ZC04 Entry-level Portable Thermal Camera User Guide
- June 6, 2024
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Entry-level Portable
Thermal Camera
Quick Start Guide
VER.1.0
Thank you for choosing our product. Please thoroughly go through the user manual before operation and keep it well for future reference. All photos here are for reference only. and specifications are subject to the physical product.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
The product is a handheld thermal infrared camera for temperature measurement. It has 10,800 effective IR pixels; is configured with laser, illuminating lights, and visible light; can be connected to PCs and TF cards, and meets various use requirements.
IMPORTANT
This is a general manual covering multiple thermal cameras of a product line, so some functions and descriptions in the manual may not apply to specific thermal cameras.
FCC Warning
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hand interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates. uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. may cause hand interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception. which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
PRECAUTIONS
Please always follow the following precautions strictly:
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Keep the device as stable as possible to prevent shaking violently.
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Do not use the device at operating temperatures not allowed nor place it in an environment at a storage temperature not allowed.
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Do not align the device with strong thermal emitters, such as the sun, lasers, and spot welders.
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Do not expose the device to a dusty or moist environment. Prevent water from splashing onto the device when using it in an environment with water. Cover the lens when not using the device.
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Place the device and all its accessories into a special packing box when not using it.
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Do not block any holes in the device.
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Do not knock at, throw or vibrate the device or its accessories so as to prevent damage.
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Please do not disassemble the device so as to prevent it from being damaged possibly and you from losing your warranty.
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Do not use the TF card for other purposes.
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Do not use the device in an environment exceeding its operating temperature so as to prevent possible damages.
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Do not apply the dissolvable or similar liquid to the device and cables so as to prevent possible damage.
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The device is powered by a lithium-ion battery so users must follow the following precautions strictly in order to use it safely:
• Never try to open or dismantle the battery.
• Do not place the battery in a high-temperature environment or nearby a high- temperature object.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not put the battery in a moist environment or in the water.
• Once the liquid leaked from the battery enters the eyes, flush the eyes with clear water immediately and take corresponding medical care. Please charge the battery as introduced in the manual and follow the charging steps and precautions. Wrong charging may heat or damage the battery or even cause injuries. Pull out the battery if the device will not be used for a long time. -
Wipe the device as described below
• Non-optical surfaces: Use a clean and soft cloth to wipe non-optical surfaces of the thermal camera when necessary.
• Optical surfaces: Please avoid staining the optical surface of the lens when using the thermal camera, especially avoid touching the lens with your hands since the sweat on the hands may leave traces on the lens and corrode the optical coating on the lens surface. When the optical lens surface is stained, wipe it with special lens wiping paper.
Precautions for use of batteries:
- The battery can be charged repeatedly. However, the battery is a vulnerable part. If the standby time of the device is largely shortened, please replace its battery with an original one provided by the company.
- If the device operates for a long time, especially at high temperatures, its surface will warm up normally. When it is hot, please stop charging it and move it to the shade. Please avoid touching hot surfaces for a long time.
- When charging the device, it is suggested to use original batteries and charge cables provided by the company.
- Battery charging time varies with temperatures and its use.
- When the battery level is low, the system will give a low battery level prompt.
- When the battery level is too low, the system will be turned off automatically.
- If the device gives no response when the power button is pressed, the battery has been run out and the device can be launched only after being charged with an original charger for more than 10 minutes.
CHAPTER 1 LIST OF ITEMS CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 3 BASIC OPERATIONS
3.1 Photo-taking
In the real-time observation interface, short press the “Trigger” Key to take
a photo, and then press the “ ” key to save the photo or the ” ” key to
discard it according to the prompt on the interface. 3.2 View and
deletion of pictures
- Short press the “ ” key to access the menu interface.
- Select the photo column by pressing “ ” key.
- Short press the “ ” key to display the photo file interface.
- Short press the ” ****” key to view the photos, and display another photo by pressing the Up Down key (if necessary).
- When necessary, short press the ” CI) ” key in the photo preview interface to delete a photo.
3.3 File export
- Open the USB cover on the top of the device.
- Connect the USB cable with the computer.
- Access the disk folder of the computer, select the photo to be exported, copy it to the computer, and view the photo file through the analysis software.
- After the copy is done, disconnect the USB cable from the computer.
3.4 Setting temperature measurement parameters
The temperature measurement parameters will affect the accuracy of the
measured temperature, so these parameters should be set before the
measurement.
- Emissivity varies with the measured object. Users can select a commonly used physical emissivity preset in the machine or customize it.
- Reflected temperature: The temperature influence of the ambient temperature on the currently observed object.
CHAPTER 4 OTHERS
4.1 Resetting and formatting SD card
- Access the Setup Menu-Reset and press the ” ” key to confirm the reset.
- This function will restore the machine settings to the factory defaults. Please operate carefully.
- Access the Setup Menu-Formatting SD Card, and press the ” ” key to confirm the formatting.
- This function will wipe the SD card, please operate carefully.
4.2 Emissivities of common objects
Material | Emissivity | Material | Emissivity |
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Wood | 0.85 | PVC plastics | 0.93 |
Water | 0.96 | Black paper | 0.86 |
Brick | 0.75 | Polycarbonate | 0.8 |
Stainless steel | 0.14 | Concrete | 0.97 |
Adhesive tape | 0.96 | Copper oxide | 0.78 |
Aluminum plate | 0.09 | Cast iron | 0.81 |
Copper plate | 0.06 | Rust | 0.8 |
Dark aluminum | 0.95 | Gypsum | 0.75 |
Human skin | 0.98 | Paint | 0.9 |
Asphalt | 0.96 | Rubber | 0.95 |
Soil | 0.93 |
CHAPTER 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Symptom | Cause | Measures |
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Boot failure | Low battery. | Reuse the battery after charging. |
The plug of the external power source is not inserted properly. | Pull the plug |
and reinsert it in the proper place.
Battery life expires.| Replace with a new battery.
IR image is not clear.| Lens has misted up or been polluted.| Clean lens with
specialized equipment.
The visible-light image is not clear.| The surrounding environment is too
dark.| Provide lighting.
There is vapor in front of visible light or the visible light is polluted.|
Clean the front end of visible light with specialized equipment.
Temperature measurement is inaccurate.| Set the relevant parameters for
temperature measurement incorrectly.| Change parameter settings or restore the
default parameters directly.
Long time no calibration| To ensure accurate temperature measurement results,
we recommend you send back the thermal camera for calibration once a year.
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