Fluke TI20 - Manual

v List of Figures Figure Title Page 1-1. Laser Warning Labels ............................................................................................ 1-3 1-2. Standard Accessories ............................................................................................. 1-4 1-3. Ti20 Thermal...

1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Fluke Ti20 Imager (hereafter, “the Imager”) is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, pistol- grip style thermal imaging unit. Using the Imager, you can obtain instant and accurate thermal images and radiometric readings from distant targets. The Imager is er...

Ti20 Users Manual 1-2 Safety Information Use the Imager only as specified in this manual. See Table 1 for a list of symbols used on the Imager and in this manual. A W Warning identifies hazardous conditions and actions that could cause bodily harm or death. A W Caution identifies conditions and acti...

Getting Started Laser Warning Labels 1 1-3 Laser Warning Labels THERMAL IMAGER Ti 20 CAUTION <1mW/630-670nm EN 60825/01 CAUTION THERMAL IMAGER Ti 20 CAUTION THERMAL IMAGER Ti20 Euro/US Japanese Chinese dag133f.eps Figure 1-1. Laser Warning Labels

Ti20 Users Manual 1-4 Unpacking the Imager Begin by opening the shipping box. Be sure to save the box and shipping materials in case you need to ship the Imager. Inside the shipping box, you will find a hard carrying case containing the standard accessories shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table...

Ti20 Users Manual 1-6 Features and Controls Imager features and controls are shown in Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-3. THERMAL IMAGER Ti 20 TH ER MA L I M AG ER Ti 20 CAUTION AVOID EXPOSURE LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OUTPUT < 1mW WAVELENGTH: 630 - 6...

Getting Started Operating the Controls 1 1-7 Table 1-3. Features and Controls Number Description A Focus control B Optical channel C Laser aperture D Wrist strap and attachment clip E Trigger. The trigger is used to freeze a thermal image. Press the trigger one time to freeze the image for evaluatio...

Getting Started Using the AC Power Adapter 1 1-9 Using the AC Power Adapter THERMAL IMAGER Ti 20 THERMAL IMAGER Ti 20 dag007f.eps Figure 1-5. Using the AC Power Adapter

Ti20 Users Manual 1-10 Charging and Replacing the Batteries With the Ti20, you have the option of using six AA batteries or a rechargeable NiMH pack. The use of both options is described in the following pages. Battery charger use is shown is Figure 1-6 and battery placement in Figure 1-7 . Using th...

Ti20 Users Manual 1-12 Attaching the Wrist Strap A wrist strap is included with your Imager. You can attach the wrist strap by clipping the strap to the attachment clip on the Imager housing. TH ER MA L L IM AG ER Ti Ti 20 20 TH ER MA L L IM AG ER Ti Ti 20 20 dag131f.eps Figure 1-8. Attaching the Wr...

Getting Started Inputs and Connections 1 1-13 Inputs and Connections Connecting the USB Cable The included USB cable can be used to either download or upload data from a PC to the Imager. To connect the USB cable, insert the smaller USB connector into the Imager port and the larger connector into th...

Ti20 Users Manual 1-14 Mounting the Imager on a Tripod A tripod mount is provided on the bottom side of the Imager. Rotate or screw the Imager onto a tripod using the tripod mount as shown in Figure 1-10. THERMAL IMAGER Ti 20 Threaded Tripod Mount dag010f.eps Figure 1-10. Mounting the Imager on a Tr...

Getting Started Cleaning 1 1-15 Cleaning the Lens Although the lens is coated with a durable, erosion resistant coating (according to MIL standards), cleaning dust, sand, and other particles might scratch the coating and impair the performance of the lens. W Caution To avoid damage, do not use tools...

2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Turning the Imager On and Off Use the G key to turn the Imager on and off. To turn on the Imager, press and hold the G for approximately 2 seconds until the date and time appear in the upper right-hand corner of the display. The Imager splash screen appears until the Im...

Ti20 Users Manual 2-2 Understanding the Home Display The Imager returns to the Home display when you complete a menu operation, escape or cancel an operation using the G soft key, or the by pressing the trigger. Figure 2-2 illustrates the Home display zones. The Home display is divided into three zo...

Ti20 Users Manual 2-4 Table 2-1. Contents of the Home Display (cont.) Number Zone Displayed Information Description Temperature Scale Displays the target temperature, lower alarm limit (blue upside triangle), high alarm limit (red upside down triangle), temperature range bar, and temperature color b...

Basic Operation Capturing Images 2 2-5 Note The Japanese model of the Ti20 requires you to press and hold F to turn on the laser and keep it on. When you release F , the laser turns off. Capturing Images Recording images is a simple process but before starting you should note the current image locat...

Ti20 Users Manual 2-6 dag108f.bmp Note If no image is stored at the current memory location, the right side of the display is black. 3. Press G ( DONE ) to save the captured image. This will overwrite the current image location. Adjusting the Backlight Backlight ON is recommended for indoor use set ...

Basic Operation Setting the Temperature Scale 2 2-7 Setting the Temperature Scale The Imager displays temperatures using either the Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature scales. The default temperature scale is Celsius. 1. Press G ( MENU ) five times from the Home display to access the temperature scale...

Basic Operation Adjusting the Span 2 2-9 Adjusting the Span The full temperature span of the Imager is -10 ° C to 350 ° C (14 ° F to 662 ° F). The LCD display shows about 256 shades of color for whatever pallet you select. Adjusting the temperature span allows you to see more subtle temperature grad...

Basic Operation Environmental Conditions 2 2-11 Best Good Incorrect dag005f.eps Figure 2-4. Correct Field of View Environmental Conditions Watch for environmental conditions in the working area. steam, dust, smoke, etc., can prevent accurate measurement by obstructing the path between the target and...

Ti20 Users Manual 2-12 Emissivity Emissivity is the measure of an object's ability to emit infrared energy. The hotter an object, the more infrared energy it will emit. Emissivity can have a value from 0 (shiny mirror, perfect reflector) to 1.0 (blackbody, perfect emitter). Most organic, painted, or...

Basic Operation Reflected Temperature Compensation 2 2-13 Reflected Temperature Compensation Targets that have low emissivities will reflect energy from nearby objects. This additional reflected energy is added to target’s own emitted energy and may result in inaccurate readings. In some situations ...

3-1 Chapter 3 Advanced Imager Operation Data Management and Storage Viewing Stored Images 1. From the Home display, press G ( MENU ) two times. 2. Press F ( REVIEW ) for Review mode. dag114f.bmp 3. Press F ( 2 ) to view the next image or F3 ( 1 ) to view the previous image. 4. Press G ( DONE ) to re...

Advanced Imager Operation Selecting a Palette 3 3-3 5. The Delete ALL Images display show you a representation of the stored images. Press F ( YES ) to delete all the stored images or G ( CANCEL ) to return to the Home display. dag117f.bmp 6. After deleting all images you will return to the Home dis...

Ti20 Users Manual 3-4 3. Press F ( 4 ) to move the selection to the left or H ( 5 ) to move the selection to the right. dag118f.eps 4. Press G ( DONE ) to make your selection and return to the Home display. Adjusting Emissivity The amount of infrared energy radiated by an object depends on emissivit...

Ti20 Users Manual 3-6 Adjusting Reflected Temperature Compensation Values As the RTC value changes, the live thermal image will also change as the displayed temperature changes. The default RTC setting is 100 ° C (212 ° F)and the adjustment range is from -50 ° C to 600 ° C (-58 ° F to 1112 ° F). RTC...

Advanced Imager Operation Setting Alarm Limits 3 3-7 4. In the Adjust RTC function, Press F ( 2 ) to increase the RTC value or H ( 1 ) to decrease the RTC value. dag122f.bmp 5. Press G ( DONE ) to return to the Home display. Setting Alarm Limits When you adjust alarm limits, the lower alarm limit ap...

Advanced Imager Operation Adjusting Sleep Mode 3 3-9 Adjusting Sleep Mode Sleep mode is used to conserve battery life if the Imager is turned on but not being used. If you turn Sleep mode OFF , the Imager will run until the battery is depleted. If Sleep mode is enabled, the Imager will automatically...

Appendices Appendix Contents Page Glossary ............................................................................................................A-1 Basics of Infrared Measurement .....................................................................B-1 Typical Emissivity Values ..................

A-1 Appendix A Glossary Absolute Zero The temperature (0 degrees Kelvin) of an object defined by the theoretical condition where the object has zero energy. Accuracy Maximum deviation, expressed in temperature units, or as a percentage of the temperature reading, or as a percentage of the full scale...

B-1 Appendix B Basics of Infrared Measurement Q. Why use non-contact infrared thermometers? Non-contact infrared (IR) thermometers use infrared technology to quickly and conveniently measure the surface temperature of objects. They provide fast temperature readings without physically touching the ob...

Ti20 Users Manual B-2 0.1 A 1 A 1 UA 100 A 0.6 0.8 1 1.5 2 3 4 6 8 10 15 20 30 0.4 1 µ 10 µ 100 µ 0.1 cm 1 cm 10 cm 1 m 10 m 100 m 1 km 10 km 100 km Wavelength Visible Wavelength µm Gamma Rays X-Rays Ultraviolet Infrared Infrared Measurement Region Radio EHF SHF UHF VHF HF MF LF VLF 0.1 µ dag011f.ep...

C-1 Appendix C Typical Emissivity Values The following tables provide references for estimating emissivity and can be used when the user does not have the means or the time to determine the emissivity value experimentally. Emissivity values shown in the tables are only approximate. Any or all of the...

D-1 Appendix D Specifications Thermal Temperature Range ............................................ -10 to 350 ° C (14 to 662 ° F) Detector Type ..................................................... 80 x 60 thermal element focal plane array (FPA) Accuracy ..............................................