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MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
Before using your Thermal Imaging Camera, there are some
important things to be aware of. The following is true for ALL
Thermal Imaging Cameras:
• Thermal Imaging Cameras provide only the surface
temperature. While the thermal image may appear as if
it shows objects behind others, such as through a wall.
However, it is not measuring the actual temperature of
those objects. The image reveals how the surface you’re
viewing is reacting to the heat or cold from the object that
is behind it.
• The Thermal Imaging Camera will always provide
temperature data for the entire image on the screen. It
cannot differentiate between the objects within the image.
Therefore, you must pay attention to where the square
markers are within the image at all times. For example,
you may want to be measuring the temperature of a
baseboard, but if someone’s coffee cup is in the picture,
the camera will incorporate that data.
• Always be aware of your surroundings. When scanning
with a Thermal Imaging Camera for possible temperature
changes, it can be very easy to lose perspective on
surrounding areas which could be hazardous. Make sure
that when using the camera while walking, you also watch
where you’re going to avoid trip hazards or other threats.
