User’s manual FLIR T6xx series
Important note Before operating the device, you must read, understand, and follow all instructions, warnings, cautions, and legal disclaimers. Důležitá poznámka Před použitím zařízení si přečtěte veškeré pokyny, upozornění, varování a vyvázání se ze záruky, ujistěte se, že jim rozumíte, a řiďte se jimi. Vigtig meddelelse Før du betjener enheden, skal du du læse, forstå og følge alle anvisninger, advarsler, sikkerhedsforanstaltninger og ansvarsfraskrivelser.
User’s manual FLIR T6xx series #T559880; r.
Table of contents 1 Disclaimers ......................................................................................1 1.1 Legal disclaimer ....................................................................... 1 1.2 Usage statistics ........................................................................ 1 1.3 Changes to registry ................................................................... 1 1.4 U.S. Government Regulations...................................................... 1 1.5 Copyright ...
Table of contents 9 Screen elements ............................................................................. 20 9.1 Figure .................................................................................. 20 9.2 Explanation ........................................................................... 20 10 Navigating the menu system ............................................................. 21 10.1 Figure .................................................................................. 21 10.
Table of contents 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 14.6 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.1.4 Naming convention....................................................... 34 14.1.5 Procedure .................................................................. 34 Previewing an image ............................................................... 35 14.2.1 General...................................................................... 35 14.2.2 Procedure ..............................................................
Table of contents 16.6 16.7 16.8 16.5.3 Recommended values................................................... 45 16.5.4 Procedure .................................................................. 45 16.5.5 Related topics ............................................................. 46 Displaying values in the result table and displaying a graph .............. 47 16.6.1 General...................................................................... 47 16.6.2 Procedure .....................................
Table of contents 22.2 Procedure ............................................................................. 61 23 Changing settings ........................................................................... 62 23.1 General ................................................................................ 62 23.1.1 Define user presets ...................................................... 62 23.1.2 Save options ............................................................... 62 23.1.
Table of contents 24.46 24.47 24.48 24.49 24.50 24.51 24.52 24.53 24.54 24.55 24.56 24.57 24.58 24.59 24.60 24.61 24.62 24.63 24.64 24.65 24.66 FLIR T640 45° (incl. Wi-Fi and Ext. cal.)..................................... FLIR T640 45° (incl. Wi-Fi) ...................................................... FLIR T640bx 15° (incl. Wi-Fi and Ext. cal.).................................. FLIR T640bx 15° (incl. Wi-Fi)................................................... FLIR T640bx 25° (incl. Wi-Fi and Ext. cal.)..
Table of contents 29.3 Supporting our customers....................................................... 464 30 Terms, laws, and definitions............................................................ 465 31 Thermographic measurement techniques ........................................ 467 31.1 Introduction ........................................................................ 467 31.2 Emissivity............................................................................ 467 31.2.
1 Disclaimers 1.1 Legal disclaimer 1.7 Patents All products manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction.
2 Safety information WARNING Applicability: Class B digital devices. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
2 Safety information WARNING Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the specified charging time. If you continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Injury to persons can occur. WARNING Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery.
2 Safety information CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Do not hit the battery with a hammer. Damage to the battery can occur. CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Do not put your foot on the battery, hit it or cause shocks to it. Damage to the battery can occur. CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight.
2 Safety information CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries. The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is -15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical data. If you operate the battery out of this temperature range, it can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.
3 Notice to user 3.1 User-to-user forums Exchange ideas, problems, and infrared solutions with fellow thermographers around the world in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit: http://forum.infraredtraining.com/ 3.2 Calibration We recommend that you send in the camera for calibration once a year. Contact your local sales office for instructions on where to send the camera. 3.
3 Notice to user http://support.flir.com It only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find the latest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historical and obsolete products. 3.7 Important note about this manual FLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line. This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not apply to your particular camera model. 3.
4 Customer help 4.1 General For customer help, visit: http://support.flir.com 4.2 Submitting a question To submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It only takes a few minutes to register online. If you only want to search the knowledgebase for existing questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.
4 Customer help • • • • • • • • • Firmware updates for your infrared camera. Program updates for your PC/Mac software. Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software. User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products. Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format). Cad data models (in *.stp format). Application stories. Technical datasheets. Product catalogs. #T559880; r.
5 Quick start guide 5.1 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Put a battery into the battery compartment. Charge the battery for 4 hours before starting the camera for the first time. Insert a memory card into the card slot. Push the On/off button to turn on the camera. Aim the camera toward the object of interest. Adjust the focus. Note It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how the image modes work.
6 List of accessories and services Product name Part number Battery charger, incl. power supply with multi plugs T6xx T198126 Bluetooth Headset T197771ACC Calibration including General maintenance T6xx series T199838 Cigarette lighter adapter kit, 12 VDC, 1.2 m/3.9 ft. T198509 Close-up IR lens, 1.5× (25 µm) with case T198066 Close-up IR lens, 2.9× (50 µm) with case T198059 Close-up IR lens, 5.
6 List of accessories and services Note FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories, and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice. #T559880; r.
7 A note about ergonomics 7.1 General To prevent strain-related injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically correct. This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera. Note Please note the following: • Always tilt the touch-screen LCD to suit your work position. • When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the optics housing with your left hand too. This decreases the strain on your right hand. 7.2 Figure #T559880; r.
8 Camera parts 8.1 View from the right 8.1.1 Figure 8.1.2 Explanation 1. Knob to change the dioptric correction for the viewfinder. Note This item is dependent on the camera model. 2. Hand strap. 3. Digital zoom button. 4. Autofocus button (push half-way down)/Save button (push fully down). #T559880; r.
8 Camera parts 8.2 View from the left 8.2.1 Figure 8.2.2 Explanation 1. Camera lamp. 2. Laser pointer. Note 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The laser pointer may not be enabled in all markets. Camera lamp. Infrared lens. Digital camera. Focusing ring. Button to operate the laser pointer. #T559880; r.
8 Camera parts 8.3 View from the rear 8.3.1 Figure 8.3.2 Explanation 1. Sensor that adjusts the touch-screen LCD intensity automatically. 2. Button to switch between touch-screen LCD mode and viewfinder mode. Note This item is dependent on the camera model. 3. Viewfinder. Note This item is dependent on the camera model. 4. Programmable button. 5. Joystick with push-button functionality. 6. Back button. 7. Camera lamp button. 8. Button to switch between automatic and manual image adjustment mode. 9.
8 Camera parts 8.4 View from the bottom 8.4.1 Figure 8.4.2 Explanation 1. Memory card. 2. Indicator showing that the memory card is busy. Note • Do not eject the memory card when this LED is flashing. • Do not connect the camera to a computer when this LED is flashing. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. USB Mini-B cable (to connect the camera to a computer). HDMI cable (for digital video output). Battery condition LED indicator. Power cable (to power the camera and charge the battery).
8 Camera parts 8.5 Battery condition LED indicator 8.5.1 Figure 8.5.2 Explanation Type of signal Explanation The green LED flashes twice per second. The battery is being charged. The green LED glows continuously. The battery is fully charged. 8.6 Power LED indicator 8.6.1 Figure 8.6.2 Explanation Type of signal Explanation The LED is off. The camera is off. The LED is blue. The camera is on. #T559880; r.
8 Camera parts 8.7 Laser pointer 8.7.1 Figure Figure 8.1 This figure shows the difference in position between the laser pointer and the optical center of the infrared lens. WARNING Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation. Note The symbol is displayed on the screen when the laser pointer is on. Note The laser pointer is enabled by a setting. Select > Set up camera > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser.
9 Screen elements 9.1 Figure 9.2 Explanation 1. Measurement toolbar. 2. Measurement tool (e.g., spotmeter). 3. Zoom factor. 4. Result table. 5. Status icons. 6. Temperature scale. 7. Settings toolbar button. 8. Color toolbar button. 9. Measurement toolbar button. 10. Image mode toolbar button. 11. Measurement parameters toolbar button. 12. Recording mode toolbar button. #T559880; r.
10 Navigating the menu system 10.1 Figure 10.2 Explanation The figure above shows the two ways to navigate the menu system in the camera: • Using the index finger or a stylus pen specially designed for capacitive touch usage to navigate the menu system (left). • Using the joystick to navigate the menu system (right). You can also use a combination of the two. In this manual it is assumed that the joystick is used, but most tasks can also be carried out using the index finger or a stylus pen.
11 Pairing Bluetooth devices 11.1 General Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the camera, you need to pair the devices. 11.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. Use the joystick to go to 3. 4. 5. 6. (Settings). Push the joystick to display the Settings menu. Select Device settings and push the joystick. Select Bluetooth including METERLiNK and push the joystick. If the Bluetooth check box is unchecked, push the joystick to activate Bluetooth.
12 Configuring Wi-Fi 12.1 General Depending on your camera configuration, you can connect the camera to a wireless local area network (WLAN) using Wi-Fi, or let the camera provide Wi-Fi access to another device. You can connect the camera in two different ways: • Most common use: Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (also called an ad hoc or P2P connection). This method is primarily used with other devices, e.g., an iPhone or iPad. • Less common use: Connecting the camera to a WLAN. 12.
13 Handling the camera 13.1 Charging the battery Note You must charge the battery for 4 hours before you start using the camera for the first time. 13.1.1 13.1.1.1 Using the power supply to charge the battery Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Connect the power supply cable plug to the power connector on the camera. 2. Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket. 3. Disconnect the power supply cable plug when the green light of the battery condition LED indicator is continuous.
13 Handling the camera 13.4 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction 13.4.1 Figure CAUTION Applicability: Cameras with a viewfinder. Make sure that the beams from the intensive energy sources do not go into the viewfinder. The beams can cause damage to the camera. This includes the devices that emit laser radiation, or the sun. Note 13.4.2 This item is dependent on the camera model. Procedure Follow this procedure: 1.
13 Handling the camera 13.5 Adjusting the angle of the lens 13.5.1 Figure 13.6 Adjusting the infrared camera focus manually 13.6.1 Figure 13.6.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Do one of the following: • For far focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (looking at the touch-screen LCD side). • For near focus, rotate the focus ring counter-clockwise (looking at the touchscreen LCD side). #T559880; r.
13 Handling the camera Note • Do not touch the lens surface when you adjust the infrared camera focus manually. If this happens, clean the lens according to the instructions in 27.2 Infrared lens, page 456. • The focus ring can be rotated infinitely, but only a certain amount of rotation is needed when focusing. 13.7 Autofocusing the infrared camera 13.7.1 Figure 13.7.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1.
13 Handling the camera 4. Select Device settings and push the joystick. 5. Select Set up camera and push the joystick. 6. Select Continuous autofocus. If the check box is unchecked, push the joystick to enable continuous autofocus. 7. Aim the camera toward the object of interest. The camera will now continuously autofocus. Note To pause continuous autofocusing, push the Autofocus/Save button half-way down. 13.9 Operating the laser pointer Note The laser pointer is enabled by a setting.
13 Handling the camera 13.10 Using the digital zoom function 13.10.1 Figure 13.10.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. To zoom, push the zoom button left or right. 13.11 Changing lenses Follow this procedure: 1. Take a firm grip around the outermost part of the lens. 2. Rotate the lens 30° degrees counter-clockwise. #T559880; r.
13 Handling the camera 3. Carefully pull out the lens from the lens bayonet mount. 4. The infrared detector is now fully exposed. Do not touch this surface. If you see dust on the detector, follow the instructions in 27.3 Infrared detector, page 457. 5. Note the index marks on the lens bayonet mount and on the lens. 6. Align the lens correctly to the bayonet mount. #T559880; r.
13 Handling the camera 7. Carefully push the lens into position. 8. Rotate the lens 30° degrees clockwise. 13.12 Calibrating the compass 13.12.1 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Use the joystick to go to (Settings). Push the joystick to display the Settings menu. Select Device settings and push the joystick. Select GPS & compass and push the joystick. Select Compass.
13 Handling the camera Follow this procedure: 1. Put your thumbs at the lower part of the eyecup. Push the eyecup horizontally, away from the touch-screen LCD side, until the eyecup slides out from its mount. Note To remove the eyecup, you must slide it out from its mount. Do not pull the eyecup straight up. 2. Note the grooves on the eyecup mount on the camera and on the new eyecup. #T559880; r.
13 Handling the camera 3. Align the new eyecup with the eyecup mount on the camera. 4. Carefully slide the eyecup into position. 13.14 Using the camera lamp as a flash 13.14.1 General The camera lamp can be used as a flash for the digital camera. When the flash function is activated, the camera lamp will flash when an image is saved by pushing the Autofocus/Save button fully down. 13.14.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. Push the joystick to display the menu system. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
14 Working with images 14.1 Saving an image 14.1.1 General You can save images to a memory card. The camera saves an image file including all thermal and visual information. This means that you can open an image file at a later stage and, for example, select another image mode, apply color alarms, and add measurement tools. The image jpg file is fully radiometric and saved lossless, which enables full post-processing in FLIR Tools.
14 Working with images 14.2 Previewing an image 14.2.1 General You can preview an image before you save it. This enables you to see if the image contains the information you want before you save it. You can also adjust and edit the image. Note The camera must be configured to display a preview image before saving. Select (Settings) > Save options > Preview image before saving = On. 14.2.2 Procedure Follow this procedure: 1. To preview an image, push the Autofocus/Save button fully down.
