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

sure that you use the correct AC plug.

Disconnect the power supply cable plug when the battery charging indicator

displays a green light.

18 Publ. No. T559382 Rev. a358 – ENGLISH (EN) – June 23, 2009

11 – Using the camera

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Default Chapter7
- Table of Contents7
1 Warnings & Cautions11
2 Notice to User13
3 Customer Help14
4 Documentation Updates15
5 Important Note about this Manual16
6 Quick Start Guide17
7 Packing List19
8 Camera Parts20
9 Screen Elements23
10 Connectors and Storage Media25
11 Using the Camera26
- Installing the Battery26
- Charging the Battery27
- Saving an Image29
- Recalling an Image30
- Opening the Image Archive31
- Deleting an Image32
- Deleting All Images33
- Measuring a Temperature Using a Spotmeter34
- Measuring a Temperature Using an Area35
- Marking All Areas above or below a Set Temperature Level36
- Changing the Color Palette37
- Changing the Settings38
- Changing the Image Mode39
- Setting the Surface Properties40
- Changing the Emissivity41
- Changing the Reflected Apparent Temperature42
- Resetting the Camera43
- Finding the Serial Number of the Camera44
12 Cleaning the Camera45
- Camera Housing, Cables, and Other Items45
- Infrared Lens46
13 Technical Data47
- Camera Data47
- Additional Data50
- Accessories Data52
14 Dimensions53
- Camera (Front)53
- Camera (Side)54
15 Application Examples55
- Moisture & Water Damage55
- Faulty Contact in Socket56
- Oxidized Socket57
- Insulation Deficiencies58
- Draft59
16 Introduction to Building Thermography60
- Important Note60
- Typical Field Investigations60
- Theory of Building Science82
- Disclaimer104
17 Introduction to Thermographic Inspections of Electrical Installations105
- Important Note105
- General Information105
- Measurement Technique for Thermographic Inspection of Electrical Installations110
- Reporting116
- Different Types of Hot Spots in Electrical Installations118
- Disturbance Factors at Thermographic Inspection of Electrical Installations123
- Practical Advice for the Thermographer127
18 About FLIR Systems129
- More than Just an Infrared Camera130
- Sharing Our Knowledge130
- Supporting Our Customers130
- A few Images from Our Facilities131
19 Glossary133
20 Thermographic Measurement Techniques137
- Introduction137
- Emissivity137
  - Finding the Emissivity of a Sample138
    - Step 1: Determining Reflected Apparent Temperature138
    - Step 2: Determining the Emissivity140
- Reflected Apparent Temperature141
- Distance141
- Relative Humidity141
- Other Parameters141
21 History of Infrared Technology142
22 Theory of Thermography146
- Introduction146
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum146
- Blackbody Radiation147
- Infrared Semi-Transparent Materials154
23 The Measurement Formula156
24 Emissivity Tables162
- References162
- Important Note about the Emissivity Tables162
- Tables163

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