im-
age turns darker.
– Swiping left decreases the average temperature. The im-
age turns brighter.
3. Press Confirm to confirm and save the selection.
If you do not want to save the change, press Cancel.
Setting ISO mode
Isotherms are colours of the same temperature. In this mode the
thermal imaging camera highlights all areas within a certain
previously specified temperature range (isotherm window) by
means of a selected, particularly noticeable colour. This can e.g.
be drops below dew point at building surfaces or thermally critical
areas in control cabinets etc.
1. Press the ISO button (41).
– The ISO mode menu will be displayed.
2. Select the desired settings.
3. Press Confirm to confirm and save the selection.
If you do not want to save the change, press Cancel.
Designation Meaning
ISO Mode:
Between
The isotherm window is situated in between
the minimum and the maximum temperature
of the currently displayed temperature scale of
the camera. It can be varied freely by dragging
the upper and lower limits (arrow).
ISO Mode:
Above
The isotherm window starts at the upper end
of the temperature scale and can only be
varied by dragging the lower limit.
ISO Mode:
Below
The isotherm window starts at the bottom end
of the temperature scale and can only be
varied by dragging the upper limit.
ISO Color Picker Select an isotherm colour from the ring. Touch
the centre of the ring to confirm
the selection.

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Example ISO Mode: Between
Example ISO Mode: Above
Example ISO Mode: Below

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File mode
In file mode you can view already taken/recorded pictures or
videos.
1. Enable file mode by pressing the File button in the Mode
menu bar (17).
– The file browser opens.
2. Select a folder.
– The images and/or videos in the folder are displayed in a
list.
3. Select a file.
– The file will be displayed on the screen.
The degree of emission is used to describe the energy radiation
characteristics of a material.
A material's degree of emission depends on various factors:
• composition,
• surface condition,
• temperature.
The degree of emission can be between 0.1 and 1(, in theory).
The following rule of thumb can be assumed:
• When a material is rather dark and its surface texture matt, it
probably has a high degree of emission.
• The brighter and smoother the surface of a material, the lower
will be its degree of emission, presumably.
• The higher the degree of emission of the surface to be
measured, the better it is suited for non-contact temperature
measurement by use of a pyrometer or thermal imaging
camera, since falsifying temperature reflections can be
neglected.
Entering a degree of emission as accurate as possible is
indispensable for a precise measurement.
Most organic materials have a degree of emission of 0.95. Metals
or shiny materials come with a much lower value.
Degree of emission table
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Degree of emission
Material Degree of emission
Aluminium, roughened 0.1 to 0.3
Aluminium, alloy A3003, oxidized 0.3
Aluminium, oxidized 0.2 to 0.4
Asbestos 0.92 to 0.95
Tarmac 0.92 to 0.95
Basalt 0.7
Concrete 0.92 to 0.95
Bitumen 0.98 to 1.00
Lead, oxidized 0.2 to 0.6
Lead, rough 0.4
Roofing felt 0.95
Ice 0.98
Iron (forged), blunt 0.9
Iron, oxidized 0.5 to 0.9
Iron, rusted 0.5 to 0.7
Enamel varnish, black 0.95
Earth 0.92 to 0.96
Paint (not alkaline) 0.90 to 0.95
Paint (non-metal) 0.95
Gypsum 0.6 to 0.95
Glass, pane 0.85 to 0.95
Rubber 0.92 to 0.95
Cast iron, molten 0.2 to 0.3
Cast iron, not oxidized 0.2
Skin 0.98
Haynes alloy 0.3 to 0.8
Radiator enamel 0.95
Timber (natural) 0.9 to 0.95
Inconel, electro-polished 0.15
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Inconel, sand-blasted 0.3 to 0.6
Limestone 0.95 to 0.98
Carborundum 0.9
Ceramics 0.88 to 0.95
Gravel 0.95
Carbon, graphite 0.7 to 0.85
Carbon, not oxidized 0.8 to 0.9
Plastic, non-transparent 0.95
Copper, oxidized 0.4 to 0.8
Varnish 0.80 to 0.95
Marble 0.90 to 0.95
Brass, highly polished 0.3
Brass, oxidized 0.5
Molybdenum, oxidized 0.2 to 0.6
Nickel, oxidized 0.2 to 0.5
Paper (any colour) 0.9
Plastic 0.85 to 0.95
Plaster 0.90 to 0.95
Sand 0.9
Snow 0.9
Steel, heavy plate 0.4 to 0.6
Steel, cold-rolled 0.7 to 0.9
Steel, oxidized 0.7 to 0.9
Steel, polished sheet metal 0.1
Steel, stainless 0.1 to 0.8
Cloth 0.95
Wallpaper (non-metal) 0.95
Textiles (non-metal) 0.95
Titanium, oxidized 0.5 to 0.6
Clay 0.90 to 0.95
Water 0.93
Cement 0.90 to 0.96
Brick (rough) 0.90 to 0.95
Zinc, oxidized 0.1
Material Degree of emission Errors and faults
Error Cause Remedy
Abortion of the
AC080V app
Software crashed. Start the software again.
Lens aperture is
stuck during
calibration
Shutter mechanism dirty
or defective.
• Restart the
calibration.
• Try to carefully clean
the aperture by
blowing small dirt
particles away.
• Send the device in for
inspection.
Camera does not
take/record
pictures/videos
Internal memory full. Delete files no longer
needed to free up storage
space.
Battery quickly
discharged
Battery too old or
damaged.
Use a new battery.
Battery not charging Charging cable not
inserted correctly.
Check the connection for
proper fit.
Battery too old or
damaged.
Use a new battery.
Contacts dirty. Use a dry, clean cloth to
clean the contacts.