AMETEK VIRALERT 3 User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- AMETEK
Table of Contents
VIRALERT 3
QUICK START GUIDE
PUBLICATION NO 814238
HUMAN BODY
TEMPERATURE
SCREENING SYSTEM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ
Health and Safety Information
Read all of the instructions in this booklet – including all the WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS – before using this product. If there is any instruction that you do
not understand, DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT.
Safety Signs
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or personal injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury to the user or users, or
result in damage to the product or to property.
NOTE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in damage or loss of data.
Signs and Symbols used on equipment and Documentation
Caution, risk of electric shock.
Caution, attention to the possibility of risk of damage to the product,
process or surroundings. Refer to the instruction manual.
**Caution, hot surface.
Protective Conductor Terminal.
Observe precautions for handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices.
Equipment Operation
Use of this instrument in a manner not specified by AMETEK Land may be
hazardous. Read and understand the user documentation supplied before
installing and operating the equipment.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of
the assembler.
Protective Clothing, Face and Eye Protection**
It is possible that this equipment is to be installed on, or near to,
machinery or equipment operating at high temperatures and high pressures.
Suitable protective clothing, along with face and eye protection must be worn.
Refer to the health and safety guidelines for the machinery/equipment before
installing this product. If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
| Wear Protective Gloves| | Wear Protective Clothing
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| Wear Eye Protection| | Wear Ear Protection
| Wear Safety Boots| | Wear Face Protection
Electrical Power Supply
Before working on the electrical connections, all of the electrical power
lines to the equipment must be isolated. All the electrical cables and signal
cables must be connected exactly as indicated in these operating instructions.
If in doubt, contact AMETEK Land.
Contact Us
UK – Dronfield
Land Instruments International
Tel: +44 (0) 1246 417691| USA – Pittsburgh
AMETEK Land, Inc.
Tel: +1 412 826 4444
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China
AMETEK Land China Service
Tel: +86 21 5868 5111 ext 122| India
AMETEK Land India Service
Tel: +91 – 80 67823240
Email: land.enquiry@ametek.com
Web: www.ametek-land.com
For further details on all AMETEK Land offices, distributors and
representatives, please visit our website.
Storage
The instrument should be stored in its packaging, in a dry sheltered area.
The maximum storage temperature is 10 °C (18 °F) higher than the maximum
operating temperature.
The minimum storage temperature is 10 °C (18 °F) lower than the minimum
operating temperature.
Refer to the Technical Specification for details of the operating temperature
limits.
Unpacking
Check all packages for external signs of damage. Check the contents against
the packing note.
Lifting Instructions
Where items are too heavy to be lifted manually, use suitably rated lifting
equipment. Refer to the Technical Specification for weights. All lifting
should be carried out in accordance with local and national regulations.
Return of Damaged Goods
IMPORTANT If any item has been damaged in transit, this should be reported to
the carrier and to the supplier immediately. Damage caused in transit is the
responsibility of the carrier not the supplier.
DO NOT RETURN a damaged instrument to the sender as the carrier will not then
consider a claim. Save the packing with the damaged article for inspection by
the carrier.
Return of Goods for Repair
If you need to return goods for repair please contact our Customer Service
Department for details of the correct returns procedure.
Any item returned to AMETEK Land should be adequately packaged to prevent
damage during transit.
You must include a written report of the problem together with your own name
and contact information, address, telephone number, email address etc.
Design and Manufacturing Standards
The Quality Management System of Land Instruments International is approved to
BS EN ISO 9001 for the design, manufacture, and on-site servicing of
combustion, environmental monitoring, and non-contact temperature measuring
instrumentation.
Registered ISO 9001 Management System approvals apply in the USA.
UK Calibration Laboratory: UKAS 0034.
USA Calibration Laboratory: ANAB Accredited ISO/IEC 17025.
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
approvals apply in India.
Operation of radio transmitters, telephones or other electrical/electronic
devices in close proximity to the equipment while the enclosure doors of the
instrument or its peripherals are open, may cause interference and possible
failure where the radiated emissions exceed the EMC directive.
The protection provided by this product may be invalidated if alterations or
additions are made to the structural, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic,
software or firmware components of this system. Such changes may also
invalidate the standard terms of the warranty.
Copyright
This manual is provided as an aid to owners of AMETEK Land’s products and
contains information proprietary to AMETEK Land. This manual may not, in whole
or part, be copied, or reproduced without the expressed written consent of
AMETEK Land.
INTRODUCTION
This Quick Start Guide gives you information on how to install and set up the AMETEK Land VIRALERT 3 Human Body Temperature Screening System.
About VIRALERT 3
VIRALERT 3 screens people for elevated temperatures that could indicate fever.
The system is intended for use at business premises, hospitals, airports,
schools, sporting, and social gathering venues, etc.
A high-resolution visual camera, with facial detection software, identifies
the part of the image containing the subject’s face. VIRALERT 3 uses an
infrared thermal imager to determine the highest temperature in the subject’s
face.
WARNING
VIRALERT 3 is a screening tool. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA
or any other regulatory agency. It should not be relied on solely or primarily
to diagnose or exclude a diagnosis of COVID-19 or any other disease.
What’s in the box?
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VIRALERT 3 Camera and Blackbody Reference source
Pre-mounted on a bracket with tripod fixings
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Camera Cable
Power and signal cable
Connects the camera to the Laptop/PC Ethernet and USB connections to the
Laptop/PC
| Power
Cable
For the Blackbody Reference Source
International mains adaptors included
Optional Accessories
| Laptop PC running VIRALERT 3
software
VIRALERT 3 software is available for download from
www.landviralert.com
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Surface Mount Bracket
Part Nº 814266
An adjustable mounting bracket that can be screwed
to a wall, ceiling or any other suitable flat surface.
Fixings included
| Clamp
Mount Bracket
Part Nº 814267
A mounting bracket with a clamp to connect to a desk
or a table
| Tripod
Part Nº 814268
A tripod for installation on a flat surface
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SYSTEM SETUP
Measurement Location
- Choose a location near to the entrance of the area you want to protect.
- There must be space to install the VIRALERT 3 so that the Measurement Subject can face the system from a distance of 1 m / 3 ft.
- Avoid locations where there are possible heat sources e.g. electrical equipment, radiators, etc. in the field of view of the camera.
- Also avoid locations where the camera may pick up reflections from windows, mirrors, etc.
- VIRALERT 3 is designed to scan one person at a time. The measurement location should not be a high-traffic area where people other than the subject will be in the field of view.
- During the temperature measurement process, the Subject will need to stand still in front of the camera for approximately 2 seconds. Make sure there is adequate provision for social distancing in your chosen measurement location.
- The camera must have a clear, unobstructed view of the Subject’s face, ideally with the camera at a height around eye level. If necessary, use one of the mounting accessories available from AMETEK Land (see Section 1.3).
- The Blackbody Reference Source requires a mains voltage supply. You will also need to provide power to the Laptop/PC running the VIRALERT 3 software.
- Once the system is installed and operating, use cable ties to secure the cables to suitable structures. This minimizes the risk of the cables becoming dislodged and reduces the risk of tripping over the cables.
- Posters which explain the screening process and provide instructions for your staff and visitors on how to use the system are available for download from: www.landviralert.com
Detailed guidelines for deployment, implementation and operation of a screening system can be found in ISO/TR 13154:2017
System Connections
NOTE
If you have purchased a mounting accessory i.e. Surface Mount Bracket, Clamp
Mount Bracket, or Tripod from AMETEK Land, then each accessory will come
supplied with its own installation instructions.
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Camera Connection
Connect the cylindrical connector on the power and signal cable to the Camera
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Laptop/PC Connections
Connect the Laptop/PC to the main power supply.
Connect the two connectors on the other end of the power and signal cable to
the Laptop/PC.
| The power (USB) connector on the cable looks like this.
| Connect it to a USB socket on the laptop which looks like this.
| The Network signal connector on the cable looks like this.
| Connect it to a network socket on the laptop which looks like this.
| Blackbody Reference Source
Connection
Connect the smaller connector of the source power cable to the USB port on the
Blackbody Reference Source.
Use the supplied mains adapter to connect the cable to the mains supply.
START THE SOFTWARE
NOTE
If you purchased a Laptop/PC from AMETEK Land with your VIRALERT 3 system,
then the Network Adapter Settings will already be configured and the software
installed on the computer.
Network Adapter Settings
If you are using your own Laptop/PC, the correct Network Adapter Settings must be specified so that your PC can communicate with the VIRALERT 3 Camera.
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In the bottom left corner of your PC screen, there is a ‘Windows’ icon
Click on the icon so that it turns blue
The Windows Start menu is displayed. -
On your keyboard, type Ethernet Settings.
The Ethernet settings screen will be displayed, similar to the one shown in Fig. 4-1 below.
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Click on the Change adapter options link (See Fig. 4-2).
The Network Connections screen is displayed. See Fig. 4-3 below.
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Move your mouse cursor over the icon for your Network (Ethernet in the example below).
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Click the right-hand mouse button and select the Properties option.
The Networking Properties screen is displayed. See Fig. 4-4 overleaf. -
Click to highlight the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option and click the Properties button.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties screen is displayed.
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Click the small round button next to Use the following IP address to select this option.
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In the text boxes, enter the following values:
• IP address: 192.168.10.100
• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 -
Click on OK to save these settings.
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Close the Networking Properties and Network Connections screens.
The Network Adapter Settings are now complete.
Starting the Software
If you are using your own Laptop/PC, download and install the software from
the AMETEK Land website.
VIRALERT 3 software is available for download from
www.landviralert.com.
CAUTION
During the installation of the VIRALERT 3 software, your computer may restart.
Before installation, make sure to save and close any files in other programs
that you may have open.
The minimum specifications for a computer running VIRALERT 3 are:
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I3 processor or equivalent
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4 GB RAM
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Minimum 1 x RJ45 port and 1 x USB-A port
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64 GB Hard disk
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Windows 10*
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If your Laptop/PC is running Windows 10 in S mode, then VIRALERT 3 will not run on this machine. S mode runs only applications from the Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for Internet browsing. To run VIRALERT 3 on your machine, it should be switched to standard Windows 10 mode. Simple instructions for this are available from support.microsoft.com
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On the Laptop/PC, click on the VIRALERT 3 icon or search for VIRALERT in the Windows search bar.
The software will start automatically in Measurement mode. -
Wait for the LED next to the cable connector on the front panel of the Blackbody Reference Source to turn green.
WARNING
The warm-up rate of the Blackbody Reference Source is 13 °C / 23 °F per minute.
Therefore, from an ambient temperature of 25 °C / 77 °F it will take approximately 1 minute for the source to reach the factory default value of 38 °C / 100.4 °F.
From an ambient temperature of 0 °C / 32 °F, it will take approximately 3 minutes to reach the default temperature value. -
Position a Subject in front of the camera. The subject must:
• Remove glasses
• Remove any hat, hood or mask
• Have no hair covering the forehead
Posters which explain the screening process and provide instructions for your staff and visitors on how to use the system are available for download from: www.landviralert.com
The software will automatically detect the presence of the subject and calculate their body temperature.
The default temperature unit is Celsius, but this can be changed to Fahrenheit.
Refer to Section 5 of the VIRALERT 3 User Guide for further information.
During the measurement process, the screen background will turn yellow -
Follow the instructions displayed on the software screen.
Subjects with a normal body temperature are indicated by a green screen, as shown in Fig. 4-6.
Subjects with a high body temperature are indicated by a red screen, as shown in Fig. 4-7.
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Access to the Settings menu, in which you can adjust the temperature alarm value and units of measurement is password protected.
The default (factory-set) password is 0000.
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WARNING
The threshold for an elevated body temperature alarm is a critical parameter
for use of VIRALERT 3.
You should consult a medical advisor for assistance in setting the appropriate
alarm point. The factory default value is 38 °C (100.4 °F)
For more information on the Settings menu and other features of the software,
refer to Section 5 of the VIRALERT 3 User Guide.
SPECIFICATION
| Operating temperature | 10 to 50 °C / 50 to 122 °F |
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| Measurement Range | 30 to 45 °C / 86 to 113 °F |
| Measurement uncertainty | ±0.5 °C / 0.9 °F |
| Combined stability over temperature range and drift over 12 months | ±0.2 °C / |
0.3 °F
Safety Compliance| IEC
Electromagnetic compatibility| Meets all relevant European and North American
standards
System weight| 0.75 kg / 1.6 lb (without cables)
System dimensions| 350 x 110 x 90 mm / 14 x 4.4 x 3.6 in
CALIBRATION & MAINTENANCE
Calibration should be checked every 12 months by an appropriately trained
person. This ensures that the instrument operates with accuracy and
reliability. Contact your local AMETEK LAND service center for more
information.
The VIRALERT 3 System is designed to be largely maintenance-free, but it is
recommended to check all system connections periodically.
The instrument can be cleaned using a soft, lint-free cloth, moistened with a
little water if required.
DISCLAIMER
Human skin temperature is affected by a wide number of environmental and
physiological factors. Elevated facial skin temperature may signify a raised
body core temperature; correspondingly, an elevated core temperature may not
be accompanied by a raised facial skin temperature. VIRALERT systems are
accurate scientific systems that must be operated strictly in accordance with
the manufacturer’s operating manual. VIRALERT systems are not intended, nor
designed, to diagnose or detect medical conditions including, but not limited
to, viruses or other illnesses. AMETEK Land thermal imaging products should
only be used to detect variations of surface temperature. If elevated skin
temperature is detected, the finding should be confirmed by other means, for
example, an approved medical thermometer. The absence of an elevated skin
temperature does not exclude a fever.
Public health officials should determine the significance of any fever or
elevated temperature based on the skin temperature measurement using VIRALERT
3.
Images shown in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
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VIRALERT 3 System Quick Start Guide, Issue 3, 28 July 2020