FLIR K55 User Manual

Table of contents
1 Disclaimers ......................................................................................1
1.1 Legal disclaimer .......................................................................1
1.2 U.S. Government Regulations......................................................1
1.3 Patents................................................................................... 1
1.4 Quality assurance .....................................................................1
1.5 Third-party licenses...................................................................1
1.6 Usage statistics ........................................................................1
1.7 Copyright ................................................................................ 1
2 Safety information .............................................................................2
2.1 Label affixed to the camera .........................................................5
2.1.1 FLIR K45 and FLIR K55................................................... 5
2.1.2 FLIR K65......................................................................5
2.2 Marking recommendations and restrictions..................................... 5
3 Notice to user ...................................................................................6
3.1 Online documentation................................................................6
3.2 Register your camera................................................................. 6
3.3 Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................ 6
3.4 Training .................................................................................. 7
3.5 Important note about this manual.................................................. 7
3.6 Note about authoritative versions..................................................7
4 Customer help ..................................................................................8
4.1 General ..................................................................................8
4.2 Submitting a question ................................................................ 8
4.3 Downloads ..............................................................................8
5 Important information about FLIR Kx5 series service.............................9
6 Starting the camera for the first time (FLIR K65).................................. 10
7 Quick start guide ............................................................................. 12
8 Accessories and services................................................................. 13
9 System configuration overview ......................................................... 14
10 System parts................................................................................... 15
10.1 Camera (FLIR K45, FLIR K55) ................................................... 15
10.2 Camera (FLIR K65) ................................................................. 16
10.3 Lanyard strap and retractable lanyard.......................................... 17
10.4 Handle strap and retractable lanyard........................................... 17
10.5 Neck strap............................................................................. 18
11 Screen elements ............................................................................. 19
11.1 Battery condition indicator ........................................................ 20
11.2 Settings menu icons ................................................................ 20
12 Operation ....................................................................................... 21
12.1 Removing the battery (FLIR K45, FLIR K55) ................................. 21
12.2 Removing the battery (FLIR K65) ............................................... 22
12.3 Charging the battery................................................................ 22
12.4 Turning on and turning off the camera.......................................... 22
12.5 Selecting camera modes .......................................................... 23
12.5.1 Automatic temperature range selection ............................. 23
12.5.2 Explanation of the different camera modes ........................ 24
12.6 Saving an image ..................................................................... 28
12.7 Recording a video clip (FLIR K55 and FLIR K65) ........................... 28
12.8 Continuous video recording (FLIR K55 and FLIR K65) .................... 29
12.9 Freezing the image.................................................................. 29
12.10 Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................... 29
12.10.1 Procedure (FLIR K45, FLIR K55) ..................................... 30
12.10.2 Procedure (FLIR K65) ................................................... 31
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FLIR K55 Specifications

General

Detector Type	Uncooled Microbolometer
Resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Display	4" LCD, 320 x 240 pixels
Battery Life	4 hours
Video Recording	Yes
Laser Pointer	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Field of View	51° x 38°
Temperature Range	-20°C to 650°C
Battery Type	Li-ion
Spectral Range	7.5 - 13 μm
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +70°C
Thermal Sensitivity	< 30 mK at 30°C