Ti32, TiR32 Thermal Imagers Users Manual PN 3433221 July 2009 © 2009 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Software for this product is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Each Fluke product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The warranty period is two years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and services are warranted for 90 days.
Table of Contents Title Introduction ............................................................................... How to Contact Fluke................................................................ Safety Information ..................................................................... Unpacking the Imager................................................................ Charging the Battery.................................................................. Two-Bay Charging Base ..........................
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Setting IR-Fusion and PIP.......................................................... Reviewing and Deleting Stored Images ..................................... Adding Voice Annotation to Saved Data ................................... Listening to Voice Annotations.................................................. Enabling/Disabling Spot Indicators............................................ Making Accurate Temperature Measurements .......................... Setting Emissivity ......
List of Tables Table 1. 2. 3. Title Page Symbols ..................................................................................... 3 Accessories ................................................................................ 4 Features and Controls ................................................................ 6 List of Figures Figure 1. 2. 3. Title Page Attachment and Removal of Optional Lenses ........................... 14 Range and Span Settings...........................................
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Introduction The Fluke Ti32 and TiR32 Thermal Imagers (hereafter “the Imager”) are handheld thermal imagers used for preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, repair verification, building inspections, restoration and remediation work, energy audits, and weatherization purposes. The Ti32 is optimized for industrial and commercial equipment maintenance, and the TiR32 is optimized for building envelope inspections and building diagnostics.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual How to Contact Fluke To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers: • USA: 1-800-760-4523 • Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853) • Europe: +31 402-675-200 • Japan: +81-3-3434-0181 • Singapore: +65-738-5655 • Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500 Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com. To register your product, visit http://register.fluke.com. To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.
Thermal Imagers Unpacking the Imager Table 1. Symbols Symbol B Description Battery condition. Conforms to requirements of European Union and European Free Trade Association. Symbol b Description Battery charging. W Important information. See manual. Imager connected to battery charger. e Audio recording associated with the displayed image. O On Off Symbol f Imager in sleep mode. ; Conforms to relevant Australian standards.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual • User Manual (in various languages) • SmartView® Software • Warranty Registration Card Note Fluke recommends the use of the supplied SD memory card with the Imager. Fluke does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket SD memory cards of different brands or capacities. See Table 2 for a list of accessories that are available for the Imager. Table 2.
Thermal Imagers Turning the Imager On and Off 4. Remove smart batteries and unplug power supply when batteries are fully charged. On-Imager AC Power Socket 1. Plug the ac power supply into an ac wall outlet and connect dc output to the Imager’s ac power socket. 2. Charge until on-screen indicator shows “full”. 3. Disconnect ac power supply when smart battery is fully charged. Note Ensure the Imager is near room temperature before connecting it to the charger.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Features and Controls Imager features and controls are shown and described in Table 3. Table 3. Features and Controls 3 4 5 8 7 1 9 10 2 11 12 6 13 15 14 C3 Ti Y ER TT3 T BA R AR GE SM AR CH SB WER PO exj01.
Thermal Imagers Using the Menu Table 3. Features and Controls (cont.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual To bring up the menu, press a. The text above each function softkey (c, a, and d) corresponds to that softkey throughout all menu screens. Press a to open and cycle through the menus. The menu will automatically disappear several seconds after the last press of a softkey, and return the Imager to live view. Menu Escape/Live View To return to the live view immediately from most menu structures, quickly squeeze and release the trigger twice.
Thermal Imagers Using the Menu Setting the Date To set the date: 1. Press a until the F3 softkey label reads Settings. 2. Press the softkey labeled Settings. 3. Within the Settings Menu, press a, labeled Menu, until the F1 softkey reads Date. 4. Press the softkey labeled Date. The date can be displayed in one of two formats: MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY. 5. Press the softkey labeled with the preferred date format. 6. Press the softkey labeled Up (c) or Down (d) to adjust the selected date element. 7.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual 7. Press the softkey labeled Next to move to the next time element. 8. Press softkey labeled Done when finished. 9. Continue adjusting other items in the Settings Menu, or quickly squeeze and release the trigger twice in order to return to live view. The 12 hour format has a selection for setting whether the time is AM or PM. Changing the Temperature Units The Imager will display temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change the temperature units: 1.
Thermal Imagers Using the Menu 5. Press the softkey labeled File Format. 6. Press the softkey labeled Up (c) or Down (d) to select either bitmap (.bmp) file format, jpeg (.jpeg/.jpg) format, or (.is2) file format according to your needs. 7. Press softkey labeled Done when finished. 8. Continue adjusting other items in the Settings Menu, or quickly squeeze and release the trigger twice in order to return to live view. The bitmap and jpeg formats only save the image shown on the Imager’s display.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Setting the Display Information Settings The Ti32 and TiR32 Thermal Imagers allow you to choose from several different options for information display on the LCD. These include: Display All, Display Time/Date/Scale Only, Display Scale Only, and Display Image Only. • Display All: date, time, scale bar, battery life indicator, emissivity setting, reflected background temperature setting, transmission setting, and optional lens (if selected).
Thermal Imagers How to Install and Use Optional Lenses (Telephoto and Wide-Angle) How to Install and Use Optional Lenses (Telephoto and Wide-Angle) Optional telephoto and wide-angle lenses are available for the Ti32 and TiR32 Thermal Imager. These lenses expand the flexibility and allow more applications for your infrared inspection work. To install and use an optional lens on the Imager: 1.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Align White dot with keys White dot Hold focus grip while rotating accessory lens exj04.eps Figure 1.
Thermal Imagers How to Install and Use Optional Lenses (Telephoto and Wide-Angle) To select or change the lens in use on the Imager: 1. Press a until the F3 softkey label reads Settings. 2. Press the softkey labeled Settings. 3. Within the Settings Menu, press a, labeled Menu, until the F3 softkey reads Lens. 4. 5. Press the softkey labeled Lens. Press the softkey labeled Up (c) or Down (d) to select the lens. 6. Press the softkey labeled Done when finished. 7.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Focusing and Capturing an Image Point the Imager at the object or area of interest, focus by turning the focus control ring until the infrared image displayed on the LCD is as clear as possible, and then press and release the trigger. The Imager displays the captured image and a menu. The Ti32 and TiR32 menu allows image storage, image setting adjustments, and recording of audio annotations for .is2 file format.
Thermal Imagers Adjusting the Thermal Image 1. Point camera at the area of interest and pull the trigger to capture an image. This will freeze the image in the display and bring up the Image Capture menu. 2. Press the softkey labeled Store. If the SD memory card is in the Imager and there is enough room left on the card, the information is stored. W Caution Do not remove the SD memory card while storing an image. Image data may be lost.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Selecting an Ultra Contrast™ Palette Ultra Contrast™ palettes are available for each standard palette listed above. To select an Ultra Contrast™ palette: 1. Press a until Palette appears over c. 2. Press the softkey labeled Palette to display the available palette options (Standard or Ultra Contrast). 3. Press the softkey labeled Ultra Contrast. 4. Press the softkey labeled Up or Down to move between the palette options. 5.
Thermal Imagers Adjusting the Thermal Image Fast Auto/Manual Range Toggle When NOT in a menu mode, press c for ½ second and release to toggle between Auto Range and Manual Range. Fast Auto Rescale When in Manual Range and NOT in a menu mode, press c for ½ second and release to automatically rescale the level and span range for objects within the Imager’s thermal field of view. Note The Imager always powers up in the same Range mode, Auto or Manual, as when it powers down.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Total Imager Range Level Span exj02.eps Figure 2. Range and Span Settings 5. To exit the manual level and span adjustment, squeeze and release the trigger quickly twice in order to return to live view. The Imager remains at this Level until it is manually adjusted again or the Imager is returned to auto mode. Note The scale along the right side of the screen display indicates the range.
Thermal Imagers Setting IR-Fusion and PIP 3. To adjust the Level, press the softkey labeled Go to Level (see “Setting the Level”). 4. To capture an image, squeeze and release the trigger once. 5. To exit the manual level and span adjustment, squeeze and release the trigger quickly twice in order to return to live view. The Imager remains at this Span until it is manually adjusted again, or the Imager returns to auto mode.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual 4. When ready to review the details of a specific image, press the softkey labeled Select. To delete a single Image from the SD memory card: 1. Perform the steps under viewing stored images to display the image. 2. Press the softkey labeled Select. 3. Press the softkey labeled Delete. To delete all the images from the SD memory card: 1. Press the softkey labeled Select. 2. Press the softkey labeled Delete. 3. Press the softkey labeled All Images. 4.
Thermal Imagers Listening to Voice Annotations Listening to Voice Annotations To play the voice annotation already stored with an image on the SD memory card: 1. Perform the steps in the “Reviewing and Deleting Stored Images” section to select the image on the Imager’s display. 2. Press the softkey labeled Select. 3. Press the softkey labeled Audio. 4. Press the softkey labeled Review. The saved voice annotation will be replayed through the Imager’s speaker.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual measurement on materials with a low emissivity, an emissivity correction is often necessary. The easiest correction method is to set the Imager to the proper emissivity value so the Imager automatically calculates a corrected surface temperature.
Thermal Imagers Setting Reflected Background Temperature 3. Press the softkey labeled Done to select the set value. 4. Wait for main menu to disappear or quickly squeeze and release the trigger twice in order to return to live view. Note If you have the Display Information setting on your Imager set to Display All, information on current emissivity settings can be see as “ε = xx”.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Adjustment of the transmission correction setting may improve temperature measurement accuracy. 1. Press a until Transmission appears over d. 2. Press softkey labeled Transmission. 3. Use the sofkey labeled Up or Down to adjust for the transmission rate (%) of the material your Imager is looking through. 4. Press Done when finished. 5. Wait for main menu to disappear or quickly squeeze and release the trigger twice in order to return to live view.
Thermal Imagers SmartView Software Dewpoint Alarm (TiR32) 1. Press a until Dewpoint appears over c. 2. Press softkey labeled Dewpoint. 3. Press the softkey labeled Enable to enable the dewpoint alarm function. 4. Press the softkey labeled Disable to disable the high-temperature alarm function. 5. When enabled, press the sofkey labeled Up or Down to set the dewpoint alarm. 6. Press Done when finished. 7.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Lock exj03.eps Figure 3. SD Memory Card Insertion Maintenance The Imager supplies maintenance-free operation. However, some precautions should be followed to get the best and longest Imager performance. Cleaning the Imager Wipe the case with a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean the case or lens/window.
Thermal Imagers Maintenance Note Minor smudges and grime should not significantly affect the performance of the Imager. However, large scratches or the removal of the protective coating on your infrared lens may affect both image quality and the temperature measurement accuracy. Note Use of alcohol, abrasives, solvents, or harsh detergents could damage not only the protective optical coating on the infrared lens, but also the sealing materials, rubber components, and adhesives in the lens assembly.
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual General Specifications Temperature Operating.............................................................-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) Storage ................................................................-20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) without batteries Charging ..............................................................0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Relative Humidity ..................................................10 % to 95 % non-condensing Display.................
Thermal Imagers Detailed Specifications Power Saving...................................................... Sleep Mode activated after 5 minutes of inactivity Automatic Power Off after 30 minutes of inactivity Safety Standards CAN/CSA............................................................ C22.2 No. 61010-1-04, UL STD nd 61010-1 (2 Edition) ISA ...................................................................... 82.02.01 Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................
Ti32, TiR32 Users Manual Detector Type ......................................................320 X 240 Focal-Plane Array (FPA), uncooled microbolometer Thermal Sensitivity (NETD) Ti32 .................................................................≤0.05 °C at 30 °C target temp (50 mK) TiR32...............................................................≤0.05 °C at 30 °C target temp (50 mK) Infrared Spectral Band ........................................8.
Thermal Imagers Detailed Specifications ® IR Fusion Information Visual and IR Blending Picture-In-Picture (PIP) .................................. Three levels of on-screen IR blending displayed in center of LCD Full Screen (PIP off) ...................................... Three levels of on-screen IR blending displayed in center of LCD Color Alarms High-temperature Alarm ............................. User selectable on Ti32 only Dewpoint.....................................................
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