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User Manual for the Thermographic System VarioCAM

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 hr head 

 

7. Starting up 

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© InfraTec GmbH 2012 

User Manual 

 

7

 

Starting up 

 

7.1

 

Using a Tripod* 

For this purpose, the thermographic camera has a 1/4" tripod threat (DIN 4503) at the bottom. The 
installation of the VarioCAM

®

 hr head on a tripod (optional accessory) is recommended for blur-free 

camera exposures, especially when using the Resolution Enhancement mode. 
 

 

Please note the maximum screw-in depth of the photo thread of 4.5 mm (DIN 4503). 

 

7.2

 

Connecting the Power Supply 

The external power supply unit* is connected to the 14- pin socket situated on the left rear of the 
thermographic system. 
 

7.3

 

Inserting a Memory Card 

The SD card slot is located on the left of the camera. It is protected by a cover to guarantee its IP 65 
protection class. In order to insert the memory card, remove the cover and put the card into the slot. 
Please ensure the correct orientation of the card (

 to the top). Then cover the slot again. This is 

compulsory to maintain the full protection class of the device. 
 

7.4

 

Lens Replacement 

Only perform replacement of lenses in dry and as dust-free as possible environment. With the lens 
removed, the system's IP 65 protection class is not guaranteed! 
 
Place the VarioCAM

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 hr head on a solid, plane base with the lens facing to you. Turn the lens-fastening 

ring clockwise until it stops (approx. 145°) and remove the lens to the front. 
  
For fixing the lens, the red markings on the lens, on the lens-fastening ring and on the camera must be 
aligned. The lettering on the lens will then face up. In this position, the lens is gently pushed against the 
corpus of the camera; the lens-fastening ring is unlocked and automatically turns to the right. Finally, the 
lens-fastening ring is fully locked by gently pushing it to the right. 

Summary of Contents for Jenoptik VarioCAM

Page 1: ...NY Phone 49 351 871 8615 Fax 49 351 871 8727 E mail service InfraTec de www InfraTec de InfraTec 2012 All the stated product names and trademarks remain in property of their respective owners VarioCAM hr head incl IRBIS remote 3 0 software description User Manual Last reviewed December 2012 ...

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Page 3: ... to the Computer 15 6 10 Evaluation with Analysing Software IRBIS 15 7 Starting up 16 7 1 Using a Tripod 16 7 2 Connecting the Power Supply 16 7 3 Inserting a Memory Card 16 7 4 Lens Replacement 16 7 5 Operation via the FireWire IEEE 1394 Interface 17 7 6 Operation with Breakout Box Connection via RS232 19 7 7 Trigger Functionality VarioCAM hr head 20 8 Hardware and Software Installation for Vario...

Page 4: ... 64 10 1 Programme Start 64 10 2 User Interface 65 10 2 1 Analog Video Display 65 10 2 2 Menu Bar with Quick Keys 66 10 2 3 Menu Item Options 67 10 2 4 Data Transfer 69 10 2 5 Controls for Direct Control 71 10 2 6 Allocation of Functional Keys 72 11 Maintenance of the Device 73 11 1 Cleaning 73 11 2 Calibration 73 12 Environmental Protection 74 13 Service 75 14 Index 76 ...

Page 5: ...odel chosen and on individual adjustments Features relating to optional equipment are marked in this manual Principally the description of technical data and the specific scope of features provided in the relevant shipping documents confirmation of order delivery note apply Further development is subject to technical progress Jenoptik ESW GmbH 07745 Jena GERMANY InfraTec GmbH 01217 Dresden GERMANY...

Page 6: ...e use A wide range of accessories and several software packages for handling images and their further processing make the VarioCAM hr head a universal thermographic system for use in a wide field of applications Its high measuring precision precision lenses of extraordinary imaging quality and its universal interface design for the digital recording of real time thermographic data via FireWire IEE...

Page 7: ...pening the camera case is reserved for customer service or authorised staff only Any interference by the user or unauthorised persons is not permitted and will void any warranty Only use accessories or spare parts which are expressly recommended by JENOPTIK Laser Optik Systeme GmbH for use with the VarioCAM hr head Otherwise malfunctions or damage can occur Warranty shall be excluded for such dama...

Page 8: ...ers since this may result in changes of the microbolometer detector whose origin can unambiguously be proven The manufacturer waives any warranty for such damage It is also imperative to avoid indirectly capturing any sunlight or other highly energetic radiation via reflective surfaces directed into the field of view of the VarioCAM hr head Under certain conditions it cannot be excluded even when ...

Page 9: ...ble depending on their versions of equipment requires special software packages You will find relevant details from Chapter 8 on Hardware and Software Installation for VarioCAM hr head page 22 3 2 Description of the Functional Units Lens The camera lens captures the IR radiation emitted by the object in the field of view and images it on the detector array Field of view FOV and resolution size of ...

Page 10: ...l radiation of the scene is imaged by the lens of the thermographic system on these detector elements and absorbed by them The temperature change of the detector elements resulting therefrom yields electronically evaluable signals which can be read out line wise and column wise by a read out circuit Applying an uncooled detector guarantees quick availability of the camera function after switching ...

Page 11: ...ce Controls VarioCAM hr head is mainly designed for stationary applications For those case of operation the camera is operated from a host computer via the FireWire IEEE 1394 Interface of the device The relevant operating software is also described in Chapter 8 Hardware and Software Installation for VarioCAM hr head page 22 Power supply The VarioCAM hr head has the following power supply options E...

Page 12: ...kout Box The Breakout Box is connected to the thermographic system with a 14 pin system cable Voltage is then supplied to the Breakout Box from the external power supply unit The analog image information is available as Composite Video S Video or VGA signal Suitable monitors can be connected to the Breakout Box with standard cables see Chapter 7 6 Operation with Breakout Box Connection via RS232 p...

Page 13: ...up to 50 60 Hz internal real time storage Interfaces PAL NTSC FBAS S Video VGA RS232 WLAN FireWire IEEE 1394 Headset Power supply mains adapter FireWire IEEE 1394 Operation temperature 15 50 C Storage temperature 40 70 C Humidity during operation and storage relative humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Dimensions complete system 133 x 106 x 110 mm Weight complete system approx 1 3 kg Tripod recepticle...

Page 14: ...ing components Thermographic camera VarioCAM hr head with lens Protective lens cover External power supply unit 12 V DC with 14 pin LEMO plug adapter Lemo 14 pin onto 6 pin User manual VarioCAM hr head Brief instructions Equipment carrier case transport packaging FireWire IEEE 1394 PCI card FireWire IEEE 1394 cable 6 pin or 4 pin Optional accessories Various lenses close up rings Lens protecting a...

Page 15: ...2012 11 5 Description of Camera Parts Fig 2 Side view Fig 3 Front view SD card slot Lens LEMO socket 6 pole for marked yellow FireWire IEEE 1394 cable Power supply unit with adapter LEMO socket 14 pin for Power supply unit without adapter FBAS cable Breakout Box via system cable Universal cable RS 232 FBAS S video ...

Page 16: ... VarioCAM hr head occurs via the Remote control of the software IRBIS remote Navigate in the main menu with the buttons and choose the functions with Enter Abb 4 Die Bedienung der Kamera erfolgt über das Bedienfenster der IRBIS Software 6 3 Start Conect the camera to a PC or Notebook Remove lens protective cover Connect the external power supply unit to the VarioCAM hr head 14 pin plug into left s...

Page 17: ...e thermographic system automatically focuses and the temperature scaling of the false colour image is automatically optimised according to the current scene Fig 6 Camera menu in live mode Fig 7 Camera menu in focus mode In the live mode button movements change the selected temperature level and button movements change the selected temperature range Pressing the Enter button switches between the li...

Page 18: ...urn to the live mode after the saving process When using the button SL the camera saves a thermogram without changing into the stop mode in between 6 7 Menu Functions VarioCAM hr head offers a variety of analytical and automatic features The settings and functions are selected in the main menu of the software which can be accessed by using the remote control function Fig 9 Camera menu You navigate...

Page 19: ...e desired thermograms irb files From menu Thermogram submenu Palette select the desired colour palette Via menu View you can display further image elements measurement data annotations and parameters in addition to the thermogram By pressing the right mouse key on the colour scale the dialogue Level Range where the temperature level and range can be adjusted as desired by moving the scroll bar The...

Page 20: ...In order to insert the memory card remove the cover and put the card into the slot Please ensure the correct orientation of the card to the top Then cover the slot again This is compulsory to maintain the full protection class of the device 7 4 Lens Replacement Only perform replacement of lenses in dry and as dust free as possible environment With the lens removed the system s IP 65 protection cla...

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