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Baker Instruments

TC3231 

Thermal Camera 

User Guide

EN

TC3231_ThermalCamera_UG_en_V01i    12 2019

Summary of Contents for TC3231

Page 1: ...Baker Instruments TC3231 Thermal Camera User Guide EN TC3231_ThermalCamera_UG_en_V01i 12 2019 ...

Page 2: ... Megger Limited Archcliffe Road Dover Kent CT17 9EN ENGLAND T 44 0 1304 502101 F 44 0 1304 207342 www megger com Megger Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification of its products from time to time without notice Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this document it is not warranted or represented by Megger Ltd to be a complete and up to da...

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Page 4: ...enu MAX MIN settings 10 Setup Menu PLT Thermal Display Palette settings 11 Setup Menu DATE settings 12 Setup Menu TIME settings 24 hr 13 Setup Menu MEMORY Saved Images 14 Setup Menu BGT Background Temperature settings 15 Setup Menu High Low Temperature Alarm settings 16 Setup Menu LCD Brightness 17 Setup Menu Image Blending metric imperial units 18 Setup Menu Language Selection 19 Setup Menu Camer...

Page 5: ...nstrument is not operating correctly or if it is wet Avoid pointing the camera directly at the eyes Precautions should be exercised when measuring in close proximity to exposed rotating parts Precautions should be exercised when measuring in close proximity to exposed live parts Symbols as marked on the instrument and instruction card Conforms to EU directives Do not discard or throw away this pro...

Page 6: ...nd fully adjustable emissivity make the Megger TC3231 an extremely versatile instrument for multiple applications 2 Features 2 2 inch 55 88 mm 320 240 TFT LCD display IR temperature measurement with resolution 32 x 31 pixels Range 20 to 300 C 4 F to 572 F Image capture frequency 9 Hz Thermal sensitivity NETD 150 mK Adjustable emissivity Hot spot and cold spot tracking High Low Alarm enable disable...

Page 7: ...utlet and the display will illuminate When the battery is charging shows on the top left corner of the display indicates the battery is fully charged Typical charge time 0 to 100 3 to 4 hours Note While charging switch the camera off 3 1 Power On Off To switch on briefly press the MENU button after a few seconds the LCD illuminates with the Megger logo the camera is now active To switch the camera...

Page 8: ...image Press the Menu button to cancel The image is now saved as a BMP file on the Micro SD memory Note Image numbers are automatically assigned by the camera To view the saved images use the setup menu MEMORY option See section 13 Setup Menu MEMORY Saved Images Current Emissivity Time Micro SD Blending Distance Battery Level MIN Temperature Spot MAX Temperature Spot Current Colour Palette MIN Temp...

Page 9: ...he measurement trigger and then press the Enter button to store the image Note Images for illustration only 6 Setup Menu Options To enter the setup menu press the MENU button The menu has options as listed below Setup menu items Description EMS Adjust emissivity UNIT Select the temperature unit C F MAXMIN Display max min value On Off PLT Select thermal colour palette DATE Set date and time MEMORY ...

Page 10: ...perfect reflector and 1 for a perfect emitter The emissivity of a surface depends on two variables the material and the nature of the surface itself A polished metal surface will have a low emissivity while an oxidized metal surface will have a fairly high emissivity The emissivity is also dependent on the temperature of the surface Typically 90 of organic materials and painted or oxidized surface...

Page 11: ... 94 Aluminium oxidized 0 01 0 40 Cement 0 96 Brass oxidized 0 50 0 65 Sand 0 90 Chromium oxides 0 81 Earth 0 92 0 96 Copper oxides 0 78 Water 0 92 0 96 Copper oxidized 0 20 0 88 Ice 0 96 0 98 Steel oxidized 0 79 0 80 Snow 0 83 Zinc oxidized 0 10 0 11 Glass 0 90 0 95 Iron oxidized 0 50 0 90 Ceramic 0 90 0 94 Iron rust 0 65 0 96 Marble 0 94 Wood 0 80 0 90 Plaster 0 80 0 90 Graphite 0 70 0 80 Plaster...

Page 12: ...a user defined choice of the thermal display palette on the LCD displayed images Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu Use the UP DOWN navigation buttons to highlight the PLT option Press the Enter button Use the UP DOWN navigation buttons to highlight the desired palette Press the Enter button to store the selected palette Press the MENU button to exit the setup menu The selected palette ...

Page 13: ...uttons to scroll through the saved images As the saved images are selected the saved image number appears briefly at the top right corner of the display next to the SD symbol To delete an unwanted image select the image with the UP DOWN navigation buttons Press the Enter button to mark the image for deletion a dustbin symbol appears on the image Press the Enter button to delete the image Note When...

Page 14: ...ed Press the MENU button to enter the setup menu Use the UP DOWN navigation button to highlight the ALARM option Press the Enter button to enable disable adjust the alarm settings High level alarm option Use the UP DOWN navigation buttons to highlight the High option Press the Enter button Use the UP DOWN navigation buttons to set the Hi Alarm level Press Enter button to enable the Hi Alarm Press ...

Page 15: ... Enter button Use the UP DOWN navigation buttons to select Unit metres or feet Press the Enter button to store the selected Unit Press the MENU button to exit the setup menu In the Measure Mode you can use the LEFT and RIGHT navigation buttons to adjust image blending distance 18 Setup Menu Language Selection Languages available English Italian Espanol Deutsch and French Press the MENU button to e...

Page 16: ...ufacture firmware version and size of the fitted micro SD card To view press the MENU button to enter the setup menu Use the UP DOWN navigation buttons to highlight the INFO option Press the Enter button Press the MENU button twice to exit the setup menu Setup Menu Camera Information 16 www megger com ...

Page 17: ...llax Correction of Visual and IR blending 0 5 m 1 0 m 2 0 m 3 0 m View Options Blending of the visual and the infrared from full infrared to full visual in 25 steps Hot Spot and Cold Spot Tracking Yes Image capture and data storage Image Capture Image available for review before a saving Storage Medium Micro SD memory card stores up to 6000 images on the supplied micro SD card File Format bmp Memo...

Page 18: ...is WEE DJ2235XR Users of Megger products in the UK may dispose of them at the end of their useful life by contacting B2B Compliance at www b2bcompliance org uk or by telephone on 01691 676124 Users of Megger products in other parts of the EU should contact their local Megger company or distributor Battery Disposal The battery in this product is classified as Portable Batteries under the Batteries ...

Page 19: ... of operation or handling Any implied warranties arising out of the sale of this product including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the above The manufacturer shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages expenses or economic loss or for any claim or claims for such dama...

Page 20: ... 9EN ENGLAND T 44 0 1 304 502101 F 44 0 1 304 207342 Baker Instruments Megger USA Dallas 4271 Bronze Way Dallas TX 75237 1019 USA T 800 723 2861 USA only T 1 214 333 3201 F 1 214 331 7399 USsales megger com Megger AB Rinkebyvägen 19 Box 724 SE 182 17 DANDERYD T 08 510 195 00 E seinfo megger com Manufacturing sites Local Sales office This instrument is manufactured in China The company reserves the...

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