ThermoCameraCompact Plus - Camera Laserliner - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ThermoCameraCompact Plus Laserliner

Read the operating instructions and the enclosed brochure „Guarantee and additional notices“ completely. Follow the instructions they contain. This document must be kept in a safe place and if the laser device is passed on, this document must be passed on with it.

This thermographics camera allows for non-contact temperature measurement on surfaces by means of radiation in the infrared wavelength range via the integrated non-chilled microbolometer. The imaging technology of the sensor provides a visual image of the temperatures surrounding the inspected object. The temperature differences can be visualised by colour-coding the individual temperatures in a thermo- gram with false colour display. Possible application options include detecting thermal bridges and insulation aws, locating overheating spots in electrical or mechanical building elements, nding heating pipes in walls or oors, detecting leaks, locating defective solar cells in PV modules etc. Function / Application 1 Infrared camera lens / Focusing ring

1/4“ tripod connection 11 Trigger: Capture

Standard measurement view

Battery charge indicator

Micro-SD card inserted

Colour spectrum with temperature range

Set emissivity coefficient

Thermography image Main menu 12 Add measurement points 13 Set emissivity coefcient

Set image 15 Change colour pallet 16 Set measuring range

General and measurement- specific settings Select Close Measure Range Palette Image Emissivity Settings1

OFF Charging the li-ion battery To charge the Li-Ion battery pack, plug the supplied power supply/battery charger into charging socket „l“ and connect it to an appropriate power source. Operation while charging is possible. Removing / inserting li-ion battery pack To insert a micro-SD card, rst open the rubber cover and then insert the memory card as illustrated. You cannot record anything without a storage medium. Open battery compartment (12). Inserting micro-SD card SD card prerequisite: microSDHC, class 10, FAT32

Main menu General and measurement-specic settings can be made in the main menu. The menu is controlled with the four buttons (b, c, f, g). MeasureRangePaletteImageEmissivitySettingsSelect CloseThermoCamera Compact Plus / Pro

Settings: Factory Set All settings will be lost.

Settings: Alignment Settings: Auto power off The device switches off automatically after a set period of inactivity. Settings: Volume Settings Settings Settings Volume Volume Volume Auto power off Auto power off Auto power off Alignment Alignment Alignment Settings Volume Auto power off Alignment 30min Auto power off OFF 5min 10min 30min Auto power off OFF 5min 10min Select CloseSelect Close Settings Volume Auto power off AlignmentMin Max Spot Min Max Spot

Measure Select Close Select Close Up to three measuring points can be dened simultaneously (Spot (S): temperature at centre of image, Max (H): highest temperature, MIN (C): lowest temperature). Before each use, check the settings for infrared measurement and adjust them to the respective measuring situation to ensure accurate measurements. Pay particular attention to the general parameters for the emissivity coefcient and the reection temperature. Select Close Select Close Emissivity Select Close Settings Range Palette Image Emissivity Measure Settings Range Palette Image Measure MeasureMeasure T.Re. Object Para Emiss EmissivityThermoCamera Compact Plus / Pro

Emissivity: Emissivity coefcient The level of infrared emissions given off by everything depends on the specic material and surface. This factor is determined by the emissivity coefcient (0.10 ... 1.0). For accurate measurements, it is absolutely essential that the emissivity coefcient is set rst. The emissivity coefcient can either be custom set or selected based on the predened emissivity coefcients from the material list. Pressing and holding the button increases or decreases the value in steps of 10.

Steel Cold rolledGround platePolished plate

SteelAlloy (8% nickel, 18% chromium) GalvanisedOxidisedHeavily oxidisedFreshly rolledRough, at surfaceRusty, redSheet, nickel platedSheet, rolled Stainless steel

Clay 0.95 Coal Non-oxidised

Human skin 0.98 Ice Clear With heavy frost

Laminate 0.90 Lime 0.35 Lime malm brick 0.95 Limestone 0.98 Marble Black, dull finish Greyish, polished

Masonry 0.93 Paint Black, matt Heat-resistant White

Quartz glass 0.93 Rubber Hard Soft, grey

Nonmetals Emissivity: Reection temperature Reection temperature Infrared measurements of specic objects can be affected by reection from other objects nearby or even from the ambient air because the measured object cannot be fully isolated. The reection temperature setting can help compensate for the interference. The reection temperature is generally the same as the ambient temperature. However, if larger objects with signicantly different temperatures (approx. > 20 °C) are in close proximity to the measured area, its effects must be taken into account. For this purpose, follow these steps:

1. Set emissivity coefcient to 1.0

2. Blur the object out of focus (Refer to Section 14)

3. Aim the camera in the opposite direction of the actual measured object

4. Determine the average temperature

5. Set the average temperature as the reection temperature

Select CloseSelect Close Measure Settings Range Palette Emissivity Select Close Colour ranges IR image You can choose from several standard colour ranges to represent the measured infrared temperatures. Depending on the colour palette, the measured temperatures are adjusted within the current image section and displayed in the respective colour space. The bargraph for the respective minimum/ maximum temperatures of the entire image serves as a reference for the corresponding temperature/ colour mapping. Image modes There are 3 image modes to choose from. A. IR image (IR) B. Digital image (Visible) C. Digital full-screen image with IR image (MIX) Select Close Measure Settings Range Image Emissivity Example image mode MIX Select Close Image Image MIX Visible

Measurement range Pre-selection of measurement range: -20°C … 150°C (ideal for interior and exterior) 0°C … 350°C (ideal for industrial applications) Automatic temperature range This setting is used to adjust the temperature range of the IR image and the resulting distribution of the colour spectrum of the infrared image. The colour spectrum of the measured IR image is determined in relation to the temperature range and colour scale. The colour distribution of the IR image is automatically and dynamically adjusted in the bargraph based on the measured min./max. values. auto man Manual temperature range In manual settings mode, the temperature range is no longer set automatically based on the measured min./max. values but rather determined on the basis of manual values. Refer to Section 13 The min/max values last measured are taken as the default setting every time the temperature range is switched from AUTO to Manual.

Camera focus / Shutter-function Zoom In addition to the basic settings in the measuring tool, the camera focus and the shutter function (image calibration) play an essential role in achie- ving high-quality thermography results. You should focus on the measured object as well as possible so that the outlines and contours are clearly visible on the display. Image calibration takes place automatically or can be triggered manually by briey pressing the ON/OFF button. The view can be zoomed (32x). Pressing and holding the button accelerates the zoom levels.16 1 sec 2 sec1 sec

Media gallery / playback mode / to delete recording In the media gallery, you can access and play all of the images and videos recorded with the ThermoCamera Compact Using the „Trigger“ button (11), users can take images or video of any measurement situation for the subsequent documentation. The microphone integrated in the headset also records audio while recording a video. Open Option ok Close Capture image / record audio Save Cancel Save Cancel Record images Record videos You cannot record anything without a storage medium.

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Target laser The target laser makes area-specic measurements easier by facilitating pinpointing. In addition, the laser is represented as a red dot on the display. Press and hold button „b“ to switch the device on and off. USB data transfer Data saved on the SD card can be transferred to PC either with a suitable card reader or directly via the USB port. Please refer to the manual supplied with your card reader for information about connecting your card adapter or card reader to a PC. The LED lighting is switched ON/OFF by pressing and holding button „g“. LED lighting Transfer via USB interface PC camera The ThermoCamera Compact is shown as a USB camera. Memory The SD card is shown as external data medium on the computer. The „PC camera“ function is only available on a Windows PC and can displayed with a video player with DirectShow capabilities.

Software (optional) With the software provided on the CD it is possible to transfer the recorded data to a PC and to use the data for further processing and documentation. Load the CD in the drive and follow the installation routine. After successful installation, start the application. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the mini-USB port of the device and the other end to a free USB port on your computer. For further information on how to use the software, refer to the Help function that contains a detailed description of the functions. It is not necessary to install a driver. The software operates under Windows XP / 7 / 8 and 10. EU directives and disposalThis device complies with all necessary standards for the free movement of goods within the EU.This product is an electric device and must be collected separately for disposal according to the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment.Further safety and supplementary notices at: www.laserliner.com/info Instructions for maintenance – Perform the task at a location that is clean and free of dust and water– Switch off the camera, remove the batteray– Earth to protect from static charges– Do not touch the lens– Do not touch the parts inside the thermal camera (sensors)– Protect both the interior and the lens from dust and contamination– Warranty expires in the case of improper handlingThermoCamera Compact Plus / Pro

Technical data ThermoCamera Compact Plus ThermoCamera Compact Pro Sensor type uncooled microbolometer, 25 Hz, 8-14 μm Infrared temperature resolution 80 x 80 pixels 120 x 160 pixels IR optics Germanium infrared lens Field of vision 17° x 17° (FOV) 19° x 25° (FOV) Spatial resolution 3.78 mrad (IFOV) 2.78 mrad (IFOV) Focus adjustable 0.5 m - 10 m adjustable 0.5 m - 30 m Thermal sensitivity NETD, 0.1 °C @ +30°C Measurement range / Precision -20°C ... 150°C, 0°C ... 350°C / ± 2°C or ± 2% of measured value Screen type 2.8“ colour TFT mode Infrared image, digital image, MIX image Image function 1-32x digital zoom Format JPEG format, MPREG-4 standard (30 Hz), max. 1280 x 960 pixels Memory function Micro-SD card up to 16 GB LED White LED, object lighting Target Laser Laser classe 2 < 1 mW, 635 nm, EN 60825-1:2014/AC:2017 Interface / Ports Mini USB / micro-SD, video (HDMI), audio, microphone/headphone Operating conditions -20°C … 50°C, max. humidity 85% rH, no condensation, max. working altitude 2000 m above sea level Storage conditions -40°C … 70°C, max. humidity 85% rH Power supply / Charging time / Operating time Li-Ion pack battery 3.7V / 2.6Ah / approx. 4 h / charg. electronic system, DC 5V Dimensions / Weight 95 x 230 x 80 mm / 0.5 kg (incl. battery pack) General safety instructions – Attention: Do not look into the direct or reected beam. – The laser may not get into the hands of children! – Do not point the laser beam towards persons. – If a person‘s eyes are exposed to class 2 laser radiation, they should shut their eyes and immediately move away from the beam. – Do not expose the device to mechanical stress, extreme temperatures, moisture or signicant vibration. – The device must only be used in accordance with its intended purpose and within the scope of the specications. Modications or changes to the device are not permitted. Laser radiation! Do not stare into the beam! Class 2 laser < 1 mW · 635 nm EN 60825-1:2014/AC:2017 Subject to technical alterations. 21W181

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