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Fluke Ti30 User Manual

Fluke Ti30
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Ti30
Thermal Imager
User’s Manual
PN 08100-3
January 2005, Rev C
©2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved.
All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Fluke Ti30 Specifications

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BrandFluke
ModelTi30
CategoryMultimeter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Details the product warranty and limitations of liability for defects and workmanship.

Quick Specifications Table

First, the Batteries

Locating and Removing the Battery Pack

Instructions on how to access and remove the battery compartment.

Installing Battery Packs

Guidance on inserting either non-rechargeable or rechargeable battery packs.

Charging the Rechargeable Battery Pack

Normal Charge Cycle

Details the steps and indicators for charging the rechargeable battery pack.

Downloading Images via Docking Station

Instructions on how to download images using the docking station's USB cable.

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Powering the Ti30 Imager On and Off

Describes the method of powering the imager on and off using the lens door.

Imager Operation and Settings

Imager Recalibration Process

Describes the automatic recalibration sequence performed by the imager.

Ti30 Imager Keypad Controls

Explanation of the MODE, Up, and Down buttons for navigation and parameter adjustment.

Accessing Imager Settings Switches

How to open the hinged door to access the imager's five setting switches.

Imager Settings and Controls Details

Laser On/Off Toggle Button

How to use the toggle button to switch the laser sighting aid on and off.

Centigrade/Fahrenheit Toggle Button

Functionality to toggle displayed temperature data between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Imager Settings: Display and Measurement Modes

LCD Backlight Illumination Switch

Controls for adjusting the LCD backlight to three different illumination levels.

Palette Switch

Allows selection of display palettes: Rainbow, Ironbow, or Grayscale.

Measurement Mode Switch

Selects how thermal information is presented: Automatic, Semi-Automatic, or Manual.

Gain and Level Thumbwheels

Controls for adjusting the median point (Level) and temperature band (Gain).

Imager Controls: Focus and Trigger

Focus Wheel Operation

How to adjust focus by rotating the wheel for a clear thermal image.

Trigger Operation for Image Capture

Using the trigger to freeze an image for evaluation and storage.

Man Machine Interface Flow Charts

Image Recording Procedure

Step-by-step guide for capturing and saving thermal images.

Emissivity Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting the emissivity setting of the imager.

Reflected Temperature Compensation Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting reflected temperature compensation (RTC).

Imager Procedures: Image Fix, Recalibration, and Recall

Chapter 3: Downloading and Analyzing Images with InsideIR

Minimum Computer System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software specifications for installing InsideIR.

Connecting Hardware for InsideIR

Connecting the Docking Station to Your Computer

Instructions on connecting the docking station to your computer via USB.

Hooking Up the Docking Station

USB Driver Installation

Installing USB Drivers for Windows XP

Steps for installing the USB driver on Windows XP using the Found New Hardware Wizard.

USB Driver Installation for Windows 2000

Steps for driver installation on Windows 2000.

Windows 2000 and 98 SE Driver Installation

USB Driver Installation for Windows 98 SE

Steps for driver installation on Windows 98 SE.

Downloading and Saving Images

Saving Images and Setting Imager Clock

Importance of Setting Imager Clock

Why setting the imager's internal clock is important for time/date stamps.

Setting the Imager Clock from the Computer

Procedure to set the imager's clock using the 'Set Date and Time' button.

Alternative Data Transfer and Image Viewing

Chapter 4: Obtaining the Best Image

The Importance of Focusing

Why proper focusing is critical for sharp thermal images and accurate measurements.

Selecting the Color Palette

Guidance on choosing between Rainbow, Ironbow, and Grayscale palettes.

Selecting the Measurement Mode

Explanation of Automatic, Semi-Automatic, and Manual measurement modes.

Automatic Measurement Mode Details

Details on automatic adjustment of MIN/MAX temperature values.

Image Quality Adjustments

Manual and Semi-Automatic Modes with Gain and Level

Using Level and Gain thumbwheels in Manual/Semi-Automatic modes.

Advanced Measurement Controls

Semi-Automatic Measurement Mode

Using Semi-Automatic mode to control resolution around a temperature level.

Manual Measurement Mode

Using Manual mode for maximum flexibility in adjusting Level and Gain.

Gain and Level Thumbwheels Operation

Detailed operation of the thumbwheels for adjusting Gain and Level.

Chapter 5: Temperature Measurement Concepts

Field-of-View (FOV) Considerations

Ensuring the target is larger than the measurement spot size for accuracy.

Measurement Environmental Factors

Emissivity: Understanding and Setting

Definition of emissivity and how to adjust the imager's emissivity setting.

Methods for Finding Emissivity Values

Tape method and contact thermometer method for determining emissivity.

Reflected Temperature Compensation (RTC)

Chapter 6: Organizing Your Data

Chapter 7: Analyzing Your Data

Advanced Data Analysis Views

Additional Image Analysis Tools

Further analysis by changing Emissivity and Reflected Temperature values.

Data Views and Menu Options

The Histogram Tab

Summary of pixel data presented as a histogram of temperature values.

Appendix A: Technical Reference

Imager Accuracy Chart

Graph showing measurement accuracy over the temperature range and specification lines.

Imager Reading Error vs Source D:S

Graph illustrating reading error relative to the Source Distance/Size ratio.

Typical Emissivity Values

Tables providing approximate emissivity values for common materials.

Table 1: Emissivity Values for Metals

A table listing emissivity values for various metals across different wavelengths.

Technical Reference Data

Table 2: Emissivity Values for Non-Metals

A table listing emissivity values for various non-metals across different wavelengths.

Tips for Optimizing Measurement Accuracy

Advice on emissivity, reflections, instrument choice, and measurement angles.

Appendix B: Infrared Theory Q&A

Assuring Accurate Temperature Measurement

Key factors for accurate measurement: emissivity, distance-to-spot, field-of-view.

Emissivity: Reflection, Transmission, Emission

How objects emit, reflect, and transmit infrared energy, and emissivity adjustments.

Infrared Measurement Principles

How to Take Temperature Measurement

Steps and considerations for taking temperature measurements with infrared thermometers.

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