Page 2 - contents
contents Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................
Page 3 - safety information; WarninG; BaTTery use and care
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 1 safety information WarninG read all safeTy WarninGs and insTrucTions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. save these instructions - This OPERATOR’S MANUAL contains important safety and...
Page 5 - Figure 1. Thermal Imager and a Thermal Image; introduction
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 3 226 174.3˚F 98 Figure 1. Thermal Imager and a Thermal Image introduction Model 2260-21 M12™ 160x120 Thermal Imager is an ultra-rugged, hand-held battery-powered tool that takes thermal pictures, called “thermal images.” Thermal images reveal different t...
Page 6 - how to use the manuals; Thermal Imager Report Software Manual:; M12 Battery Charger and Battery Operator’s
4 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual how to use the manuals All of the manuals needed to safely and properly operate the Thermal Imager are available in Adobe ® PDF (Portable Document Format) on the CD. You can easily load these PDF documents from the CD or from the MILWAUKEE website onto ...
Page 7 - obtaining Technical support or service
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 5 obtaining Technical support or service Visit www.milwaukeetool.com online and click on Service. There you can search for the nearest factory authorized Service Center. You can also find how to contact someone at MILWAUKEE by email, telephone, or postal ...
Page 8 - unpacking the system; Figure 2. Identifying Items in the Hard Case
6 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual unpacking the system The complete system comes packed in a rugged portable hard case. Figure 2 and Table 1 identify each item. If anything is missing, contact the point of purchase. Figure 2. Identifying Items in the Hard Case 2 1 4 5 3 6 SD SD CARD REA...
Page 10 - Figure 3. Installing the SD Card; charging and installing the Battery; accessing the sd memory card
8 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual 3. To remove it, press it in gently and it releases so you can pull it out. 4. If an SD card is not installed, insert the SD card with the label facing the front of the Thermal Imager (the side with the lens). It fits only one way. Do not use excessive ...
Page 11 - controls and features; Figure 4. Locating the Controls and Features
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 9 controls and features Figure 4 and Table 2 identify the location and explain the function of the buttons, controls and features. See Table 3 for a list of all the symbols printed on the Thermal Imager and the meaning of each. Figure 5 and Table 3 explai...
Page 12 - Table 2. Controls and Features; Name
10 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual Table 2. Controls and Features No. Name Function 1 Hand grip Grip this when you use the Thermal Imager. The hand grip also holds the removable M12 rechargeable battery. 2 Mini USB socket Plug the USB cable into this socket when you want to connect the ...
Page 14 - Figure 5. Elements of the Thermal Image Display; Table 4. Explanation of Display Elements
12 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual Figure 5. Elements of the Thermal Image Display 226 174.3˚F 98 7 6 5 8 4 1 2 3 Table 4. Explanation of Display Elements 1 LED flashlight is on 2 SD card is not installed (you cannot save images) 3 Target temperature 4 Target 5 Battery charge indicator ...
Page 15 - LOW BATTERY; Figure 6. Battery Fuel Gauge Levels and Imminent; Battery life and power-saving features
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 13 LOW BATTERY 100% 75%50% 25% <10% Figure 6. Battery Fuel Gauge Levels and Imminent Shutdown Warning Battery life and power-saving features To preserve battery life, the Thermal Imager goes into Sleep Mode after 5 minutes of no activity. Sleep Mode ma...
Page 16 - Taking a Basic Thermal picture; noTe; SETTINGS
14 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual Taking a Basic Thermal picture Proceed as follows to capture and save a basic image set: noTe an sd card must be installed for the Thermal imager to save images and data. if no sd card is installed, you will see the error message on the display: “no sd...
Page 17 - Figure 9. SAVE or CANCEL a New Image; MANUAL; Figure 8. Live Thermal Image
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 15 230 138.9˚F 95 CANCEL SAVE Figure 9. SAVE or CANCEL a New Image 7. To write the image to SD card, press the button on the arrow keypad or pull the trigger again. Or, to discard the image, press the arrow button to highlight CANCEL, then press the butto...
Page 18 - Figure 10. Live Visual Camera View; using the Built-in visual image camera
16 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual Figure 10. Live Visual Camera View Press again to return to the thermal image view. using the Built-in visual image camera Every time you take a thermal picture, the Thermal Imager captures a visual image at the same time. When you save a thermal image...
Page 20 - To minimize the risk of electric shock, burn or; Emissivity; EMISSIVITY; Figure 11. Emissivity Menu
18 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual Emissivity is the ratio of a target surface’s infrared output (radiance) to that of a blackbody at the same temperature. A “blackbody” is a theoretical perfect radiator of infrared radiation (IR). What this means is you can set the sensitivity of the T...
Page 21 - manual range and auto range; Table 5. Menu Choices for Target Materials and their; Material in
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 19 manual range and auto range When you turn on the Thermal Imager, it is always in AUTO RANGE mode. This means that it automatically selects the lowest temperature and highest temperature in its range to make thermal images. Usually, this produces the be...
Page 22 - Figure 13. Setting Level and Span for Manual Range; Figure 12. Setting Manual Range
20 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual 2. Press to select MANUAL range. The display appears as in Figure 13 (this example is using a different target image): LEVEL SPAN 70 66.2˚F 50 Figure 13. Setting Level and Span for Manual Range 3. Press and to experiment with the SPAN setting to choose...
Page 23 - changing the color palette; Figure 14. IRON, RAINBOW and GRAY Color Palette Choices
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 21 1. From the live view mode, press then if needed to select COLOR, then . This opens the menu bar shown in Figure 14. Press the and arrow buttons to make your selection, then press to confirm it. changing the color palette The default color palette is c...
Page 24 - changing the settings; Figure 15. The Settings Menu
22 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual 1 Press and to select the menu item to set, followed by t to confirm your slection. 2. Press and to change the setting, followed by to confirm the change. Changes you make to settings remain in effect even after you turn off the power and turn it back ...
Page 25 - specifications; PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 23 specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Drop test 3’ (1m) drop to concrete Operating temperature range 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C) Operating and storage humidity range 10% to 90%, non-condensing Storage temperature range without battery1 -13°F to ...
Page 27 - Glossary; whichever is greater.
M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator's Manual 25 Glossary Term Definition 160x120 The number of pixels (picture elements or dots) in a saved thermal image. Each pixel has a temperature associated with it. Each thermal image is 160 pixels wide by 120 pixels high. accuracy The guaranteed correctness of...
Page 32 - loaded onto a computer, you can erase the SD card.
30 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual resolution Same as “thermal sensitivity.” The number of meaningful digits in a temperature reading, for example, “10 °C, 10.1 °C, or 10.01 °C.” For the 10.01 °C reading, the resolution is “0.01 °C.” saved image An image written (recorded) onto the SD c...
Page 34 - toggle; Press the; trigger; pull to save or choose CANCEL to discard the image.); Type A USB; disk drives and pocket-sized thumb drives.; visual image; what is in the thermal image.
32 M12 160x120 Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual toggle Press the button to switch between thermal visual image display and visual image display. the display This works in live mode as well as in image review mode. trigger The finger-lever at the top of the hand grip that you to take a thermal image....
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