VOLTCRAFT 2362843 9Hz Thermal Imaging Camera Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
9 Hz Thermal imaging camera
Item No. 2362843

Introduction

Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions!

These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and handling. Also, consider this if you pass on the product to any third party. Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference! If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact

Explanation of symbols

The symbol with the lightning in the triangle is used if there is a risk to your health, e.g. due to an electric shock.
The symbol with the exclamation mark in the triangle is used to indicate important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
→ The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on operation.

Intended use

This thermal imaging camera has a temperature measuring range of -20 °C to +600 °C and a sensitivity of 254 mK. The 32 x 32-pixel infrared sensor measures temperatures at a frequency of <9 Hz and has an internal memory for over 100 readings. It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms,
must be avoided under all circumstances. For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks, or other hazards. Read the instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions. All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery content

• Thermal imager
• USB cable
• 3 x AAA battery
• Carry bag with strap
• Operating instructions

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Features and functions

• 2.0-inch 240 x 320 TFT LCD display
• 32 x 32-pixel infrared sensor
• Image capture frequency <9 Hz
• Thermal sensitivity (NETD) ≤254 mK
• Cold/hot spot automatic capture
• Image preview and storage (BMP) for over 100 images
• Adjustable emissivity, time and date
• Powered by 3 AAA alkaline batteries
• USB interface to view and download images to a computer
• IP54 waterproof rating

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/ guarantee.
a) General information

• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.

• Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, steam, and solvents.

• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.

• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. The safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
  – is visibly damaged,
  – is no longer working properly,
  – has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
  – has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts, or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

• Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety, or connection of the appliance.

• Maintenance, modifications, and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorized repair center.

• If you have questions that remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

b) (Rechargeable) batteries

• Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the (rechargeable) batteries.
• The (rechargeable) batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged (rechargeable) batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted (rechargeable) batteries.
• (Rechargeable) batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave (rechargeable) batteries lying around, as there is a risk, that children or pets swallow them.
• All (rechargeable) batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new (rechargeable) batteries in the device can lead to (rechargeable) battery leakage and device damage.
• (Rechargeable) batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited, or thrown into the fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!

c) Operation

• Only use this product when conditions are close to room temperature.
• All products are factory calibrated before being shipped. If you require re-calibration, please contact your local after-sales dealer.
• Ensure that the product remains in a clean working condition and clean the outer case with a damp cloth if necessary.
• Use a high-quality lens wipe to remove dust or stains from the product’s lens and display.
• Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the outer case, lens, or display.

Operating elements

1 LCD display screen
2 Up button
3 OK/Menu button
4 Down button
5 Back/Power button
6 Battery cover| 7 Lanyard hole
8 Visible light sensor
9 Infrared sensor
10 Trigger/Hold button
11 Micro USB interface
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1. Emissivity value
2. Time
3. Battery capacity
4. Image target center temperature
5. Target center| 6. Color bar
7. Minimum temperature reading position
8. Maximum temperature reading position
9. Maximum temperature reading
10. Minimum temperature reading
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Operation

a) General operation steps

1. Long press the Back/Power button for 3 seconds to display the start-up screen. After startup, the thermal image will be displayed on the screen.
2. Target an area or object with the thermal imaged points and check the thermal image. The relative temperature is shown from hot to cold through the color table  (corresponding to light to dark). The infrared temperature reading (shown above the thermal image) indicates the temperature of the target measuring point aimed at the cross cursor on the display screen.
3. Press the Up and Down button to adjust the infrared and visible light fusion ratio.
4. Press the Trigger button to take a thermal image, which will be displayed surrounded by white boxes.
5. Press the OK button to save the captured thermal image. The thermal image is stored in the internal storage and can be viewed by connecting the imager to a computer using the USB cable. Press the Back button to continue to scan the target area or object.
6. While scanning an area or object, press the OK button to enter the menu options, where various settings and information can be accessed. Press the Back/Power button to exit the menu.

b) Power supply

• The thermal imaging camera is powered by three AAA alkaline batteries. To turn the thermal camera on/off, long-press the Back/Power button for 3 seconds.
• The battery status icon is displayed in the upper right corner. When the battery status icon is red, the battery is low and needs changing.
• Using a battery with insufficient power may result in inaccurate temperature readings.
• If the camera is not used for 10 minutes, the APO-Automatic Shutdown feature will automatically turn off the camera.

c) Button operation

• Back/Power
  Long press to turn the camera on/off. Short press to exit menu options or delete saved images.

• Confirm/Menu
  Short press to enter menu options, confirm settings or confirm image save/delete (in Preview mode).

• Up/down
  – Short press to scroll through settings in the setup menu, scroll through saved images in Preview mode or alter the visible-infrared blend in capture mode.
  – Long press to continuously add/subtract values for settings such as emissivity.

• Hold
  Press to capture an image and press again to preview an image.

d) Settings menu
In Capture mode, press the Confirm/Menu OK button to enter the settings menu. Use the Up/Down and Confirm/Menu OK buttons to navigate the menu.

• Emissivity adjustment
  Go to the EMS menu and press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the value. Note that long-pressing the Up/Down buttons will continuously adjust the value. Press the Confirm/Menu OK button to confirm any changes or Back/Power to exit.

• Unit settings
  Go to the Unit menu and press the Up/Down buttons to change the units. Press the Confirm/ Menu OK button to confirm any changes or Back/Power to exit.

• Max./Min. temperature settings
  Go to the Max./Min. Temp menu and press the Up/Down buttons to change the settings. Press the Confirm/Menu OK button to confirm any changes or Back/Power to exit.

• Color table options
  Go to the Color Table menu and press the Up/Down buttons to change the color table. Press the Confirm/Menu OK button to confirm any changes or Back/Power to exit.

• Date and time setting
  Go to the Date Time menu and press the Up/Down buttons to change the date and time. Press the Confirm/Menu OK button to move to the next item and then confirm any changes, or Back/Power to exit.

• Image preview
  Go to the Preview menu, select the image and press the Confirm/Menu OK button to open the image. Press the Up/Down buttons to move the blue highlight bar, and press Confirm/ Menu OK to confirm changes to the stored temperature measurement.

• Delete an image
  With the image open in the Preview menu, press the Confirm/Menu OK button and press the Confirm/Menu OK button again to confirm deletion or Back/Power to exit.

• Alarm
  Go to the Alarm menu, select either High Alarm or Low Alarm and press the Confirm/Menu OK button to confirm, or press the Back/Power button to exit. If the High Alarm is selected, press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the high- temperature alarm threshold. Then press the Confirm/Menu OK button to turn the alarm on/off, or the Back/Power button to exit.

If the Low Alarm is selected, press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the low- temperature alarm threshold. Then press the Confirm/Menu OK button to turn the alarm on/off, or the Back/ Power button to exit.

• Backlight adjustment
  Go to the Backlight Adjust menu and press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the backlight. Press the Confirm/Menu OK button to confirm any changes, or Back/Power to exit.

• Fusion distance
  Aligning visible images with infrared images makes results easier to understand. Go to the Fusion Distance menu and press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the distance. Press the Confirm/Menu OK button to confirm any changes, or Back/Power to exit.

• Language
  Go to the Language menu and press the Up/Down buttons to change the language. Press the Confirm/Menu OK button to confirm any changes, or Back/Power to exit.

• ****Information
  Go to the Information menu to view the factory information, version number, and other camera details. Press the Back/Power to exit.

e) Emissivity

• Emissivity indicates the energy radiation characteristics of a material.
• The emissivity of most organic materials and painted or oxidized surfaces is approximately 0.95, which is the default setting of the thermometer.
• All objects radiate infrared energy, the amount of which is based on the actual surface temperature of the object and the surface emissivity.
• The product perceives the infrared energy at the surface of the object and uses this data to calculate the estimated temperature value.
• Many common objects and materials (such as painted metal, wood, water, skin, fabrics, etc.) can effectively emit energy, so it is easy to obtain relatively accurate measurements. For surfaces that emit energy easily (high emissivity), the emissivity is more than 90% (0.90).
• This simplified approach does not apply to glossy surfaces or painted metals, as their emissivity is less than 60% (0.60). These materials emit less energy and are classified as low emissivity materials. To measure materials with lower emissivity more accurately, emissivity corrections are required.
• Adjusting the emission value usually allows the product to calculate an estimate of the actual temperature more accurately.

Note: It is difficult to estimate the actual temperature of a surface with an emissivity below 0.60 accurately and consistently, even if the emissivity and the reflection background are adjusted correctly. The lower the emissivity, the greater the possible error in the product’s calculation of temperature measurement results. Below is the reference emissivity of some common materials:

Care and cleaning

Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol, or other chemical solutions as they can cause damage to the housing and functioning of the product.

• Disconnect the product from the mains before each cleaning.
• Clean the product with a dry, fiber-free cloth.

Disposal

a) Product
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.  Remove any inserted (rechargeable) batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

b) (Rechargeable) batteries
**** You as the end-user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used (rechargeable) batteries. Disposing of them in household waste is prohibited.  Contaminated (rechargeable) batteries are labeled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in domestic waste is forbidden. The designations for the heavy metals involved are Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).
Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold. You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

Technical data

Power supply ……………………………………..3 x AAA battery (included)
Measuring range …………………………………-20 °C to +600 °C
Sensor type ……………………………………….32 x 32-pixel infrared sensor
Image capture frequency ……………………..<9 Hz
Thermal sensitivity (NETD) ………………….. ≤254 mK
Infrared band ……………………………………..8-14 µm
Field of view ……………………………………….33° x 33°
Color table ………………………………………… Iron Red, Color RGB, Grayscale (White Heat), Grayscale (Black Heat)
Emissivity …………………………………………..0.01-1.00 (adjustable)
Visible and infrared fusion distance ……….0.5 m, 1.0 m, 2.0 m
Fusion view options …………………………….50% step
Recommended measuring distance ………30 cm
Internal memory capacity …………………….over 100 images
Display type ……………………………………….5.08 cm (2.0-inch) 240 x 320 TFT LCD
Casing rating ……………………………………..IP54
Temperature accuracy …………………………±2 % ±2 °C (tested at 25 °C)
Operating/storage conditions ……………….. 0 °C to +50 °C (operating) -20 °C to +60 °C (storage) 10-90 % relative humidity (non-condensing)
Dimensions (L x W x H) ……………………….58 x 84 x 175 mm
Weight ………………………………………………212 g (without batteries)

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