FLIR GF7x‎ series

User’s manual

FLIR GF7x‎ series

1 Disclaimers

1.1 Legal disclaimer

For warranty terms, refer to https://www.flir.com/warranty.

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Products described herein may be subject to export regulations.

This document does not contain export-controlled information.

1.3 Patents

This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending. Refer to the FLIR Systems’ patent registry:

https://www.flir.com/patentnotices

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FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products without prior notice.

1.5 Third-party licenses

Information about third-party licenses is available in the user interface of the product.

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1.7 Copyright

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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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

3 Notice to user

3.1 Online documentation

Our manuals are continuously updated and published online.

To access the FLIR GF7x series user manual and other product documentation, go to http://support.flir.com/resources/42vu.

To access the manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our discontinued products, go to https://support.flir.com/resources/app.

3.2 Register your camera

To register the camera, go to .

To access the registration form, you must log in to your FLIR account or sign up for a new account.

You will also need the serial number of your camera. The serial number is displayed by the registration wizard in the camera.

To start the registration wizard, turn on the camera and select Settings > Device settings > Camera information > Register camera.

To complete the registration, you must enter a verification code into the camera. The code is available in your FLIR account, under My Products.

3.3 Accuracy

For very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have started the camera before measuring a temperature.

3.4 Calibration

Gas detection: no re-calibration recommendation. The ability to detect gases is not influenced by the calibration and will not degrade over time.

Temperature measurement: annual re-calibration recommended. Contact your local sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.

3.5 Training

For training resources and courses, go to https://www.flir.com/support-center/training.

3.6 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.

3.7 Note about authoritative versions

The authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due to translation errors, the English text has precedence. Any late changes are first implemented in English.

3.8 Disposal of electronic waste

Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly.

Equipment marked with the below crossed-out wheeled bin is electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment should not be discarded together with unseparated household waste, but must be collected separately.

For this purpose all local authorities have established collection schemes under which residents can dispose waste electrical and electronic equipment at a recycling centre or other collection points, or WEEE will be collected directly from households. More detailed information is available from the technical administration of the relevant local authority.

4 Customer help

4.1 General

Do not hesitate to contact our Customer Support Center if you experience problems or have any questions.

For customer help, go to 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.

When you want to submit a question, make sure that you have the following information to hand:

The camera model.
The camera serial number.
The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (e.g., SD card reader, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire).
Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.).
Version of any programs from FLIR Systems.
Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual.

4.3 Downloads

On the customer help site you can also download the following, when applicable for the product:

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 examples.
Technical datasheets.

5 Important note about training and applications

5.1 General

Infrared inspection of gas leaks, furnaces, and high-temperature applications—including infrared image and other data acquisition, analysis, diagnosis, prognosis, and reporting—is a highly advanced skill. It requires professional knowledge of thermography and its applications, and is, in some countries, subject to certification and legislation.

Consequently, we strongly recommend that you seek the necessary training before carrying out inspections. Please visit the following site for more information:

6 Introduction

6.1 FLIR GF77‎

The FLIR GF77 is an uncooled infrared camera that both visualizes gas emissions and measures temperature accurately to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults. The FLIR GF77 features multiple swappable lens options, LR and HR which are spectrally filtered from 7-8.5 and 9.5-12 μm respectively, to visualize gases of interest and are easily interchangeable in the field. You can scan components quickly, focusing on problem areas and finding small leaks that you might miss with a traditional TVA (Toxic Vapor Analyzer) or “sniffer”.

Efficient leak detection and repair (LDAR) will help protect the environment while avoiding product losses and ensuring a safer work environment.

The FLIR GF77 is ideal for:

Industrial plants.
Renewable energy producers.
Natural gas power plants.
Locations along the natural gas supply chain.
Liquid natural gas (LNG) terminals and storage.
Power and utility industry for SF6 and CH4 gas.
Chemical industry for ethylene and other compounds.
Food and Agriculture industry for ammonia.
First responder market for all above.
Temperature measurement inspections for all of the above.

6.1.1 Key features

Gas-specific spectral filtering
Use the LR lens for visualizing CH4, N2O, C3H8, SO2, R-134a, and R-152a.
Use the HR lens for visualizing SF6, NH3, and C2H4 (ethylene).
Combined gas and temperature measuring features
Perform your gas leak survey as well as thermography inspection using the same lens while also choosing the right temperature range for your environment.
One-touch contrast enhancement
A quick tap on the screen automatically improves the contrast between the gas and the background scene.
Accentuated plume movement
Easily toggle on/off High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) to highlight plume movement for increased gas detectability.
Award-winning ergonomic design
Based on the FLIR T-series platform, the FLIR GF77 offers a 180° rotating optical block, vibrant touchscreen LCD, and eyepiece for ease of use in direct sunlight.
Streamlined reporting features
Organize your findings in the field using the built-in voice annotation, GPS tagging, customizable work folders, and Wi-Fi connections for video streaming or sharing.

6.2 Gas leak example images

This section contains gas leak example images from various applications.

7 Quick start guide

7.1 Starting the camera for the first time

Charge the battery for 3 hours using the stand-alone battery charger.

Put the battery into the camera battery compartment.

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

Push the on/off button icon to turn on/off the camera.

Follow the instructions on the camera screen to configure your camera. You can, for example, select the language, units, and date and time formats.

You can also set up the camera to upload images for storage online. To enable upload of images, you need to connect the camera to the internet and pair the camera with a FLIR Ignite account. Use a computer or other device with internet access and follow the instructions on the camera screen.

7.2 Detecting a gas leak

Aim the camera toward the object of interest.

Adjust the camera focus.

If there is a gas leak, and the gas is one of the gases that the camera can detect, you will now see the leak on the screen. The leak will resemble a smoke plume emanating from the point of the leak.

To save an image, push the Save button.

To record a video clip, do the following:

Select (Recording mode) > (Video).
To start recording a video clip, push the Save button.
To stop recording a video clip, push the Save button again. The recording is automatically saved.

7.3 Measuring a temperature

Enable temperature measurement functionality: Select icon (Settings) > Application options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.

Add a spotmeter: Select icon (Measurement) > icon (Center spot).

Aim the camera toward the object. Make sure that the spotmeter is on the point of interest.

Adjust the infrared camera focus. This is very important for a correct temperature measurement.

The spotmeter temperature is displayed on the screen.

8 Camera overview

8.1 View from the rear

Focus ring.
Speaker.
Programmable button.
Image archive button.
Navigation pad with center push.
Back button.
On/off button.
Hand strap.
Multi-touch LCD screen.
Light sensor.
Microphone.
Attachment point for the neck strap.

8.2 View from the front

Autofocus button.
Save button.
Viewfinder.
Knob to change the dioptric correction for the viewfinder.
Attachment point for the neck strap.
Laser receiver.
Laser transmitter.
Camera lamp (left and right sides).
Infrared lens.
Digital camera.

8.3 View from the bottom

Laser button.
Programmable button.
Tripod mount.
Cover for the connector compartment.
Battery.

8.4 Lenses

The FLIR GF77 has the following lens options: 25° LR (7.0–8.5 μm), 25° HR (9.5–12 μm), 6° LR (7.0–8.5 μm), and 6° LR (9.5–12 μm). The waveband is printed on the front of the lens and on a colored field inside the lens; red for LR and green for HR.

The 6° lenses cover the digital camera, laser, and camera lamp. For that reason, all functionality that relies on the digital camera, laser, or camera lamp is disabled.

8.5 Laser distance meter and laser pointer

The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser transmitter also works as a laser pointer.

8.5.1 Laser transmitter and receiver

Laser receiver.
Laser transmitter.

8.5.2 Difference in position

This figure shows the difference in position between the laser transmitter and the optical center of the infrared lens. The laser transmitter and the optical axis are parallel.

8.5.3 Laser warning label

A laser warning label with the following information is attached to the camera:

8.5.4 Laser rules and regulations

Wavelength: 650 nm. Maximum output power: 1 mW.

This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

8.6 Viewfinder and display

By means of a sensor, the camera will register when you look into the viewfinder and then automatically turn off the display. This behavior can be changed by a setting. Select icon

(Settings) > Device settings > Display settings > Active display. For more information, see section 23.6 Device settings.

8.7 Screen elements

8.7.1 General

Result table.1
Status icons.
Temperature measurement tool (e.g., spotmeter).
Temperature scale.
Menu system button.

8.7.2 Menu system

To display the menu system, push the navigation pad or tap the menu system button

Recording mode button.
Measurement parameters button.2
Image mode button.
Measurement button.3
Color button.
Settings button.
Main menu.
Submenu.

8.7.3 Soft buttons

Work folder button: Touch to open a menu where you can create new folders and change the active folder.
Lamp button: Touch to turn on/off the camera lamp.
Continuous autofocus button: Touch to enable/disable continuous autofocus.
Overlay button: Touch to show/hide all camera overlay.
Temperature scale button: Touch to switch between the automatic and manual image adjustment modes.

8.7.4 Status icons and indicators

	Battery level Green: above 75% Yellow: up to 75% Red: up to 25% No color: below 15%
	The remaining storage capacity of the memory card is below 100 MB.
	The GPS is enabled. If the icon is grey, the camera cannot find a GPS signal.
	External infrared window compensation is enabled.
	The camera is paired with a FLIR Ignite account. The camera is paired, but does not have contact with FLIR Ignite (no internet connection).
	A Bluetooth headset is connected.
	The laser is on.

8.7.5 Swipe-down menu

To open the swipe-down menu, place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe down.

Storage status of the memory card.
Battery status indicator.
Bluetooth button: Touch to enable/disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings menu. See also section 25 Pairing Bluetooth‎ devices.
Wi-Fi button: Touch to enable/disable Wi-Fi. Touch and hold to open the Wi-Fi settings menu. See also section 24 Configuring Wi-Fi.
Ignite upload button: Touch to enable/disable automatic upload of images and videos. See also section 16.5 Automatic upload.
Note If the camera is not paired with a FLIR Ignite account, you will be prompted to sign in to FLIR Ignite before you can enable automatic upload.
Lamp button: Touch to turn on/off the camera lamp.
Screen brightness control: Touch to enable/disable automatic adjustment of the screen brightness. Drag to manually adjust the screen brightness.
The FLIR Ignite user account that the camera is paired with. For more information, see section 16.4 Pairing with FLIR Ignite‎.
Storage status of the FLIR Ignite account.

8.7.6 Image overlay

The camera saves image information such as date, time, and items related to temperature measurements to the image file. This image information can be viewed in the image archive. You can also choose to display selected image information items, and also lens information, as an overlay on the image. All image overlay information displayed on the live image will also be displayed on saved images in the image archive. For more information, see sections section 23.6 Device settings and 10.9 Hiding all overlay.

8.8 Navigating the menu system

You can navigate the menu system in two ways:

Using your finger or a stylus pen specially designed for capacitive touch usage.
Using the navigation pad and the back button .

8.8.1 Navigating using the navigation pad

You navigate the menu system by using the navigation pad and the back button:

To display the menu system, push the center of the navigation pad.
To navigate in menus, submenus, and dialog boxes, and to change values in dialog boxes, push the navigation pad up/down or left/right.
To confirm changes and settings in menus and dialog boxes, push the center of the navigation pad.
To leave dialog boxes and to go back in the menu system, push the back button .

9 Detecting a gas leak

9.1 General

Full gas detection functionality, including High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) (see section 9.4 Enhancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM)), is available when the camera is set to Gas detection mode.

You can use the camera to also detect gas in Temperature measurements mode. With this setting, however, High Sensitivity Mode is not available.

9.2 Basic steps to gas detection

First adjust the focus. If the camera is out of focus, there is a risk of missing a gas leak.
The key to making the gas visible is enhancing the temperature difference between the gas cloud and the background. To obtain optimal contrast, try to find a suitable background by aiming the camera toward the target from different angles.
Motion of the gas, e.g., caused by wind, makes the gas cloud easier to see.
Using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) can improve the detection of gas leaks, especially when they are small or low in concentration.
The camera automatically adjusts the temperature scale. Use this mode first, but do not hesitate to set the scale manually. By centering on the temperatures around the background of the gas, you can make the gas appear more clearly.
Selecting a different color palette can make it easier to see the gas cloud.

9.3 Adjusting the camera focus

It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. If the camera is out of focus, there is risk of missing a gas leak.

9.3.1 Manual focus

You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring. For more information, see section 21.4.1 Manual focus.

9.3.2 Autofocus

You can autofocus the infrared camera by pushing the Autofocus button. For more information, see section 21.4.2 Autofocus.

9.3.3 Continuous autofocus

The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing. For more information, see section 21.4.3 Continuous autofocus.

9.4 Enhancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM)

9.4.1 General

High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) is an adjustment method specifically designed for gas detection applications. By enhancing the thermal sensitivity of the camera, HSM can improve the detection of gas leaks, especially when they are small or low in concentration.

One feature of HSM mode is to make motion, such as moving gas, more visible in the image. This is achieved by an image-subtraction video-processing technique. This HSM feature subtracts a percentage of individual pixel signals from frames in the video stream from subsequent frames, thus enhancing the differences between frames, which makes a moving gas cloud stand out more clearly in the resulting images.

9.4.2 Procedure

To enable High Sensitivity Mode (HSM), do the following:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Image mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Select icon (HSM) and push the navigation pad.

9.5 Adjusting the temperature scale

By default, the camera continuously adjusts the image for the best image presentation. Use this automatic mode first, but do not hesitate to adjust the temperature scale of the infrared image manually. For more information, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.

To adjust the temperature scale, do the following:

Touch the soft button icon to enter manual image adjustment mode.

Do one or more of the following:

To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, place your finger on the screen and move it up/down.
To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:
1. Touch the maximum or minimum temperature that you want to change.
2. Place your finger on the screen and move it up/down to change the value of the highlighted temperature.
To enhance the details for a certain point of interest in the image, touch the point on the screen. The image will be auto-adjusted based on the thermal content of the area around the touched point.

To prevent further unintentional adjustments, you can lock the touch screen.

To lock the screen, touch the icon.
To unlock the screen, touch the icon.

9.6 Changing the color palettes

You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures. A different palette can make it easier to see a gas cloud. For more information, see section 12 Color palettes.

To change the color palette, do the following:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

9.7 General instrument check

The following general instrument check process ensures that the camera can detect the intended gas compounds with the same sensitivity as when originally manufactured.

Make sure that the camera powers on.
Make sure that the camera produces a live infrared image.
Make sure that the camera does not report any error messages on startup.
Make sure that the camera focuses properly.
Make sure that the camera is able to engage HSM mode.

10 Measuring temperatures

10.1 General

To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spotmeter or a box. For more information, see section 18 Working with measurement tools.

By using color alarms (isotherms), temperature anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared image. For more information, see section 19 Working with color alarms and isotherms.

10.2 Achieving a good image

A good image depends on several different functions and settings, although some functions and settings affect the image more than others.

These are the functions and settings that you need to experiment with:

Adjusting the infrared camera focus.
Adjusting the infrared image (automatically or manually).
Selecting a suitable temperature range.
Selecting a suitable color palette.
Changing the measurement parameters.
Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC).
In some situations, you may also want to hide the camera overlay for a better view.

10.2.1 To keep in mind

A thermal camera has a resolution limit. This depends on the size of the detector, the lens, and the distance to the target. Use the center of the spot tool as a guide to the minimum possible object size, and get closer if necessary. Make sure to stay away from dangerous areas and live electrical components.
Be careful when holding the camera perpendicular to the target. Be observant of reflections, especially at low emissivities—you, the camera, or the surroundings may become the main source of reflection.
Select a zone of high emissivity, e.g., an area with a matte surface, to perform a measurement.
Blank objects, i.e., those with low emissivities, may appear warm or cold in the camera, because they mainly reflect the environment.
Avoid direct sunlight on the details that you are inspecting.
Various types of faults, e.g., those in a building’s construction, may result in the same type of thermal pattern.
Correctly analyzing an infrared image requires professional knowledge about the application.

10.3 Adjusting the camera focus

It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. Incorrect focus adjustment affects how the image modes work. It also affects the temperature measurement.

10.3.1 Manual focus

You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring. For more information, see section 21.4.1 Manual focus.

10.3.2 Autofocus

You can autofocus the infrared camera by pushing the Autofocus button. For more information, see section 21.4.2 Autofocus.

10.3.3 Continuous autofocus

The infrared camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing. For more information, see section 21.4.3 Continuous autofocus.

10.4 Adjusting the temperature scale

To adjust the temperature scale, do the following:

Touch the soft button icon to enter manual image adjustment mode.

Do one or more of the following:

To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, place your finger on the screen and move it up/down.
To change the minimum or the maximum limit, do the following:
1. Touch the maximum or minimum temperature that you want to change.
2. Place your finger on the screen and move it up/down to change the value of the highlighted temperature.
To enhance the details of a certain point of interest in the image, touch that point on the screen. The image will be auto-adjusted based on the thermal content of the area around the touched point.

To prevent further unintentional adjustments, you can lock the touch screen.

To lock the screen, touch the icon.
To unlock the screen, touch the icon.

10.5 Changing the camera temperature range

10.5.1 General

The camera is calibrated for different temperature ranges. Available temperature range options are dependent on the camera model.

For accurate temperature measurements, you must change the Camera temperature range setting to suit the expected temperature of the object you are inspecting.

10.5.2 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Select Camera temperature range and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

Select the appropriate temperature range and push the navigation pad.

10.6 Changing the color palettes

You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures. A different palette can make it easier to analyze an image. For more information, see section 12 Color palettes.

To change the color palette, do the following:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

10.7 Changing the measurement parameters

For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters:

Emissivity.
Reflected temperature.
Object distance.
Atmospheric temperature.
Relative humidity.
External IR window compensation.

Emissivity is the most important measurement parameter to set correctly. If the Emissivity is set to a low value, the Reflected temperature also becomes important. The parameters Object distance, Atmospheric temperature, and Relative humidity are relevant for longer distances. The External IR window compensation must be activated if a protective window or external lens is used.

You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity, Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.

For more information, see section 18.5 Changing the measurement parameters.

10.8 Non-uniformity correction (NUC)

10.8.1 General

When the thermal camera displays Calibrating... it is performing what in thermography is called a ”non-uniformity correction” (NUC). An NUC is an image correction carried out by the camera software to compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and other optical and geometrical disturbances4. For more information, see section 31 About calibration.

An NUC is performed automatically, for example at start-up, when changing a measurement range, or when the environment temperature changes.

You can also perform an NUC manually. This is useful when you have to perform a critical measurement with as little image disturbance as possible. You may, for example, want to perform a manual calibration just before you start recording a video sequence.

10.8.2 Performing an NUC manually

To perform a manual NUC, push and hold down the image archive button icon for more than 2 seconds.

10.9 Hiding all overlay

The camera overlay consists of overlay graphics and image overlay information. The overlay graphics include items such as measurement tool symbols, result tables, and status icons. The image overlay information, which you activate on the Settings menu, provides additional information such as the date, time, and items related to temperature measurements. For more information, see section 8.7.6 Image overlay.

You can hide all camera overlay by touching the soft button icon

11 Infrared image adjustment

11.1 General

An infrared image can be adjusted automatically or manually.

In automatic mode, the camera continuously adjusts the level and span for the best image presentation, using one of the following color distribution methods:

Histogram: The colors are distributed based on the thermal content of the image.
Linear: The colors are distributed evenly from the lowest to the highest temperature.

The color distribution method for the automatic mode is configured by a setting. Select icon

(Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Auto adjustment method.

By using the Auto adjustment region feature it is possible to select an area of the image, and then have the colorization of the image adjusted based on the temperatures within that selected area. For more information, see section 11.3 Auto adjustment region.

In manual mode, you can adjust the temperature scale to values close to the temperature of a specific object in the image. This mode lets you center on the temperatures around the background of the gas, to make the gas appear more clearly. When measuring temperatures, manual mode will make it possible to detect anomalies and smaller temperature differences in the part of the image of interest. In manual mode, the colors are distributed evenly from the lowest to the highest temperature (linear color distribution).

In manual mode, you can adjust the image by touching the screen or by using the navigation pad. For more information, see sections 11.4 Manual adjustment by touching the screen and 11.5 Manual adjustment by using the navigation pad.

In live mode, touch the soft button to switch between automatic and manual image adjustment modes.
In preview/edit mode, manual image adjustment mode is active.

11.2 Example

Here are two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. To make it easier to analyze the temperature variations in the isolator, the temperature scale in the right image has been changed to values close to the temperature of the isolator.

Automatic

Manual

11.3 Auto adjustment region

When you auto-adjust a thermal image, you adjust it for the best image brightness and contrast. This means that the color information is distributed over the existing temperatures of the image.

In some situations, the image may contain very hot or very cold areas outside your area of interest. In such cases you might want to exclude those areas and use the color information only for the temperatures in your area of interest. You can do so by selecting a smaller auto adjustment region.

Select the auto adjustment region under icon

(Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Auto adjustment region.

11.4 Manual adjustment by touching the screen

11.4.1 General

The touch functionality for manual image adjustments is enabled/disabled by a setting. Select icon

(Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Manual adjustment using touch > On/Off.

When manual image adjustment mode is active, an adjustment wheel is displayed to the right of the temperature scale. (Applicable when the manual adjustment by touch functionality is enabled.)

Figure 11.1 Manual adjustment mode active

11.4.2 Procedure

In live mode, touch the soft button icon to enter manual image adjustment mode.

To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, place your finger on the screen and move it up/down.

To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:

Touch the maximum or minimum temperature that you want to change.
Place your finger on the screen and move it up/down to change the value of the highlighted temperature.

11.4.3 Auto-adjusting the image in manual mode

In manual image adjustment mode, you can auto-adjust the image by touching the screen. The image will be auto-adjusted based on the thermal content of the area around the touched point. The top and bottom levels in the temperature scale will be set to the maximum and minimum temperatures in that area. By using the color information only for the relevant temperatures, you will get more details in your area of interest.

11.4.4 Locking the touch screen

When you have adjusted the image to levels that allow you to study your area of interest, you can lock the touch screen to prevent further unintentional adjustments.

To lock the screen, touch the icon

icon to the left of the temperature scale.

To unlock the screen, touch the icon

icon to the left of the temperature scale.

11.5 Manual adjustment by using the navigation pad

11.5.1 Manual adjustment modes

There are two different settings for the manual adjustment mode (applicable for the navigation pad only):

Level, Span: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level and span by using the navigation pad.
Level, Max, Min: With this setting, you can manually adjust the level by using the navigation pad. You can also change the upper and lower temperatures individually.

Select the type of manual image adjustment mode under icon

(Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Manual adjustment mode.

11.5.2 Manual adjustment in Level, Span mode

In live mode, touch the soft button icon to enter manual image adjustment mode.

Push the navigation pad up/down to increase/decrease the level.

Push the navigation pad left/right to increase/decrease the span.

11.5.3 Manual adjustment in Level, Max, Min mode

In live mode, touch the soft button icon to enter manual image adjustment mode.

To simultaneously change the temperature scale minimum and maximum limits, push the navigation pad up/down.

To change the minimum limit or the maximum limit, do the following:

Push the navigation pad left/right to select (highlight) the maximum or minimum temperature.
Push the navigation pad up/down to change the value of the highlighted temperature.

12 Color palettes

12.1 General

You can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures. A different palette can make it easier to see a gas cloud and to analyze an image.

This table explains the different types of color palettes.

Iron	Arctic
Rainbow	Rainbow high contrast
White hot	Black hot
Lava

12.2 Changing the color palettes

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select a different palette.

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

13 Image modes

13.1 General

The camera can capture both thermal and visual images at the same time. By choosing the image mode, you select which type of image to display on the screen.

The camera supports the following image modes:

Thermal: An infrared image is displayed.
Thermal MSX (Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging): The camera displays an infrared image where the edges of the objects are enhanced with visual image details.
Picture in picture: An infrared image frame is displayed on top of the visual image.
Digital camera: The visual image captured by the digital camera is displayed.
HSM: High Sensitivity Mode (HSM) is an adjustment method specifically designed for gas detection applications. For more information, see section 9.4 Enhancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM).

13.2 Image examples

This table explains the different types of image modes.

Image mode	Image
Thermal
Thermal MSX
Picture in picture
Digital camera

13.3 Selecting an image mode

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Image mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:

(Thermal MSX).
(Thermal).
(HSM).
(Picture in picture).
(Digital camera).

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

If Picture in picture mode is selected, you can at this point move and resize the infrared image frame. Do the following:

To activate the Picture in picture tool, touch a corner of the infrared image frame. The tool is now displayed showing five handles, one in the middle and one in every corner of the frame.
To move the frame, touch and hold the middle handle and drag the frame.
To resize the frame, touch and hold one of the corner handles and drag the corner of the frame.

14 Recording modes

14.1 General

The camera supports the following recording modes:

Video: Record and save video clips to the memory card.
Single shot: Save images to the memory card.
Time-lapse: Program the camera to save images periodically (time-lapse).

14.2 Video recording

14.2.1 General

You can record and save video clips to the memory card.

14.2.2 Procedure

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Recording mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Select icon (Video) and push the navigation pad.

To start a video recording, push the Save button. A counter at the top of the screen displays the duration of the recording.

To stop a video recording, push the Save button. The recording is automatically saved to the memory card.

14.3 Single shot

14.3.1 General

You can save images to the memory card.

14.3.2 Procedure

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Recording mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Select icon (Single shot) and push the navigation pad.

To save an image, push the Save button.

14.4 Time-lapse

14.4.1 General

You can program the camera to save images periodically (time-lapse).

14.4.2 Procedure

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Recording mode) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Select icon (Time-lapse).

Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can set the save conditions:

Save interval: Use the navigation pad to set the time interval between each saved image.
Total number of images: Periodic saving will stop when the set number of images have been saved.
Note If you select “∞,” the camera will keep on saving images until the memory card is full or until you manually stop the time-lapse.

Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.

The time interval is displayed at the top of the screen.

To start the time-lapse (periodic saving), push the Save button.

To manually stop the time-lapse, push the Save button.

When the time-lapse is completed, an information screen is displayed. Push any button or touch the screen to return to the live image.

15 Working with images

15.1 Saving an image

To save an image, push the Save button.

15.2 Previewing an image

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.

To preview an image, do the following:

To preview an image, push the Save button. This displays the preview.

Manual image adjustment mode is now active. For image adjustment instructions, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.

To edit the image, push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu. For editing instructions, see section 15.3 Editing an image.

Do one of the following:

To save the image, push the Save button.
To exit preview mode without saving, push the back button .

15.3 Editing an image

You can edit an image in preview mode. You can also edit a saved image in the Gallery, see section 17.3 Editing a saved image.

In Preview mode, push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.

Select (Cancel) to exit edit mode.
Select (Measurement parameters) to change the global parameters.
Select (Image mode) to change the image mode.
Select (Measurement) to add a measurement tool.
Select (Color) to change the color palette or set a color alarm.
Select (Save) to save and exit edit mode.

15.3.1 Related topics

15.4 Zooming an image

You can zoom an image by using the camera’s digital zoom function. You can do this on live images and on saved images in edit mode.

The digital zoom factor is displayed at the top of the screen.

To digitally zoom an image, do the following:

Zoom in: Touch the screen with two fingers and spread the fingers apart.
Zoom out: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch the fingers together.

15.5 Annotating images

15.5.1 General

You can save additional information with an infrared image by using annotations. Annotations make reporting and post-processing more efficient by providing essential information about the image, e.g., conditions and information about where an image is taken.

Annotations are added to the image file and can be viewed and edited in the camera or in a FLIR Thermography software.

You can set the camera to display annotation tools when an image is saved. Select (Settings) > Save options & storage > Add annotation after saving.
You can also add annotations to a saved image in the image archive.

15.5.2 Adding a note

You can add a text note to the image file. Using this feature, you can annotate images by entering free-form text.

Follow this procedure:

Open the image in the image archive.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter text by touching the screen.

When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.

15.5.3 Adding a text comment table

You can save a table with textual information to the image file. This feature is a very efficient way of recording information when you are inspecting a large number of similar objects. The idea behind using a table with textual information is to avoid filling out forms or inspection protocols manually.

The camera ships with an example text comment table template. You can also create your own templates. For more information, see section 15.5.3.1 Creating a text comment table template.

Follow this procedure:

Open the image in the image archive.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a table.

(Optional step.) On the top toolbar, do one of the following:

To clear the content of the current table, select the icon and push the navigation pad.
To select another table template, select the icon and push the navigation pad.

For each row in the table, do the following:

Push the navigation pad. This displays the predefined values.
Push the navigation pad up/down to select a predefined value. Push the navigation pad to confirm.
Instead of selecting a predefined value, you can select the keyboard icon and enter other text by touching the screen.
Note Text entered by the keyboard will be saved to the text comment table template. Next time you add a text comment table annotation, the entered text will be displayed as a predefined value.

When completed, select Save & Exit at the bottom of the table. Push the navigation pad to confirm.

15.5.3.1 Creating a text comment table template

You can create a text comment file manually. You can also create a text comment file using a FLIR Thermography software.

15.5.3.1.1 Manually creating a table template

A text comment file (*.tcf) is an annotation format that is proprietary to FLIR Systems. It defines a table structure that can be used to add text table annotations to FLIR images. You can create text comment files (*.tcf files) and use these files as table templates in the camera.

The camera ships with an example text comment table file: example_text_comment.tcf. The file is stored on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates. You can make a copy of the example file and modify it using a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad.

When creating or modifying a text comment file, keep the following rules in mind:

Lines starting with “#” are regarded as comments and will be ignored.
Lines that start with “<” and end with “>” are labels and will appear on the left-hand side of the table.
Non-empty lines under a label line are regarded as values and will be displayed as options to the label above.
When you save the file, select UTF-8 encoding. With UTF-8 encoding, the file will support all languages currently supported by the camera.
The template will be updated by the camera if you add or remove values in the text table annotations dialog in the camera. This enables you to modify its content while you are working with the camera.
The camera will find all text table template files if:
- They are placed on the memory card in the subfolder \TextTableTemplates.
- They have an ASCII filename and the file extension .tcf. (ASCII characters include a–z, A–Z, 0–9, and basic punctuation, and spaces can be used. The file can contain non-ASCII text, but the filename must be ASCII.)

15.5.3.1.1.1 Example mark-up structure

The file format for the text comment table template is *.tcf. This code sample is an example mark-up structure of such a file, and shows how the mark-up appears in a text editor such as Notepad.

<Site>
                                       Company A
                                       Company B
                                       <Location>
                                       Substation A
                                       <Object>
                                       Engine
                                       Vent
                                       Vault
                                       Door
                                       <ObjectID>
                                       A1a1
                                       A1b2
                                       A1c3
                                       <Deviation>
                                       Overload
                                       Moisture
                                       Draft
                                       <Remedy>
                                       Replace
                                       Fix
                                       No action
                                       <Severity>
                                       Critical
                                       Non-critical
                                       <Severity>

15.5.4 Adding a voice annotation

A voice annotation is an audio recording that is saved to the infrared image file. The recording can be played back in the camera, and in image analysis and reporting software from FLIR Systems.

The voice annotation is recorded using the built-in microphone. You can also use a Bluetooth-enabled headset. For information on how to pair a headset with the camera, see section 25 Pairing Bluetooth‎ devices.

Follow this procedure:

Open the image in the image archive.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

A context menu is displayed.

To start a recording, select icon (Record) and push the navigation pad.

To stop the recording, select icon (Stop) and push the navigation pad.

To listen to the recording, select icon (Play) and push the navigation pad.

To delete the recording, select icon (Delete) and push the navigation pad.

When completed, select icon (Done) and push the navigation pad.

15.5.5 Adding a sketch

You can add a freehand drawing to an infrared image.

Follow this procedure:

Open the image in the image archive.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

You are now in sketch mode. Draw the sketch by touching the screen.

(Optional step.) Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu. Do one or more of the following:

To change the color of the sketch tools, select (Draw) and push the navigation pad. Select the color and push the navigation pad.
To erase, select (Eraser) and push the navigation pad. Erase parts of the sketch by touching the screen.
To add an arrow, circle, or cross, select (Stamp sketch) and push the navigation pad. Select the type of stamp and push the navigation pad. The stamp is displayed in the center of the screen. You can move the stamp by using the navigation pad or by touching the screen. When completed, push the navigation pad.
To clear, select (Clear all) and push the navigation pad.
When the sketch is completed, select (Save) and push the navigation pad.

16 Cloud connectivity

FLIR Ignite is a cloud storage service for thermal images. Upload images from your camera and your data will be instantly available across all your devices. With FLIR Ignite you can edit images and create basic reports. You can also share images with colleagues and clients and invite team members to work in the same folder and files.

FLIR Ignite also includes a PC–based application called FLIR Ignite Sync that allows you to sync your image library with your computer. This gives you easy access to images when creating reports in FLIR Thermal Studio or other post-processing software.

16.1 Uploading to FLIR Ignite‎

You can set up the camera to upload images and videos to FLIR Ignite.

If automatic upload is enabled, new images and videos will automatically be uploaded to the FLIR Ignite account. You can also upload images and videos manually from the image archive.

To be able to upload images and videos, you need to connect the camera to the internet and pair the camera with a FLIR Ignite account.

16.2 Connecting to internet

You can connect the camera to the internet via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

16.2.1 Connecting to Wi-Fi

You can connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network as part of the initial setup of the camera. You can also connect the camera at any time via the Settings menu.

To connect to Wi-Fi via the Settings menu, do the following:

Select icon ( Settings) > Connections > Wi-Fi > Connect to network.

To display a list of the available networks, select Available networks.

Select one of the available networks and push the navigation pad.

16.2.2 Connecting via Bluetooth‎

If supported by your mobile phone, you can share the phone’s internet connection with the camera via Bluetooth.

To connect the camera to the internet via your mobile phone, do the following:

Select icon ( Settings) > Connections > Bluetooth .

Make sure Bluetooth is enabled by toggling the Bluetooth switch.

Select Available devices and push the navigation pad.

Wait until a list of available Bluetooth devices is displayed.

Select your mobile phone and begin the pairing procedure.

16.3 Creating a FLIR Ignite‎ account

To create a FLIR Ignite account, go to https://ignite.flir.com and click Sign up.

16.4 Pairing with FLIR Ignite‎

You can pair the camera as part of the initial setup of the camera. You can also pair the camera at any time via the Settings menu.

To pair the camera via the Settings menu, do the following:

Make sure the camera is connected to the internet.

Select icon ( Settings) > FLIR Ignite .

Start the pairing procedure by selecting Sign in.

Use a computer or other device with internet access and go to the website displayed on the camera screen.

On the website, enter the code displayed on the camera screen.

16.5 Automatic upload

You can set up the camera to automatically upload images and videos to your FLIR Ignite account.

When automatic upload is enabled, new images and videos will automatically be uploaded when the camera is connected to the internet and paired with FLIR Ignite.

To enable automatic upload, do the following:

Make sure the camera is paired with your FLIR Ignite account.

Select icon ( Settings) > FLIR Ignite.

Enable/disable automatic upload by toggling the Auto upload switch.

16.6 Manual upload

You can manually upload images, videos, and folders from the image archive when the camera is paired with a FLIR Ignite account and connected to the internet.

You can monitor the upload progress at the top of the image archive.

16.6.1 Uploading an image/video file

Make sure the camera is connected to the internet.

Make sure the camera is paired with a FLIR Ignite account.

Push the image archive button icon .

Select a folder and then select an image or video.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon.

16.6.2 Uploading multiple files

Make sure the camera is connected to the internet.

Make sure the camera is paired with a FLIR Ignite account.

Push the image archive button icon .

Select a folder.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon.

Select the images and videos you want to upload. Selected files are marked with a tick.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon.

16.6.3 Uploading folders

Make sure the camera is connected to the internet.

Make sure the camera is paired with a FLIR Ignite account.

Push the image archive button icon .

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon.

Select the folders you want to upload. Selected folders are marked with a tick.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon.

16.7 Accessing FLIR Ignite‎

You can access FLIR Ignite from a browser on your desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

To access FLIR Ignite, go to https://ignite.flir.com .

For more information, refer to the FLIR Ignite user manual.

17 Gallery — video and image archive

17.1 General

When you save a video clip or an image, the camera stores the video/image file in the image archive on the memory card. You can open and play saved video clips in the image archive. You can also open an image and, for example, change the color palette, apply another image mode, and add measurement tools.

In the camera, the image archive is called Gallery. The Gallery can include one or several folders. New video clips and images will be saved to the active folder, at the top of the Gallery. You can create new folders, rename a folder, change the active folder, move files between the folders, and delete folders.

17.1.1 Managing folders via soft button

The soft button icon

can be used to open a menu, where you can create new folders and change the active folder.

17.2 Opening image and video files

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery.

Select a folder and push the navigation pad.

Select the image or video clip you want to view and push the navigation pad.

Do one or more of the following:

To view the previous/next image or video clip, push the navigation pad left/right.
To display a toolbar at the top of the screen, push the navigation pad. Do one or more of the following:
- To switch between an infrared image and a visual image, select the icon and push the navigation pad.
- To edit the image, delete the image, display information, or add annotations, select the icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a menu to the right.
- Select the icon and push the navigation pad. To play or pause the video clip, push the navigation pad.
- To delete the video or display information, select the icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a menu to the right.

To return to the folder overview, push the back button icon .

To return to the Gallery, push the back button icon again.

17.3 Editing a saved image

You can edit a saved image. You can also edit an image in preview mode, see section 15.3 Editing an image.

To edit a saved image, do the following:

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery.

Select a folder and push the navigation pad.

Select the image you want to edit and push the navigation pad.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad. This opens the image in edit mode.

Manual image adjustment mode is now active. For image adjustment instructions, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.

Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.

Select (Cancel) to exit edit mode.
Select (Measurement parameters) to change the global parameters.
Select (Image mode) to change the image mode.
Select (Measurement) to add a measurement tool.
Select (Color) to change the color palette or set a color alarm.
Select (Save) to save and exit edit mode.

17.3.1 Related topics

17.4 Displaying the image information

The image information consists of date, time, and items related to temperature measurements. When you save an image, the image information is saved in the image file and can be viewed in the image archive (Gallery).

To display the image information, do the following:

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery.

Select a folder and push the navigation pad.

Select an image and push the navigation pad.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad. This displays the image information.

17.5 Creating a new folder

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery .

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the name of the folder by touching the screen.

When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.

The new folder automatically becomes the active folder and appears at the top of the Gallery.

17.6 Renaming a folder

You can change the name of the folders in the archive. The active folder cannot be renamed.

To rename a folder, do the following:

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery .

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

Select the folder to rename and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

A soft keyboard is displayed, where you can enter the new name of the folder by touching the screen.

When completed, touch Done on the soft keyboard.

17.7 Changing the active folder

New video clips and images are saved to the active folder.

To change the active folder, do the following:

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery .

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

Select the folder that new video clips and images should be saved to and push the navigation pad. This marks the selected folder with a tick.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

The selected folder is moved to the top of the Gallery.

17.8 Moving files between folders

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery .

Select a folder and push the navigation pad.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

Use the navigation pad to select the image and video items you want to move. You can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a tick.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

Select the destination folder for the selected items and push the navigation pad.

17.9 Uploading files and folders

You can manually upload images, videos, and folders to your FLIR Ignite account when the camera is connected to the internet. For more information, see section 16.6 Manual upload.

17.10 Deleting a folder

You can delete a folder in the archive. The active folder cannot be deleted.

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery .

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

Select the folder to delete and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

To delete the folder, select Delete and push the navigation pad.

17.11 Deleting a video or image file

You can delete a video or image file from the image archive.

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery .

Select a folder and push the navigation pad.

Select the video clip or image you want to delete and push the navigation pad.

Push the navigation pad to display the top toolbar.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

To delete the file, select Delete and push the navigation pad.

17.12 Deleting multiple files

You can delete multiple video and image files from the image archive.

Push the image archive button icon . This displays the Gallery .

Select a folder and push the navigation pad.

On the top toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad.

Use the navigation pad to select the video and image items you want to delete. You can also select the items by touching the screen. Selected items are marked with a tick.

On the right toolbar, select the icon icon and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

To delete the selected items, select Delete and push the navigation pad.

17.13 Deleting all files

You can delete all video and image files from the memory card.

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Use the navigation pad to select Save options & storage > Delete all saved files... .

Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

To permanently delete all saved files, select Delete and push the navigation pad.

18 Working with measurement tools

18.1 General

To measure a temperature, you can use one or more measurement tools, e.g., a spotmeter or a box.

18.2 Adding/removing measurement tools

Follow this procedure:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:

Select (No measurements) to remove all tools.
Select (Center spot) to add a center spot.
Select (Hot spot) to add a hot spot detection within a box area.
Select (Cold spot) to add a cold spot detection within a box area.
Select ( User preset 1) to add user preset 1. (Not available in all camera models.)
Select ( User preset 2) to add user preset 2. (Not available in all camera models.)

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

18.3 Editing user presets

A user preset is a measurement tool, or a group of measurement tools, with predefined characteristics.

Follow this procedure:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select icon (User preset 1) or icon (User preset 2).

Push and hold the center of the navigation pad. This displays the Edit user preset menu.

Select icon (Add measurement) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:

Select (Add spot) to add a spot.
Select (Add box) to add a box.
Select (Add circle) to add a circle.
Select (Add delta) to set up a differential calculation.

Push the navigation pad. This displays the measurement tool on the screen.

Push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu, where you can select one or more of the following actions (depending on the type of tool):

Remove the tool.
Resize, move, center, and rotate the tool.
Set alarms.
Display maximum, minimum, average, and area values.
Set local parameters.
When completed, select (Done) and push the navigation pad.

When all measurement tools have been added, select icon (Save as user preset).

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

18.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool

18.4.1 General

You can move and resize a measurement tool.

18.4.2 Moving a spot

Follow this procedure:

To select the spot, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with a frame.

Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.

To move the spot, do the following:

Select(Move spot) and push the navigation pad.
Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to move the spot.

To center the spot, select icon Center spot and push the navigation pad.

When completed, push the navigation pad and select icon (Done).

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

18.4.3 Moving and resizing a box or circle tool

Follow this procedure:

To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.

Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.

Select icon (Move/resize) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:

Select (Resize) to change the size of the tool.
Select (Move) to move the tool.
Select (Center box/circle) to center the tool.

Push the navigation pad up/down and left/right to resize or move the tool.

When completed, push the navigation pad and select icon (Done).

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

18.5 Changing the measurement parameters

18.5.1 General

For accurate measurements, it is important to set the measurement parameters.

18.5.2 Types of parameters

The camera can use these measurement parameters:

External IR window compensation, i.e., the temperature of any protective windows, external lenses (e.g., the close-up lens), etc., that are set up between the camera and the object of interest. If no protective window, protective shield, or external lens is used, this value is irrelevant and should be left inactive.
Object distance, i.e., the distance between the camera and the object of interest.
Note The camera can be configured to automatically measure the distance when an image is saved. With this setting, the Object distance parameter in the image data is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There is no effect on the Object distance setting in live mode.) For more information, see section 8.5 Laser distance meter and laser pointer .
Atmospheric temperature, i.e., the temperature of the air between the camera and the object of interest.
Relative humidity, i.e., the relative humidity of the air between the camera and the object of interest.
Reflected temperature, which is used when compensating for the radiation from the surroundings reflected by the object into the camera. This property of the object is called “reflectivity.”
Emissivity, i.e., how much radiation an object emits, compared with the radiation of a theoretical reference object at the same temperature (called a “blackbody”). The opposite of emissivity is reflectivity. The emissivity determines how much of the radiation originates from the object as opposed to being reflected by it.
Note There is an Emissivity mode setting, which you can use to enter the emissivity by material instead of by value. Select (Settings) > Device settings > User interface options > Emissivity mode > Select from materials table.

18.5.3 Recommended values

If you are unsure about the values, the following are recommended:

Object distance	1.0 m (3.3 ft.)
Atmospheric temperature	20°C (69°F)
Relative humidity	50%
Reflected temperature	20°C (69°F)
Emissivity	0.95

18.5.4 Procedure

You can set the measurement parameters globally. You can also change the Emissivity, Reflected temperature, and Object distance parameters locally for a measurement tool.

Local parameters are normally only effective for a fixed setup, where each measurement tool is set for a specific object of interest. For a general handheld application, the global parameters are usually sufficient.

18.5.4.1 Setting global parameters

Follow this procedure:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Measurement parameters) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the global measurement parameters:

(External IR window compensation).
(Object distance).
(Atmospheric temperature).
(Relative humidity).
(Reflected temperature).
(Emissivity).

Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.

Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

18.5.4.2 Changing local parameters

You can change the local parameters for a measurement tool.

A P next to the measurement tool on the screen indicates that local parameters have been activated for the tool.

Follow this procedure:

To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.

Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.

Select icon (Use local parameters) and push the navigation pad.

Push the navigation pad to activate the use of local parameters. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the local measurement parameters.

Push the navigation pad to display a dialog box.

Use the navigation pad to change the parameter.

Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.

When completed, push the navigation pad and select icon (Done).

Push the navigation pad to confirm and exit the menu mode.

18.6 Displaying values in the result table

For the box and circle tools, you can set the camera to display the maximum, minimum, average, and area values in the result table.

Follow this procedure:

To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.

Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.

Use the navigation pad to select icon (Max/Min/Avg).

Push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one or more of the following:

Select (Max) to display the maximum value.
Select (Min) to display the minimum value.
Select (Avg) to display the average value.
Select (depending on the tool) or (Area) to display the area of an object within the measurement tool. Area measurements require that the laser is enabled (Settings > Device settings > Lamp & laser > Enable lamp & laser). For more information, see section 21.9 Measuring areas.
Select (Max & min markers) to display the maximum and minimum markers (the hot/cold spots).

Push the navigation pad to toggle the function between inactive and active.

When completed, push the navigation pad down to close the submenu.

Select icon (Done) and push the navigation pad.

18.7 Creating and setting up a difference calculation

A difference calculation gives the difference between the values of two known measurement results.

Follow this procedure:

To set up a difference calculation, do the following:

If you are defining user presets, select (Add measurement) and then select (Add delta).
If you are editing an image in the archive, select (Measurement) and then select (Add delta).

Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can select the measurement tools that you want to use in the difference calculation. You can also select a fixed-temperature reference.

Push the navigation pad. The result of the difference calculation is now displayed on the screen.

18.8 Setting a measurement alarm

18.8.1 General

You can make the camera trigger an alarm when certain measurement conditions are met.

18.8.2 Types of alarm

You can choose between the following alarm types:

Above: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is above the preset alarm temperature.
Below: Triggers an alarm when the temperature is below the preset alarm temperature.

18.8.3 Alarm signals

When an alarm is set, the symbol icon

is displayed in the result table.

When an alarm is triggered, the value in the result table is displayed in red (above alarm) or blue (below alarm) and the symbol icon

(above alarm) or icon

(below alarm) is blinking.

You can also set an audible alarm (there will be a “beep” when the alarm is triggered).

18.8.4 Procedure

There are different procedures for setting up an alarm for a spot, for a box or circle, and for a difference calculation.

18.8.4.1 Setting up an alarm for a spot

Follow this procedure:

To select the spot, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with a frame.

Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.

Select icon (Set alarm on spot) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.

Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are Above, Below, or Off.
Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm is triggered or not.
Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.

Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.

18.8.4.2 Setting up an alarm for a box or circle

Follow this procedure:

To select the measurement tool, touch the tool on the screen. The tool is now displayed with one or more handles.

Push the navigation pad—or touch and hold the tool. This displays a context menu.

Select icon (Set alarm) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.

Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are Above, Below, or Off.
Select measurement: Applicable settings are the values you have previously defined (Max, Min, and/or Avg).
Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm is triggered or not.
Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.

Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.

18.8.4.3 Setting up an alarm for a difference calculation

To set up an alarm for a difference calculation, do the following:

If you are editing an image in the archive, select icon (Measurement).

Select icon (Select) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

Select Delta and push the navigation pad. This displays a context menu.

Select icon (Set alarm on delta) and push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

In the dialog box, you can define the settings for the alarm.

Alarm condition: The condition that triggers the alarm. Applicable values are Above, Below, or Off.
Alarm limit: The temperature value that will be the critical condition when an alarm is triggered or not.
Alarm sound: Applicable values are Beep or No sound.

Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.

19 Working with color alarms and isotherms

19.1 General

Color alarms and isotherms are functions applicable to temperature measurements.

The temperature measurement functionality is enabled by a setting. Select icon

( Settings) > Application options > Gas camera mode > Temperature measurements.

19.2 Color alarms

By using color alarms (isotherms), anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared image. The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above, below, or between the set temperature levels. The camera also features isotherm types that are specific to the building trade: condensation and insulation alarms.

You can make the camera trigger the following types of color alarms:

Above alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature above the specified temperature level.
Below alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature below the specified temperature level.
Interval alarm: This will apply a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperature between two specified temperature levels.
Condensation alarm: Triggers when the camera detects a surface where the relative humidity exceeds a preset value.
Insulation alarm: Triggers when there is an insulation deficiency in a wall.

This table explains the different color alarms (isotherms).

Above alarm	Below alarm
Interval alarm	Condensation alarm
Insulation alarm

19.2.1 Setting up above, below, and interval alarms

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:

(Above alarm).
(Below alarm).
(Interval alarm).

Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can define the settings for the alarm.

For the Above alarm and Below alarm, the following parameters can be set:

Temperature limit.
Palette.

For the Interval alarm, the following parameters can be set:

Low temperature.
High temperature.
Palette.

Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.

19.2.2 Building isotherms

19.2.2.1 About the Condensation alarm

To detect areas with potential moisture problems, you can use the Condensation alarm. You can set the relative humidity above which the isotherm will colorize the image.

19.2.2.2 About the Insulation alarm

The Insulation alarm can detect areas where there may be an insulation deficiency in the building. It will trigger when the insulation level (which is called the thermal index in the camera) falls below a preset value of the energy leakage through a wall.

Different building codes recommend different values for the insulation level, but typical values are 60–80% for new buildings. Refer to your national building code for recommendations.

19.2.2.3 Setting up condensation and insulation alarms

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Color) and push the navigation pad. This displays a submenu.

Use the navigation pad to select one of the following:

(Condensation alarm).
(Insulation alarm).

Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box where you can define the settings for the alarm.

For the Condensation alarm, the following parameters can be set:

Atmospheric temperature: The current atmospheric temperature.
Relative humidity: The current relative humidity.
Relative humidity limit: The relative humidity level at which you want the alarm to be triggered. A relative humidity of 100% means that water vapor condenses from the air as liquid water (= dewpoint). A relative humidity of about 70% or above can cause mold.

For the Insulation alarm, the following parameters can be set:

Indoor temperature: The current indoor temperature.
Outdoor temperature: The current outdoor temperature.
Thermal index: The insulation level (an integer between 0 and 100).

Push the navigation pad. This closes the dialog box.

20 Inspection Route‎

20.1 General

FLIR Inspection Route is a solution that streamlines thermal inspections and simplifies data collection and reporting. The solution includes FLIR software and camera support for preparation, inspection, and post-processing.

With the Inspection Route function, the camera guides the operator along a predefined route of inspection points, where images and data are collected in a structured manner. FLIR Inspection Route speeds up post-processing and reporting by ensuring that nothing is missed and that all inspection results are organized right from the start.

The inspection work flow is defined by a Route file, with a high degree of flexibility. It is possible to configure an automated work flow, where the camera automatically sets the status and steps to the next inspection point when an image is saved. The operator can also manually select the status, add comments, and add more images.

The Route file is used as template when starting an inspection in the camera. It is possible to have multiple Route files in camera and the operator can run multiple inspections based on any of the Route files in the camera.

Reference images provide aiming support, increase quality in decision making in the field, and speeds up data collection by defining a baseline for the user based on a set of predefined parameters.

20.1.1 Work flow

The work flow typically involves the following steps:

Prepare one or more Route files, using one of the following methods:
- The FLIR Thermal Studio application.
- Your own solution. The FLIR Thermal SDK can be used to build your own export/import software or to interface your existing asset management system.
Add the Route file(s) to the camera memory card.
Perform one or more inspections based on the Route files available on the memory card.
Move the inspection results from the camera using the USB cable or the memory card, or upload the results to FLIR Ignite.
Import the results into FLIR Thermal Studio or your own image management and reporting system.
Create an inspection report.

20.1.2 FLIR Inspection Route‎ Solution user manual

The FLIR Inspection Route Solution user manual describes how to configure Route files, perform inspections, transfer inspection results, and create inspection reports using a camera with FLIR Inspection Route enabled, the FLIR Thermal Studio application, and the FLIR Ignite cloud service.

To access the FLIR Inspection Route Solution user manual, go to http://support.flir.com/resources/route.

20.1.3 First generation FLIR Inspection Route‎

The first generation of the Inspection Route functionality in the camera was based on an inspection route file in .xml format. The new Inspection Route functionality is based on a Route file in .routex format.

The camera still supports the xml based functionality. However, it is not possible to use a mix of .xml and .routex files on the camera memory card.

If there is an inspection route file (.xml) at the root of the memory card, the camera will start an inspection based on the .xml file when you activate the Inspection Route functionality.

20.1.3.1 User manual

For a description of the xml based FLIR Inspection Route functionality, refer to the user manual for the FLIR Inspection Route Solution, First generation.

To access the user manual, go to http://support.flir.com/resources/route.

20.2 Route file

The Route file specifies the structure, consisting of multiple levels of locations, assets, and inspection points. The Route file also specifies the available statuses and the configuration of the camera behavior and includes any reference images.

You can create the Route files in FLIR Thermal Studio.

The Route files must be placed in a folder named Routes located at the root of the camera memory card.

20.3 Inspection file

You can start a new inspection based on any of the Route files available in the Routes folder on the camera memory card.

During the inspection, the camera stores the inspection results internally. When you pause, finish, upload, or deactivate the Inspection Route function, the camera creates a package — an Inspection file (.route) — that includes all the inspection data (status, comments) and images for each inspection point.

The camera stores the Inspection file (.route) in a folder named Inspections located at the root of the memory card.

20.4 User interface

The Inspection Route overlay consists of the following parts:

Back arrow
Tap to go to the previous inspection point.
Current point indicator
- Displays the name of the current inspection point.
- Displays an image icon if there is an image saved for the inspection point.
- Displays the status of the inspection point.
Next arrow
Tap to go to the next inspection point.
Document icon
This icon is displayed if there is a description and/or comment available for the inspection point. A description comes from the Route file and can, for example, include instructions or reminders for the inspection point. Comments are text notes added during the inspection. Tap the icon to display the description and/or comment.
Reference image

20.4.1 Reference image

You can use the reference image for aiming support. It is possible to switch between the infrared and visual reference image.

When maximized, the reference image covers the entire screen.

With the Overlay functionality enabled, the reference image is transparent and is displayed over the live image.

Tap to show or hide the reference image.
Tap to switch between the infrared and visual reference images.
Tap to enable or disable the Overlay functionality. When enabled, the reference image is transparent.
Tap to maximize or minimize the reference image.

20.4.2 Drop-down menu

To display the drop-down menu, tap the current point indicator.

In the drop-down menu it is possible to:

Set the status of the current inspection point.
View the filenames of images saved for this inspection point.
Add comments for the current inspection point.
Open the inspection list, see section 20.5.8 Inspection list.

20.5 Perform inspection

This procedure assumes that one or more Route files (.routex) have been created.

20.5.1 General

To perform an inspection, you first have to add one or more Route files to the camera memory card. The Route files must be placed in a folder named Routes located at the root of the camera memory card. See also section 20.2 Route file.

You can start a new inspection based on any of the Route files available on the camera memory card. During the inspection, the camera stores the inspection results internally. When the inspection is completed, the camera creates an Inspection file with the inspection results and stores the file in a folder named Inspections located at the root of the memory card. See also section 20.3 Inspection file.

When uploading the inspection results to FLIR Ignite, the camera uploads the Inspection file (.route) to your FLIR Ignite account. Uploading the Inspection file (.route) does not remove the file from the Inspections folder located at the root of the memory card.

20.5.2 Add the Route file to the memory card

To add the Route file to the memory card, do the following:

Connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable or insert the memory card into the computer.
Check the root of the memory card. If no Routes folder exists, you must create a folder named Routes at the root of the memory card.
Add the Route file (.routex) to the Routes folder.
Disconnect the USB cable or insert the memory card into the camera.

20.5.3 Inspection settings

20.5.3.1 Route file settings

The behavior of the camera during the inspection is controlled via settings in the Route file. It is also possible to define these settings in the camera, see section 20.6 Configuration.

To use the settings from the Route file, select Settings > Routing > Inspection settings > Use Route settings = On.

20.5.3.2 Reference image settings

The camera can be configured to use the settings and parameters from the reference image. For more information, see section 20.7 Use settings and parameters from reference images.

To use the settings and parameters from the reference images, select Settings > Routing > Inspection settings > Reference image > Apply parameters = On.

20.5.4 Start an inspection

Activate the Inspection Route function by selecting Settings > Routing > Inspection Route = On.
Select Routes. This displays a list of the available Routes in the camera.
Select one of the Routes.
Select Start Inspection.

20.5.5 Capture inspection data

The live image displays the name of the inspection point to inspect (current point indicator).
If there is a reference image, tap the icons to switch between the infrared and visual reference images, change the size, and make the reference image transparent.

To view a description of the inspection point, e.g., instructions or reminders, tap the document icon.

Note The document icon is only displayed if there is a description and/or comment available for the inspection point.
When the camera is in the right position, take an image. The camera automatically saves the image.
Note Depending on the inspection settings, the camera may automatically set the default status and/or continue to the next inspection point after saving an image.
To edit the inspection point data, tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu where you can change the status, add a comment, and delete the image.
Note Make sure the current point indicator displays the inspection point you want to edit. If not, use the back or next arrow.
Tap the next arrow to continue to the next inspection point.
Continue the inspection until you have completed all inspection points.
Note You can open the inspection list to see the progress of the inspection and make any additional changes. To open the inspection list, tap the current point indicator and select Inspection list.
When you have completed the inspection, select Settings > Routing > Inspections. Select your inspection and then select Finish.
The camera now creates an Inspection file (.route) with the inspection data and images and stores the file in the Inspections folder located at the root of the memory card. See also section 20.3 Inspection file.

20.5.6 Save an image

When you take an image, the camera automatically saves the image to the memory card.

You can take and save multiple images of the inspection point.

20.5.7 Inspection images

During the inspection, the camera saves the inspection images to the memory card. While an inspection is ongoing, the images are also available in the image archive.

When you pause, finish, upload, or deactivate the Inspection Route function, the camera adds all inspection images to the Inspection file (.route) and the images are no longer available in the image archive. You can always open an Inspection from the Settings menu and view the images via the Inspection list, see section20.5.8 Inspection list.

20.5.8 Inspection list

In the inspection list, you can see the progress of the inspection and review the inspection point results.

The content of the inspection list is defined by the Route file. The route structure and names come from the file.

To see the progress and review the results, do the following:

Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
Tap Inspection list. This displays a list with all inspection routes and their progress.
Tap an item in the list to display the next level in the inspection route structure.
When you reach a level with inspection points, you can see their status and if they have any images associated.
To make changes to an inspection point, tap the inspection point in the list. This takes you to the live view for that inspection point.

20.5.9 Edit inspection point data

You can edit the data for the inspection point displayed by the current point indicator.

To go to another inspection point, use the back or next arrow or select the inspection point from the inspection list, see section 20.5.8 Inspection list.

20.5.9.1 Set the status

Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
Tap the status you want to set. The set status is indicated by a check mark in the menu and by a color in the current point indicator.

20.5.9.2 Delete an image

Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
Tap to delete the image. This displays a window.
To delete the image, tap Delete.

20.5.9.3 Add a comment

Tap the current point indicator. This displays a drop-down menu.
Tap Add comment. This displays a soft keyboard.
Enter text by touching the screen.
When completed, tap Done.
The comment is displayed in the drop-down menu. You can also see the comment by tapping the document icon.

20.5.10 Record a video clip

You can record and save video clips of the inspection point. For more information, see section 14.2 Video recording.

20.5.11 Transfer inspection results

You can upload the inspection results to your FLIR Ignite account or transfer the result files manually using the USB cable or the memory card.

20.5.11.1 Upload results to FLIR Ignite‎

Make sure the camera is connected to the internet.
Make sure the camera is paired with your FLIR Ignite account.
Select Settings > Routing > Inspections.
Select the inspection to upload.
Select Upload to Ignite.
The camera now uploads the Inspection file (.route) to your FLIR Ignite account. The Inspection file (.route) includes the inspection data and images.
If the inspection is ongoing, the camera first creates and adds the inspection data and images to the Inspection file (.route) and then uploads the file. When the upload is completed, you can continue the inspection.

20.5.11.2 Move results manually

Connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable or insert the memory card into the computer.
Go to the folder named Inspections located at the root of the memory card.
Save the Inspection file (.route) to the computer.

20.6 Configuration

The behavior of the camera during the inspection is controlled via settings in the Route file. It is possible to override the Route settings and define the settings in the camera.

To define the camera behavior settings in the camera, do the following:

Select Settings > Routing > Inspection settings > Use Route settings = Off.
Camera behavior settings:
- Auto next: This setting defines if the camera after saving an image automatically will set the default status and step to the next inspection point. If most inspection points will have the default status, you will save inspection time by enabling the setting. If you often want to set the status or add comments to the inspection points, it may be more convenient to disable the setting.
- Default status: This submenu is used to select the status to be set when an image is saved. The options in the submenu come from the Route file.
- Require image: This setting defines if the operator must save an image before it is possible to set the status of an inspection point.
- Delete empty inspection points: This setting defines if all empty inspection points (no image and no status) will be removed from the Inspection file when the inspection is finished.

20.7 Use settings and parameters from reference images

The camera can be configured to use the settings and parameters from the reference images. At each inspection point, the camera will automatically apply the same measurement tools, measurement parameters (e.g. emissivity, reflected temperature, etc.), temperature scale values, and color palette as in the reference image.

To apply the settings and parameters from the reference images, do the following:

Select Settings > Routing > Inspection settings > Reference image.
To apply the parameter settings from each Reference image, select Apply parameters = On.
To select what parameters to apply, select Select parameters.

21 Handling the camera

21.1 Charging the battery

21.1.1 General

Before starting the camera for the first time, charge the battery for 3 hours using the stand-alone battery charger.
Select a mains socket that is near the equipment and easily accessible.

21.1.2 Using the stand-alone battery charger to charge the battery

Put one or two batteries in the battery charger.

Connect the power supply cable plug to the connector on the battery charger.

Connect the power supply mains-electricity plug to a mains socket.

When the white LED on the battery charger glows continuously, the batteries are fully charged.

It is good practice to disconnect the stand-alone battery charger from the mains socket when the batteries are fully charged.

21.1.2.1 Stand-alone battery charger LED indicator

Type of signal	Explanation
The white LED flashes.	The battery is being charged.
The white LED glows continuously.	The battery is fully charged.

21.1.3 Using the USB battery charger to charge the battery

Put the battery into the battery compartment of the camera.
Connect the USB battery charger to a mains socket.
Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
Connect the USB connector of the USB battery charger to the USB-C connector in the connector bay of the camera.
To check the status of the battery charging, do one of the following:
- If the camera is turned on: Place your finger at the top of the screen and swipe down. The battery status is displayed on the swipe-down menu.
- If the camera is turned off: The battery charging indicator is temporarily displayed on the screen.
It is good practice to disconnect the USB battery charger from the mains socket when the battery is fully charged.

21.1.4 Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer

Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.

21.2 Installing and removing the camera battery

21.2.1 Installing the battery

Follow this procedure:

Push the battery into the battery compartment. The battery makes a click when it locks in place.

21.2.2 Removing the battery

Follow this procedure:

Turn off the camera.

Push the two release buttons and remove the battery from the camera.

21.3 Turning on and turning off the camera

To turn on the camera, push the on/off button .
To turn off the camera, push and hold the on/off button for more than 0.5 second.

21.4 Adjusting the infrared camera focus

It is very important to adjust the focus correctly. If the camera is out of focus, there is risk of missing a gas leak. Incorrect focus adjustment also affects the temperature measurement and how the image modes work.

You can adjust the camera focus by rotating the focus ring or by pushing the autofocus button. The camera can also be set up to perform continuous autofocusing.

21.4.1 Manual focus

To adjust the focus manually, rotate the focus ring.

21.4.2 Autofocus

To autofocus the camera, push the Autofocus button.

21.4.2.1 Autofocus method

When autofocusing, the camera can use one of the following focus methods:

Contrast: The focus is based on maximizing the image contrast.
Laser: The focus is based on a laser distance measurement. The laser is used when the camera is autofocusing.

The focus method is configured by a setting. Select icon

(Settings) > Device settings > Focus > Auto focus and then select Contrast or Laser.

21.4.3 Continuous autofocus

The camera can be set up to perform continuous autofocusing.

When the continuous autofocus function is enabled, the camera bases the focus adjustments on continuous laser distance measurements. The laser is continuously on.

To enable or disable continuous autofocus, do one of the following:

Select

( Settings) > Device settings > Focus > Continuous autofocus > On or Off.

Touch the soft button icon

21.5 Adjusting the viewfinder’s dioptric correction (sharpness)

To adjust the viewfinder’s dioptric correction, look through the viewfinder and rotate the adjustment knob clockwise or counter-clockwise for the best sharpness.

21.6 Adjusting the angle of lens

To adjust the angle, tilt the lens up or down.

21.7 A note about ergonomics

To prevent strain-related injuries, it is important that you hold the camera ergonomically correctly. This section gives advice and examples on how to hold the camera.

21.8 Operating the laser distance meter

21.8.1 General

The laser distance meter consists of a laser transmitter and a laser receiver. The laser distance meter determines the distance to a target by measuring the time it takes for a laser pulse to reach the target and return to the laser receiver. This time is converted to a distance, which is displayed on the screen.

The laser transmitter also works as a laser pointer. When the laser is on, you will see a laser dot approximately at the target.

21.8.2 Procedure

To operate the laser, do the following:

To turn on the laser, push and hold the laser button icon . The distance to the target is displayed on the screen.

To turn off the laser, release the laser button icon .

21.9 Measuring areas

21.9.1 General

The distance measured by the laser distance meter can be used as the basis for area calculations. A typical application is to estimate the size of a damp stain on a wall.

To measure the area of a surface, you need to lay out a box or circle measurement tool on the screen. The camera calculates the area of the surface enclosed by the box or circle tool. The calculation is an estimate of the surface area, based on the measured distance to the target.

When the laser distance meter is on, you will see a laser dot approximately at the target. The laser distance meter measures the distance to that target. The camera assumes that this distance is valid for the entire box or circle tool.

For successful area measurements, keep the following in mind:

Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image.
Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target.
Hold the camera perpendicular to the target.
Avoid targets with many details at different distances from the camera.

21.9.2 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

Add a box or circle measurement tool, see section 18.2 Adding/removing measurement tools.

Set the camera to measure and display the area of the box or circle, see section 18.6 Displaying values in the result table.

Make sure that the box or circle tool is in the center of the image, see section 18.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool.

Adjust the size of the box or circle tool to the size of the target, see section 18.4 Moving and resizing a measurement tool.

Hold the camera perpendicular to the target. Push and hold the laser button icon .

The calculated area is displayed in the result table.

21.10 Connecting external devices and storage media

You can connect the following external devices and media to the camera:

An SD memory card.
A computer to move image and video files to and from the camera, using a USB-C to USB-A or a USB-C to USB-C cable.
A video monitor or projector, using a USB-C to HDMI adapter.
A USB battery charger.

USB-C cable.
SD memory card.
LED 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.

21.10.1 Related topics

You can also connect the camera to FLIR Ignite for online storage of images and videos, see section 16 Cloud connectivity .

21.11 Moving files via USB cable

When you save an image or video clip in the image archive of the camera, the file is stored on the memory card.

You can connect the camera to a computer, using a USB-C to USB-A or a USB-C to USB-C cable. Once connected, you can move the image and video files from the memory card to the computer.

To move files to a computer via USB cable, do the following:

Open the cover for the connector compartment at the bottom of the camera.
Connect a USB cable to the USB-C connector in the connector bay. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
Turn on the camera.
Do one of the following:
- Move the files to the computer using a drag-and-drop operation.
  Note Moving a file using a drag-and-drop operation does not delete the file in the camera.
- Import the images into a FLIR Thermography software.

21.11.1 Related topics

You can also set up the camera to upload images and videos for storage online, see section 16 Cloud connectivity .

21.12 Programmable buttons

There are two individually programmable buttons: one above the screen and one at the bottom of the optics housing.

You can assign different functions to the programmable buttons. You can, for example, use a programmable button to easily switch between two settings you use often. You can also choose to define two different setups for saving and previewing: the usual setup for the Save button (which is defined by the Save options and storage settings, see section 23.5 Save options & storage) and another setup for a programmable button.

The available options for the programmable buttons depend on the Gas camera mode setting (see section 23.2 Application options) and on the lens model.

To assign a function to a programmable button, do the following:

Push and hold the programmable button. This displays the Programmable button menu.

Push the navigation pad up/down to select one of the functions. Push the center of the navigation pad to confirm.

21.12.1 Programmable button options

Available options for the programmable buttons:

No action: This is the default setting. Nothing will happen when you push the button.
Switch Auto <> Manual temperature scale: Switch between automatic or manual image adjustment mode. For more information, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.
Autofocus: One-shot autofocus of the infrared camera.
Continuous autofocus5: Switch between the enabled/disabled continuous autofocus functions.
Hide image overlay graphics: Switch between hide/show all overlay graphics and image overlay information. For more information, see section 10.9 Hiding all overlay.
Calibrate: Perform a manual NUC. For more information, see section 10.8 Non-uniformity correction (NUC).
Auto-adjust the manual temperature scale: Perform an automatic adjustment of the image while remaining in manual image adjustment mode.
Switch Thermal <> Digital camera6: Switch between the image modes Thermal and Digital camera. For more information, see section 13 Image modes.
Switch Thermal <> Thermal MSX: Switch between the image modes Thermal and Thermal MSX. For more information, see section 13 Image modes.
Switch Thermal <> HSM: Switch between the image mode Thermal and the HSM mode. For more information, see sections 13 Image modes and 9.4 Enhancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM).
Switch 1x zoom <> Max zoom: Switch between the digital zoom factor of 1× and maximum zoom.
Switch camera flash On <> Off: Switch between the enabled/disabled camera flash functions. For more information, see section 21.13 Using the camera lamp as a flash.
Note The flash function will not be activated if the setting Lamp & laser is set to the option Disable all. For more information, see section 23.6 Device settings.
Switch single shot <> Video: Switch between the recording modes Single shot and Video.
Switch between two latest palettes: Switch between the two last-used color palettes. For more information, see section 12 Color palettes.
Switch temperature range: Cycle through the camera temperature ranges. For more information, see section 23.4 Camera temperature range.
Switch screen rotation On <> Off: Switch between enabled/disabled screen rotation.
Save: Save an image.
Save + Prompt for note: Save an image and display the note annotation tool.
Save + Prompt for table: Save an image and display the table annotation tool.
Save + Prompt for voice annotation: Save an image and display the voice annotation tool.
Save + Prompt for sketch: Save an image and display the sketch annotation tool.
Save + Select annotation from menu: Save an image and display the annotation tool menu.
Preview: Display a preview image.
Preview + Prompt for note: Display a preview image and the note annotation tool.
Preview + Prompt for table: Display a preview image and the table annotation tool.
Preview + Prompt for voice annotation: Display a preview image and the voice annotation tool.
Preview + Prompt for sketch: Display a preview image and the sketch annotation tool.
Preview + Select annotation from menu: Display a preview image and the annotation tool menu.

21.13 Using the camera lamp as a flash

The camera lamp can be used as a flash for the digital camera. When the flash function is enabled, the camera lamp will flash when an image is saved by pushing the Save button.

You can also turn on the camera lamp to use it as a flashlight.

Follow this procedure:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Lamp & laser.

To use the camera lamp as a flash, do one of the following:

To enable the camera lamp function, select Enable lamp & laser and push the navigation pad. To turn on/off the camera lamp, touch the soft button or use the swipe-down menu.
To enable the flash function, select Enable lamp & laser + Use lamp as flash and push the navigation pad.
To disable the camera lamp and flash functions, select Disable all and push the navigation pad.

21.14 Calibrating the compass

It is recommended that the compass is calibrated every time you move the camera to a new location.

Follow this procedure:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Geolocation > Compass.

Make sure the compass is enabled by toggling the switch.

Select Calibrate compass and push the navigation pad. Follow the on-screen instructions.

21.15 Changing camera lenses

Follow this procedure:

Take a firm grip around the inner ring of the lens. Rotate the inner ring 30° counter-clockwise until it stops.
Carefully pull out the lens.
The infrared detector is now fully exposed. Do not touch this surface. If you see dust on the detector, follow the instructions in 22.3 Infrared detector.
Make sure that the inner ring of the camera lens is fully in its open position.
- Correct: The tooth (1) is in its end position at the black stop pin (2).
- Wrong: You must rotate the inner ring until the tooth (1) reaches the black stop pin (2).
Carefully push the lens into position.
Rotate the inner ring of the lens 30° clockwise. The lens makes a click when it locks in place.
Make sure that the two index marks are aligned, indicating that the lens is locked in place.

21.16 Neck strap

To attach the neck strap to the camera, use the two attachment points indicated in the figure.

21.17 Hand strap

To replace the hand strap, follow this procedure:

Remove the battery.
Open the hook-and-loop fastener and remove the hand strap from the upper attachment point.
Remove the two T6 screws.
Remove the hand strap from the bracket at the base of the camera.
Put the new hand strap into the bracket at the base of the camera.
Push the bracket into the camera. Make sure that the two holes in the hand strap are aligned with the holes in the bracket.
Tighten the two T6 screws.
Thread the loose strap through the upper attachment point. Secure the strap with the hook-and-loop fastener.

22 Cleaning the camera

22.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items

Use one of these liquids:

Warm water
A weak detergent solution

Equipment:

A soft cloth

Follow this procedure:

Soak the cloth in the liquid.

Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.

Clean the part with the cloth.

22.2 Infrared lens

Use one of these liquids:

A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.
96% ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH).

Equipment:

Cotton wool

Follow this procedure:

Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.

Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.

Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.

22.3 Infrared detector

Even small amounts of dust on the infrared detector can result in major blemishes in the image. To remove any dust from the detector, follow the procedure below.

Follow this procedure:

Remove the lens from the camera.
Use pressurized air from a compressed air canister to blow off the dust.

23 Camera settings

You can change a variety of settings in the camera. You do this on the Settings menu.

The available settings depend on the Gas camera mode setting (see section 23.2 Application options) and on the lens model.

The Settings menu includes the following:

FLIR Ignite .
Application options.
Connections.
Camera temperature range.
Save options & storage.
Device settings.

23.1 FLIR Ignite‎

Select FLIR Ignite and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your FLIR Ignite account.

After sign in, the following is displayed:

The FLIR Ignite user account that the camera is paired with.
The amount of used and available storage space on the FLIR Ignite account.
Auto upload switch: Toggle to enable/disable automatic upload of images.

For more information about FLIR Ignite and online storage of images, see section 16 Cloud connectivity .

23.2 Application options

Gas camera mode: This submenu includes the following settings:
- Gas detection: This setting is used to enable full gas detection functionality, including the availability of the HSM mode (see section 9.4 Enhancing the image using High Sensitivity Mode (HSM)).
- Temperature measurements: This setting is used to enable the temperature measurement functionality.
Lens information: Displays information about the lens.

23.3 Connections

Wi-Fi: This setting defines Wi-Fi networks. For more information, see section 24 Configuring Wi-Fi.
- Off: This setting is used to disable Wi-Fi.
- Share: This setting is used to set up the camera as a wireless access point.
- Connect to network: This setting is used to connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network.
Bluetooth: This setting defines Bluetooth connectivity. For more information, see section 25 Pairing Bluetooth‎ devices.
Advanced: This submenu includes the following settings:
- Global firewall: This setting is used to enable/disable the camera firewall.
  Note
  
  It is recommended to keep the camera firewall enabled. Only disable the firewall when experiencing problems connecting to legacy applications.
  
  To enable/disable the firewall for a shared network, see section 24.1 Setting up a wireless access point .
- Trusted connections: List of trusted applications (which can make connections to the camera).

23.4 Camera temperature range

For accurate temperature measurements, you must change the Camera temperature range setting to suit the expected temperature of the object you are inspecting.

Available temperature range options are dependent on the camera model. The unit ( ℃ or ℉) depends on the temperature unit setting, see section 23.6 Device settings.

23.5 Save options & storage

Inspection route: This setting is used to activate and configure the Inspection Route function. For more information, see section 20 Inspection Route‎.
Preview image before saving: This setting defines if a preview image will be displayed before the image is saved.
Add annotation after saving: This setting defines if an annotation tool will be displayed when the image has been saved. Available options are:
- Save: No annotation tool will be displayed.
- Save & add note: The note annotation tool will be displayed.
- Save & add table: The table annotation tool will be displayed.
- Save & add voice annotation: The voice annotation tool will be displayed.
- Save & add sketch: The sketch annotation tool will be displayed.
- Save & add any annotation: The annotation tool menu will be displayed.
Image resolution: This setting defines the resolution of the images captured by the camera. Available options are Normal and UltraMax. For more information, see section 27.4 UltraMax.
Video compression: This setting defines the storage format for video clips. Available options are:
- Mpeg (*.mpeg): MPEG recordings cannot be edited after the file has been saved.
- Radiometric storage (*.csq): A CSQ file supports full radiometry but is only supported by FLIR Systems software. The file does not include any visual image information. With this setting, it is not possible to record video in HSM mode. Also, only the image mode Thermal is supported when recording video.
Video frame rate: This setting is used to select the frame rate for video recordings.
Video microphone: This setting is used to turn on/off the microphone.
Photo as separate JPEG: For the Thermal MSX, Thermal, and Picture in picture image modes, a visual image is always saved in the same JPEG file as the thermal image. Enabling this setting saves an extra low-resolution visual image as a separate JPEG file.
Digital camera: This setting is used to turn on/off the digital camera. Turning off the digital camera can for example be required in restricted areas. When the digital camera is off, the images modes Thermal MSX and Picture in picture are disabled.
Measure distance: This setting defines if the laser distance meter will be used to measure the distance when an image is saved. With this setting, the Object distance parameter (see section 18.5 Changing the measurement parameters) in the image data is automatically updated with the measured distance when an image is saved. (There is no effect on the Object distance setting in live mode.)
- DCF: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a standard that specifies the naming method of image files (and much more). With this setting, the name of a saved image/video file will be FLIRxxxx, where xxxx is an incremental counter. Example: FLIR0001. (When the counter has reached 9999, the file name will change to IR_yyyyy.jpg.)
- Date prefix: A prefix will be added to the filename, including the date and the text “IR_” for images and “MOV_” for videos. Examples: IR_2015-04-22_0002 and MOV_2015-04-22_0003. The date format will follow the Date & time format setting, see section 23.6 Device settings.
- Date + time only: The filename will only include the date and time of capture (YYYYMMDDhhmmssfff).
Note With the Date prefix and Date + time only settings, the files may not automatically be detected by third-party applications.
Delete all saved files...: This displays a dialog box where you can choose to permanently delete all the saved files (images and videos) from the memory card or to cancel the delete action.

23.6 Device settings

Language, time & units: This submenu includes settings for a number of regional parameters:
- Language.
- Temperature unit.
- Distance unit.
- Time zone.
- Date & time.
Focus: This submenu includes the following settings:
- Autofocus: When autofocusing, the infrared camera can use one of the following focus methods:
  - Contrast: The focus is based on maximizing the image contrast.
  - Laser: The focus is based on a laser distance measurement. The laser is on when the camera is autofocusing.
- Continuous autofocus: This setting is used to enable/disable continuous autofocus.
Display settings: This submenu includes the following settings:
- Screen rotation: This setting defines if the orientation of the overlay graphics will change according to how you hold the camera.
- Image overlay information: This setting specifies what image information, and also lens information, the camera will display as an overlay on the image. For more information, see section 8.7.6 Image overlay. You can select the following information to display:
  - Compass.
  - Date & time.
  - Emissivity.
  - Reflected temperature.
  - Distance.
  - Relative humidity.
  - Atmospheric temperature.
  - Lens information.
  Note This setting only specifies what information to overlay on the image. All image information is always saved to the image file and is available in the image archive.
- Active display: This setting defines the behavior of the display and viewfinder.
  - Auto: The display will automatically turn off when you look into the viewfinder.
  - Screen: The display is always on and the viewfinder is always off.
  - Viewfinder: The viewfinder is always on and the display is always off.
- Screen brightness: This submenu is used to control the brightness of the screen.
  - Auto: Enable/disable automatic adjustment of the screen brightness.
  - Slider: Manual adjustment of the screen brightness.
  Note You can also control the screen brightness on the swipe-down menu. For more information, see section 8.7.5 Swipe-down menu.
- Viewfinder brightness: This setting defines the brightness of the viewfinder.
Update: Check for updates and install new firmware versions. The camera must be connected to the internet. See also section 28 Updating the camera.
Geolocation: This submenu includes the following settings:
- GPS: This setting is used to enable/disable the GPS.
- Compass: This setting is used to enable/disable the compass and to calibrate the compass. For more information, see section 21.14 Calibrating the compass.
Lamp & laser: This submenu includes the following settings:
- Enable lamp & laser: This setting is used to enable the camera lamp and the laser.
- Enable lamp & laser + Use lamp as flash: This setting is used to enable the flash function. When the flash function is enabled, the camera lamp will flash when an image is saved.
- Disable all: This setting is used to disable the camera lamp, laser, and flash function.
Auto power off: This setting defines how soon the camera is automatically turned off.
User interface options: This submenu includes the following settings:
- Auto adjustment method: This setting is used to select the color distribution method for the automatic image adjustment mode. For more information, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.
- Auto adjustment region: This setting is used to set the region used for auto image adjustment. For more information, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.
- Manual adjustment using touch: This setting is used to enable/disable the touch functionality for manual image adjustments. For more information, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.
- Manual adjustment mode: This setting specifies the type of manual image adjustment mode. Available options are Level, Max, Min and Level, Span. For more information, see section 11 Infrared image adjustment.
- Emissivity mode: This setting specifies how the measurement parameter emissivity will be entered. Available options are Select values and Select from materials table. For more information, see section 10.7 Changing the measurement parameters.
- Color theme: This setting is used to select Light or Dark color user interface theme.
Volume: The volume slider is used to control the volume of the built-in speaker.
Reset options: This submenu includes the following settings:
- Reset default camera mode...: This setting will affect the image mode, color palette, measurement tools, and measurement parameters. Saved images will not be affected.
- Reset device settings to factory default...: This setting will affect all camera settings, including regional settings. Saved videos/images will not be affected. The camera will be restarted and you will be prompted to set the regional settings.
- Reset image counter...: This setting will reset the numbering of the video/image filenames. To prevent files being overwritten, the new counter value will be based on the highest existing filename number in the image archive.
Note When a reset option is selected, a dialog box is displayed with more information. You can choose to execute the reset action or to cancel.
Camera information: This submenu displays information about the camera. No changes can be made.
- Model.
- Serial number.
- Part number.
- Software: The version of the software.
- FPGA: The version of the FPGA firmware.
- Storage: The used and free space on the memory card.
- Lens: The field of view of the lens.
- Battery: The remaining battery capacity (in percent).
- Calibration: This submenu displays lens–camera calibration information.
- Register camera...: This will start the registration wizard. For more information, see section 3.2 Register your camera.
- Licenses: Open-source license information.
Regulatory: Displays regulatory information about the camera. No changes can be made.

24 Configuring Wi-Fi

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 other devices.

You can connect the camera in two different ways:

Setting up the camera as a wireless access point. This method is primarily used with other devices, e.g., an iPhone or iPad.
Connecting the camera to a Wi-Fi network.

The Wi-Fi functionality is managed from the Settings menu. You can also enable/disable Wi-Fi on the swipe-down menu. For more information, see section 8.7.5 Swipe-down menu.

24.1 Setting up a wireless access point

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Use the navigation pad to select Connections > Wi-Fi.

Select Share and push the navigation pad.

(Optional step.) To display and change the parameters, select Share settings and push the navigation pad.

To change the SSID, select Network name (SSID) and push the navigation pad.

To change the WPA2 password, select Password and push the navigation pad.

Toggle the switch to enable/disable the firewall for the network shared by the camera.

24.2 Connecting the camera to Wi-Fi

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Use the navigation pad to select Connections > Wi-Fi.

Select Connect to network and push the navigation pad.

To display a list of the available networks, select Available networks and push the navigation pad.

Select one of the available networks and push the navigation pad.

25 Pairing Bluetooth‎ devices

You can use the camera with the following Bluetooth devices:

METERLiNK devices (FLIR meters).
Bluetooth-enabled headsets.

If supported by your mobile phone, you can also share the phone’s internet connection with the camera via Bluetooth.

Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the camera, you need to pair the devices. The Bluetooth functionality is managed from the Settings menu. You can also enable/disable Bluetooth on the swipe-down menu. For more information, see section 8.7.5 Swipe-down menu.

Follow this procedure:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Use the navigation pad to select Connections > Bluetooth.

Make sure Bluetooth is enabled by toggling the Bluetooth switch.

Select Available devices and push the navigation pad.

Wait until a list of available Bluetooth devices is displayed.

When a Bluetooth device is found, select the device to add it, and begin the pairing procedure. The device is then ready to be used.

26 Fetching data from external FLIR meters

26.1 General

You can fetch data from some external FLIR meters that support Bluetooth and merge this data into the infrared image. When the camera is connected to a FLIR meter via Bluetooth, the measurement value from the meter is displayed in the result table of the camera. The FLIR meter value is also added to the information saved in the image file.

In preview mode and when editing an image in the archive, you can add more than one value from the same FLIR meter. The last added value is displayed below the previous values. The live value is displayed with a dotted outline.

If the screen display for values is full, it is still possible to add more values from the FLIR meter. Added values are then indicated by a box with a number that counts up each time a new value is added.

To find out whether a FLIR meter is supported by the camera, consult the meter documentation.

26.2 Technical support for external meters

Technical support
Website	http://support.flir.com

26.3 Procedure

Follow this procedure:

Turn on the camera.

Turn on the FLIR meter.

On the FLIR meter, enable Bluetooth mode. Refer to the user documentation for the meter for information on how to do this.

On the FLIR meter, choose the quantity that you want to use (voltage, current, resistance, etc.). Refer to the user documentation for the meter for information on how to do this.

Results from the meter will now automatically be displayed in the result table in the top left corner of the infrared camera screen.

On the camera, in preview mode and when editing an image in the archive, you can do the following:

Push the programmable button to add the value currently displayed by the FLIR meter.
Push and hold the programmable button to remove all FLIR meter values from the image.

26.4 Typical moisture measurement and documentation procedure

The following procedure can form the basis for other procedures using FLIR meters and infrared cameras.

Use the infrared camera to identify any potential damp areas behind walls and ceilings.
Use the moisture meter to measure the moisture levels at various suspect locations that may have been found.
When an area of particular interest is located, store the moisture reading in the moisture meter’s memory and identify the measurement area with a handprint or other thermal identifying marker.
Recall the reading from the meter memory. The moisture meter will now continuously transmit this reading to the infrared camera.
Use the camera to take a thermal image of the area with the identifying marker. The stored data from the moisture meter will also be saved on the image.

26.5 More information

For more information, see the user manuals that are shipped with FLIR meters.

27 About video and image files

27.1 General

When you record a video clip or save an image, the camera stores the video or image file on the memory card.

27.2 File-naming convention

The default naming convention for video and image files is FLIRxxxx, where xxxx is an incremental counter.

It is also possible to save images with a date prefix added to the filename. However, these files may not automatically be detected by third-party applications. For more information, see the setting File naming format in section 23.5 Save options & storage.

27.2.1 Resetting the image counter

To reset the numbering of the video/image filenames, do the following:

Push the navigation pad to display the menu system.

Select icon (Settings) and push the navigation pad. This displays the Settings menu.

Use the navigation pad to select Device settings > Reset options > Reset image counter....

Push the navigation pad. This displays a dialog box.

To reset the counter, select Reset and push the navigation pad.

27.3 Image files

The camera saves an image file that includes all thermal and visual information. This means that you can open an image file at a later time and, for example, change the color palette, apply another image mode, and add measurement tools.

The image *.jpg file is fully radiometric and saved lossless, which enables full post-processing in image analysis and reporting software from FLIR Systems. There is also a regular *.jpg component (lossy) for convenient viewing in non-FLIR Systems software (e.g., Microsoft Explorer).

27.4 UltraMax

UltraMax is an image enhancement feature that increases the image resolution and lowers the noise, making small objects easier to see and measure. An UltraMax image is twice as wide and high as an ordinary image.

When an UltraMax image is captured by the camera, several ordinary images are saved within the same file. Capturing all the images can take up to 1 second. To fully utilize UltraMax, the images need to be slightly different, which can be accomplished by a minute movement of the camera. You should hold the camera firmly in your hands (do not put it on a tripod), which will make these images vary just a little during the capture. Correct focus, a high-contrast scene, and a non-moving target are other conditions that help to achieve a good-quality UltraMax image.

Some FLIR Thermography software has the ability to process UltraMax images. Other FLIR software will treat the image as a regular image.

To configure the camera for UltraMax, select icon

(Settings) > Save options & storage > Image resolution = UltraMax.

28 Updating the camera

To take advantage of our latest camera firmware, it is important that you keep your camera updated.

There are several ways to update the camera:

When the camera is connected to the internet, the camera automatically searches for firmware updates. Via the Settings menu, you can download and install new firmware versions Over-The-Air (OTA) when they become available.
Connect the camera to a computer with a USB cable and use the FLIR Camera Updater application to update the camera.
Download an update package and update the camera manually. For more information, go to https://support.flir.com.

28.1 Prepare for update Over-The-Air (OTA)

Camera update Over-The-Air (OTA) is a new feature.

If your camera has an earlier firmware version, you must first manually update the camera to the latest version before your camera can be updated Over-The-Air (OTA).

For more information, go to https://support.flir.com.

To see which version is installed on your camera, select Settings > Device settings > Camera information > Software.

28.2 Update the camera Over-The-Air (OTA)

To install a new firmware version, do the following:

Make sure the camera battery is fully charged.
Make sure the camera has Wi-Fi enabled and is connected to the internet.
Select Settings > Device settings > Update.
If an update is available, select Download to download the installation package.
Select Install to start the installation.
When the installation is completed, the camera will automatically restart.

28.3 Update via USB cable with the FLIR Camera Updater‎

The FLIR Camera Updater is a Windows application used to update the camera.

To update your camera, you must log in to your FLIR account or sign up for a new account. You must also register the camera.

28.3.1 Install the FLIR Camera Updater‎

Go to https://support.flir.com. Find the software download area and search for FLIR Camera Updater.
Download the FLIR Camera Updater installer package.
Start the installation by double-clicking the executable installer file.
Follow the instructions in the setup wizard.

28.3.2 Connect the camera

Connect the camera to the computer, using the USB cable.
Turn on the camera.
Run the FLIR Camera Updater application.
Sign in to your FLIR account or sign up for a new account.
The application automatically connects to the camera.
If the camera is not registered, select Product registration and complete the registration.
If a newer firmware version is available, you can select to update the connected camera.

28.3.3 Update notifications

The FLIR Camera Updater can send notifications if there is a new update available for your previously connected devices.

29 Mechanical drawings

30 Declaration of conformity

The full text of the Declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://support.flir.com/resources/42vu.

31 About calibration

31.1 Introduction

Calibration of a thermal camera is a prerequisite for temperature measurement. The calibration provides the relationship between the input signal and the physical quantity that the user wants to measure. However, despite its widespread and frequent use, the term “calibration” is often misunderstood and misused. Local and national differences as well as translation-related issues create additional confusion.

Unclear terminology can lead to difficulties in communication and erroneous translations, and subsequently to incorrect measurements due to misunderstandings and, in the worst case, even to lawsuits.

31.2 Definition—what is calibration?

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures7 defines calibration8 in the following way:

an operation that, under specified conditions, in a first step, establishes a relation between the quantity values with measurement uncertainties provided by measurement standards and corresponding indications with associated measurement uncertainties and, in a second step, uses this information to establish a relation for obtaining a measurement result from an indication.

The calibration itself may be expressed in different formats: this can be a statement, calibration function, calibration diagram9, calibration curve10, or calibration table.

Often, the first step alone in the above definition is perceived and referred to as being “calibration.” However, this is not (always) sufficient.

Considering the calibration procedure of a thermal camera, the first step establishes the relation between emitted radiation (the quantity value) and the electrical output signal (the indication). This first step of the calibration procedure consists of obtaining a homogeneous (or uniform) response when the camera is placed in front of an extended source of radiation.

As we know the temperature of the reference source emitting the radiation, in the second step the obtained output signal (the indication) can be related to the reference source’s temperature (measurement result). The second step includes drift measurement and compensation.

To be correct, calibration of a thermal camera is, strictly, not expressed through temperature. Thermal cameras are sensitive to infrared radiation: therefore, at first you obtain a radiance correspondence, then a relationship between radiance and temperature. For bolometer cameras used by non-R&D customers, radiance is not expressed: only the temperature is provided.

31.3 Camera calibration at FLIR Systems

Without calibration, an infrared camera would not be able to measure either radiance or temperature. At FLIR Systems, the calibration of uncooled microbolometer cameras with a measurement capability is carried out during both production and service. Cooled cameras with photon detectors are often calibrated by the user with special software. With this type of software, in theory, common handheld uncooled thermal cameras could be calibrated by the user too. However, as this software is not suitable for reporting purposes, most users do not have it. Non-measuring devices that are used for imaging only do not need temperature calibration. Sometimes this is also reflected in camera terminology when talking about infrared or thermal imaging cameras compared with thermography cameras, where the latter are the measuring devices.

The calibration information, no matter if the calibration is done by FLIR Systems or the user, is stored in calibration curves, which are expressed by mathematical functions. As radiation intensity changes with both temperature and the distance between the object and the camera, different curves are generated for different temperature ranges and exchangeable lenses.

31.4 The differences between a calibration performed by a user and that performed directly at FLIR Systems

First, the reference sources that FLIR Systems uses are themselves calibrated and traceable. This means, at each FLIR Systems site performing calibration, that the sources are controlled by an independent national authority. The camera calibration certificate is confirmation of this. It is proof that not only has the calibration been performed by FLIR Systems but that it has also been carried out using calibrated references. Some users own or have access to accredited reference sources, but they are very few in number.

Second, there is a technical difference. When performing a user calibration, the result is often (but not always) not drift compensated. This means that the values do not take into account a possible change in the camera’s output when the camera’s internal temperature varies. This yields a larger uncertainty. Drift compensation uses data obtained in climate-controlled chambers. All FLIR Systems cameras are drift compensated when they are first delivered to the customer and when they are recalibrated by FLIR Systems service departments.

31.5 Calibration, verification and adjustment

A common misconception is to confuse calibration with verification or adjustment. Indeed, calibration is a prerequisite for verification, which provides confirmation that specified requirements are met. Verification provides objective evidence that a given item fulfills specified requirements. To obtain the verification, defined temperatures (emitted radiation) of calibrated and traceable reference sources are measured. The measurement results, including the deviation, are noted in a table. The verification certificate states that these measurement results meet specified requirements. Sometimes, companies or organizations offer and market this verification certificate as a “calibration certificate.”

Proper verification—and by extension calibration and/or recalibration—can only be achieved when a validated protocol is respected. The process is more than placing the camera in front of blackbodies and checking if the camera output (as temperature, for instance) corresponds to the original calibration table. It is often forgotten that a camera is not sensitive to temperature but to radiation. Furthermore, a camera is an imaging system, not just a single sensor. Consequently, if the optical configuration allowing the camera to “collect” radiance is poor or misaligned, then the “verification” (or calibration or recalibration) is worthless.

For instance, one has to ensure that the distance between the blackbody and the camera as well as the diameter of the blackbody cavity are chosen so as to reduce stray radiation and the size-of-source effect.

To summarize: a validated protocol must comply with the physical laws for radiance, and not only those for temperature.

Calibration is also a prerequisite for adjustment, which is the set of operations carried out on a measuring system such that the system provides prescribed indications corresponding to given values of quantities to be measured, typically obtained from measurement standards. Simplified, adjustment is a manipulation that results in instruments that measure correctly within their specifications. In everyday language, the term “calibration” is widely used instead of “adjustment” for measuring devices.

31.6 Non-uniformity correction

When the thermal camera displays ”Calibrating…” it is adjusting for the deviation in response of each individual detector element (pixel). In thermography, this is called a ”non-uniformity correction” (NUC). It is an offset update, and the gain remains unchanged.

The European standard EN 16714-3, Non-destructive Testing—Thermographic Testing—Part 3: Terms and Definitions, defines an NUC as “Image correction carried out by the camera software to compensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and other optical and geometrical disturbances.”

During the NUC (the offset update), a shutter (internal flag) is placed in the optical path, and all the detector elements are exposed to the same amount of radiation originating from the shutter. Therefore, in an ideal situation, they should all give the same output signal. However, each individual element has its own response, so the output is not uniform. This deviation from the ideal result is calculated and used to mathematically perform an image correction, which is essentially a correction of the displayed radiation signal. Some cameras do not have an internal flag. In this case, the offset update must be performed manually using special software and an external uniform source of radiation.

An NUC is performed, for example, at start-up, when changing a measurement range, or when the environment temperature changes. Some cameras also allow the user to trigger it manually. This is useful when you have to perform a critical measurement with as little image disturbance as possible.

31.7 Thermal image adjustment (thermal tuning)

Some people use the term “image calibration” when adjusting the thermal contrast and brightness in the image to enhance specific details. During this operation, the temperature interval is set in such a way that all available colors are used to show only (or mainly) the temperatures in the region of interest. The correct term for this manipulation is “thermal image adjustment” or “thermal tuning”, or, in some languages, “thermal image optimization.” You must be in manual mode to undertake this, otherwise the camera will set the lower and upper limits of the displayed temperature interval automatically to the coldest and hottest temperatures in the scene.

32 About FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems was established in 1978 to pioneer the development of high-performance infrared imaging systems, and is the world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of thermal imaging systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and government applications. Today, FLIR Systems embraces five major companies with outstanding achievements in infrared technology since 1958—the Swedish AGEMA Infrared Systems (formerly AGA Infrared Systems), the three United States companies Indigo Systems, FSI, and Inframetrics, and the French company Cedip.

Since 2007, FLIR Systems has acquired several companies with world-leading expertise:

NEOS (2019)
Endeavor Robotics (2019)
Aeryon Labs (2019)
Seapilot (2018)
Acyclica (2018)
Prox Dynamics (2016)
Point Grey Research (2016)
DVTEL (2015)
DigitalOptics micro-optics business (2013)
MARSS (2013)
Traficon (2012)
Aerius Photonics (2011)
TackTick Marine Digital Instruments (2011)
ICx Technologies (2010)
Raymarine (2010)
Directed Perception (2009)
OmniTech Partners (2009)
Salvador Imaging (2009)
Ifara Tecnologías (2008)
Extech Instruments (2007)

Figure 32.1 Patent documents from the early 1960s

FLIR Systems has three manufacturing plants in the United States (Portland, OR, Boston, MA, Santa Barbara, CA) and one in Sweden (Stockholm). Since 2007 there is also a manufacturing plant in Tallinn, Estonia. Direct sales offices in Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and the USA—together with a worldwide network of agents and distributors—support our international customer base.

FLIR Systems is at the forefront of innovation in the infrared camera industry. We anticipate market demand by constantly improving our existing cameras and developing new ones. The company has set milestones in product design and development such as the introduction of the first battery-operated portable camera for industrial inspections, and the first uncooled infrared camera, to mention just two innovations.

1969: Thermovision Model 661. The camera weighed approximately 25 kg (55 lb.), the oscilloscope 20 kg (44 lb.), and the tripod 15 kg (33 lb.). The operator also needed a 220 VAC generator set, and a 10 L (2.6 US gallon) jar with liquid nitrogen. To the left of the oscilloscope the Polaroid attachment (6 kg (13 lb.)) can be seen.

2015: FLIR One, an accessory to iPhone and Android mobile phones. Weight: 36 g (1.3 oz.).

FLIR Systems manufactures all vital mechanical and electronic components of the camera systems itself. From detector design and manufacturing, to lenses and system electronics, to final testing and calibration, all production steps are carried out and supervised by our own engineers. The in-depth expertise of these infrared specialists ensures the accuracy and reliability of all vital components that are assembled into your infrared camera.

32.1 More than just an infrared camera

At FLIR Systems we recognize that our job is to go beyond just producing the best infrared camera systems. We are committed to enabling all users of our infrared camera systems to work more productively by providing them with the most powerful camera–software combination. Especially tailored software for predictive maintenance, R & D, and process monitoring is developed in-house. Most software is available in a wide variety of languages.

We support all our infrared cameras with a wide variety of accessories to adapt your equipment to the most demanding infrared applications.

32.2 Sharing our knowledge

Although our cameras are designed to be very user-friendly, there is a lot more to thermography than just knowing how to handle a camera. Therefore, FLIR Systems has founded the Infrared Training Center (ITC), a separate business unit, that provides certified training courses. Attending one of the ITC courses will give you a truly hands-on learning experience.

The staff of the ITC are also there to provide you with any application support you may need in putting infrared theory into practice.

32.3 Supporting our customers

FLIR Systems operates a worldwide service network to keep your camera running at all times. If you discover a problem with your camera, local service centers have all the equipment and expertise to solve it within the shortest possible time. Therefore, there is no need to send your camera to the other side of the world or to talk to someone who does not speak your language.

1. Applicable to temperature measurement tools.

2. Available when temperature measurement functionality is enabled.

3. Available when temperature measurement functionality is enabled.

4. Definition from the European standard EN 16714-3:2016, Non-destructive Testing—Thermographic Testing—Part 3: Terms and Definitions.

5. This item is dependent on the lens model.

6. This item is dependent on the lens model.

7. http://www.bipm.org/en/about-us/ [Retrieved 2017-01-31.]

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	WARNING
Applicability: Digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-GEN. NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

	WARNING
This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法). This device should not be modified (otherwise the granted designation number will become invalid)

	WARNING
Do not look directly into the laser beam. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.

	WARNING
Do not point the camera at the face of a person when the continuous autofocus function is on. The camera uses laser distance measurements (that are continuous) for the focus adjustments. The laser beam can cause eye irritation.

	WARNING
Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devices which, if damage occurs, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.

	WARNING
If there is a leak from the battery and you get the fluid in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Flush well with water and immediately get medical care. The battery fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not do this.

	WARNING
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
Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery. If you do not use the correct equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If you do not use the correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery can occur. This can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion. Injury to persons can occur.

	WARNING
Make sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on containers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example, devices that cause laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of the camera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.

	CAUTION
The 5 GHz band is only allowed for indoor use in Japan and Canada.

	CAUTION
Do not use the camera in temperatures more than 50°C (122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.

	CAUTION
Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies a specific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with a metal object (such as wire). Damage to the batteries can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to become wet. Damage to the batteries can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not hit or cause shocks to the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the built-in safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging procedure. If the battery becomes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or ignition of the battery.

	CAUTION
Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or put the battery in storage, there is an unusual smell from the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition. Speak with your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.

	CAUTION
Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur if you do not do this.

	CAUTION
Only use a specified battery for the camera. Damage to the camera and the battery can occur if you do not do this.

	CAUTION
The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is ±0°C to +45°C (+32°F to +113°F), except for the Korean market where the approved range is +10°C to + 45°C (+50°F to +113°F). If you charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or to break. It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.

	CAUTION
When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or equivalent materials before you discard it. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur if you do not do this.

	CAUTION
Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it. Damage to the battery can occur if you do not do this.

	CAUTION
Do not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur.

	CAUTION
Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily damaged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.

	CAUTION
Do not use too much force to clean the infrared lens. This can cause damage to the anti-reflective coating.

	CAUTION
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.

	CAUTION
Applicability: Camera with IR lens f=70 mm (6°) When you hold the camera, make sure that you support the lens with your hand. The lens is heavy, and the joint between the optics and camera housing is not strong enough to support the lens.