20  Changing settings

File name prefix : The prefix that will be inserted in file names for recordings.

Image format : The image format for snapshots that are saved as image files from recordings.

Video format : The video format for recordings.

Browse : Click Browse to specify the location where video recordings will be saved.

Disk space : The available disk space for recordings.

Hide cold and hot spot : To hide any existing cold and hot spots in an image, select this check box.

Show wizard when connecting a camera : To display the import guide when connecting a camera, select this checkbox.

Use entire-scale setting on auto-adjust image : (Applies to FLIR GF3xx cameras only.) To use the image’s entire temperature range when importing the image into FLIR Tools/Tools+, and not only the scene temperature range, select this check box. If this check box is not selected, the image may appear considerably darker after importing, since FLIR Tools/Tools+ uses a default temperature range. For more information about the scene temperature range, see the FLIR GF3xx camera manual.

Add existing folder to library : To add an existing folder on your computer to the image library, click Browse and navigate to the folder.

Remove folder : To remove a folder from the image library, select the folder in the folder list and then click Remove folder .

Page size : To change the page size, select a new page size in the list. Available options are A4 , US Letter , and US Legal .

Show all parameters : To display all measurement parameters for an image when included in a report, select this checkbox.

Extract digital camera image from thermal image (if available) when generating : For cameras supporting multispectral images, all image modes are included inside a single image file—MSX, thermal, thermal fusion, thermal blending, picture-in-picture, and the digital camera image. To extract the digital camera image when generating a report, select this checkbox.

Built-in templates path : The file path to the program’s built-in templates.

User templates path : The file path to the program’s user templates.

Logo : To display a logo in the top left corner of the report pages, select this checkbox. To display another logo, click Browse and navigate to the logo file.

Header : A text field where you can enter any text that shall be displayed in the report header.

Footer : A text field where you can enter any text that shall be displayed in the report footer.

Temperature unit : The unit for temperature values in the program and the reports. To change the unit, select another unit. Available options are Celsius , Fahrenheit , Kelvin .

Distance unit : The unit for distance in the program and the reports. To change the unit, select another unit. Available options are Meters , Feet .

Language : To change the language, select a new language in the list.

Regional settings area: To synchronize the camera’s date and time settings with the computer, select the checkbox.

Firmware info area: To check whether a newer version of the camera firmware exists, click Check for updates and follow the on-screen instructions.

Restore to factory default area: To restore all camera settings to the factory defaults, click Restore .

Camera modes area:

Trigger button area: The camera has a trigger button. With the settings in the Trigger button area, you can select the function of the trigger button. You select what will happen when you click (short press) the trigger button and what will happen when you hold (long press) the trigger button.

Gain mode area:

Temperature unit area: To select a different temperature unit, click Celsius or Fahrenheit .

Thermal indication area:

Add custom boot image area: To select an image of your choice to appear during start-up, click Browse , and navigate to the image file. This is useful for, for example, identifying your fire department’s cameras. By incorporating your fire department’s logo, and a unique identity number in the image, you can keep track of your cameras. This image can also be accessed from the camera menu.

Basic mode is the default mode of the camera. It is a multipurpose mode for the initial fire attack with life-saving operations and control of the fire. The camera automatically switches between the high-sensitivity range and the low-sensitivity range, to maintain an optimal infrared image while at the same time maintaining a safe and consistent heat colorization of the fire scene.

Black and white firefighting mode is a standardized firefighting mode based on Basic mode. It is a multipurpose mode for the initial fire intervention that includes life-saving operations and control of the fire. It is specifically designed for fire services that do not want to use the heat colorization feature.

The camera automatically switches between the high-sensitivity range and the low-sensitivity range, to maintain an optimal infrared image.

Fire mode is similar to Basic mode, but with a higher-temperature starting point for the heat colorization. It is suitable for fire scenes with higher background temperatures, where there are already a lot of open flames and a high background temperature. The camera automatically switches between the high-sensitivity range and the low-sensitivity range, to maintain an optimal infrared image while at the same time maintaining a safe and consistent heat colorization.

Search and rescue mode is optimized for maintaining high contrast in the infrared image while searching for people in landscapes, buildings, or traffic accident scenes.

Heat detection mode is optimized for searching hotspots during overhaul after the fire is out—typically to ensure that there is no remaining hidden fire. This mode can also be used to find thermal patterns (e.g., signs of people in car seats after accidents), to ensure that everyone has been found. This mode can also be used to search for people in water and open landscapes.

Firmware info area: To check whether a newer version of the camera firmware exists, click Check for updates , and follow the on-screen instructions.

Restore to factory default area: To restore all camera settings to the factory defaults, click Restore .

Camera modes area: To define which camera modes to enable in the camera, select the camera mode. For more information on each camera mode, see section 20.3.4 Explanation of the different camera modes .

Gain mode area:

Add custom boot image area: To specify your own unique image to appear during start-up, click Browse , and navigate to the image file. This is useful for, for example, identifying your fire department’s cameras. By incorporating your fire department’s logo, and a unique identity number in the image, you can keep track of your cameras.

The Basic mode is the default mode of the camera. It is a multipurpose mode for the initial fire attack with life rescuing operation and control of the fire. The camera automatically switches between the high-sensitivity range and the low-sensitivity range, to maintain an optimal infrared image while at the same time maintaining a safe and consistent heat colorization of the fire scene.

The black and white firefighting mode is a standardized firefighting mode based on the Basic mode. It is a multipurpose mode for the initial fire intervention that includes life rescuing operations and control of the fire. It is specifically designed for fire services that do not want to use the heat colorization feature.

The camera automatically switches between the high-sensitivity range and the low-sensitivity range, to maintain an optimal infrared image.

The fire mode is similar to the Basic mode, but with a higher-temperature starting point for the heat colorization. It is suitable for fire scenes with higher background temperatures, where there are already a lot of open flames and a high background temperature. The camera automatically switches between the high-sensitivity range and the low-sensitivity range, to maintain an optimal infrared image while at the same time maintaining a safe and consistent heat colorization.

The search and rescue mode is optimized for maintaining high contrast in the infrared image while searching for people in landscapes, buildings, or traffic accident scenes.

The heat detection mode is optimized for searching hotspots during overhaul after the fire is out—typically to ensure that there is no remaining hidden fire. This mode can also be used to find thermal patterns (e.g., signs of people in car seats after accidents), to ensure that everyone has been found. This mode can also be used to search for people in water and open landscapes.

The cold detection mode is optimized for searching coldspots—typically to find drafts and air flows.

The building analysis mode is suitable for the analysis of buildings and the detection of building-related anomalies. The thermal image can provide information on structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical constructions as well as an indication of moisture, wetness, and air infiltration.

In this mode, the camera uses an iron color palette to display the different temperatures, where black, blue, and purple are for the coldest areas, followed by red, orange, and yellow for the mid-range and going to white for the hottest parts. The temperature scale is automatically adjusted to the thermal content of the image.