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8 Camera overview

8.1 Camera parts

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Figure 8.1 Camera parts, 1

Description of partCallout

+/– buttons

SEE ALSO: For more information about the functionality of this button, see

section 8.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 36.

F1 button

SEE ALSO: For more information about the functionality of this button, see

section 8.2 – Keypad buttons & functions on page 36.

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
1 Warnings & Cautions13
2 Welcome14
- About FLIR Systems14
- Comments & Questions17
- Figure 2.4 LEFT: Diamond Turning Machine; RIGHT: Lens Polishing17
- Figure 2.5 LEFT: Testing of IR Cameras in the Climatic Chamber; RIGHT: Robot for Camera Testing and Calibration17
3 Packing List19
4 System Overview20
- Figure 4.1 System Overview20
5 Connecting System Components21
- Figure 5.1 How to Connect System Components, 1: Rear Connectors21
- Figure 5.2 Explanations of Callouts21
- Figure 5.3 How to Connect System Components, 1: Front Connectors22
- Figure 5.4 Explanations of Callouts22
6 Tutorials23
- Switching on & Switching off the Camera23
- Working with Images23
- Creating & Changing an Isotherm24
- Changing Level & Span25
  - Changing the Level25
  - Changing the Span25
- Changing System Settings25
- Working with the Camera27
7 Installation & Operation of Thermacam Connect30
- Introduction30
- Installation30
- Operation34
- Support41
  - Information41
  - Troubleshooting41
8 Camera Overview44
- Camera Parts44
- Figure 8.1 Camera Parts44
- Figure 8.2 Camera Parts45
- Figure 8.3 Camera Parts47
- Keypad Buttons & Functions48
- Autofocus48
- Figure 8.4 Camera Buttons - Explanations48
- Camera Status LCD49
- Figure 8.5 Camera Status LCD49
- Figure 8.6 Camera Status LCD - Explanations49
9 Camera Program51
- Screen Objects51
- Menu System52
10 Electrical Power System67
- Internal Battery Charging67
- External Battery Charging68
- Figure 10.1 Stand-Alone Battery Charger68
- Figure 10.2 LED Indicators on the Stand-Alone Battery Charger68
- Figure 10.3 LED Indicators - Explanations68
- Battery Safety Warnings69
11 Note on LEMO Connectors71
- How to Connect & Disconnect LEMO Connectors71
- Figure 11.1 Straight Body LEMO Connector71
- Figure 11.2 Unlocking a LEMO Connector72
12 Maintenance & Cleaning73
- Camera Body, Cables & Accessories73
- Lenses73
13 Troubleshooting74
14 Technical Specifications & Dimensional Drawings77
- Imaging Performance77
- Detector77
- Image Presentation77
- Temperature Ranges78
- Electrical Power System78
- Environmental Specifications78
- Physical Specifications79
- Interfaces & Connectors79
- Pin Configurations79
  - RS-232/USB Connector79
  - Figure 14.1 Pin Configuration for RS-232/USB Connector (on Camera - Operator's Side)79
  - Power Connector80
  - CVBS Connector80
  - Figure 14.2 Pin Configuration for Power Connector (on Camera - Operator's Side). A: Center Pin80
  - Figure 14.3 Pin Configuration for CVBS Connector (on Camera - Operator's Side). A: Center Pin80
- Relationship between Fields of View and Distance81
- Figure 14.4 Relationship between Fields of View and Distance. 1: Distance to Target; 2: VFOV81
- Figure 14.5 Horizontal, Vertical and Instantaneous Fields of View for Certain Distances to Targets81
- Figure 14.6 F-Number and Close Focus Limits for Various Lenses83
- Basic Dimensions - Battery Charger84
- Figure 14.7 Overall Dimensions of the Battery Charger84
- Basic Dimensions - Battery85
- Figure 14.8 Overall Dimensions of the Battery85
- Basic Dimensions - Camera (1)86
- Figure 14.9 Overall Dimensions of the Camera86
- Basic Dimensions - Camera (2)87
- Figure 14.10 Location of the Standard Tripod Mount (1/4"-20) on the Bottom Side of the Camera87
15 Glossary88
- Figure 15.1 Glossary of Common Infrared Terms & Expressions88
16 Thermographic Measurement Techniques92
- Introduction92
- Emissivity92
  - Finding the Emissivity of an Object93
    - Using a Thermocouple93
    - Using Reference Emissivity93
- Reflected Ambient Temperature93
- Distance93
- Relative Humidity93
- Other Parameters93
17 History of Infrared Technology95
- Figure 17.1 Sir William Herschel (1738-1822)95
- Figure 17.2 Marsilio Landriani96
- Figure 17.3 Macedonio Melloni97
- Figure 17.4 Samuel97
18 Theory of Thermography99
- Introduction99
- The Electromagnetic Spectrum99
- Figure 18.1 the Electromagnetic Spectrum. 1: X-Ray; 2: UV; 3: Visible; 4: IR; 5: Microwaves; 6: Radiowaves99
- Blackbody Radiation100
- Infrared Semi-Transparent Materials107
- Figure 18.8 Spectral Radiant Emittance of Three Types of Radiators. 1: Spectral Radiant Emittance; 2: Wavelength; 3: Blackbody; 4: Selective Radiator; 5: Graybody107
- Figure 18.9 Spectral Emissivity of Three Types of Radiators. 1: Spectral Emissivity; 2: Wavelength; 3: Blackbody; 4: Graybody; 5: Selective Radiator107
19 The Measurement Formula109
- Figure 19.1 a Schematic Representation of the General Thermographic Measurement Situation.1109
- Surroundings; 2: Object; 3: Atmosphere; 4: Camera109
- Figure 19.2 Voltages111
- Figure 19.3 Relative Magnitudes of Radiation Sources under Varying Measurement Conditions (SW Camera). 1: Object Temperature; 2: Emittance; RED: Object Radiation; BLUE113
- C (+68 °F); T = 20 °C (+68 °F)113
- Figure 19.4 Relative Magnitudes of Radiation Sources under Varying Measurement Conditions (LW Camera). 1: Object Temperature; 2: Emittance; RED: Object Radiation; BLUE113
20 Emissivity Tables114
- References114
- Tables114
- Figure 20.1 T: Total Spectrum; SW: 2-5 ΜM; LW: 8-14 ΜM, LLW: 6.5-20 ΜM; 1: Material; 2: Specification; 3: Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6: Reference114
- Index131

Brand	FLIR
Model	ThermaCAM P20
Category	Thermographic Cameras
Language	English

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