Dwyer TIC User Manual

TIC Series Operation manual Copyright © 2012 Dwyer Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved.

9 Prevent Malfunction Read on to learn about preventing malfunction of IR camera Avoid damaging the detector of the IR camera Warning: Do not aim

10 Component Guide Front View *Laser Pointer Definable Trigger *Illuminator *Visual CCD Camera Focus Ring Thermal Lens L

11 Component Guide Back / Bottom View Key Pad LCD Display Battery /SD Card Cover USB Terminal Video out Terminal

12 Component Guide Controls / Multi-function Dock Menu / Enter Key Cursor Key Cancel Key Freeze / Activate Power Switch Auto Adj

13 Component Guide Bottom / Connectors Lock Battery Lock SD Card Slot Battery insertion slot Multi connector Multi connector

14 Preparing the IR Camera Charging the Battery Pack Follow the steps below to charge the battery pack for the first time

15 Preparing the IR Camera Installing the Battery Pack / SD Card Install Battery Pack into the camera as follows, Charge the battery pack before u

16 • Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. • The SD Card must be formatted in FAT32. Otherwise, the IR camera may not

17 Preparing the IR Camera Turning the Power On / Off The power indicator is lit while the power of the camera is on. 1 Holding the camera cor

18 Preparing the IR Camera Checking the Information on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor has a field of vision of 100% of the actual sho

1 About this IR Camera User Guide Symbols Used This mark denotes issues that may affect the IR camera’s operation. This mark denotes addition

19 Status of the camera Menu Represents the menu mode. Null Represents the non-menu mode and no analysis tools is selected. *SP1…9 Represents th

20 Preparing the IR Camera Setting the date and time You need to set the Date / Time when the IR camera is turned on for the first t

21 Preparing the IR Camera Local Settings In this menu item, you can display the style of the built-in menu system. 1 Make sure that the IR ca

22 About the local settings Language Selects the language of the menus and messages. Video output Sets the format of the video ou

23 Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor If you wish to use the LCD monitor for shooting, playing back thermal i

24 Basic Functions You can select the settings by pressing the MENU/ENTER key. 1 Press the MENU / ENTER key. 2 Press the LEFT or RI

25 Displayed menu items will vary according to the operation and setting contents. *The menu items are different accordin

26 Basic Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and button operation settings to default. 1 Turn off t

27 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Manually Focus 1 Aim the IR camera at the subject. 2 Turn the focus ring to focus on the target.

28 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment *DuoVision Display modes Thermal, Visual and DuoVision image display This IR camera records visual i

2 Thumb Index Introduction of camera components and battery loading. Preparing the IR Camera Describes basic functions, lea

29 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment In DuoVision display mode, you can see the thermal images “fuse” into the visible images. IR only In this

30 In DuoVision display mode, you can move the fusion area via the combination keys. Moving the fusion square Move the area

31 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Image adjustment You can adjust the Level (brightness) and Span (contrast) of the image captured by IR camer

32 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Manual adjust You can adjust the Level and Span of the image manually in the built-in menu system or

33 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Palette settings 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select t

34 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Image settings 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to

35 About the Image Settings Auto adjust Sets the function of A key. Level and Span The camera will automatically adjust the level (brightness) and

36 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Measurement range Follow the below steps to change the measurement range. 1 Press the MENU/ENTER ke

37 Shooting IR Camera Adjustment Freezing / Activating an image You can activate / freeze a thermal image by pressing the S key on the keypad. 1

38 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting object/global settings 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press UP or DOWN arrow on th

3 Table of Contents Functions and operations tables Read This First……………………………………………… 5 Component Guide……………………………….…………. 10 Front View.……………………

39 About the analysis parameters Object Selects the object of which you want to set the parameters. Emiss Different material has different emissivi

40 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting analysis settings 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the

41 About the analysis settings *Alert There are two kinds of temp-alert: Upper-limit alert and Lower-limit alert. 1.Upper-limit alert Set item &q

42 *Isotherm Type Sets the isothermal analysis mode. There are five modes: Dual Above, Dual Below, Above, Below and Interval. Dua

43 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Setting analysis tools This topic briefly explains how to set the analysis tools on the thermal image. S

44 5 Moving the spot. • Start from Step 1 to set or select a spot a analysis spot. • Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT arrow on the omn

45 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Area analysis 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select

46 5 Moving the area. • Start from Step 1 to set or select an area analysis. • Press the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT arrow on the omni sele

47 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Profile analysis 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to sele

48 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function *Isotherm analysis 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni se

4 Analysis Settings……………………………………………..… 40 Setting Analysis Tools…………………………………….…… 43 Spot Analysis………………………………………………… 43 Area Analys

49 Shooting Fulfill the Analysis Function Remove analysis tools this This topic briefly explains how to remove analysis tools you place on the scre

50 Shooting Saving the Image You can save the image in the menu system after you freeze an image (p.37), or save it directly by holding

51 Shooting Attaching Voice Memos to Images You can introduce an image with voice recording. Only TIC-30 has this function. Voice recording You ca

52 Shooting Setting the Trigger You can set the definable trigger with different function, such as saving image, laser and turning on

53 Playback and Erase Opening Images You can view and analyze the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP o

54 How to select an image 1 After you select [Open] or [Delete] option under [File] menu, a message shown as below will

55 Selecting the folder and filename 1 Press the MENU/ENTER key. 2 Press the UP or DOWN arrow on the omni selector to select the [File] menu, th

56 Playback and Erase Playback Memos You can playback voice comment of an image when you attached a voice comment with it. 1 Bind the

57 Playback and Erase Erasing Images Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing an image. 1 Press MENU

58 Download the Images Download the images via SD card You can get the SD card out of camera, and download the images to the computer

5 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to shoot important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial imag

59 Connection and Download Connecting the dock You can transmit real-time IR video and charge the battery, when you connect between IR camera and m

60 Connection and Download Charging via the dock You can charge the battery via the supplied power adaptor. 1 Attach power adaptor t

61 Connection and Download Connecting to a monitor A video-compatible monitor connected via the video cable (supplied) can be used to view and anal

62 Connection and Download Connecting to a computer Connection Connect the USB cable (optional) to the computer’s USB port and the m

63 Connection and Download Real-time transfer Installing the driver Attach the supplied USB cable (optional) to the computer’s USB port and the US

64 4 Select [Include this location in the search] then click [browse]. Locate the directory of the driver, and click [Ok] to return t

65 Connection and Download You can analyze and save the thermal video in computer directly via the USB by the optional real-time software. 1 Pow

66 Connection and Download Real-time transfer Troubles shooting When you have any problems in the process of connecting the IR camera

67 Connection and Download Follow the steps to install the Bluetooth headset (optional) first time. 1 Turn off the camera and Bluetooth headset.

68 5 After pairing the camera and headset first time. In next time, turn on the headset to check the power indicator blinks blu

6 Warnings Read on to learn about using IR camera properly. Avoid damaging eyesight Warning: Do not trigger the laser pointer in huma

69 Accessory You will see more clearly with sun shield when you are shooting outdoors in the sun. 1 Install the sun shield in the direction of

70 Accessory There are 5 optional lenses for the TIC series. You can change the lens as follow. 1 Loosen the standard lens, and scr

71 Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not operate Power is not turned on • Turn on the camera. See Turning the Power On / Off (p.

72 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, LCD monitor and other parts. Cam

73 Appendix Emissivity table Material Temperature（°C ） Emissivity approximation Metal Aluminum Polished aluminum 100 0.09 Commercial aluminum foil

74 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Material Temperature（°C ） Emissivity approximation Iron Polished cast iron 200 0.21 Processed

75 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Material Temperature（°C ） Emissivity approximation Lead Pure lead (Non- oxidization) 125～225 0.06～0.08 Mild

76 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Material Temperature（°C ） Emissivity approximation Stainless steel 18-8 25 0.16 304(8Cr,18Ni)

77 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Material Temperature（°C ） Emissivity approximation Carbon piece 0.85 Isolation piece 0.91～0.94 Sheet meta

78 Appendix Emissivity table (continue) Material Temperature（°C ） Emissivity approximation Electric materials Epoxy glass plate 0.86

7 Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, en

79 Specification All data is based on Dwyer’s testing standard. Subject to change without notice. Model TIC-10 TIC-20 TIC-30 Imaging Performance

80 Storage Type/Capacity SD Card/2 GB Removable, Up to 16G Formats .SAT .SAT/.CCD Laser Pointer/Illuminator Classification/Type No Cla

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8 Before you discard a battery, cover the terminal with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects Contact w