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TiX500, TiX520, TiX560, TiX580

Expert Series Thermal Imagers

Users Manual

February 2015, Rev. 1, 11/16

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Страница 1: ...Manual February 2015 Rev 1 11 16 2015 2016 Fluke Corporation All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice All product names are trademarks of their respective companies Shop for Fluke products online at 1 888 610 7664 www MyFlukeStore com ...

Страница 2: ...rranty service contact your nearest Fluke authorized service center to obtain return authorization information then send the product to that service center with a description of the difficulty postage and insurance prepaid FOB Destination Fluke assumes no risk for damage in transit Following warranty repair the product will be returned to Buyer transportation prepaid FOB Destination If Fluke deter...

Страница 3: ...Image 12 Save Image 12 Menus 13 Measurement Menu 14 Level Span 16 Emissivity Adjustment 17 Spot Markers 18 Spot Box 18 Image Menu 20 Image Enhancement 23 Distance 25 Camera Menu 26 LaserSharp Auto Focus System 28 Video 29 Wireless Connectivity 30 Fluke Connect Wireless System 32 Fluke Connect App 32 Fluke Connect Tools 32 Memory Menu 33 Review Image 34 Edit Image 34 Shop for Fluke products online ...

Страница 4: ...ream Live with Fluke Connect Software 42 Stream Live to an HDMI Device 42 Remote Control of Imager 43 Accessories 44 Optional Lenses 45 Neck Strap 46 Maintenance 46 Clean the Product 47 Battery Care 47 Charge Batteries 48 Two Bay Battery Charger Base 48 AC Power Socket on Imager 48 Optional 12 V Vehicle Charger 49 Radio Frequency Data 49 General Specifications 49 Detailed Specifications 51 Shop fo...

Страница 5: ...o a removable memory card or to a USB storage device Saved images and data stored in internal memory or on the memory card can be transferred to a PC through a direct USB connection to the PC or by wireless transfer to a PC or mobile device The Imager includes SmartView software SmartView is a high performance professional software suite for quality analysis and reporting The Imager works with the...

Страница 6: ... the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged Disable 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 Do not put battery c...

Страница 7: ...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 Disconnect the battery charger and move the Product or battery to a cool non flammable location if the rechargeable battery becomes hot 50 C during the charge period Replace the rechargeable battery after 5 years of moderate use or 2 yea...

Страница 8: ...nformation is on the inside of the Product swivel See Figure 1 LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 675nm RAYONNEMENT LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 2 COMPLIES WITH IEC EN 60825 1 2007 21 CFR 1040 10 1040 11 Figure 1 Laser Warning Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007...

Страница 9: ... standards Japan Quality Association This Product contains a lithium ion battery Do not mix with the solid waste stream Spent batteries should be disposed of by a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local regulations Contact your authorized Fluke Service Center for recycling information This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements The affixed label indicates...

Страница 10: ...Focus SuperResolution Digital Zoom 2X 4X 8X IR Fusion Technology Visible Picture in Picture PIP Full screen IR Autoblend Preset percentage selection Autoblend Continuously variable allows for 100 visible mode Image annotations IR PhotoNotes Audio Voice Text Wireless connectivity WiFi Bluetooth Fluke Connect HDMI connectivity SmartView software Stream video remote display Remote operation of Imager...

Страница 11: ...Table 3 Connections 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 Item Description Item Description Lithium ion Smart Battery Anchor for Neck Strap Smart Battery Port 2 Bay Battery Charging Base Micro SD Memory Card Slot AC Power Supply with Universal Adapters Tripod Mount Shop for Fluke products online at 1 888 610 7664 www MyFlukeStore com ...

Страница 12: ...Description Infrared Camera Lens Hand Strap Anchor Manual Focus Control AC Adapter Charger Input Terminal Laser Pointer Distance Finder USB Cable Connection Visual Light Camera Lens USB Storage Device Connection Laser Distance Finder Button HDMI Connection Image Capture Button LED Torch Flashlight Shop for Fluke products online at 1 888 610 7664 www MyFlukeStore com ...

Страница 13: ...ers Product Familiarization 9 Table 5 shows the back of the Product Table 5 Back 1 2 Item Description Item Description LCD Touch Screen display Control Panel Shop for Fluke products online at 1 888 610 7664 www MyFlukeStore com ...

Страница 14: ...r work in dimly lit spaces Table 6 shows the location of each touch target When not in a menu double tap on the display to capture an image Table 6 Touch Targets 1 2 3 4 6 5 Item Description Item Description Opens the Temperature Unit menu Opens the Measurement menu Toggles Manual Auto Level and Span Opens the Date menu Opens the Palette menu Opens the Time menu Shop for Fluke products online at 1...

Страница 15: ...nu Push to toggle between Manual Auto Level and Span Push to open the Internal Image Memory Push to turn on the LED Torch Flashlight Push to Zoom In Zoom Out Push to open the Fluke Connect Menu Push to automatically rescale the level and span for objects in the thermal field of view Use to operate the Imager in a semi automatic mode if manual fine adjustment of level and span is not necessary Basi...

Страница 16: ...value To focus with the advanced manual focus system rotate the Manual Focus Control until the inspection object is in proper focus Use the advanced manual focus system as an override to the LaserSharp Auto Focus System See LaserSharp Auto Focus System Capture Image To capture an image 1 Focus on a target 2 Push and release the Image Capture button or double tap on the display to capture and freez...

Страница 17: ...rement Set the calculation and display of radiometric temperature measurement data related to the thermal images Image Set features used to show infrared images on the display and in some saved image and video files Camera Set options for secondary camera features Memory Select to review and delete captured images and videos Fluke Connect Select to pair the Imager to the Fluke Connect app on a mob...

Страница 18: ...sivity value when a value from the standard emissivity table is not appropriate for the measurement See Emissivity Adjustment Select Table Select an emissivity value from a list of common materials See Emissivity Adjustment Background options Changes the background temperature to compensate for reflected background temperature Very hot objects or very cold objects can affect the apparent temperatu...

Страница 19: ...w and turn on off either the hot or cold spot indicator on the display The Spot Temperatures are floating HI and LO temperature indicators that move on the display as the temperature measurements of the image fluctuate Cold Spot Markers All Off Turns off fixed temperature spot markers options Select the number of fixed temperature spot markers to use to highlight a region before you take an image ...

Страница 20: ...e of temperatures See Table 10 Table 10 Level and Span Settings 1 2 3 Item Description Level Span Total Imager range In automatic Level Span mode the Imager sets Level Span based on the temperatures set in Range When the Range of the Imager is set to one the preset measurement ranges and Level Span is set to Manual the level setting moves the thermal span up or down within the total temperature ra...

Страница 21: ...e Imager senses the infrared energy from the surface of the target and uses the data to calculate an estimated temperature value Many common materials such as wood water skin cloth and painted surfaces including metal radiate energy well and have a high emissivity factor of 90 or 0 90 The Imager measures temperatures accurately on targets with a high emissivity Shiny surfaces or unpainted metals d...

Страница 22: ...Select an option 3 Push to set the marker option and go to the Move Marker display The Move Marker icon shows on the display and the labels on the function buttons change to Done Next and Cancel To change the marker position on the display 1 Push to move the marker location on the image 2 Push to select the next marker 3 Repeat for the rest of the markers 4 Push when done Spot Box Use the Spot Box...

Страница 23: ...n you are satisfied with the size of the Spot Box push to set the change and exit the menus or push to set the change and go back to the previous menu To set the position of the Spot Box when Spot Box is set to On 1 Select Measurement Spot Box Set Position 2 Push to move the Spot Box location on the image 3 When you are satisfied with the position of the Spot Box push to set the change and exit th...

Страница 24: ...tures and low temperatures See Detailed Specifications Ultra Contrast Set Palette Changes the palette color Saturation Colors Turns on off Saturation Colors If Saturation Colors is on you can set the saturation colors to use IR Fusion options Select to set the IR Fusion mode See Detailed Specifications for modes available based on the model of the Imager The Imager automatically captures a visible...

Страница 25: ...ure level Requires the Low Alarm to be on Note The Imager does not sense ambient or surface dew point level automatically To use the low temperature color alarm function as a dew point color alarm determine and input the surface dew point temperature The colors presented can help identify areas of concern with possible dew point condensation Outside Shows color isotherms or infrared information ou...

Страница 26: ... features of the Imager See Image Enhancement Logo On Turns on off the Fluke logo on the display Off Custom With SmartView software upload a custom logo to the Imager from your PC through the USB connection Distance On Turns on off the distance units on the display See Distance Off options Sets units to feet or meters See Distance Table 11 Image Menu cont Option Menu Option Description Shop for Fl...

Страница 27: ...ne image that focuses on the multiple targets at the same time In MultiSharp Focus mode you can process the image in the camera or in SmartView software In MultiSharp Focus In PC only mode the image is not processed on the Imager so you cannot view the image on the Imager Use SmartView software to view the image on your PC Set the file format to is2 for MultiSharp Focus In PC only mode to work Mul...

Страница 28: ...es save In MultiSharp Focus mode the Imager collects the images in the Imager and shows the focused image on the display in 8 seconds for a 60 Hz model or 15 seconds for a 9 Hz model Confirm the image on the display is what you need If possible process the images on the Imager In MultiSharp Focus In PC only mode the Imager collects the images in a single file and shows the image on the display as ...

Страница 29: ...ssed on the Imager so you cannot view the image on the Imager Use SmartView software to view the image on your PC Distance Use the Laser Pointer Distance Finder to measure the distance up to 30 meters from the Imager to a target You can choose to show the distance on the display in feet or meters The distance is saved as part of the image Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury Do not lo...

Страница 30: ...ue to an out of range distance Camera Menu Table 13 lists the options in the Camera menu Table 13 Camera Menu Option Menu Option Description LaserSharp Autofocus On Turns on LaserSharp Autofocus to automatically focus on a target See LaserSharp Auto Focus System Off Turns off LaserSharp Autofocus to use the Advanced manual focus See LaserSharp Auto Focus System Backlight options Select to set the ...

Страница 31: ...of power Manual Trigger Select to automatically capture images when Start Capture is selected Temp Trigger Select to capture images when a value is above or below a set temperature limit when Start Capture is selected Set Temp Trigger With Temp Trigger selected set the temperature and conditions to trigger the auto capture of images Wireless Bluetooth Uses Bluetooth technology to connect the Image...

Страница 32: ...Sharp Auto Focus On 2 Point the Imager at the target 3 Push and hold the Laser Distance Finder button shows at the top of the display 4 Position the red laser dot on the target 5 Release the Laser Distance Finder button The auto focus system automatically focuses on the object Note The laser pointer is aligned parallel to the infrared lens In AutoBlend Mode the laser pointer dot is positioned just...

Страница 33: ...the Imager to record a video p shows in the upper left corner of the display 4 Push and release the Image Capture button to start recording r shows in the upper left corner of the display The elapsed time shows at the bottom of the display 5 Push and release the Image Capture button to stop recording 6 Push to end the recording session 7 Push to save the video file Playback Video To playback 1 Ope...

Страница 34: ...o WiFi network exists You can use the Hotspot to download saved pictures or stream live images from the Imager to a PC with SmartView software or to a mobile device with the Fluke Connect app See Stream Live to a PC and Fluke Connect Wireless System for more information When WiFi Hotspot is on shows in the upper left corner of the display Note WiFi is for indoor use only in Kuwait Chile and United...

Страница 35: ...nt on the Imager and use Fluke Connect Instant Upload When you use Fluke Connect Instant Upload the images you take with the Imager automatically upload to your Fluke Connect account in the Fluke Cloud You can view the images saved in the Fluke Cloud on the Fluke Connect app or the Fluke Connect website without the mobile device and Imager connected to each other Note The Instant Upload feature ma...

Страница 36: ... the Fluke Connect app select Thermal Imager from the list You can now take images on the Imager and they will stream live from the Imager to your mobile device Live streaming may not be available on all devices The pictures you take with the Imager are saved on your mobile device and on the Imager Note To save images to the Fluke Connect app set the file format to is2 see File Format and the imag...

Страница 37: ... tool name 6 Push or touch Select to select the tool 7 Repeat to select each tool 8 Select Done The labels change to include an Edit function By default the Imager shows and saves the data for the selected tools To edit the selection 1 On the Imager select the tool name 2 Push or touch the Edit target The Edit menu shows the option to show the measurement data and save it with the image to the mem...

Страница 38: ... motor name plates printed information or warning signs larger views of the environment or room and related equipment or objects IR PhotoNotes images are only available in the is2 file format and are stored in the file so you do not need to collate multiple files at a later time To add photos using the IR PhotoNotes annotation system 1 With an infrared image in the buffer push to open the Edit Ima...

Страница 39: ...e 3 Push to pause the recorder 4 Push to stop the recorder 5 Push to review the audio file or push to save the audio with the image The audio file replays through the Bluetooth speaker Playback audio file 2 Push again to pause the file 3 Push twice to exit Edit audio file 2 Select a file to view All files with audio annotations show with the preview file 3 Push to open the Edit menu to review the ...

Страница 40: ...files with text annotations show with the preview file 3 Push to open the Notes menu 4 Push to view the text annotation Delete Image To delete images do the corresponding procedure below for the desired action Action Procedure Delete one file 2 Select a preview image 3 Push to open the Edit menu to review the file 4 Select Selected Image The Imager displays Edit or Delete 5 Select Delete The Image...

Страница 41: ...options Sets the language to use on the display Localization options Sets the decimal separator to comma or decimal point Image Storage options Sets the location to save images internal memory micro SD memory card or USB storage device Advanced Filename Prefix Changes the default filename that starts with IR_ to a different 3 character prefix with the touch screen keyboard Reset Filename Resets th...

Страница 42: ...ages with the smallest file size where modification is not needed and image quality and resolution are not as important BMP Saves images as a bmp file Choose the bmp file format when a smaller file size with maximum resolution is needed and image modification is not VLCM Resolution Sets the megapixels MP on the visual light camera Table 16 Video File Formats File Format Description IS3 Saves video...

Страница 43: ...12 hour 3 Push to set the time format 4 Select Set Time 5 Push to open the Set Time menu 6 Push to select Hours or Minutes 7 If you selected the 12 hour format select AM or PM SmartView Software SmartView software for a PC is available to use with the Imager and contains features to analyze images organize data and information and make professional reports Use SmartView software to Review IR Photo...

Страница 44: ...lls the device driver for use with the Imager SmartView software recognizes the connection with the Imager and appears on the SmartView software toolbar menu 3 On the PC select Yes if prompted to download a firmware update file onto the PC 4 On the camera once the firmware is downloaded select Update Firmware to update the firmware in the camera To complete the firmware update the Imager turns off...

Страница 45: ...ush or Done A message appears on the Imager display that shows the wireless communication is enabled If a message appears that says the authorization code is invalid Make sure you entered the correct serial number from the Imager into the website Make sure you entered the correct authorization code from the website into the Imager d Tap Ok Streaming Video Remote Display The Imager can stream live ...

Страница 46: ...anged the name of the Imager select the new name of the Imager from the networks on the PC b Open the SmartView software appears on the SmartView software toolbar menu c Choose Remote Display from Stream Live with Fluke Connect Software To stream live with Fluke Connect software see Fluke Connect Wireless System Stream Live to an HDMI Device HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a compact a...

Страница 47: ... Imager The menus cannot be changed directly on the Imager To remotely control the Imager with the Fluke Connect app 1 Set up the Fluke Connect system See Fluke Connect Wireless System 2 On the mobile device tap on the streaming image An option shows to Remote Control the Imager 3 Select Yes From the mobile device you can change the IR Fusion setting select Auto Focus to turn on LaserSharp Auto Fo...

Страница 48: ...9779 FLUKE TIX5xx Neck Strap 4574715 FLUKE TIX5xx Hand Strap 4574703 FLK Bluetooth Bluetooth Headset 4603258 FLK HDMI Cable HDMI Cable 4388596 FLK HDMI Adapter HDMI Adapter 4613365 BOOK ITP Introduction to Thermography Principles 3413459 FLK LENS TELE2 2X Telephoto Infrared Lens 4335377 FLK LENS WIDE2 Wide Angle Infrared Lens 4335361 FLK LENS 4XTELE2 4X Telephoto Infrared Lens 4607058 FLK LENS 25M...

Страница 49: ...ional Lenses Use optional telephoto and wide angle lenses for more applications of infrared inspection work Figure 2 shows how to install a lens Figure 2 Optional Lens Installation Shop for Fluke products online at 1 888 610 7664 www MyFlukeStore com ...

Страница 50: ...ure 3 Figure 3 Adjustable Neck Strap Maintenance The Imager does not require maintenance Warning To prevent eye damage and personal injury do not open the Product The laser beam is dangerous to eyes Have the Product repaired only through an approved technical site Shop for Fluke products online at 1 888 610 7664 www MyFlukeStore com ...

Страница 51: ...er outlet before the charger Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery Keep cells and battery packs clean and dry Clean dirty connectors with a dry clean cloth Caution To prevent damage do not expose Product to heat sources or high temperature environments such as an unattended vehicle in the sun To get the best performance from the lithium ion battery Do not store the Imager on...

Страница 52: ...splay while the battery charges with the ac power adapter 2 Charge until the charge indicator on the display does not flash 3 Disconnect the ac power adapter when the smart battery is fully charged Note Make sure that the Imager is near room temperature before you connect it to the charger See the charging temperature specification Do not charge in hot or cold areas When you charge in extreme temp...

Страница 53: ...the batteries in extreme cold environments Do not attempt to charge the batteries in extreme cold environments Caution Do not incinerate the Product and or battery Go to Fluke s website for recycling information Radio Frequency Data See Table 14 for instructions on how to access digital copies of the Certificate IDs on the Imager General Specifications TiX500 TiX520 TiX560 TiX580 Temperature Opera...

Страница 54: ...s other than domestic and those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances Caution This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and maynot provide adequate protection to ...

Страница 55: ...4X 8X IR Fusion Technology Autoblend mode 100 75 50 25 IR plus full visible on camera Continuously variable Picture in Picture 100 75 50 25 IR Visual Visible Light Camera Type Industrial performance 5 0 MP Parallax alignment with standard IR lens From 60 cm 24 in to infinity Standard Infrared Lens Field of View H X V 24 x 17 34 x 24 Spatial Resolution IFOV 1 31 mRad 0 93 mRad Minimum Focus Distanc...

Страница 56: ... manual mode Minimum Span in manual mode 2 0 C 3 6 F Minimum Span in auto mode 3 0 C 5 4 F Image Capture and Data Storage Image Capture Review Save Mechanism One handed image capture review and save capability Storage Medium Internal Flash Memory 4 GB Micro SD Memory Card Includes 4 GB memory card to store at least 2000 fully radiometric is2 IR and linked IR PhotoNotes images each with 60 sec voic...

Страница 57: ... software in proprietary is3 format Supports voice recording in addition to captured video Recording Speed 20 fps 9 fps for imagers with 9 Hz refresh rate IR PhotoNotes Annotation 5 images Audio Voice Annotation Up to 60 sec recording time per image Reviewable playback on camera Optional Bluetooth headset available but not required Text Annotation Yes Streaming Video Remote Display SmartView Softw...

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