RayTek ThermoView Ti30 Manuale Utente

ThermoView Ti30 User’s Manual July 1, 2003 Version 1.0 iiTel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fax: (01943) 816796Systems & ServicesPO Box 1 Ilk

First, the Batteries The battery compartment is located in the handle of the unit. The unit is shipped with an empty battery pack for non-rechargeable

At this point, you have two options: insert six new AA batteries into the empty non-rechargeable batteries pack or replace it with the supplied rechar

Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack Connect the docking station to a power outlet using the supplied universal power adapter. Be sure to use the pl

A charge cycle takes a rechargeable battery pack from whatever level of charge it presently has and brings it to a fully charged condition. The charge

Chapter 2 Getting Started Your ThermoView imager has settings and capabilities that let you customize its operation for the task at hand. The follow

Turning the Unit On Power is switched on or off by opening or closing the lens door. Sliding down the lens door turns the imager on (see Figure 6 belo

x Unit Serial Number x Date and Time (configured by the user through the software) x Tag name is the name of the user-defined folder from which dat

Figure 8. Normal Mode Mode icon Palette iconLCD backlight icon Target Temperature Emissivity value Location name Temperature scale Take time to exper

Settings and Controls KeypadThree buttons located below the LCD screen allow you to select operation modes and change parameter values. These buttons

Pull door up to show controlswitchesPush buttons(toggle)3-positionSwitchesThumbwheelsFigure 10. ThermoView Imager Settings Switches (icons not shown)T

CONTENTSIntroduction... 7Quick Speci

Figure 11. ThermoView Imager Settings SwitchesLaser On/Off Toggle Button LCD backlight selectionPalette selectionMeasurement mode selectionLevel adjus

Laser ApertureOptical Channel Figure 12. Laser Aperture and Optical Channel Note:The laser is only a sighting aid. It is not required to take measurem

Centigrade/Fahrenheit Toggle Button Centigrade/Fahrenheit button toggles the displayed temperature data in either Centigrade or Fahrenheit temperature

There are three measurement mode positions associated with this switch: Automatic Semi Automatic ManualIn Automatic mode the ThermoView imager automa

Focus WheelFigure 14. Location of the Focus Wheel See The Importance of Focusing on page 41 for more details. TriggerActuating the trigger freezes an

Man Machine Interface Flow Charts Main Loop July 1, 2003 - 25 - Version 1.0 iiTel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fax: (01943) 816796

Image Recording Procedure Emissivity Adjustment Procedure July 1, 2003 - 26 - Version 1.0 iiTel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO.UK - Fax: (01943) 816

Reflected Temperature Compensation Adjustment Procedure Recall Images Procedure July 1, 2003 - 27 - Version 1.0 iiTel: (01943) 602001- WWW.ISSLTD.CO

Quick Image Fix Procedure Array Recalibration Procedure Recording an Image Recording images with the ThermoView imager is simple. Repeat the steps bel

Note:To erase an image, just store a new image over the one you wish to delete. To do this, go to Recall Images Procedure, press Down button once to d

Looking at Your Downloaded Images... 38Chapter 4 Obtaining the Best Image ...

Chapter 3 Downloading and Looking at ImagesThis chapter begins with the InsideIR software installation. Prior to installing the software however, pl

Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer The docking station provides a solid and convenient base for the ThermoView imager. The docking statio

Figure 18. Connecting the USB Connector to the USB Port x Dock the imager in the docking station.x The first time you place the imager in its dockin

Figure 20. InsideIR Main Screen at Program Launch If you wish to view the sample images now, click the plus sign to the right of the Samples folder to

Downloading ImagesYou are now ready to download the images you recorded in your ThermoView Ti30 imager. Locate the SYNC button in the docking station.

Figure 23. Download Data Screen You can browse through the images by clicking and dragging the horizontal and vertical scroll bars. You cannot delete

Figure 24. Contents of Images Folder Your newly recorded images appear as thumbnails as they are downloaded into the program. Each set of images is in

The following window appears: 2. Click the Date arrow to see the calendar. The following window appears: x Click on the side arrow buttons to change

x To set the current time, click on the hour and min (minute) boxes to enter time information. Use the 24-hour time format only. x Press the Set but

Figure 26. Viewing Thumbnail Images You can view a larger version of a single image by clicking on the thumbnail of the image you wish to view. When v

Appendix B – Infrared Theory Q&A... 71Glossary ...

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Chapter 4 Obtaining the Best Image The Importance of Focusing The focusing ability of the imager is similar to the one found on regular photographic

Tip:When focusing an image, look for identifiable patterns or shapes on the object surface that can help establishing the best image definition. Objec

temperature value in the scene (MAX). The MIN and MAX values are displayed at the beginning and at the end of color scale. This mode does not require

Graphically, it would look like this: The imager automatically calculates Level and Gain when switched from Automatic to Manual or Semi Automatic mode

In Manual mode the user can adjust Gain and Level manually. Use this measurement mode when you need more freedom to define Level and Gain values. This

Chapter 5 Qualitative and QuantitativeTemperature Measurements Most of the time thermal imager users are measuring apparent temperatures that are in

D:S ratio: D / S = 90 The number “90” means that at a distance D equal to 1 meter the unit will measure a circle of diameter S equal to 1.1cm (1meter

Figure 30. Field of ViewTip:When accuracy is critical make sure that the target is at least twice as large as the spot size. Environmental Conditions

EmissivityEmissivity is the measure of an object's ability to emit infrared energy. Emitted infrared energy is exponentially proportional to the

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furnaces, or other heat sources) have a temperature much higher than that of the target. In these situations it is necessary to compensate for the ref

Chapter 6 Organizing Your Data The ThermoView imager when used together with the InsideIR software provides a powerful way to organize and track mai

Uploading Data to the Imager Click the Upload Setup Imager button on the InsideIR main screen to upload data to the ThermoView imager. This displays

If you wish to change parameters for different locations such as location name, emissivity, reflected temperature compensation, low and high alarms, a

Note2:If you wish to restore the default parameters on the unit press the Restore button.By doing this all 100 locations on the imager will be restore

Chapter 7 Analyzing Your Data There are many ways to analyze your thermal data now that you have it downloaded and organized. After clicking on a th

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IsothermsWhen the Isotherm radio button at the bottom of the Image screen is selected, the limit bar underneath the image shows the temperature range

Figure 38. Sample Image After Adjusting Isotherm Level Additional Image Analysis Tools You can tile the window vertically or horizontally by selecting

Figure 39. The Temperature Table As mentioned above, this data can be saved as a .txt file, for import into a spreadsheet program for your own in-dept

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Figure 40. The Profile Tab The Histogram TabThe Histogram tab provides a summary of the pixel data presented on the previous screens.The histogram dis

Figure 41. The Histogram Tab – Changing the Histogram Limits If you wish to use the chart or chart data in another program, you may select Copy Charto

ThermoView Imager Info Product-specific information about each ThermoView Ti30 imager you have used with a specific computer. This is useful when cont

ImageNote:The Image menu items are only active when at least one image is selected. Export Image Allows you to save an image for use with another appl

Copy Profile Chart Saves the chart from the Profile tab to your Windows clipboard, and can then be pasted into Word or Excel, using either the Paste o

Reporting Your Findings The ThermoView Ti30 imager provides report forms for you to use in reporting your findings. To generate a report, you must fir

Appendix A - Technical Reference Imager Accuracy Chart The following graph shows the measurement accuracy for a typical instrument over the measuremen

Imager Reading Error vs Source D:S The following example uses the above Typical Reading Error vs. Source D/S graph: A 5" diameter source (Size =

Table 1. Emissivity Values for Metals Material Emissivity1.0µm 1.6µm 8-14µmAluminumUnoxidized 0.1-0.2 0.02-0.2 n.r.Oxidized 0.4 0.4 0.2-0.4Alloy A300

Material Emissivity1.0µm 1.6µm 8-14µmOxidized 0.5-0.9 0.4-0.9 0.2-0.6Unoxidized 0.25-0.35 0.1-0.35 0.1Monel (Ni-Cu) 0.3 0.2-0.6 0.1-0.14NickelOxidize

IntroductionThe Raytek ThermoView Ti30 imager is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, gun-grip style thermal imaging unit that lets you obtain instant an

Material Emissivity1.0µm 1.6µm 8-14µm “Gob” n.r. 0.9 n.r.Gravel n.r. 0.95 0.95Gypsum n.r. 0.4-0.97 0.8-0.95Ice n.r. — 0.98Limestone n.r. 0.4-0.98Pain

Appendix B – Infrared Theory Q&A Q. Why use noncontact infrared thermometers? A. Noncontact infrared (IR) thermometers use infrared technology to

Q. How to assure accurate temperature measurement? A. A solid understanding of infrared technology and its principles lies behind accurate temperature

temperature of a shiny object you can compensate by covering the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat black paint. Allow time for the tape

that the target is at least twice as large as the spot size. Q. How to take temperature measurement? A. To take a temperature measurement, just point

GlossaryAbsolute Zero The temperature (0 Kelvin) of an object defined by the theoretical condition where the object has zero energy. AccuracyMaximum d

Background Temperature Temperature behind and surrounding the target, as viewed from the instrument. BlackbodyA perfect emitter; an object that absorb

Display Resolution The level of precision to which a temperature value can be displayed, usually expressed in degrees or tenths of degrees. DriftThe c

Focus Point (or Distance) The distance from the instrument where the optical resolution is greatest. Full Scale The maximum of the temperature range o

LALLow Alarm. Units with this feature can sound an alarm when they sense that a user-defined low temperature has been reached. LaserSingle or dual las

Quick Specifications Table Thermal Measurement Range 0 to 250°C (32 to 482°F) Accuracy ±2% or ±2°C, whichever is greater at calibration geometry and

Non-Gray Body A radiating object that is partly transparent to infrared (transmits infrared energy at certain wavelengths); also called Colored Bodies

Reflected Temperature Compensation Correction feature used to achieve greater accuracy when, due to a high uniform background temperature, IR energy i

Spectral Response The wavelength region in which the IR Thermometer is sensitive. SpotThe diameter of the area on the target where the temperature det

Temperature Resolution The minimum simulated or actual change in target temperature that gives a usable change in output and/or indication (per the AS

Chapter 1 Unpacking Your New Imager Begin by opening the shipping box. Be sure to save the box and shipping materials in the event you need to ship