PCE-TC 28 Infrared Camera User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: PCE

PCE-TC 28 Infrared Camera

PCE-TC 28 Infrared Camera Product Image

Safety Notes

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. Damage or injuries caused by non- observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and not covered by our warranty.

The device must only be used as described in this instruction manual. If used otherwise, this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
You must not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner, no abrasives or solvents.
The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not use the device.
Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to the user.

We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Measurement range	-20 … +300 °C
Accuracy	±2 % ±2 °C
Emissivity	0.1 … 1
Ambient temperatur	0 … 40 °C adjustable
Frequency for image recording	9 Hz
Detector type	Uncooled pyroelectric ceramic
Thermal sensitivity	150 mK
Infrared spectral band	8 … 14 µm
Thermal resolution of camera	32 x 31 pixels
Field of view	38 x 38 °
Mechanism of the focus	Fixed focus
Parallax correction of visual and IR blending	0.5 m; 1.0 m; 2.0 m; 3.0 m
Picture-in-picture	0 / 25 / 50 / 75 / 100 %
Hot and cold spot localisation	Yes
Memory	microSD memory card;

Delivery Contents

1 x infrared camera PCE-TC 28
1 x rechargeable battery
1 x tripod
1 x USB cable
1 x mains adaptor
1 x carrying case
1 x user manual

System Description

Device

System description

LCD
Operating keys
Battery compartment cover
Trigger
Fold back lens cover
Visual camera
IR sensor
USB interface
Slot for microSD card
Battery compartment

Display

Function keys

Up key (▲)
Menu key, On/Off
Down key (▼)
Enter key
Left key
Right key

Getting Started

Power Supply

Before starting the instrument for the first time, you need to charge the battery.

Connect the device to a socket using the AC adaptor.
Insert the microSD card into the SD card slot.

Charging
Battery Charged

It will take approx. 3 to 4 hours until the battery is completely charged.

ATTENTION:
Make sure that the device has room temperature before connecting the charger. Do not charge the instrument in extreme hot or cold environments. Charging the instrument in such extreme conditions may reduce the capacity of the battery. The USB cable can be used to charge the device and to transfer images.

On / off

Press and hold the “Menu” key until the LCD lights up to switch on the device.
In order to turn off the infrared camera, you also have to press and hold the “Menu” button until the LCD turns off.

Operation

Measurement

It is possible to store up to 6000 images per GB on a microSD card. To take and save a thermal image, you need to:

Point the thermal camera at the object or area you want to measure,
Pull the trigger to take an image,
Press the “Enter” key to save the image or the “Menu” key to discard the image.

We recommend to regularly make a backup of the SD card to store the files safely.

Further Functions

Picture-in-Picture / Parallax Error
The picture-in-picture function makes it easier to evaluate the thermal images. The IR image is laid over the digital image, with the coverage set by the user. This helps you to assign the IR image to the measured objects without any problems.
Use the ▲and ▼ keys to set the coverage ratio to a value between 0 and 100 %.
In order to compensate the parallax error caused by the arrangement of the IR and the digital camera, you can set the distance to the measuring object to up to 3 m in four steps, using the Left and Right key.

Settings

To enter the menu, press the „Menu“ key. Here, you can adjust the emissivity, unit, Max and Min indication, color palette, date, memory, background temperature, alarm, display, distance, language and info.

Settings

Option	Description
EMS	Set emissivity
UNIT	Choose temperature unit °C / °F
MAXMIN	Display highest and lowest value
PLT	Choose color palette
DATE	Set date and time
MEMORY	Display saved images
BGT	Set background temperature
ALARM	Set alarm thresholds
DISPLAY	Set brightness of the LCD
DIST	Select metres / feet
LANG	Select English, Italian, Spanish, German, French
INFO	Information about the device

Set emissivity

Press the “Menu” key to open the menu.
Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose EMS.
Press the “Enter” key.
Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the emissivity and confirm by pressing the “Enter” key.

Choose the temperature unit

Press the „Menu“ key to enter the menu.
Press the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose UNIT.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose between °C or °F. Confirm your selection by pressing the “Enter” key.

Display Min / Max values

Press the “Menu” key to enter the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select MXMN.
Press the “Enter” key.
Press the “Enter” key to show the maximum and minimum value in the display.

Choose the color palette

Press the “Menu” key to get to the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼keys to select PLT.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use ▲ and ▼ to choose the desired color palette and confirm with the “Enter” key.

Set time and date

Press the “Menu” key to enter the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select DATE.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose time or date.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the time or date. Confirm you settings with the “Enter” key.

Set time and date

Set background temperature

Press the “Menu” key to enter the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the submenu BGT.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the background temperature and confirm, using the “ENTER” key.

Set alarm limits

Press the “Menu” key to get to the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to get to the submenu ALARM.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose between highest or lowest alarm
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the upper and lower limit.
Press the “Enter” key to activate or deactivate.

Set alarm limits

Set LCD brightness

Press the “Menu” key to get to the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to get to the submenu DISPLAY.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to set the LCD brightness.

Unit (m/ft)

Press the “Menu” key to enter the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to get to the submenu DIST.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select either metres or feet and confirm with “Enter”.

Language

Press the “Menu” key to enter the menu.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to get to the submenu LANG.
Press the “Enter” key.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select English, Italian, Spanish, German or French.

Annex

Emissivity values

Material	Thermal emissivity	Material	Thermal emissivity
Asphalt	0.90 … 0.98	Cloth (black)	0.98
Concrete	0.94	Human skin	0.98
Cement	0.96	Leather	0.75 … 0.80
Sand	0.90	Charcoal (powder)	0.96
Earth	0.92 … 0.96	Lacquer	0.80 … 0.95
Water	0.92 … 0.96	Lacquer (matte)	0.97
Ice	0.96 … 0.98	Rubber (black)	0.94
Snow	0.83	Plastics	0.85 … 0.95
Glass	0.90 … 0.95	Timber	0.90
Ceramics	0.90 … 0.94	Paper	0.70 … 0.94
Marble	0.94	Chromium oxides	0.81
Plaster	0.80 … 0.90	Copper oxides	0.78
Mortar	0.89 … 0.91	Iron oxides	0.78 … 0.82
Brick	0.93 … 0.96	Textiles	0.90

Warranty

You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/agb.

Disposal

For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

PCE Instruments contact information

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH
Im Langel 26
D-59872 Meschede
Deutschland
Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0
Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29
info@pce-instruments.com
www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch

United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd
Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9
info@pce-instruments.co.uk
www.pce-instruments.com/english

The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V.
Institutenweg 15
7521 PH Enschede
Nederland
Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92
info@pcebenelux.nl
www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

France
PCE Instruments France EURL
23, rue de Strasbourg
67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets
France
Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17
Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18
info@pce-france.fr
www.pce-instruments.com/french

Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l.
Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 Loc. Gragnano
Capannori (Lucca)
Italia
Telefono: +39 0583 975 114
Fax: +39 0583 974 824
info@pce-italia.it
www.pce-instruments.com/italiano

United States of America
PCE Americas Inc.
1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach
33458 FL
USA
Tel: +1 561-320-9162
Fax: +1 561-320-9176
info@pce-americas.com
www.pce-instruments.com/us

Spain
PCE Ibérica S.L.
Calle Mayor, 53
02500 Tobarra (Albacete) España
Tel. : +34 967 543 548
Fax: +34 967 543 542
info@pce-iberica.es
www.pce-instruments.com/espanol

Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazları Ltd.Şti. Halkalı Merkez Mah.
Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C
34303 Küçükçekmece – İstanbul Türkiye
Tel: 0212 471 11 47
Faks: 0212 705 53 93
info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr
www.pce-instruments.com/turkish

Denmark
PCE Instruments Denmark ApS Birk Centerpark 40
7400 Herning
Denmark

www.pce-instruments.com
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Documents / Resources

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