Vigil VGL8501 User manual

Model: VGL8501
V ersion 1.0
Please read this user manual carefully before using this product.
Failure to understand operation procedures may result in injury .
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Model: VGL8501
VIGIL
TECHNOLOGY
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VIGIL
TECHNOLOGY
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CONTENTS
①Infrared Temperature
Camera x 1
② USB Cable x 1
③ Adapter x 1
④ Type-K Probe x 1
⑤ TF Card (optional) x 1
Packing List
Welcome
* The pictures are for reference only, please refer to real subjects.
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④ ⑤
Welcome
Features
Packing List
Structure
Installation
● To Connect Power
● To Insert TF Card
● Open Lens Cover
● To Insert Type-K Probe
● To turn On/Off
Measurement Temperature
● Distance & Spot Size
● To turn On/Off
● Symbols
● Video Mode
● IR Mode
● Dewpoint Mode
● Temperature Chat
Measure Temperature Settings
Document Management
● Playback
● Delete
● Output Date
System Settings
Emissivity Values
Specifications
FCC Information
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The product is of innovative design and of solid structure.Built-in laser
pointer and visible light cameras increase the accuracy of the measured
target.The combination of the color LCD and the buttons is convinient
for the ergonomic operation.It reproduces the temperature environments
in the form of videos and images. Distance ratio 50:1, highest
temperatures up to 1000 degrees. the device makes your temperature
testing much easier.
Features
● Laser positioning, automatic temperature measuring
● Temperature measuring ranges wide, from -50℃ to 1000℃
● Temperature measuring can be timed, high and low temperature
alarm
● Supports camera and video recording.
● Built-in Li-battery supports 5 hours non-stop working.
● 2.7"screen with audio function, built-in loudspeaker
● Supports 32GB SD card, video output format: AVI.
● USB2.0 port for easy direct-to-computer data download and file
transfer.

Structure
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Installation
● pen Lens CoverO
● To Connect Power
Connect the unit to an appropriate power source with the provided
adapter to charge and the charging icon will flash on the LCD
screen. Turned off, the LED status indicator lights red.
Lens
Laser
Infrared sensor
Measure button
Handle
Speaker
Lens cover
Restore button
TF card slot
Power input and date output slot
Type-k probe slot
2.7" TFT-LCD
Take photo and up button
Microphone
Power on/off and
exit button
LED status indicator
OK Button
Record video
and down button
● To nsert TF CardI
After TF card is inserted into TF card slot successfully, an TF card
icon will appear on the LCD screen; otherwise, the ‘no TF card’
icon will show.
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Lock the lens cover into the top of the unit.

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Take video mode
Turn on the auto measure mode
Record
DIF
£
AVG
AT
RH
WB
KT
MAX
MIN
TF card is not inserted
or inserted incorrectly
Able the high temperature alarm
Able the low temperature alarm
IR mode
Hold
TF card is full
Dewpoint mode
The capacity of the battery
Emissivity
Wetbulb temperature
K-Type temperature
Max. IR temperature
Min. IR temperature
Average of IR temperature
Difference of IR temperature
Air temperature
Air humidity
IR
DP
Turn on the laser
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● To turn On/Off
Press the button for about 2 seconds and the startup interface
will appear:
Esc
● Distance & Spot Size
As the distance(D) from the object increases, the spot size (s) of
the area measured by the unit becomes larger. the relationship
between distance and spot size for each unit is listed below. the
focal point for each unit is 914mm(36"). the spot sizes indicate
90% encircled energy.
Spot 2in(50.8mm) 3in(76.2mm)
Distance 150in(3810mm)
Distance : Spot = 50 : 1
Measurement Temperature
Laser Infrared
1in(25.4mm)
100in(2540mm)50in(1270mm)
● ymbolsS
Description DescriptionSymbols
Take picture mode
Symbols
Press the button again for about 2 seconds to turn off the
system.
Esc
Turn off the laser
Turn on alarm sound
TF card is inserted
● To Insert Type-K Probe
Insert the type-K probe provided to the type-K probe slot with
proper polarity as indicated.
object
type-k probe

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● ideo ModeV
Main Menu Interface
Use to measure IR temp, air temp, air humi, dewpoint temperature
and wet bulb temperature with camera. it can display the IR MAX
temp., MIN temp, DIF temp, AVG temp.
Press and hold the Measure button to measure the temperature.
this mode can take picture and take video.
Video Mode
AT:23.9℃
RH:48%
DP:12.3℃
WB:16.7℃
KT:24.9℃
MAX:22.4℃
MIN:21.7℃
AVG:22.0℃
DIF:0.7℃
22.4℃
20:54:50 2011/01/03 £=1.00
Take Video Function
On the Video Mode, press the button to enter video taking mode,
press the button again to start record video, the third press the
button to stop the recording and save the video.
22.4℃
20:54:50 2011/01/03 £=1.00
£ = 1.00
IR:21.3℃
AT:23.9℃
RH:48%
DP:12.3℃
WB:16.7℃
KT:24.9℃
MAX:22.4℃
MIN:21.7℃
AVG:22.0℃
DIF:0.7℃
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Video taking mode
On the Video Mode, press the button to enter picture taking
mode, then press the button again to save pictures, or press
the button to cancel.
Take Picture Function
22.4℃
20:54:50 2011/01/03 £=1.00
£ = 1.00
IR:21.3℃
AT:23.9℃
RH:48%
DP:12.3℃
WB:16.7℃
KT:24.9℃
MAX:22.4℃
MIN:21.7℃
AVG:22.0℃
DIF:0.7℃
Picture taking mode
Save picture Cancel
Video display area
Video display area
Video display area
The current data/time
Laser
The current temperature
Recording icon and
recorded time
Time stamp

● IR Mode
Use to measure IR\air\dewpoint\wet
bulb temperature and air humidity
without camera.
It i s ca n dis pla y th e IR M AX\ MIN
temperature and DIF\AVG temperature.
Press and hold the measure button
to measure the temperature.
● Temperature Chat
In the Temperature Chat Mode, first
set the parameter, like high alarm
value, low alarm value, time interval,
and the line color, then press the
measure button to start logging. the
unit will automatically record data.
Press the button to exit the mode,
then the data will automatically save.
Esc
22.4℃
20:54:50 2011/01/03 £=1.00
AT:23.9℃
RH:48%
DP:12.3℃
WB:16.7℃
KT:24.9℃
MAX:22.4℃
MIN:21.7℃
AVG:22.0℃
DIF:0.7℃
IR
● Dewpoint Mode
Measure the IR\dewpoint temperature.
Press and hold the measure button
to measure the temperature.
This is that the IR temperature and dewpoint
temperature close to the percentage of.
22.4℃
20:54:50 2011/01/03 £=1.00
AT:23.9℃
RH:48%
DP:12.3℃
WB:16.7℃
KT:24.9℃
MAX:22.4℃
MIN:21.7℃
AVG:22.0℃
DIF:0.7℃
DP
0.0%
29.1℃
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The detailed settings of the “Measure Setting” see the next page.
* Do not use the unit to measure shiny or polished metal surfaces
(stainless steel, aluminum, etc.).
* The unit cannot be measured through transparent surfaces such
as glass. it will measure the surface temperature of the glass
instead.
* Steam/dust/smoke,etc, can prevent accurate measurement by
obstructing the unit's optics.
NOTE:
H
L
Remark
* The video will be automatically saved as an individual file every 30
minutes.
* “Memory Full!” appears on the LCD screen indicates that the TF
card memory is full.
The current temperature
On any measure temperature mode, press the OK button into the
function menu:
Measure Temperature Settings
Emissivity
High Alarm
Laser
Auto
Timing Shooting
Low Alarm
Max/Min
Avg./Dif.
AT/%RH
K Type Sensor
Dewpoint/Wetbulb
Items Descriptions
Emissivity
High Alarm
Low Alarm
Laser
Auto
Max/Min
Avg./Dif.
AT/%RH
Dewpoint/Wetbulb
K Type Sensor
Set the emissivity
On or off the high temperature alarm and set the value
On or off the low temperature alarm and set the value
Able or disable of laser
Lock to continue measure
Display the max. or min. IR temperature
Display the average or difference of IR temperature
Display the air temperature and humidity
Display the dewpoint and wet bulb temperature
Enable or disable the type-k input
Timing Shooting Able or disable the timing shooting function and
set the shooting time
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● Emissivity
ON the first rectangle(£=0.94), press the OK button to select
emissivity, press the and button to adjust the value, then
press the OK button to confirm. press and button to select
the emissivities of the materials, press the OK button to exit and
save.
● Laser
Press the and button to select On or Off, press OK button
to exit and save.
● Low Alarm
On the first rectangle, press the OK button to select temperature,
press the and button to adjust the temperature, press
the OK button to exit and save.
Or press and button to select Off, then press OK button
to exit and save.
● High Alarm
On the first rectangle, press the OK button to select temperature,
press the and button to adjust the temperature, press
the OK button to exit and save.
Or press and button to select Off, then press OK button
to exit and save.
● Timing Shooting
On the first rectangle, press the OK button to select time, press
the and button to adjust the time, press the OK button
to exit and save.
Or press and button to select Off, then press OK button
to exit and save.
● Auto
Press the and button to select On or Off, press OK button
to exit and save.
Note: if enable the auto mode, the unit will automatic continue
measure.
Press the and button to select the items, then press the
OK button to enter.
● K Type Sensor
Press the and button to select On or Off, and then press
the OK button to exit and save.
Note: If insert Type-k probe, enable will be selected by default.
Users can select the disable, prohibiting LCD display Type-K
temperature.
● Max/Min
Press the and button to select On or Off, press OK button
to exit and save.
● Avg./Dif.
Press the and button to select On or Off, press OK button
to exit and save.
● AT/%RH
Press the and button to select On or Off, press OK button
to exit and save.
● Dewpoint/Wetbulb
Press the and button to select On or Off, press OK button
to exit and save.
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Document Management
In the main menu interface, press and button to select
“Folder”, then press the OK button to enter.
Press the and button to delete the photo\video or log. press
the OK button to enter, press and button to select the
photo/video/log you want to delete, then press the OK button for
about 2 seconds will appears the follow interface:
● Delete
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● Playback
Press the and button to select the photo\video or logs.
then press the OK button to enter.
For photo\logs: press the and button to select photo\log,
press the OK button to view photo\log, press the button to
exit.
Esc
For video: press the and button to select video, press the
OK button to playback, press the OK button again to pause, press
the button to go backward fast for about 2 second, press the
button to go forward fast for about 2 second, press the
button to exit.
Esc
22.4℃
00:00:05
£ = 1.00
IR:21.3℃
AT:23.9℃
RH:48%
DP:12.3℃
WB:16.7℃
KT:24.9℃
MAX:22.4℃
MIN:21.7℃
AVG:22.0℃
DIF:0.7℃
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Video display area
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then press the and button to select “ ” or “ ”, press
OK button to confirm.
● Output Date
Use the provided USB cable to connect the monitor to any PC with
a USB slot. Your computer should automatically recognize the new
hardware, which you may browse by double-clicking on the My
Computer icon on your desktop, and then navigating into the Mobile
Disk directory.
CD driver( G ) 3.5 Floppy Disk( A ) Mobile Disk( H )

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Items
Language
Date/Time
Unit(℃/℉)
Key Sound
Cursor
Backlight
Font Color
Screen Timeout
Auto shutdown
Format Memory
Power Frequency
Factory Default
Version Info
Descriptions
select language
set date and time
select the temperature unit
select key sound on or off
select cursor on or off
backlight brightness adjustment
select the font color
select screen auto off time
select auto power off time
format the SD card
select the power frequency
restore factory settings
view the version information
Press the and button to select the items, then press the
OK button to enter.
● Unit (℃/℉)
Press the and button to select the unit, press the OK
button to exit and save.
System Settings
In the main menu interface, press and button to select
“System Setting”, then press the OK button to enter.
● Language
Press the and button to select the language, press the
OK button to exit and save.
● Date/Time
Press the and button to select the value, press the OK
button to set the next value, press the OK button again to exit
and save the date and time.
● Key Sound
Press the and button to select On or Off, press the OK
button to exit and save.
● Cursor
Press the and button to select the cursor (cross, circle
or off), press the OK button to exit and save.
● Backlight
Press the and button to select the backlight brightness,
press the OK button to exit and save.
● Font Color
Press the and button to select the color, press the OK
button to exit and save.
● Screen Timeout
Press the and button to select the screen auto off time
or never screen auto off, press the OK button to exit and save.
● Auto Shutdown
Press the and button to select the auto power off time or
never auto power off, press the OK button to exit and save.

● Format Memory
Press the and button to select Yes or No, press the OK
button to exit and save.
● Power Frequency
Press the and button to select 50Hz or 60Hz, press the
OK button to exit and save.
● Factory Default
Press the and button to select Yes or No, press the OK
button to exit and save.
● Version Info
Press the OK button to view the information of the product.
Emissivity Values
0.98
0.98
0.75 to 0.80
0.96
0.80 to 0.95
0.97
0.94
0.85 to 0.95
0.90
0.70 to 0.94
0.81
0.78
0.78 to 0.82
0.90
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Asphalt
Concrete
Cement
Sand
Earth
Water
Ice
Snow
Glass
Ceramic
Marble
Plaster
Mortar
Brick
Substance
Black cloth
Human skin
Lather
Charcoal (powder)
Lacquer
Lacquer (matt)
Rubber (black)
Plastic
Timber
Paper
Chromium oxides
Copper oxides
Iron oxides
Textile
Substance Thermal Emissivity
0.90 to 0.98
0.94
0.96
0.90
0.92 to 0.96
0.92 to 0.96
0.96 to 0.98
0.83
0.90 to 0.95
0.90 to 0.94
0.94
0.80 to 0.90
0.89 to 0.91
0.93 to 0.96
Thermal Emissivity

Specifications
* All the specifications are subject to minor change without prior notice.
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Items Specifications
Temperature range -50～1000 （-58～1832 ）℃ ℉
Display resolution 0.1℃(0.1℉)
Accuracy
-50～20 -58～68 )：±3.5 (6.3 )℃ ℉ ℃ ℉(
20～500 (68～932 )：±1% or ±1.0 (1.8 ) ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉
500～1000 932～1832 )：±1.5%℃ ℉(
D:S50:1
Repeatability -50～20 (-58～68 )：±1.5 (2.7 )℃ ℉ ℃ ℉
20～1000 (68～1832 ：)±0.5% or ±0.5 (0.9 )℃ ℉ ℃ ℉
Response time 150(ms)
Spectral response 8～14(um)
Emissivity Digitally adjustable form 0.10 to 1.0
Temperature range -50～1370 (-58～2498 )℃ ℉
Accuracy
1)-50～0 (-58～32 )：±2.5 (4.5 ) ℃ ℉ ℃ ℉
2) 0～1370 (32～2498 )：±0.5%±1.5 (2.7 )℃ ℉ ℃ ℉
Display resolution ＜1000 ：0.1 (0.1 )℃ ℃ ℉
Air temperature 0～50 32～122 )℃ ℉(
Air temperature accuracy
1 10～40 ：±0.5 (0.9 )
2) Others：±1.0 (1.8 )
) ℃ ℃ ℉
℃ ℉
Dewpoint temperature range 0～50 (32～122 )℃ ℉
Dewpoint temperature accuracy
1) 10～40 ：±0.5 (0.9 )
2) Others：±1.0 (1.8 )
℃ ℃ ℉
℃ ℉
Relative humidity range 0～100%RH
Relative humidity accuracy
1 40%RH～60%RH：±3%RH
2)20%RH～40%RH and 60%RH～80%RH：±3.5%RH
3)0%RH～20%RH and 80%RH～100%RH：±5%RH
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460g
-10~+45ºC
15~85% RH( )
30 minutes
640 × 480
.AVI
JPEG
USB2.0
Supports to 32GB
2000mAh
960 X 240
2.7' TFT-LCD'
35°
0Lux LED turns on( )
640×480
1/4" Colorful Lens
IR temperature measurement
Type-k temperature measurement
Air temperature and relative
humidity measurement
Items Specifications
Viewing Angle
LCD Screen Type
Approx. Weight
Imaging Sensor
Total Pixels
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity (Max.)
Photo/Video Pixels
Video Size
Frame Rate
Video Type
Photo Type
Data Output
Charging Time
Working Time
Minimum Illumination
Effective Pixels
Built-in Battery Capacity
TF Card
210 x 150 x 86 (mm)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
30 frame/second
<4h
>5h

Warnings
● This product shall not be exposed to water either by dripping, splashing,
immersing, etc., unless otherwise indicated.
● Turn off the system if it is not in use.
● This product can only be completely disconnected for from its power
source by unplugging the power adapter.
● Do not cut the DC power cable of provided with this product to fit
with another power source.
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference;
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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