AMPROBE Infrared Thermal Camera User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: AMPROBE

Table of Contents

Infrared Camera
SYMBOLS
SAFETY INFORMATION
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS
- Features
- Applications
BASIC NAVIGATION
MEASUREMENT MODE
- Taking Measurements
MENU MODE
- Changing Settings in the Menu
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT
References
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AMPROBE Infrared Thermal Camera

Infrared Camera

LC Display
Power ON/OFF and Menu
Battery cover
Visual camera
Infrared lens
Trigger for image HOLD

SYMBOLS

| Caution! Refer to the explanation in this manual
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| Complies with European Directives
| Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards
| Conforms to relevant Australian standards
| Battery
| This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 “Monitoring and Control Instrumentation” product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

SAFETY INFORMATION

A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause damage to the product or the equipment under test.

Warning

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:

Read all safety information before you use the product.
Carefully read all instructions.
Use the product only as specified, or the protection supplied by the product can be compromised.
Do not use the product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp or wet
environments.
Verify the product’s operation by measuring on a known temperature source. Do not use the product if it operates incorrectly or abnormally.
Do not use the product if it is damaged.
See emissivity information for actual temperatures. Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.
Remove the batteries if the product is not used for an extended period
of time, or if stored in temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the product.
Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.
Use only AA alkaline batteries and follow all battery care from the manufacturer.
Do not leave the product on or near objects of high temperature.
For use by competent persons only.

Caution

To prevent personal injury and for safe operation and maintenance of the product:

Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage.
Do not short the battery terminals together.
Keep batteries clean and dry

To avoid damaging the product under measurement, protect it from the following:

EMF (electro-magnetic fields) from arc welders and induction heaters.
Static electricity.
Thermal shock (caused by large or abrupt ambient temperature changes — allow 30 minutes for the product to stabilize before use).
Do not leave the product on or near objects of high temperature.

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

Your shipping carton should include:

1 IRC-110 or IRC-110-CN Infrared Camera
3 1.5 V AA batteries
1 User manual
1 Wrist Strap

If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete package to the place of purchase for an exchange.
Note: Batteries do not come pre-installed. Please refer to the Maintenance and Battery Replacement section for further instruction.

FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS

Features

Infrared heat map image blending at 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% with a joystick button
Three selectable color palettes (grayscale, hot iron and rainbow)
Center-point temperature measurement and focus free
IR measurement 20:1 Distance to Spot ratio
Adjustable emissivity from 0.10 to 1.00
Auto off function
Selectable ° F and ° C
Intuitive joystick navigation to on-screen menu and settings
Hot and cold markers instantly identify hottest and coldest spots

Applications

Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and automotive
Lower energy costs by finding areas of heat loss and drift
Locate electrical problems at appliances, machines and installations
Quickly verify HVAC functionality and performance
Portable, ergonomic and easy to operate

MEASUREMENT MODE

Taking Measurements

Press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds to turn the product on
or off ( Figure 1.1 ).

The product will be in measurement mode upon power on. Press down on the trigger to hold an image. Press again to return to live image ( Figure 1.2 ). Hold the product 12 inches (30 cm) from the target (>59 O F / 15 OC) and 2.4 inches (6 cm) from the target (<59 O F / 15 OC) for best temperature accuracy.

Note: Higher Distance to Spot ratios require smaller target areas to make accurate measurements. The Distance to Spot ratio of this product is 20:1.

Power ON / OFF

HOLD

Image Blending

Blending may be adjusted for an easier interpretation between infrared and visible images. To change the level of blending between 0 – 100%, press down or up on the power button while in measurement mode.

Once the product is powered on, reach the menu by clicking left on the power button. Settings that can be manipulated include hot and cold markers, color palette, emissivity, center point marker, selectable °F/°C, and timed auto power off. Enabled options will appear as blue squares while disabled options will appear as black squares.

Hot and Cold Markers

Hot (red square outline) and cold (blue square outline) markers indicate the locations of hottest and coldest areas within a target area. Turn this function on or off in the menu.

Color Palette

The color palette can be changed depending on the specific application of the measurement. This option allows for different viewings of an infrared image by changing the false-color presentation. Grayscale shows a more equal and linear presentation of colors to enhance detail, while Hot Iron and Rainbow combine high contrast with Grayscale.

Emissivity

The emissivity of the surface of a material describes its effectiveness in emitting energy as thermal radiation. Quantitatively, emissivity is the ratio of the thermal radiation from a surface to the radiation from an ideal black surface at the same temperature as given by the Stefan–Boltzmann law. Refer to Table 1 for the emissivity adjustment.

In measurement mode, emissivity level is shown on the bottom right of the screen. Emissivity can be changed to values between 0.10-1.00 in menu.

Note: Surfaces with an emissivity <0.60 make reliable and consistent determination of actual temperatures problematic. The lower the emissivity, the more potential error is associated with the temperature measurement calculations of the product, even when emissivity and reflected background adjustments are attempted and performed properly.

Table 1. Nominal surface emissivity for an accurate non-contact infrared temperature measurement.

Material| Value| | Material|

Value

---|---|---|---|---

Default****

| 0.95| Glass (plate)|

0.85

Aluminum*

| 0.30| Iron*|

0.70

Asbestos

| 0.95| Lead*|

0.50

Asphalt

| 0.95| Oil|

0.94

Brass*

| 0.50| Paint|

0.93

Ceramic

| 0.95| Plastic**|

0.95

Concrete

| 0.95| Rubber|

0.95

Copper*

| 0.60| Sand|

0.90

Food-frozen

| 0.90| Steel*|

0.80

Food-hot

| 0.93| Water|

0.93

| |

Wood***

|

0.94

Oxidized
Opaque, over 20 mils
Natural
****Factory Setting

Center Point Marker

The center point marker indicates the center of the infrared thermometer measurement spot and appears in the center of the measurement screen. Turn this function on or off in the menu.

°F / °C

Change the temperature units in the menu by selecting °F or °C

Auto Power OFF

By default, the product will automatically power off after 1 minute. To choose when the product will power off after a period of inactivity, change the settings in the menu.

Available options for the Auto Power Off setting:

OFF (the camera will not turn off automatically)
1 m (1 minute)
2 m (2 minutes)
5 m (5 minutes)
10 m (10 minutes)

SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature measurement	Yes, center point
Temperature range	14 °F to 932 °F (-10 °C to 500 °C)

IR accuracy (calibration geometry with ambient temperature 23°C ± 2°C)| ≥ 32 °F (≥ 0 °C): ± 4 °F (± 2 °C) or ± 2 % of the reading, whichever is greater
< 32 °F (< 0 °C): ± 6 °F (± 3 °C)
Display resolution| 0.2 °F / 0.1 °C
IR Repeatability| ± 0.8 % of the reading or ± 2 °F (± 1 °C), whichever is greater
Temperature Coefficient| 0.1 °C/°C or ± 0.1 %/°C of the reading, whichever is greater
Distance to spot| 20:1
Minimum spot size| 8 mm
Response time (95 %)| < 125 ms
Spectral response| 8 μm to 14 μm
Emissivity| Digitally adjustable from 0.10 to 1.00 by 0.01
Visual image with infrared heat map overlay| Five blending modes (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%)
Image resolution| 16,384 pixels (128 x 128 pixels) (Interpolation pixels)
Field of view| 33 ° x 33 °
Thermal sensitivity| 150 mK
Focus system| Focus free
Image palettes| Grayscale (white hot), Hot Iron and Rainbow
Hot and cold marker| Yes
Display| 1.77 in color TFT with 128 x 160 pixels
Operating temperature and humidity| 32 °F to 122 °F (0 °C to 50 °C)

10 % to 90 % RH non-condensing at 86 °F (30 °C)

Storage temperature| -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C) without batteries
Visual to IR effective image alignment| ≥ 10 inches (25.4 cm), optimal of 1 meter
Operating and storage altitude| < 6561 ft (< 2000 m)
Drop proof| 4-feet (1.2 m)
Vibration and shock| IEC 60068-2-6, 2.5g, 10 to 200 Hz, IEC 60068-2-

27, 50g 11ms

Power supply| Three (3) 1.5 V AA IEC LR6 alkaline batteries
Battery life| 8 hours with display ON (Typical) Power consumption: 150 mA (Typical)
Auto power off| Selectable modes: OFF, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes and 10 minutes
Agency approvals|
Electromagnetic Compatibility| EN 61326-1

Korea (KCC): Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting & Communication Equipment) [1] [1] This product meets requirements for industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave equipment and the seller or user should take notice of it. This equipment is intended for use in business environments and is not to be used in homes.

Size (H x W x L)| Approx. 7.3 x 2.1 x 4.1 in (185 x 54 x 104 mm)
Weight| Approx. 0.57 lb (0.26 kg)

MAINTENANCE AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean the case or lens/
window. If used and stored properly, the infrared lens on the product should require only occasional cleaning (Figure 3.1).

When necessary, to clean the lens:

Use a hand-squeeze air pump to gently blow off any dust or debris from the lens surface.
If the lens surface requires additional cleaning, use a clean, fine-fiber cloth, micro-fiber cloth, or cotton swab dampened with a mild, soapy water solution. Gently wipe surface of lens to remove smudges and debris.
Dry with an absorbent, clean fine-fiber or micro-fiber cloth.
Note: Minor smudges and dirt should not significantly affect the performance of the product. However, large scratches or the removal of the protective coating on the infrared lens can affect both image quality and the temperature measurement accuracy.

To avoid incorrect measurements, replace the batteries when the battery indicator is low. Use only AA alkaline batteries and follow all battery care guidelines from the manufacturer. To remove the batteries, first ensure the product is in OFF position, then unscrew the battery cover. When installing the batteries, be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage. Secure the batteries by screwing the battery cover back in place(Figure 3.2).