FLIR Systems FLIRE6390 Infrared Camera User Manual

FLIR Systems AB Infrared Camera

User Manual

User’s manualFLIR Ex series
User’s manualFLIR Ex series#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US iii
Table of contents1 Disclaimers ......................................................................................11.1 Legal disclaimer .......................................................................11.2 Usage statistics ........................................................................ 11.3 Changes to registry ...................................................................11.4 U.S. Government Regulations......................................................11.5 Copyright ................................................................................11.6 Quality assurance .....................................................................11.7 Patents...................................................................................11.8 EULATerms ............................................................................11.9 EULATerms ............................................................................12 Safety information .............................................................................33 Notice to user ...................................................................................73.1 User-to-user forums ..................................................................73.2 Calibration...............................................................................73.3 Accuracy ................................................................................73.4 Disposal of electronic waste ........................................................73.5 Training ..................................................................................73.6 Documentation updates .............................................................73.7 Important note about this manual..................................................73.8 Note about authoritative versions..................................................84 Customer help ..................................................................................94.1 General ..................................................................................94.2 Submitting a question ................................................................94.3 Downloads ............................................................................ 105 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................ 115.1 Procedure............................................................................. 116 List of accessories and services ....................................................... 127 Description.....................................................................................137.1 Camera parts......................................................................... 137.1.1 Figure........................................................................ 137.1.2 Explanation................................................................. 137.2 Keypad................................................................................. 147.2.1 Figure........................................................................ 147.2.2 Explanation................................................................. 147.3 Connectors ........................................................................... 157.3.1 Figure........................................................................ 157.3.2 Explanation................................................................. 157.4 Screen elements .................................................................... 157.4.1 Figure........................................................................ 157.4.2 Explanation................................................................. 158 Operation .......................................................................................168.1 Charging the battery................................................................ 168.1.1 Charging the battery using the FLIR power supply ............... 168.1.2 Charging the battery using the FLIR stand-alone batterycharger. ..................................................................... 168.1.3 Charging the battery using a USB cable ............................ 168.2 Turning on and turning off the camera.......................................... 178.3 Saving an image..................................................................... 178.3.1 General...................................................................... 178.3.2 Image capacity ............................................................ 178.3.3 Naming convention....................................................... 178.3.4 Procedure .................................................................. 178.4 Recalling an image.................................................................. 178.4.1 General...................................................................... 17#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US v
Table of contents8.4.2 Procedure .................................................................. 178.5 Deleting an image................................................................... 188.5.1 General...................................................................... 188.5.2 Procedure .................................................................. 188.6 Deleting all images.................................................................. 188.6.1 General...................................................................... 188.6.2 Procedure .................................................................. 188.7 Measuring a temperature using a spotmeter ................................. 188.7.1 General...................................................................... 188.7.2 Procedure .................................................................. 188.8 Measuring the hottest temperature within an area .......................... 188.8.1 General...................................................................... 188.8.2 Procedure .................................................................. 198.9 Measuring the coldest temperature within an area.......................... 198.9.1 General...................................................................... 198.9.2 Procedure .................................................................. 198.10 Hiding measurement tools ........................................................ 198.10.1 Procedure .................................................................. 198.11 Changing the color palette ........................................................ 198.11.1 General...................................................................... 198.11.2 Procedure .................................................................. 198.12 Working with color alarms ......................................................... 198.12.1 General...................................................................... 198.12.2 Image examples .......................................................... 208.12.3 Procedure .................................................................. 208.13 Changing image mode............................................................. 218.13.1 General...................................................................... 218.13.2 Procedure .................................................................. 228.14 Changing the temperature scale mode ........................................ 228.14.1 General...................................................................... 228.14.2 When to use Lock mode ................................................ 228.14.3 When to use Manual mode............................................. 238.14.4 Procedure .................................................................. 238.15 Setting the emissivity as a surface property .................................. 248.15.1 General...................................................................... 248.15.2 Procedure .................................................................. 248.16 Setting the emissivity as a custom material ................................... 248.16.1 General...................................................................... 248.16.2 Procedure .................................................................. 248.17 Changing the emissivity as a custom value ................................... 258.17.1 General...................................................................... 258.17.2 Procedure .................................................................. 258.18 Changing the reflected apparent temperature ............................... 258.18.1 General...................................................................... 258.18.2 Procedure .................................................................. 258.19 Changing the distance between the object and the camera .............. 258.19.1 General...................................................................... 258.19.2 Procedure .................................................................. 268.20 Performing a non-uniformity correction (NUC) ............................... 268.20.1 What is a non-uniformity correction?................................. 268.20.2 When to perform a non-uniformity correction? .................... 268.20.3 Procedure .................................................................. 268.21 Configuring Wi-Fi.................................................................... 268.21.1 Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most commonuse) .......................................................................... 26#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US vi
Table of contents8.21.2 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network(less common use) ....................................................... 278.22 Changing the settings .............................................................. 278.22.1 General...................................................................... 278.22.2 Procedure .................................................................. 288.23 Updating the camera ............................................................... 288.23.1 General...................................................................... 288.23.2 Procedure .................................................................. 289 Technical data.................................................................................299.1 Online field-of-view calculator .................................................... 299.2 Note about technical data ......................................................... 299.3 Note about authoritative versions................................................ 299.4 FLIR E4 ................................................................................ 309.5 FLIR E4 (incl. Wi-Fi) ................................................................ 339.6 FLIR E5 ................................................................................ 369.7 FLIR E5 (incl. Wi-Fi) ................................................................ 399.8 FLIR E6 ................................................................................ 429.9 FLIR E6 (incl. Wi-Fi) ................................................................ 459.10 FLIR E8 ................................................................................ 489.11 FLIR E8 (incl. Wi-Fi) ................................................................ 5110 Mechanical drawings ....................................................................... 5411 CE Declaration of conformity ............................................................ 5712 Cleaning the camera ........................................................................ 5912.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items..................................... 5912.1.1 Liquids....................................................................... 5912.1.2 Equipment.................................................................. 5912.1.3 Procedure .................................................................. 5912.2 Infrared lens .......................................................................... 5912.2.1 Liquids....................................................................... 5912.2.2 Equipment.................................................................. 5912.2.3 Procedure .................................................................. 5913 Application examples....................................................................... 6013.1 Moisture & water damage ......................................................... 6013.1.1 General...................................................................... 6013.1.2 Figure........................................................................ 6013.2 Faulty contact in socket ............................................................ 6013.2.1 General...................................................................... 6013.2.2 Figure........................................................................ 6013.3 Oxidized socket...................................................................... 6113.3.1 General...................................................................... 6113.3.2 Figure........................................................................ 6113.4 Insulation deficiencies.............................................................. 6213.4.1 General...................................................................... 6213.4.2 Figure........................................................................ 6213.5 Draft .................................................................................... 6213.5.1 General...................................................................... 6213.5.2 Figure........................................................................ 6214 About FLIR Systems ........................................................................ 6414.1 More than just an infrared camera .............................................. 6514.2 Sharing our knowledge ............................................................ 6514.3 Supporting our customers......................................................... 6615 Definitions and laws ........................................................................ 6716 Thermographic measurement techniques .......................................... 6916.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 69#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US vii
Table of contents16.2 Emissivity.............................................................................. 6916.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample.................................... 6916.3 Reflected apparent temperature................................................. 7316.4 Distance ............................................................................... 7316.5 Relative humidity .................................................................... 7316.6 Other parameters.................................................................... 7317 History of infrared technology........................................................... 7418 Theory of thermography................................................................... 7718.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 7718.2 The electromagnetic spectrum................................................... 7718.3 Blackbody radiation................................................................. 7718.3.1 Planck’s law ................................................................ 7818.3.2 Wien’s displacement law................................................ 7918.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's law ................................................. 8018.3.4 Non-blackbody emitters................................................. 8118.4 Infrared semi-transparent materials............................................. 8319 The measurement formula................................................................ 8420 Emissivity tables ............................................................................. 8820.1 References............................................................................ 8820.2 Tables .................................................................................. 88#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US viii
Disclaimers11.1 Legal disclaimerAll products manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defectivematerials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the delivery dateof the original purchase, provided such products have been under normalstorage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction.Uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufactured by FLIR Systems arewarranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two(2) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such prod-ucts have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordancewith FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camera has been regis-tered within 60 days of original purchase.Detectors for uncooled handheld infrared cameras manufactured by FLIRSystems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for aperiod of ten (10) years from the delivery date of the original purchase, pro-vided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, andin accordance with FLIR Systems instruction, and provided that the camerahas been registered within 60 days of original purchase.Products which are not manufactured by FLIR Systems but included in sys-tems delivered by FLIR Systems to the original purchaser, carry the warranty,if any, of the particular supplier only. FLIR Systems has no responsibilitywhatsoever for such products.The warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Itis not applicable to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect,accident or abnormal conditions of operation. Expendable parts are excludedfrom the warranty.In the case of a defect in a product covered by this warranty the product mustnot be further used in order to prevent additional damage. The purchasershall promptly report any defect to FLIR Systems or this warranty will notapply.FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective productfree of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in material or work-manship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one-year period.FLIR Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those setforth above.No other warranty is expressed or implied. FLIR Systems specifically dis-claims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particularpurpose.FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental orconsequential loss or damage, whether based on contract, tort or any otherlegal theory.This warranty shall be governed by Swedish law.Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this war-ranty, shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of theArbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. The place of ar-bitration shall be Stockholm. The language to be used in the arbitral proceed-ings shall be English.1.2 Usage statisticsFLIR Systems reserves the right to gather anonymous usage statistics to helpmaintain and improve the quality of our software and services.1.3 Changes to registryThe registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\LmCompatibilityLevel will be automatically changed to level 2 ifthe FLIR Camera Monitor service detects a FLIR camera connected to thecomputer with a USB cable. The modification will only be executed if thecamera device implements a remote network service that supports networklogons.1.4 U.S. Government RegulationsThis product may be subject to U.S. Export Regulations. Please send any in-quiries to exportquestions@flir.com.1.5 Copyright© 2016, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of thesoftware including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribedor translated into any language or computer language in any form or by anymeans, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the priorwritten permission of FLIR Systems.The documentation must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, re-produced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machinereadable form without prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems.Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registeredtrademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All othertrademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used foridentification only and are the property of their respective owners.1.6 Quality assuranceThe Quality Management System under which these products are developedand manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001standard.FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; thereforewe reserve the right to make changes and improvements on any of the prod-ucts without prior notice.1.7 PatentsOne or several of the following patents and/or design patents may apply tothe products and/or features. Additional pending patents and/or pending de-sign patents may also apply.000279476-0001; 000439161; 000499579-0001; 000653423; 000726344;000859020; 001106306-0001; 001707738; 001707746; 001707787;001776519; 001954074; 002021543; 002058180; 002249953; 002531178;0600574-8; 1144833; 1182246; 1182620; 1285345; 1299699; 1325808;1336775; 1391114; 1402918; 1404291; 1411581; 1415075; 1421497;1458284; 1678485; 1732314; 2106017; 2107799; 2381417; 3006596;3006597; 466540; 483782; 484155; 4889913; 5177595; 60122153.2;602004011681.5-08; 6707044; 68657; 7034300; 7110035; 7154093;7157705; 7237946; 7312822; 7332716; 7336823; 7544944; 7667198;7809258 B2; 7826736; 8,153,971; 8,823,803; 8,853,631; 8018649 B2;8212210 B2; 8289372; 8354639 B2; 8384783; 8520970; 8565547; 8595689;8599262; 8654239; 8680468; 8803093; D540838; D549758; D579475;D584755; D599,392; D615,113; D664,580; D664,581; D665,004; D665,440;D677298; D710,424 S; D718801; DI6702302-9; DI6903617-9; DI7002221-6;DI7002891-5; DI7002892-3; DI7005799-0; DM/057692; DM/061609; EP2115696 B1; EP2315433; SE 0700240-5; US 8340414 B2; ZL201330267619.5; ZL01823221.3; ZL01823226.4; ZL02331553.9;ZL02331554.7; ZL200480034894.0; ZL200530120994.2;ZL200610088759.5; ZL200630130114.4; ZL200730151141.4;ZL200730339504.7; ZL200820105768.8; ZL200830128581.2;ZL200880105236.4; ZL200880105769.2; ZL200930190061.9;ZL201030176127.1; ZL201030176130.3; ZL201030176157.2;ZL201030595931.3; ZL201130442354.9; ZL201230471744.3;ZL201230620731.8.1.8 EULA Terms• You have acquired a device (“INFRARED CAMERA”) that includes soft-ware licensed by FLIR Systems AB from Microsoft Licensing, GP or itsaffiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as wellas associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic docu-mentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectualproperty laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. Allrights reserved.• IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT(“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. IN-STEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT FLIR Systems AB FOR INSTRUC-TIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND.ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TOUSE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TOTHIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).•GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the followinglicense:◦ You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.◦NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOL-ERANT. FLIR Systems AB HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINEDHOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HASRELIED UPON FLIR Systems AB TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENTTESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLEFOR SUCH USE.◦NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE isprovided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TOSATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, ANDEFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU.ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCEWITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINSTINFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIESREGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WAR-RANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDINGON, MS.◦ No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BYLAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT,SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGESARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PER-FORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALLAPPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PUR-POSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANYAMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOL-LARS (U.S.$250.00).◦Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Dis-assembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disas-semble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that suchactivity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstandingthis limitation.◦SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRIC-TIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA onlyas part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only ifthe recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an up-grade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of theSOFTWARE.◦EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE issubject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all ap-plicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFT-WARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, aswell as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For additional information see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.1.9 EULA TermsQt4 Core and Qt4 GUI, Copyright ©2013 Nokia Corporation and FLIR Sys-tems AB. This Qt library is a free software; you can redistribute it and/or mod-ify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as publishedby the Free Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or (at youroption) any later version. This library is distributed in the hope that it will beuseful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty ofMERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See theGNU Lesser General Public License, http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl-2.1.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 1
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Safety information2WARNINGApplicability: Class B digital devices.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.WARNINGApplicability: Digital devices subject to 15.19/RSS-210.NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.WARNINGApplicability: Digital devices subject to 15.21.NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by FLIR Systemsmay void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.WARNINGApplicability: Digital devices subject to 2.1091/2.1093/OET Bulletin 65.Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information: The radiated output power of the device is belowthe FCC/IC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a mannerthat the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.WARNINGApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not disassemble or do a modification to the battery. The battery contains safety and protection devi-ces which, if damage occurs, can cause the battery to become hot, or cause an explosion or an ignition.WARNINGApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.If there is a leak from the battery and you get the fluid in your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Flush well withwater and immediately get medical care. The battery fluid can cause injury to your eyes if you do not dothis.WARNINGApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not continue to charge the battery if it does not become charged in the specified charging time. Ifyou continue to charge the battery, it can become hot and cause an explosion or ignition. Injury to per-sons can occur.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 3
Safety information2WARNINGApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Only use the correct equipment to remove the electrical power from the battery. If you do not use thecorrect equipment, you can decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery. If you do not usethe correct equipment, an incorrect flow of current to the battery can occur. This can cause the batteryto become hot, or cause an explosion. Injury to persons can occur.WARNINGMake sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on con-tainers before you use a liquid. The liquids can be dangerous. Injury to persons can occur.CAUTIONDo not point the infrared camera (with or without the lens cover) at strong energy sources, for example,devices that cause laser radiation, or the sun. This can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy of thecamera. It can also cause damage to the detector in the camera.CAUTIONDo not use the camera in temperatures more than +50°C (+122°F), unless other information is specifiedin the user documentation or technical data. High temperatures can cause damage to the camera.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not attach the batteries directly to a car’s cigarette lighter socket, unless FLIR Systems supplies aspecific adapter to connect the batteries to a cigarette lighter socket. Damage to the batteries canoccur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery to each other with a metalobject (such as wire). Damage to the batteries can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not get water or salt water on the battery, or permit the battery to become wet. Damage to the bat-teries can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not make holes in the battery with objects. Damage to the battery can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not hit the battery with a hammer. Damage to the battery can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not put your foot on the battery, hit it or cause shocks to it. Damage to the battery can occur.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 4
Safety information2CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not put the batteries in or near a fire, or into direct sunlight. When the battery becomes hot, the built-in safety equipment becomes energized and can stop the battery charging procedure. If the battery be-comes hot, damage can occur to the safety equipment and this can cause more heat, damage or igni-tion of the battery.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not put the battery on a fire or increase the temperature of the battery with heat. Damage to the bat-tery and injury to persons can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not put the battery on or near fires, stoves, or other high-temperature locations. Damage to the bat-tery and injury to persons can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not solder directly onto the battery. Damage to the battery can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Do not use the battery if, when you use, charge, or put the battery in storage, there is an unusual smellfrom the battery, the battery feels hot, changes color, changes shape, or is in an unusual condition.Speak with your sales office if one or more of these problems occurs. Damage to the battery and injuryto persons can occur.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Only use a specified battery charger when you charge the battery. Damage to the battery can occur ifyou do not do this.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Only use a specified battery for the camera. Damage to the camera and the battery can occur if you donot do this.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.The temperature range through which you can charge the battery is +10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F).If you charge the battery at temperatures out of this range, it can cause the battery to become hot or tobreak. It can also decrease the performance or the life cycle of the battery.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.The temperature range through which you can remove the electrical power from the battery is -15°C to+50°C (+5°F to +122°F), unless other information is specified in the user documentation or technicaldata. If you operate the battery out of this temperature range, it can decrease the performance or the lifecycle of the battery.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 5
Safety information2CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.When the battery is worn, apply insulation to the terminals with adhesive tape or equivalent materialsbefore you discard it. Damage to the battery and injury to persons can occur if you do not do this.CAUTIONApplicability: Cameras with one or more batteries.Remove any water or moisture on the battery before you install it. Damage to the battery can occur ifyou do not do this.CAUTIONDo not apply solvents or equivalent liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. Damage to the bat-tery and injury to persons can occur.CAUTIONBe careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has an anti-reflective coating which is easily dam-aged. Damage to the infrared lens can occur.CAUTIONDo not use too much force to clean the infrared lens. This can cause damage to the anti-reflectivecoating.Note The encapsulation rating is only applicable when all the openings on the cameraare sealed with their correct covers, hatches, or caps. This includes the compartmentsfor data storage, batteries, and connectors.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 6
Notice to user33.1 User-to-user forumsExchange ideas, problems, and infrared solutions with fellow thermographers around theworld in our user-to-user forums. To go to the forums, visit:http://forum.infraredtraining.com/3.2 CalibrationWe recommend that you send in the camera for calibration once a year. Contact your lo-cal sales office for instructions on where to send the camera.3.3 AccuracyFor very accurate results, we recommend that you wait 5 minutes after you have startedthe camera before measuring a temperature.3.4 Disposal of electronic wasteAs with most electronic products, this equipment must be disposed of in an environmen-tally friendly way, and in accordance with existing regulations for electronic waste.Please contact your FLIR Systems representative for more details.3.5 TrainingTo read about infrared training, visit:• http://www.infraredtraining.com• http://www.irtraining.com• http://www.irtraining.eu3.6 Documentation updatesOur manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-critical notifi-cations of changes on a regular basis.To access the latest manuals, translations of manuals, and notifications, go to the Down-load tab at:http://support.flir.comIt only takes a few minutes to register online. In the download area you will also find thelatest releases of manuals for our other products, as well as manuals for our historicaland obsolete products.3.7 Important note about this manualFLIR Systems issues generic manuals that cover several cameras within a model line.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 7
Notice to user3This means that this manual may contain descriptions and explanations that do not applyto your particular camera model.3.8 Note about authoritative versionsThe authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due totranslation errors, the English text has precedence.Any late changes are first implemented in English.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 8
Customer help44.1 GeneralFor customer help, visit:http://support.flir.com4.2 Submitting a questionTo submit a question to the customer help team, you must be a registered user. It onlytakes a few minutes to register online. If you only want to search the knowledgebase forexisting questions and answers, you do not need to be a registered user.When you want to submit a question, make sure that you have the following informationto hand:• The camera model• The camera serial number• The communication protocol, or method, between the camera and your device (for ex-ample, SD card reader, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, or FireWire)• Device type (PC/Mac/iPhone/iPad/Android device, etc.)• Version of any programs from FLIR Systems#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 9
Customer help4• Full name, publication number, and revision number of the manual4.3 DownloadsOn the customer help site you can also download the following, when applicable for theproduct:• Firmware updates for your infrared camera.• Program updates for your PC/Mac software.• Freeware and evaluation versions of PC/Mac software.• User documentation for current, obsolete, and historical products.• Mechanical drawings (in *.dxf and *.pdf format).• Cad data models (in *.stp format).• Application stories.• Technical datasheets.• Product catalogs.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 10
Quick Start Guide55.1 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Charge the battery. You can do this in three different ways:• Charge the battery using the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.• Charge the battery using the FLIR power supply.• Charge the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer.Note Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takesconsiderably longer than using the FLIR power supply or the FLIR stand-alonebattery charger.2. Push the On/off button to turn on the camera.3. Open the lens cap by pushing the lens cap lever.4. Aim the camera toward your target of interest.5. Pull the trigger to save an image.(Optional steps)6. Install FLIR Tools on your computer.7. Start FLIR Tools.8. Connect the camera to your computer, using the USB cable.9. Import the images into FLIR Tools.10. Create a PDF report in FLIR Tools.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 11
List of accessories and services6Product name Part numberBattery T198530Battery charger incl power supply T198531Car charger T198532FLIR Tools+ (license only) T198583Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series T198528One year extended warranty for Ex or ix series T199806Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series T198529Power supply USB-micro T198534Tool belt T911093USB cable Std A <-> Micro B T198533Note FLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, parts or accessories,and other items, or to change specifications at any time without prior notice.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 12
Description77.1 Camera parts7.1.1 Figure7.1.2 Explanation1. Digital camera lens.2. Infrared lens.3. Lever to open and close the lens cap.4. Trigger to save images.5. Battery.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 13
Description77.2 Keypad7.2.1 Figure7.2.2 Explanation1. Camera screen.2. Archive button .Function:• Push to open the image archive.3. Navigation pad.Function:• Push left/right or up/down to navigate in menus, submenus, and dialog boxes.• Push the center to confirm.4. Cancel button .Function:• Push to cancel a choice.• Push to go back into the menu system.5. On/off buttonFunction:• Push the button to turn on the camera.• Push and hold the button for less than 5 seconds to put the camera in standbymode. The camera then automatically turns off after 48 hours.• Push and hold the button for more than 10 seconds to turn off the camera.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 14
Description77.3 Connectors7.3.1 Figure7.3.2 ExplanationThe purpose of this USB mini-B connector is the following:• Charging the battery using the FLIR power supply.• Charging the battery using a USB cable connected to a computer.Note Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takes con-siderably longer than using the FLIR power supply or the FLIR stand-alone batterycharger.• Moving images from the camera to a computer for further analysis in FLIR Tools.Note Install FLIR Tools on your computer before you move the images.7.4 Screen elements7.4.1 Figure7.4.2 Explanation1. Main menu toolbar.2. Submenu toolbar.3. Spotmeter.4. Result table.5. Status icons.6. Temperature scale.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 15
Operation88.1 Charging the batteryWARNINGFor equipment with plugs:Make sure that you install the socket-outlet near the equipment and that it is easy to get access to.8.1.1 Charging the battery using the FLIR power supplyFollow this procedure:1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet.2. Connect the power supply cable to the USB connector on the camera.NOTEThe charging time for a fully depleted battery is 2 hours.8.1.2 Charging the battery using the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.Follow this procedure:1. Connect the stand-alone battery charger to a wall outlet.2. Remove the battery from the camera.3. Put the battery into the stand-alone battery charger.NOTE• The charging time for a fully depleted battery is 2 hours.• The battery is being charged when the blue LED is flashing.• The battery is fully charged when the blue LED is continuous.8.1.3 Charging the battery using a USB cableFollow this procedure:1. Connect the camera to a computer using a USB cable.NOTE• To charge the camera, the computer must be turned on.• Charging the camera using a USB cable connected to a computer takes considerably longer thanusing the FLIR power supply or the FLIR stand-alone battery charger.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 16
Operation88.2 Turning on and turning off the camera• Push the button to turn on the camera.• Push and hold the button for less than 5 seconds to put the camera in standbymode. The camera then automatically turns off after 48 hours.• Push and hold the button for more than 10 seconds to turn off the camera.8.3 Saving an image8.3.1 GeneralYou can save multiple images to the internal camera memory.8.3.2 Image capacityApproximately 500 images can be saved to the internal camera memory.8.3.3 Naming conventionThe naming convention for images is FLIRxxxx.jpg, where xxxx is a unique counter.8.3.4 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. To save an image, pull the trigger.8.4 Recalling an image8.4.1 GeneralWhen you save an image, it is stored in the internal camera memory. To display the im-age again, you can recall it from the internal camera memory.8.4.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the Archive button .2. Push the navigation pad left/right or up/down to select the image you want to view.3. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays the selected image.4. To return to live mode, push the Cancel button repeatedly or push the Archivebutton .#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 17
Operation88.5 Deleting an image8.5.1 GeneralYou can delete one or more images from the internal camera memory.8.5.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the Archive button .2. Push the navigation pad left/right or up/down to select the image you want to view.3. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays the selected image.4. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.5. On the toolbar, select Delete .8.6 Deleting all images8.6.1 GeneralYou can delete all images from the internal camera memory.8.6.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. In the dialog box, select Device settings. This displays a dialog box.4. In the dialog box, select Reset options. This displays a dialog box.5. In the dialog box, select Delete all saved images.8.7 Measuring a temperature using aspotmeter8.7.1 GeneralYou can measure a temperature using a spotmeter. This will display the temperature atthe position of the spotmeter on the screen.8.7.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Measurement . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select Center spot .The temperature at the position of the spotmeter will now be displayed in the top leftcorner of the screen.8.8 Measuring the hottest temperature withinan area8.8.1 GeneralYou can measure the hottest temperature within an area. This displays a moving spot-meter that indicates the hottest temperature.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 18
Operation88.8.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Measurement . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select Auto hot spot .8.9 Measuring the coldest temperature withinan area8.9.1 GeneralYou can measure the coldest temperature within an area. This displays a moving spot-meter that indicates the coldest temperature.8.9.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Measurement . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select Auto cold spot .8.10 Hiding measurement tools8.10.1 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Measurement . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select No measurements .8.11 Changing the color palette8.11.1 GeneralYou can change the color palette that the camera uses to display different temperatures.A different palette can make it easier to analyze an image.8.11.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Color . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select a new color palette.8.12 Working with color alarms8.12.1 GeneralBy using color alarms (isotherms), anomalies can easily be discovered in an infrared im-age. The isotherm command applies a contrasting color to all pixels with a temperatureabove or below the specified temperature level.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 19
Operation88.12.2 Image examplesThis table explains the different color alarms (isotherms).Color alarm ImageBelow alarmAbove alarm8.12.3 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Color . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select the type of alarm:•Below alarm .•Above alarm .4. Push the center of the navigation pad. The threshold temperature is displayed at thebottom of the screen.5. To change the threshold temperature, push the navigation pad up/down.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 20
Operation88.13 Changing image mode8.13.1 GeneralThe camera can operate in five different image modes:•Thermal MSX (Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging): The camera displays an infrared im-age where the edges of the objects are enhanced.•Thermal: The camera displays a fully thermal image.•Picture-in-picture: The camera displays a digital camera image with a superimposedinfrared image frame.•Thermal blending: The camera displays a blended image that uses a mix of infraredpixels and digital photo pixels. The mixing level can be adjusted.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 21
Operation8•Digital camera: The camera displays a digital camera image.To display a good fusion image (Thermal MSX,Picture-in-picture, and Thermal blendingmodes), the camera must make adjustments to compensate for the small difference inposition between the digital camera lens and the infrared lens. To adjust the image accu-rately, the camera requires the alignment distance (i.e., the distance to the object).8.13.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Image mode . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select one of the following:•Thermal MSX .•Thermal .•Picture-in-picture .•Thermal blending . This displays a dialog box where you can select the mixinglevel.•Digital camera .4. If you have selected the Thermal MSX,Picture-in-picture, or Thermal blending mode,also set the distance to the object by doing the following:• On the Image mode toolbar, select Alignment distance . This displays a dialogbox.• In the dialog box, select the distance to the object.8.14 Changing the temperature scale mode8.14.1 GeneralThe camera can, depending on the camera model, operate in different temperature scalemodes:•Auto mode: In this mode, the camera is continuously auto-adjusted for the best imagebrightness and contrast.•Lock mode: In this mode, the camera locks the temperature span and the temperaturelevel.•Manual mode: This mode allows manual adjustments of the temperature span andthe temperature level.8.14.2 When to use Lock modeA typical situation where you would want to use Lock mode is when looking for tempera-ture anomalies in two items with a similar design or construction.For example, if you are looking at two cables, where you suspect one is overheated,working in Lock mode will clearly show that one is overheated. The higher temperature inthat cable would create a lighter color for the higher temperature.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 22
Operation8If you use Auto mode instead, the color for the two items will appear the same.8.14.3 When to use Manual mode8.14.3.1 Example 1Here are two infrared images of a building. In the left image, which is auto-adjusted, thelarge temperature span between the clear sky and the heated building makes a correctanalysis difficult. You can analyze the building in more detail if you change the tempera-ture scale to values close to the temperature of the building.Automatic Manual8.14.3.2 Example 2Here are two infrared images of an isolator in a power line. To make it easier to analyzethe temperature variations in the isolator, the temperature scale in the right image hasbeen changed to values close to the temperature of the isolator.Automatic Manual8.14.4 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Temperature scale . This displays a toolbar.3. On the toolbar, select one of the following:•Auto .•Lock .•Manual .#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 23
Operation84. To change the temperature span and the temperature level in Manual mode, do thefollowing:• Push the navigation pad left/right to select (highlight) the maximum and/or mini-mum temperature.• Push the navigation pad up/down to change the value of the highlightedtemperature.8.15 Setting the emissivity as a surfaceproperty8.15.1 GeneralTo measure temperatures accurately, the camera must know what kind of surface youare measuring. You can choose between the following surface properties:•Matt.•Semi-matt.•Semi-glossy.For more information about emissivity, see section 16 Thermographic measurementtechniques, page 69.8.15.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.4. In the dialog box, select Emissivity. This displays a dialog box.5. In the dialog box, select one of the following:•Matt.•Semi-matt.•Semi-glossy.8.16 Setting the emissivity as a custommaterial8.16.1 GeneralInstead of specifying a surface property as matt, semi-matt or semi-glossy, you can spec-ify a custom material from a list of materials.For more information about emissivity, see section 16 Thermographic measurementtechniques, page 69.8.16.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.4. In the dialog box, select Emissivity. This displays a dialog box.5. In the dialog box, select Custom material. This displays a list of materials with knownemissivities.6. In the list, select the material.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 24
Operation88.17 Changing the emissivity as a customvalue8.17.1 GeneralFor very precise measurements, you may need to set the emissivity, instead of selectinga surface property or a custom material. You also need to understand how emissivity andreflectivity affect measurements, rather than just simply selecting a surface property.Emissivity is a property that indicates how much radiation originates from an object asopposed to being reflected by it. A lower value indicates that a larger proportion is beingreflected, while a high value indicates that a lower proportion is being reflected.Polished stainless steel, for example, has an emissivity of 0.14, while a structured PVCfloor typically has an emissivity of 0.93.For more information about emissivity, see section 16 Thermographic measurementtechniques, page 69.8.17.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.4. In the dialog box, select Emissivity. This displays a dialog box.5. In the dialog box, select Custom value. This displays a dialog box where you can seta custom value.8.18 Changing the reflected apparenttemperature8.18.1 GeneralThis parameter is used to compensate for the radiation reflected by the object. If theemissivity is low and the object temperature significantly different from that of the re-flected temperature, it will be important to set and compensate for the reflected apparenttemperature correctly.For more information about reflected apparent temperature, see section 16 Thermo-graphic measurement techniques, page 69.8.18.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.4. In the dialog box, select Reflected apparent temperature. This displays a dialog boxwhere you can set a value.8.19 Changing the distance between the objectand the camera8.19.1 GeneralTo measure temperatures accurately, the camera requires the distance between thecamera and the object.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 25
Operation88.19.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. In the dialog box, select Measurement parameters. This displays a dialog box.4. In the dialog box, select Distance. This displays a dialog box where you can select adistance.8.20 Performing a non-uniformity correction(NUC)8.20.1 What is a non-uniformity correction?A non-uniformity correction is an image correction carried out by the camera software tocompensate for different sensitivities of detector elements and other optical and geomet-rical disturbances1.8.20.2 When to perform a non-uniformity correction?The non-uniformity correction process should be carried out whenever the output imagebecomes spatially noisy. The output can become spatially noisy when the ambient tem-perature changes (such as from day to night operation, and vice versa).8.20.3 ProcedureTo perform a non-uniformity correction, push and hold the Image archive button formore than 2 seconds.8.21 Configuring Wi-FiDepending on your camera configuration, you can connect the camera to a wireless localarea network (WLAN) using Wi-Fi, or let the camera provide Wi-Fi access to anotherdevice.You can connect the camera in two different ways:•Most common use: Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (also called an ad hoc orP2P connection). This method is primarily used with other devices, e.g., an iPhone oriPad.•Less common use: Connecting the camera to a WLAN.8.21.1 Setting up a peer-to-peer connection (most common use)Follow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. Select Device settings and push the center of the navigation pad.4. Select Wi-Fi and push the center of the navigation pad.5. Select Share and push the center of the navigation pad.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 261. Definition from the impending international adoption of DIN 54190-3 (Non-destructive testing – Thermographictesting – Part 3: Terms and definitions).
Operation86. (Optional step.) To display and change the parameters, select Settings and push thecenter of the navigation pad.• To change the channel (the channel that the camera is broadcasting on), selectChannel and push the center of the navigation pad.• To activate WEP (encryption algorithm), select WEP and push the center of thenavigation pad. This will check the WEP check box.• To change the WEP password, select Password and push the center of the navi-gation pad.Note These parameters are set for your camera’s network. They will be used by theexternal device to connect that device to the network.8.21.2 Connecting the camera to a wireless local area network (less commonuse)Follow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. Select Device settings and push the center of the navigation pad.4. Select Wi-Fi and push the center of the navigation pad.5. Select Connect to network and push the center of the navigation pad.6. To display a list of the available networks, select Networks and push the center of thenavigation pad.7. Select one of the available networks.Password-protected networks are indicated with a padlock icon, and for these youwill need to enter a password.Note Some networks do not broadcast their existence. To connect to such a network,select Add network... and set all parameters manually according to that network.8.22 Changing the settings8.22.1 GeneralYou can change a variety of settings for the camera.The Settings menu includes the following:•Measurement parameters.•Save options.•Device settings.8.22.1.1 Measurement parameters•Emissivity.•Reflected temperature.•Distance.8.22.1.2 Save options•Photo as separate JPEG: When this menu command is selected, the digital photofrom the visual camera is saved at its full field of view as a separate JPEG image.8.22.1.3 Device settings•Language, time & units:◦Language.◦Temperature unit.◦Distance unit.◦Date & time.◦Date & time format.•Wi-Fi#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 27
Operation8◦Off◦Share◦Connect to network–Networks•Reset options:◦Reset default camera mode.◦Reset device settings to factory default.◦Delete all saved images.•Auto power off.•Display intensity.•Demonstration mode: This menu command provides a camera mode that displaysvarious images without any user interventions. The camera mode is intended for dem-onstration purposes or when displaying the camera in a store.◦Off.◦Electrical applications.◦Building applications.•Camera information: This menu command displays various items of information aboutthe camera, such as the model, serial number, and software version.8.22.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Push the center of the navigation pad. This displays a toolbar.2. On the toolbar, select Settings . This displays a dialog box.3. In the dialog box, select the setting that you want to change and use the navigationpad to display additional dialog boxes.8.23 Updating the camera8.23.1 GeneralTo take advantage of our latest camera firmware, it is important that you keep your cam-era updated. You update your camera using FLIR Tools.8.23.2 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Start FLIR Tools.2. Start the camera.3. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.4. On the Help menu in FLIR Tools, click Check for updates.5. Follow the on-screen instructions.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 28
Technical data9Table of contents9.1 Online field-of-view calculator........................................................... 299.2 Note about technical data................................................................. 299.3 Note about authoritative versions...................................................... 299.4 FLIR E4 ..........................................................................................309.5 FLIR E4 (incl. Wi-Fi) ......................................................................... 339.6 FLIR E5 ..........................................................................................369.7 FLIR E5 (incl. Wi-Fi) ......................................................................... 399.8 FLIR E6 ..........................................................................................429.9 FLIR E6 (incl. Wi-Fi) ......................................................................... 459.10 FLIR E8 ..........................................................................................489.11 FLIR E8 (incl. Wi-Fi) ......................................................................... 519.1 Online field-of-view calculatorPlease visit http://support.flir.com and click the photo of the camera series for field-of-view tables for all lens–camera combinations.9.2 Note about technical dataFLIR Systems reserves the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice.Please check http://support.flir.com for latest changes.9.3 Note about authoritative versionsThe authoritative version of this publication is English. In the event of divergences due totranslation errors, the English text has precedence.Any late changes are first implemented in English.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 29
Technical data99.4 FLIR E4P/N: 63901-0101Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 80 × 60 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.15°C (0.27°F) / <150 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 10.3 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic adjust/lock imageImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Thermal blending, Digitalcamera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotEmissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 30
Technical data9Measurement analysisEmissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac devicePower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidityEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BEncapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 31
Technical data9Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (inside camera)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254000995UPC-12 845188004941Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 32
Technical data99.5 FLIR E4 (incl. Wi-Fi)P/N: 63906-0604Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 80 × 60 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.15°C (0.27°F) / <150 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 10.3 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic adjust/lock imageImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Picture-in-Picture, Ther-mal blending, Digital camera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationPicture-in-Picture IR area on visual imageMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotArea Box with max./min.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 33
Technical data9Measurement analysisIsotherm Above/below/intervalEmissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0Emissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac deviceWi-Fi Peer-to-peer (ad hoc) or infrastructure (network)RadioWi-Fi • Standard: 802.11 b/g/n• Frequency range:◦ 2400–2480 MHz◦ 5150–5260 MHz• Max. output power: 15 dBmPower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 34
Technical data9Environmental dataEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BRadio spectrum • ETSI EN 300 328• FCC 47 CSR Part 15• RSS-247 Issue 1Encapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (inside camera)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254002869UPC-12 845188014117Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 35
Technical data99.6 FLIR E5P/N: 63905-0501Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 120 × 90 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.10°C (0.27°F) / <100 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 6.9 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic adjust/lock imageImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Thermal blending, Digitalcamera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotArea Box with max./min.Emissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 36
Technical data9Measurement analysisEmissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac devicePower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidityEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BEncapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 37
Technical data9Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (inside camera)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254001114UPC-12 845188005146Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 38
Technical data99.7 FLIR E5 (incl. Wi-Fi)P/N: 63909-0904Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 120 × 90 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.10°C (0.27°F) / <100 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 6.9 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic adjust/lock imageImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Picture-in-Picture, Ther-mal blending, Digital camera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationPicture-in-Picture IR area on visual imageMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotArea Box with max./min.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 39
Technical data9Measurement analysisIsotherm Above/below/intervalEmissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0Emissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac deviceWi-Fi Peer-to-peer (ad hoc) or infrastructure (network)RadioWi-Fi • Standard: 802.11 b/g/n• Frequency range:◦ 2400–2480 MHz◦ 5150–5260 MHz• Max. output power: 15 dBmPower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 40
Technical data9Environmental dataEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BRadio spectrum • Standard: 802.11 b/g/n• Frequency range:◦ 2400–2480 MHz◦ 5150–5260 MHz• Max. output power: 15 dBmEncapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (inside camera)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254002876UPC-12 845188014124Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 41
Technical data99.8 FLIR E6P/N: 63902-0202Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 160 × 120 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.06°C (0.11°F) / <60 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 5.2 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic/ManualImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Picture-in-Picture, Ther-mal blending, Digital camera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationPicture in Picture IR area on visual imageMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotArea Box with max./min.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 42
Technical data9Measurement analysisEmissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0Emissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac devicePower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidityEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BEncapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 43
Technical data9Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (inside camera)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254001008UPC-12 845188004958Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 44
Technical data99.9 FLIR E6 (incl. Wi-Fi)P/N: 63907-0704Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 160 × 120 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.06°C (0.11°F) / <60 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 5.2 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic/ManualImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Picture-in-Picture, Ther-mal blending, Digital camera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationPicture-in-Picture IR area on visual imageMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotArea Box with max./min.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 45
Technical data9Measurement analysisIsotherm Above/below/intervalEmissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0Emissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac deviceWi-Fi Peer-to-peer (ad hoc) or infrastructure (network)RadioWi-Fi • Standard: 802.11 b/g/n• Frequency range:◦ 2400–2480 MHz◦ 5150–5260 MHz• Max. output power: 15 dBmPower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 46
Technical data9Environmental dataEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BRadio spectrum • ETSI EN 300 328• FCC 47 CSR Part 15• RSS-247 Issue 1Encapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (inside camera)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254002883UPC-12 845188014131Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 47
Technical data99.10 FLIR E8P/N: 63903-0303Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 320 × 240 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.06°C (0.11°F) / <60 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 2.6 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic/ManualImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Picture-in-Picture, Ther-mal blending, Digital camera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationPicture in Picture IR area on visual imageMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotArea Box with max./min.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 48
Technical data9Measurement analysisEmissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0Emissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac devicePower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidityEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BEncapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 49
Technical data9Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (2x)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Battery charger• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 3.13 kg (6.9 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254001015UPC-12 845188004965Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 50
Technical data99.11 FLIR E8 (incl. Wi-Fi)P/N: 63908-0805Rev.: 40418General descriptionThe FLIR Ex series cameras are point-and-shoot infrared cameras that give you access to the infraredworld. A FLIR Ex series camera is an affordable replacement for an infrared thermometer, providing athermal image with temperature information in every pixel. The new MSX and visual formats make thecameras incomparably easy to use.The FLIR Ex series cameras are user-friendly, compact, and rugged, for use in harsh environments.The wide field of view makes them the perfect choice for building applications.Benefits:• Easy to use: The FLIR Ex series cameras are fully automatic and focus-free with an intuitive inter-face for simple measurements in thermal, visual, or MSX mode.• Compact and rugged: The FLIR Ex series cameras’ low weight of 0.575 kg and the accessory beltpouch make them easy to bring along at all times. Their rugged design can withstand a 2 m droptest, and ensures reliability, even in harsh environments.• Ground breaking affordability: The FLIR Ex series cameras are the most affordable infrared camerason the market.Imaging and optical dataIR resolution 320 × 240 pixelsThermal sensitivity/NETD <0.06°C (0.11°F) / <60 mKField of view (FOV) 45° × 34°Minimum focus distance 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)Spatial resolution (IFOV) 2.6 mradF-number 1.5Image frequency 9 HzFocus Focus freeDetector dataDetector type Focal plane array (FPA), uncooledmicrobolometerSpectral range 7.5–13 µmImage presentationDisplay 3.0 in. 320 × 240 color LCDImage adjustment Automatic/ManualImage presentation modesImage modes Thermal MSX, Thermal, Picture-in-Picture, Ther-mal blending, Digital camera.Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX) IR image with enhanced detail presentationPicture-in-Picture IR area on visual imageMeasurementObject temperature range –20°C to +250°C (–4°F to +482°F)Accuracy ±2°C (±3.6°F) or ±2% of reading, for ambient tem-perature 10°C to 35°C (+50°F to 95°F) and objecttemperature above +0°C (+32°F)Measurement analysisSpotmeter Center spotArea Box with max./min.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 51
Technical data9Measurement analysisIsotherm Above/below/intervalEmissivity correction Variable from 0.1 to 1.0Emissivity table Emissivity table of predefined materialsReflected apparent temperature correction Automatic, based on input of reflectedtemperatureSet-upColor palettes Black and white, iron and rainbowSet-up commands Local adaptation of units, language, date and timeformatsStorage of imagesFile formats Standard JPEG, 14-bit measurement dataincludedDigital cameraDigital camera, resolution 640 × 480Digital camera, FOV 55° × 43°Data communication interfacesInterfaces USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC andMac deviceWi-Fi Peer-to-peer (ad hoc) or infrastructure (network)RadioWi-Fi • Standard: 802.11 b/g/n• Frequency range:◦ 2400–2480 MHz◦ 5150–5260 MHz• Max. output power: 15 dBmPower systemBattery type Rechargeable Li ion batteryBattery voltage 3.6 VBattery operating time Approx. 4 hours at +25°C (+77°F) ambient tem-perature and typical useCharging system Battery is charged inside the camera or in specificcharger.Charging time 2.5 hours to 90% capacity in camera. 2 hours incharger.Charging temperature 10°C to +45°C (+50°F to +113°F)Power management Automatic shut-downAC operation AC adapter, 90–260 VAC input, 5 VDC output tocameraEnvironmental dataOperating temperature range –15°C to +50°C (+5°F to +122°F)Storage temperature range –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 52
Technical data9Environmental dataEMC • WEEE 2012/19/EC• RoHs 2011/65/EC• C-Tick• EN 61000-6-3• EN 61000-6-2• FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class BRadio spectrum • ETSI EN 300 328• FCC 47 CSR Part 15• RSS-247 Issue 1Encapsulation IP 54 (IEC 60529)Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)Drop 2 m (6.6 ft.)Physical dataCamera weight, incl. battery 0.575 kg (1.27 lb.)Camera size (L × W × H) 244 × 95 × 140 mm (9.6 × 3.7 × 5.5 in.)Color Black and grayCertificationsCertification UL, CSA, CE, PSE and CCCShipping informationPackaging, type Cardboard boxList of contents • Infrared camera• Hard transport case• Battery (2x)• USB cable• Power supply/charger with EU, UK, US andAustralian plugs• Battery charger• Printed documentationPackaging, weight 3.13 kg (6.9 lb.)Packaging, size 385 × 165 × 315 mm (15.2 × 6.5 × 12.4 in.)EAN-13 4743254002890UPC-12 845188014148Country of origin EstoniaSupplies & accessories:• T911093; Tool belt• T198528; Hard transport case FLIR Ex-series• T198530; Battery• T198531; Battery charger incl power supply• T198532; Car charger• T198534; Power supply USB-micro• T198529; Pouch FLIR Ex and ix series• T198533; USB cable Std A <-> Micro B• T199362ACC; Battery Li-ion 3.6 V, 2.6 Ah, 9.4 Wh• T198583; FLIR Tools+ (download card incl. license key)• T199233; FLIR Atlas SDK for .NET• T199234; FLIR Atlas SDK for MATLAB#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 53
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1,7in43,1mm 2,2in56mm 9,59in243,5mm 3,73in94,8mm Optical axis 3,08in78,3mm 9,86in250,4mm 1,9in48,3mm 5,52in140,1mm 0,53in13,5mm 4,27in108,6mm 2,17in55,2mm 7,41in188,3mm 2,39in60,7mm IR optical axisVisual optical axisCamera with built-in IR lens f=6,5 mm (45°)123456789101 632 54ABCDEFGHFCEGDAB-Scale1:2ASizeModifiedR&D Thermography2013-03-25CAHABasic dimensions FLIR ExT1278311(2)A2DenominationDrawn byCheckSizeDrawing No.Sheet7© 2012, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this drawing may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from FLIR Systems, Inc. Specifications subject to change without further notice. Dimensional data is based on nominal values. Products may be subject to regional market considerations. License procedures may apply. Product may be subject to US Export Regulations. Please refer to exportquestions@flir.com with any questions. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.
2,29in58,3mm 3,21in81,5mm 2,6in66mm 3,52in89,5mm 1,41in35,8mm 4,13in105mm 1,66in42,3mm 2,56in65mm 1,96in49,9mm 0,84in21,4mm 0,87in22,1mm 0,41inR10,5mmCharger and Power packSheetDrawing No.SizeCheckDrawn byDenominationA32(2)T127831Basic dimensions FLIR ExCAHA2013-03-25R&D ThermographyModified12345678910ABCDEFGH1 32 54CFBDGEA6SizeA1:2Scale© 2012, FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No part of this drawing may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from FLIR Systems, Inc. Specifications subject to change without further notice. Dimensional data is based on nominal values. Products may be subject to regional market considerations. License procedures may apply. Product may be subject to US Export Regulations. Please refer to exportquestions@flir.com with any questions. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.-
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Cleaning the camera1212.1 Camera housing, cables, and other items12.1.1 LiquidsUse one of these liquids:• Warm water• A weak detergent solution12.1.2 EquipmentA soft cloth12.1.3 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Soak the cloth in the liquid.2. Twist the cloth to remove excess liquid.3. Clean the part with the cloth.CAUTIONDo not apply solvents or similar liquids to the camera, the cables, or other items. This can causedamage.12.2 Infrared lens12.2.1 LiquidsUse one of these liquids:• A commercial lens cleaning liquid with more than 30% isopropyl alcohol.• 96% ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH).12.2.2 EquipmentCotton wool12.2.3 ProcedureFollow this procedure:1. Soak the cotton wool in the liquid.2. Twist the cotton wool to remove excess liquid.3. Clean the lens one time only and discard the cotton wool.WARNINGMake sure that you read all applicable MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and warning labels on con-tainers before you use a liquid: the liquids can be dangerous.CAUTION• Be careful when you clean the infrared lens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective coating.• Do not clean the infrared lens too vigorously. This can damage the anti-reflective coating.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 59
Application examples1313.1 Moisture & water damage13.1.1 GeneralIt is often possible to detect moisture and water damage in a house by using an infraredcamera. This is partly because the damaged area has a different heat conduction prop-erty and partly because it has a different thermal capacity to store heat than the sur-rounding material.Many factors can come into play as to how moisture or water damage will appear in aninfrared image.For example, heating and cooling of these parts takes place at different rates dependingon the material and the time of day. For this reason, it is important that other methods areused as well to check for moisture or water damage.13.1.2 FigureThe image below shows extensive water damage on an external wall where the waterhas penetrated the outer facing because of an incorrectly installed window ledge.13.2 Faulty contact in socket13.2.1 GeneralDepending on the type of connection a socket has, an improperly connected wire can re-sult in local temperature increase. This temperature increase is caused by the reducedcontact area between the connection point of the incoming wire and the socket , and canresult in an electrical fire.A socket’s construction may differ dramatically from one manufacturer to another. Forthis reason, different faults in a socket can lead to the same typical appearance in an in-frared image.Local temperature increase can also result from improper contact between wire andsocket, or from difference in load.13.2.2 FigureThe image below shows a connection of a cable to a socket where improper contact inthe connection has resulted in local temperature increase.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 60
Application examples1313.3 Oxidized socket13.3.1 GeneralDepending on the type of socket and the environment in which the socket is installed, ox-ides may occur on the socket's contact surfaces. These oxides can lead to locally in-creased resistance when the socket is loaded, which can be seen in an infrared imageas local temperature increase.A socket’s construction may differ dramatically from one manufacturer to another. Forthis reason, different faults in a socket can lead to the same typical appearance in an in-frared image.Local temperature increase can also result from improper contact between a wire andsocket, or from difference in load.13.3.2 FigureThe image below shows a series of fuses where one fuse has a raised temperature onthe contact surfaces against the fuse holder. Because of the fuse holder’s blank metal,the temperature increase is not visible there, while it is visible on the fuse’s ceramicmaterial.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 61
Application examples1313.4 Insulation deficiencies13.4.1 GeneralInsulation deficiencies may result from insulation losing volume over the course of timeand thereby not entirely filling the cavity in a frame wall.An infrared camera allows you to see these insulation deficiencies because they eitherhave a different heat conduction property than sections with correctly installed insulation,and/or show the area where air is penetrating the frame of the building.When you are inspecting a building, the temperature difference between the inside andoutside should be at least 10°C (18°F). Studs, water pipes, concrete columns, and simi-lar components may resemble an insulation deficiency in an infrared image. Minor differ-ences may also occur naturally.13.4.2 FigureIn the image below, insulation in the roof framing is lacking. Due to the absence of insula-tion, air has forced its way into the roof structure, which thus takes on a different charac-teristic appearance in the infrared image.13.5 Draft13.5.1 GeneralDraft can be found under baseboards, around door and window casings, and above ceil-ing trim. This type of draft is often possible to see with an infrared camera, as a coolerairstream cools down the surrounding surface.When you are investigating draft in a house, there should be sub-atmospheric pressurein the house. Close all doors, windows, and ventilation ducts, and allow the kitchen fanto run for a while before you take the infrared images.An infrared image of draft often shows a typical stream pattern. You can see this streampattern clearly in the picture below.Also keep in mind that drafts can be concealed by heat from floor heating circuits.13.5.2 FigureThe image below shows a ceiling hatch where faulty installation has resulted in a strongdraft.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 62
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About FLIR Systems14FLIR Systems was established in 1978 to pioneer the development of high-performanceinfrared imaging systems, and is the world leader in the design, manufacture, and mar-keting of thermal imaging systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and gov-ernment applications. Today, FLIR Systems embraces five major companies withoutstanding achievements in infrared technology since 1958—the Swedish AGEMA In-frared Systems (formerly AGA Infrared Systems), the three United States companies In-digo Systems, FSI, and Inframetrics, and the French company Cedip.Since 2007, FLIR Systems has acquired several companies with world-leading expertisein sensor technologies:• Extech Instruments (2007)• Ifara Tecnologías (2008)• Salvador Imaging (2009)• OmniTech Partners (2009)• Directed Perception (2009)• Raymarine (2010)• ICx Technologies (2010)• TackTick Marine Digital Instruments (2011)• Aerius Photonics (2011)• Lorex Technology (2012)• Traficon (2012)• MARSS (2013)• DigitalOptics micro-optics business (2013)• DVTEL (2015)• Point Grey Research (2016)• Prox Dynamics (2016)Figure 14.1 Patent documents from the early 1960sFLIR Systems has three manufacturing plants in the United States (Portland, OR, Bos-ton, MA, Santa Barbara, CA) and one in Sweden (Stockholm). Since 2007 there is also amanufacturing plant in Tallinn, Estonia. Direct sales offices in Belgium, Brazil, China,France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Sweden, and the USA—together with a worldwide network of agents and distributors—support our internation-al customer base.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 64
About FLIR Systems14FLIR Systems is at the forefront of innovation in the infrared camera industry. We antici-pate market demand by constantly improving our existing cameras and developing newones. The company has set milestones in product design and development such as theintroduction of the first battery-operated portable camera for industrial inspections, andthe first uncooled infrared camera, to mention just two innovations.Figure 14.2 1969: Thermovision Model 661. Thecamera weighed approximately 25 kg (55 lb.), theoscilloscope 20 kg (44 lb.), and the tripod 15 kg(33 lb.). The operator also needed a 220 VACgenerator set, and a 10 L (2.6 US gallon) jar withliquid nitrogen. To the left of the oscilloscope thePolaroid attachment (6 kg/13 lb.) can be seen.Figure 14.3 2015: FLIR One, an accessory toiPhone and Android mobile phones. Weight: 90 g(3.2 oz.).FLIR Systems manufactures all vital mechanical and electronic components of the cam-era systems itself. From detector design and manufacturing, to lenses and system elec-tronics, to final testing and calibration, all production steps are carried out andsupervised by our own engineers. The in-depth expertise of these infrared specialists en-sures the accuracy and reliability of all vital components that are assembled into your in-frared camera.14.1 More than just an infrared cameraAt FLIR Systems we recognize that our job is to go beyond just producing the best infra-red camera systems. We are committed to enabling all users of our infrared camera sys-tems to work more productively by providing them with the most powerful camera–software combination. Especially tailored software for predictive maintenance, R & D,and process monitoring is developed in-house. Most software is available in a wide varie-ty of languages.We support all our infrared cameras with a wide variety of accessories to adapt yourequipment to the most demanding infrared applications.14.2 Sharing our knowledgeAlthough our cameras are designed to be very user-friendly, there is a lot more to ther-mography than just knowing how to handle a camera. Therefore, FLIR Systems hasfounded the Infrared Training Center (ITC), a separate business unit, that provides certi-fied training courses. Attending one of the ITC courses will give you a truly hands-onlearning experience.The staff of the ITC are also there to provide you with any application support you mayneed in putting infrared theory into practice.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 65
About FLIR Systems1414.3 Supporting our customersFLIR Systems operates a worldwide service network to keep your camera running at alltimes. If you discover a problem with your camera, local service centers have all theequipment and expertise to solve it within the shortest possible time. Therefore, there isno need to send your camera to the other side of the world or to talk to someone whodoes not speak your language.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 66
Definitions and laws15Term DefinitionAbsorption and emission2The capacity or ability of an object to absorb incident radi-ated energy is always the same as the capacity to emit itsown energy as radiationApparent temperature uncompensated reading from an infrared instrument, con-taining all radiation incident on the instrument, regardless ofits sources3Color palette assigns different colors to indicate specific levels of apparenttemperature. Palettes can provide high or low contrast, de-pending on the colors used in themConduction direct transfer of thermal energy from molecule to molecule,caused by collisions between the moleculesConvection heat transfer mode where a fluid is brought into motion, ei-ther by gravity or another force, thereby transferring heatfrom one place to anotherDiagnostics examination of symptoms and syndromes to determine thenature of faults or failures4Direction of heat transfer5Heat will spontaneously flow from hotter to colder, therebytransferring thermal energy from one place to another6Emissivity ratio of the power radiated by real bodies to the power that isradiated by a blackbody at the same temperature and at thesame wavelength7Energy conservation8The sum of the total energy contents in a closed system isconstantExitant radiation radiation that leaves the surface of an object, regardless ofits original sourcesHeat thermal energy that is transferred between two objects (sys-tems) due to their difference in temperatureHeat transfer rate9The heat transfer rate under steady state conditions is di-rectly proportional to the thermal conductivity of the object,the cross-sectional area of the object through which the heatflows, and the temperature difference between the two endsof the object. It is inversely proportional to the length, orthickness, of the object10Incident radiation radiation that strikes an object from its surroundingsIR thermography process of acquisition and analysis of thermal informationfrom non-contact thermal imaging devicesIsotherm replaces certain colors in the scale with a contrasting color. Itmarks an interval of equal apparent temperature11Qualitative thermography thermography that relies on the analysis of thermal patternsto reveal the existence of and to locate the position ofanomalies12Quantitative thermography thermography that uses temperature measurement to deter-mine the seriousness of an anomaly, in order to establish re-pair priorities12#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 672. Kirchhoff’s law of thermal radiation.3. Based on ISO 18434-1:2008 (en).4. Based on ISO 13372:2004 (en).5. 2nd law of thermodynamics.6. This is a consequence of the 2nd law of thermodynamics, the law itself is more complicated.7. Based on ISO 16714-3:2016 (en).8. 1st law of thermodynamics.9. Fourier’s law.10.This is the one-dimensional form of Fourier’s law, valid for steady-state conditions.11.Based on ISO 18434-1:2008 (en)12.Based on ISO 10878-2013 (en).
Definitions and laws15Term DefinitionRadiative heat transfer Heat transfer by the emission and absorption of thermalradiationReflected apparent temperature apparent temperature of the environment that is reflected bythe target into the IR camera13Spatial resolution ability of an IR camera to resolve small objects or detailsTemperature measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules andatoms that make up the substanceThermal energy total kinetic energy of the molecules that make up theobject14Thermal gradient gradual change in temperature over distance13Thermal tuning process of putting the colors of the image on the object ofanalysis, in order to maximize contrast#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 6813.Based on ISO 16714-3:2016 (en).14.Thermal energy is part of the internal energy of an object.
Thermographic measurementtechniques1616.1 IntroductionAn infrared camera measures and images the emitted infrared radiation from an object.The fact that radiation is a function of object surface temperature makes it possible forthe camera to calculate and display this temperature.However, the radiation measured by the camera does not only depend on the tempera-ture of the object but is also a function of the emissivity. Radiation also originates fromthe surroundings and is reflected in the object. The radiation from the object and the re-flected radiation will also be influenced by the absorption of the atmosphere.To measure temperature accurately, it is therefore necessary to compensate for the ef-fects of a number of different radiation sources. This is done on-line automatically by thecamera. The following object parameters must, however, be supplied for the camera:• The emissivity of the object• The reflected apparent temperature• The distance between the object and the camera• The relative humidity• Temperature of the atmosphere16.2 EmissivityThe most important object parameter to set correctly is the emissivity which, in short, is ameasure of how much radiation is emitted from the object, compared to that from a per-fect blackbody of the same temperature.Normally, object materials and surface treatments exhibit emissivity ranging from approx-imately 0.1 to 0.95. A highly polished (mirror) surface falls below 0.1, while an oxidizedor painted surface has a higher emissivity. Oil-based paint, regardless of color in the visi-ble spectrum, has an emissivity over 0.9 in the infrared. Human skin exhibits an emissiv-ity 0.97 to 0.98.Non-oxidized metals represent an extreme case of perfect opacity and high reflexivity,which does not vary greatly with wavelength. Consequently, the emissivity of metals islow – only increasing with temperature. For non-metals, emissivity tends to be high, anddecreases with temperature.16.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample16.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperatureUse one of the following two methods to determine reflected apparent temperature:#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 69
Thermographic measurement techniques1616.2.1.1.1 Method 1: Direct methodFollow this procedure:1. Look for possible reflection sources, considering that the incident angle = reflectionangle (a = b).Figure 16.1 1 = Reflection source2. If the reflection source is a spot source, modify the source by obstructing it using apiece if cardboard.Figure 16.2 1 = Reflection source#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 70
Thermographic measurement techniques163. Measure the radiation intensity (= apparent temperature) from the reflection sourceusing the following settings:• Emissivity: 1.0• Dobj: 0You can measure the radiation intensity using one of the following two methods:Figure 16.3 1 = Reflection source Figure 16.4 1 = Reflection sourceYou can not use a thermocouple to measure reflected apparent temperature, because athermocouple measures temperature, but apparent temperatrure is radiation intensity.16.2.1.1.2 Method 2: Reflector methodFollow this procedure:1. Crumble up a large piece of aluminum foil.2. Uncrumble the aluminum foil and attach it to a piece of cardboard of the same size.3. Put the piece of cardboard in front of the object you want to measure. Make sure thatthe side with aluminum foil points to the camera.4. Set the emissivity to 1.0.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 71
Thermographic measurement techniques165. Measure the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil and write it down. The foil isconsidered a perfect reflector, so its apparent temperature equals the reflected appa-rent temperature from the surroundings.Figure 16.5 Measuring the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil.16.2.1.2 Step 2: Determining the emissivityFollow this procedure:1. Select a place to put the sample.2. Determine and set reflected apparent temperature according to the previousprocedure.3. Put a piece of electrical tape with known high emissivity on the sample.4. Heat the sample at least 20 K above room temperature. Heating must be reasonablyeven.5. Focus and auto-adjust the camera, and freeze the image.6. Adjust Level and Span for best image brightness and contrast.7. Set emissivity to that of the tape (usually 0.97).8. Measure the temperature of the tape using one of the following measurementfunctions:•Isotherm (helps you to determine both the temperature and how evenly you haveheated the sample)•Spot (simpler)•Box Avg (good for surfaces with varying emissivity).9. Write down the temperature.10. Move your measurement function to the sample surface.11. Change the emissivity setting until you read the same temperature as your previousmeasurement.12. Write down the emissivity.Note• Avoid forced convection• Look for a thermally stable surrounding that will not generate spot reflections• Use high quality tape that you know is not transparent, and has a high emissivity youare certain of• This method assumes that the temperature of your tape and the sample surface arethe same. If they are not, your emissivity measurement will be wrong.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 72
Thermographic measurement techniques1616.3 Reflected apparent temperatureThis parameter is used to compensate for the radiation reflected in the object. If theemissivity is low and the object temperature relatively far from that of the reflected it willbe important to set and compensate for the reflected apparent temperature correctly.16.4 DistanceThe distance is the distance between the object and the front lens of the camera. Thisparameter is used to compensate for the following two facts:• That radiation from the target is absorbed by the atmosphere between the object andthe camera.• That radiation from the atmosphere itself is detected by the camera.16.5 Relative humidityThe camera can also compensate for the fact that the transmittance is also dependenton the relative humidity of the atmosphere. To do this set the relative humidity to the cor-rect value. For short distances and normal humidity the relative humidity can normally beleft at a default value of 50%.16.6 Other parametersIn addition, some cameras and analysis programs from FLIR Systems allow you to com-pensate for the following parameters:• Atmospheric temperature – i.e. the temperature of the atmosphere between the cam-era and the target• External optics temperature – i.e. the temperature of any external lenses or windowsused in front of the camera• External optics transmittance – i.e. the transmission of any external lenses or windowsused in front of the camera#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 73
History of infrared technology17Before the year 1800, the existence of the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spec-trum wasn't even suspected. The original significance of the infrared spectrum, or simply‘the infrared’ as it is often called, as a form of heat radiation is perhaps less obvious to-day than it was at the time of its discovery by Herschel in 1800.Figure 17.1 Sir William Herschel (1738–1822)The discovery was made accidentally during the search for a new optical material. SirWilliam Herschel – Royal Astronomer to King George III of England, and already famousfor his discovery of the planet Uranus – was searching for an optical filter material to re-duce the brightness of the sun’s image in telescopes during solar observations. Whiletesting different samples of colored glass which gave similar reductions in brightness hewas intrigued to find that some of the samples passed very little of the sun’s heat, whileothers passed so much heat that he risked eye damage after only a few seconds’observation.Herschel was soon convinced of the necessity of setting up a systematic experiment,with the objective of finding a single material that would give the desired reduction inbrightness as well as the maximum reduction in heat. He began the experiment by ac-tually repeating Newton’s prism experiment, but looking for the heating effect rather thanthe visual distribution of intensity in the spectrum. He first blackened the bulb of a sensi-tive mercury-in-glass thermometer with ink, and with this as his radiation detector he pro-ceeded to test the heating effect of the various colors of the spectrum formed on the topof a table by passing sunlight through a glass prism. Other thermometers, placed outsidethe sun’s rays, served as controls.As the blackened thermometer was moved slowly along the colors of the spectrum, thetemperature readings showed a steady increase from the violet end to the red end. Thiswas not entirely unexpected, since the Italian researcher, Landriani, in a similar experi-ment in 1777 had observed much the same effect. It was Herschel, however, who wasthe first to recognize that there must be a point where the heating effect reaches a maxi-mum, and that measurements confined to the visible portion of the spectrum failed to lo-cate this point.Figure 17.2 Marsilio Landriani (1746–1815)Moving the thermometer into the dark region beyond the red end of the spectrum, Her-schel confirmed that the heating continued to increase. The maximum point, when hefound it, lay well beyond the red end – in what is known today as the ‘infraredwavelengths’.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 74
History of infrared technology17When Herschel revealed his discovery, he referred to this new portion of the electromag-netic spectrum as the ‘thermometrical spectrum’. The radiation itself he sometimes re-ferred to as ‘dark heat’, or simply ‘the invisible rays’. Ironically, and contrary to popularopinion, it wasn't Herschel who originated the term ‘infrared’. The word only began to ap-pear in print around 75 years later, and it is still unclear who should receive credit as theoriginator.Herschel’s use of glass in the prism of his original experiment led to some early contro-versies with his contemporaries about the actual existence of the infrared wavelengths.Different investigators, in attempting to confirm his work, used various types of glass in-discriminately, having different transparencies in the infrared. Through his later experi-ments, Herschel was aware of the limited transparency of glass to the newly-discoveredthermal radiation, and he was forced to conclude that optics for the infrared would prob-ably be doomed to the use of reflective elements exclusively (i.e. plane and curved mir-rors). Fortunately, this proved to be true only until 1830, when the Italian investigator,Melloni, made his great discovery that naturally occurring rock salt (NaCl) – which wasavailable in large enough natural crystals to be made into lenses and prisms – is remark-ably transparent to the infrared. The result was that rock salt became the principal infra-red optical material, and remained so for the next hundred years, until the art of syntheticcrystal growing was mastered in the 1930’s.Figure 17.3 Macedonio Melloni (1798–1854)Thermometers, as radiation detectors, remained unchallenged until 1829, the year Nobiliinvented the thermocouple. (Herschel’s own thermometer could be read to 0.2 °C(0.036 °F), and later models were able to be read to 0.05 °C (0.09 °F)). Then a break-through occurred; Melloni connected a number of thermocouples in series to form thefirst thermopile. The new device was at least 40 times as sensitive as the best thermome-ter of the day for detecting heat radiation – capable of detecting the heat from a personstanding three meters away.The first so-called ‘heat-picture’ became possible in 1840, the result of work by Sir JohnHerschel, son of the discoverer of the infrared and a famous astronomer in his own right.Based upon the differential evaporation of a thin film of oil when exposed to a heat pat-tern focused upon it, the thermal image could be seen by reflected light where the inter-ference effects of the oil film made the image visible to the eye. Sir John also managedto obtain a primitive record of the thermal image on paper, which he called a‘thermograph’.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 75
History of infrared technology17Figure 17.4 Samuel P. Langley (1834–1906)The improvement of infrared-detector sensitivity progressed slowly. Another major break-through, made by Langley in 1880, was the invention of the bolometer. This consisted ofa thin blackened strip of platinum connected in one arm of a Wheatstone bridge circuitupon which the infrared radiation was focused and to which a sensitive galvanometer re-sponded. This instrument is said to have been able to detect the heat from a cow at adistance of 400 meters.An English scientist, Sir James Dewar, first introduced the use of liquefied gases as cool-ing agents (such as liquid nitrogen with a temperature of -196 °C (-320.8 °F)) in low tem-perature research. In 1892 he invented a unique vacuum insulating container in which itis possible to store liquefied gases for entire days. The common ‘thermos bottle’, usedfor storing hot and cold drinks, is based upon his invention.Between the years 1900 and 1920, the inventors of the world ‘discovered’ the infrared.Many patents were issued for devices to detect personnel, artillery, aircraft, ships – andeven icebergs. The first operating systems, in the modern sense, began to be developedduring the 1914–18 war, when both sides had research programs devoted to the militaryexploitation of the infrared. These programs included experimental systems for enemyintrusion/detection, remote temperature sensing, secure communications, and ‘flying tor-pedo’ guidance. An infrared search system tested during this period was able to detectan approaching airplane at a distance of 1.5 km (0.94 miles), or a person more than 300meters (984 ft.) away.The most sensitive systems up to this time were all based upon variations of the bolome-ter idea, but the period between the two wars saw the development of two revolutionarynew infrared detectors: the image converter and the photon detector. At first, the imageconverter received the greatest attention by the military, because it enabled an observerfor the first time in history to literally ‘see in the dark’. However, the sensitivity of the im-age converter was limited to the near infrared wavelengths, and the most interesting mili-tary targets (i.e. enemy soldiers) had to be illuminated by infrared search beams. Sincethis involved the risk of giving away the observer’s position to a similarly-equipped enemyobserver, it is understandable that military interest in the image converter eventuallyfaded.The tactical military disadvantages of so-called 'active’ (i.e. search beam-equipped) ther-mal imaging systems provided impetus following the 1939–45 war for extensive secretmilitary infrared-research programs into the possibilities of developing ‘passive’ (nosearch beam) systems around the extremely sensitive photon detector. During this peri-od, military secrecy regulations completely prevented disclosure of the status of infrared-imaging technology. This secrecy only began to be lifted in the middle of the 1950’s, andfrom that time adequate thermal-imaging devices finally began to be available to civilianscience and industry.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 76
Theory of thermography1818.1 IntroductionThe subjects of infrared radiation and the related technique of thermography are still newto many who will use an infrared camera. In this section the theory behind thermographywill be given.18.2 The electromagnetic spectrumThe electromagnetic spectrum is divided arbitrarily into a number of wavelength regions,called bands, distinguished by the methods used to produce and detect the radiation.There is no fundamental difference between radiation in the different bands of the elec-tromagnetic spectrum. They are all governed by the same laws and the only differencesare those due to differences in wavelength.Figure 18.1 The electromagnetic spectrum. 1: X-ray; 2: UV; 3: Visible; 4: IR; 5: Microwaves; 6:Radiowaves.Thermography makes use of the infrared spectral band. At the short-wavelength end theboundary lies at the limit of visual perception, in the deep red. At the long-wavelengthend it merges with the microwave radio wavelengths, in the millimeter range.The infrared band is often further subdivided into four smaller bands, the boundaries ofwhich are also arbitrarily chosen. They include: the near infrared (0.75–3 μm), the middleinfrared (3–6 μm), the far infrared (6–15 μm) and the extreme infrared (15–100 μm).Although the wavelengths are given in μm (micrometers), other units are often still usedto measure wavelength in this spectral region, e.g. nanometer (nm) and Ångström (Å).The relationships between the different wavelength measurements is:18.3 Blackbody radiationA blackbody is defined as an object which absorbs all radiation that impinges on it at anywavelength. The apparent misnomer black relating to an object emitting radiation is ex-plained by Kirchhoff’s Law (after Gustav Robert Kirchhoff, 1824–1887), which states thata body capable of absorbing all radiation at any wavelength is equally capable in theemission of radiation.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 77
Theory of thermography18Figure 18.2 Gustav Robert Kirchhoff (1824–1887)The construction of a blackbody source is, in principle, very simple. The radiation charac-teristics of an aperture in an isotherm cavity made of an opaque absorbing material rep-resents almost exactly the properties of a blackbody. A practical application of theprinciple to the construction of a perfect absorber of radiation consists of a box that islight tight except for an aperture in one of the sides. Any radiation which then enters thehole is scattered and absorbed by repeated reflections so only an infinitesimal fractioncan possibly escape. The blackness which is obtained at the aperture is nearly equal toa blackbody and almost perfect for all wavelengths.By providing such an isothermal cavity with a suitable heater it becomes what is termedacavity radiator. An isothermal cavity heated to a uniform temperature generates black-body radiation, the characteristics of which are determined solely by the temperature ofthe cavity. Such cavity radiators are commonly used as sources of radiation in tempera-ture reference standards in the laboratory for calibrating thermographic instruments,such as a FLIR Systems camera for example.If the temperature of blackbody radiation increases to more than 525°C (977°F), thesource begins to be visible so that it appears to the eye no longer black. This is the incipi-ent red heat temperature of the radiator, which then becomes orange or yellow as thetemperature increases further. In fact, the definition of the so-called color temperature ofan object is the temperature to which a blackbody would have to be heated to have thesame appearance.Now consider three expressions that describe the radiation emitted from a blackbody.18.3.1 Planck’s lawFigure 18.3 Max Planck (1858–1947)Max Planck (1858–1947) was able to describe the spectral distribution of the radiationfrom a blackbody by means of the following formula:#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 78
Theory of thermography18where:Wλb Blackbody spectral radiant emittance at wavelength λ.cVelocity of light = 3 × 108m/sh Planck’s constant = 6.6 × 10-34 Joule sec.kBoltzmann’s constant = 1.4 × 10-23 Joule/K.T Absolute temperature (K) of a blackbody.λ Wavelength (μm).Note The factor 10-6 is used since spectral emittance in the curves is expressed inWatt/m2, μm.Planck’s formula, when plotted graphically for various temperatures, produces a family ofcurves. Following any particular Planck curve, the spectral emittance is zero at λ = 0,then increases rapidly to a maximum at a wavelength λmax and after passing it ap-proaches zero again at very long wavelengths. The higher the temperature, the shorterthe wavelength at which maximum occurs.Figure 18.4 Blackbody spectral radiant emittance according to Planck’s law, plotted for various absolutetemperatures. 1: Spectral radiant emittance (W/cm2× 103(μm)); 2: Wavelength (μm)18.3.2 Wien’s displacement lawBy differentiating Planck’s formula with respect to λ, and finding the maximum, we have:This is Wien’s formula (after Wilhelm Wien, 1864–1928), which expresses mathemati-cally the common observation that colors vary from red to orange or yellow as the tem-perature of a thermal radiator increases. The wavelength of the color is the same as thewavelength calculated for λmax. A good approximation of the value of λmax for a givenblackbody temperature is obtained by applying the rule-of-thumb 3 000/T μm. Thus, avery hot star such as Sirius (11 000 K), emitting bluish-white light, radiates with the peakof spectral radiant emittance occurring within the invisible ultraviolet spectrum, at wave-length 0.27 μm.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 79
Theory of thermography18Figure 18.5 Wilhelm Wien (1864–1928)The sun (approx. 6 000 K) emits yellow light, peaking at about 0.5 μm in the middle ofthe visible light spectrum.At room temperature (300 K) the peak of radiant emittance lies at 9.7 μm, in the far infra-red, while at the temperature of liquid nitrogen (77 K) the maximum of the almost insignif-icant amount of radiant emittance occurs at 38 μm, in the extreme infrared wavelengths.Figure 18.6 Planckian curves plotted on semi-log scales from 100 K to 1000 K. The dotted line representsthe locus of maximum radiant emittance at each temperature as described by Wien's displacement law. 1:Spectral radiant emittance (W/cm2(μm)); 2: Wavelength (μm).18.3.3 Stefan-Boltzmann's lawBy integrating Planck’s formula from λ = 0 to λ = ∞, we obtain the total radiant emittance(Wb) of a blackbody:This is the Stefan-Boltzmann formula (after Josef Stefan, 1835–1893, and Ludwig Boltz-mann, 1844–1906), which states that the total emissive power of a blackbody is propor-tional to the fourth power of its absolute temperature. Graphically, Wbrepresents thearea below the Planck curve for a particular temperature. It can be shown that the radiantemittance in the interval λ = 0 to λmax is only 25% of the total, which represents about theamount of the sun’s radiation which lies inside the visible light spectrum.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 80
Theory of thermography18Figure 18.7 Josef Stefan (1835–1893), and Ludwig Boltzmann (1844–1906)Using the Stefan-Boltzmann formula to calculate the power radiated by the human body,at a temperature of 300 K and an external surface area of approx. 2 m2, we obtain 1 kW.This power loss could not be sustained if it were not for the compensating absorption ofradiation from surrounding surfaces, at room temperatures which do not vary too drasti-cally from the temperature of the body – or, of course, the addition of clothing.18.3.4 Non-blackbody emittersSo far, only blackbody radiators and blackbody radiation have been discussed. However,real objects almost never comply with these laws over an extended wavelength region –although they may approach the blackbody behavior in certain spectral intervals. For ex-ample, a certain type of white paint may appear perfectly white in the visible light spec-trum, but becomes distinctly gray at about 2 μm, and beyond 3 μm it is almost black.There are three processes which can occur that prevent a real object from acting like ablackbody: a fraction of the incident radiation α may be absorbed, a fraction ρ may be re-flected, and a fraction τ may be transmitted. Since all of these factors are more or lesswavelength dependent, the subscript λ is used to imply the spectral dependence of theirdefinitions. Thus:• The spectral absorptance αλ= the ratio of the spectral radiant power absorbed by anobject to that incident upon it.• The spectral reflectance ρλ= the ratio of the spectral radiant power reflected by an ob-ject to that incident upon it.• The spectral transmittance τλ= the ratio of the spectral radiant power transmittedthrough an object to that incident upon it.The sum of these three factors must always add up to the whole at any wavelength, sowe have the relation:For opaque materials τλ= 0 and the relation simplifies to:Another factor, called the emissivity, is required to describe the fraction ε of the radiantemittance of a blackbody produced by an object at a specific temperature. Thus, wehave the definition:The spectral emissivity ελ= the ratio of the spectral radiant power from an object to thatfrom a blackbody at the same temperature and wavelength.Expressed mathematically, this can be written as the ratio of the spectral emittance ofthe object to that of a blackbody as follows:Generally speaking, there are three types of radiation source, distinguished by the waysin which the spectral emittance of each varies with wavelength.• A blackbody, for which ελ= ε = 1• A graybody, for which ελ= ε = constant less than 1#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 81
Theory of thermography18• A selective radiator, for which ε varies with wavelengthAccording to Kirchhoff’s law, for any material the spectral emissivity and spectral absorp-tance of a body are equal at any specified temperature and wavelength. That is:From this we obtain, for an opaque material (since αλ+ ρλ= 1):For highly polished materials ελapproaches zero, so that for a perfectly reflecting materi-al (i.e. a perfect mirror) we have:For a graybody radiator, the Stefan-Boltzmann formula becomes:This states that the total emissive power of a graybody is the same as a blackbody at thesame temperature reduced in proportion to the value of ε from the graybody.Figure 18.8 Spectral radiant emittance of three types of radiators. 1: Spectral radiant emittance; 2: Wave-length; 3: Blackbody; 4: Selective radiator; 5: Graybody.Figure 18.9 Spectral emissivity of three types of radiators. 1: Spectral emissivity; 2: Wavelength; 3: Black-body; 4: Graybody; 5: Selective radiator.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 82
Theory of thermography1818.4 Infrared semi-transparent materialsConsider now a non-metallic, semi-transparent body – let us say, in the form of a thick flatplate of plastic material. When the plate is heated, radiation generated within its volumemust work its way toward the surfaces through the material in which it is partially ab-sorbed. Moreover, when it arrives at the surface, some of it is reflected back into the inte-rior. The back-reflected radiation is again partially absorbed, but some of it arrives at theother surface, through which most of it escapes; part of it is reflected back again.Although the progressive reflections become weaker and weaker they must all be addedup when the total emittance of the plate is sought. When the resulting geometrical seriesis summed, the effective emissivity of a semi-transparent plate is obtained as:When the plate becomes opaque this formula is reduced to the single formula:This last relation is a particularly convenient one, because it is often easier to measurereflectance than to measure emissivity directly.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 83
The measurement formula19As already mentioned, when viewing an object, the camera receives radiation not onlyfrom the object itself. It also collects radiation from the surroundings reflected via the ob-ject surface. Both these radiation contributions become attenuated to some extent by theatmosphere in the measurement path. To this comes a third radiation contribution fromthe atmosphere itself.This description of the measurement situation, as illustrated in the figure below, is so fara fairly true description of the real conditions. What has been neglected could for in-stance be sun light scattering in the atmosphere or stray radiation from intense radiationsources outside the field of view. Such disturbances are difficult to quantify, however, inmost cases they are fortunately small enough to be neglected. In case they are not negli-gible, the measurement configuration is likely to be such that the risk for disturbance isobvious, at least to a trained operator. It is then his responsibility to modify the measure-ment situation to avoid the disturbance e.g. by changing the viewing direction, shieldingoff intense radiation sources etc.Accepting the description above, we can use the figure below to derive a formula for thecalculation of the object temperature from the calibrated camera output.Figure 19.1 A schematic representation of the general thermographic measurement situation.1: Sur-roundings; 2: Object; 3: Atmosphere; 4: CameraAssume that the received radiation power W from a blackbody source of temperatureTsource on short distance generates a camera output signal Usource that is proportional tothe power input (power linear camera). We can then write (Equation 1):or, with simplified notation:where C is a constant.Should the source be a graybody with emittance ε, the received radiation would conse-quently be εWsource.We are now ready to write the three collected radiation power terms:1. Emission from the object = ετWobj, where ε is the emittance of the object and τ is thetransmittance of the atmosphere. The object temperature is Tobj.#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 84
The measurement formula192. Reflected emission from ambient sources = (1 – ε)τWrefl, where (1 – ε) is the reflec-tance of the object. The ambient sources have the temperature Trefl.It has here been assumed that the temperature Trefl is the same for all emitting surfa-ces within the halfsphere seen from a point on the object surface. This is of coursesometimes a simplification of the true situation. It is, however, a necessary simplifica-tion in order to derive a workable formula, and Trefl can – at least theoretically – be giv-en a value that represents an efficient temperature of a complex surrounding.Note also that we have assumed that the emittance for the surroundings = 1. This iscorrect in accordance with Kirchhoff’s law: All radiation impinging on the surroundingsurfaces will eventually be absorbed by the same surfaces. Thus the emittance = 1.(Note though that the latest discussion requires the complete sphere around the ob-ject to be considered.)3. Emission from the atmosphere = (1 – τ)τWatm, where (1 – τ) is the emittance of the at-mosphere. The temperature of the atmosphere is Tatm.The total received radiation power can now be written (Equation 2):We multiply each term by the constant C of Equation 1 and replace the CW products bythe corresponding U according to the same equation, and get (Equation 3):Solve Equation 3 for Uobj (Equation 4):This is the general measurement formula used in all the FLIR Systems thermographicequipment. The voltages of the formula are:Table 19.1 VoltagesUobj Calculated camera output voltage for a blackbody of temperatureTobj i.e. a voltage that can be directly converted into true requestedobject temperature.Utot Measured camera output voltage for the actual case.Urefl Theoretical camera output voltage for a blackbody of temperatureTrefl according to the calibration.Uatm Theoretical camera output voltage for a blackbody of temperatureTatm according to the calibration.The operator has to supply a number of parameter values for the calculation:• the object emittance ε,• the relative humidity,• Tatm• object distance (Dobj)• the (effective) temperature of the object surroundings, or the reflected ambient tem-perature Trefl, and• the temperature of the atmosphere TatmThis task could sometimes be a heavy burden for the operator since there are normallyno easy ways to find accurate values of emittance and atmospheric transmittance for theactual case. The two temperatures are normally less of a problem provided the surround-ings do not contain large and intense radiation sources.A natural question in this connection is: How important is it to know the right values ofthese parameters? It could though be of interest to get a feeling for this problem alreadyhere by looking into some different measurement cases and compare the relative#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 85
The measurement formula19magnitudes of the three radiation terms. This will give indications about when it is impor-tant to use correct values of which parameters.The figures below illustrates the relative magnitudes of the three radiation contributionsfor three different object temperatures, two emittances, and two spectral ranges: SW andLW. Remaining parameters have the following fixed values:• τ = 0.88• Trefl = +20°C (+68°F)• Tatm = +20°C (+68°F)It is obvious that measurement of low object temperatures are more critical than measur-ing high temperatures since the ‘disturbing’ radiation sources are relatively much stron-ger in the first case. Should also the object emittance be low, the situation would be stillmore difficult.We have finally to answer a question about the importance of being allowed to use thecalibration curve above the highest calibration point, what we call extrapolation. Imaginethat we in a certain case measure Utot = 4.5 volts. The highest calibration point for thecamera was in the order of 4.1 volts, a value unknown to the operator. Thus, even if theobject happened to be a blackbody, i.e. Uobj = Utot, we are actually performing extrapola-tion of the calibration curve when converting 4.5 volts into temperature.Let us now assume that the object is not black, it has an emittance of 0.75, and the trans-mittance is 0.92. We also assume that the two second terms of Equation 4 amount to 0.5volts together. Computation of Uobj by means of Equation 4 then results in Uobj = 4.5 /0.75 / 0.92 – 0.5 = 6.0. This is a rather extreme extrapolation, particularly when consider-ing that the video amplifier might limit the output to 5 volts! Note, though, that the applica-tion of the calibration curve is a theoretical procedure where no electronic or otherlimitations exist. We trust that if there had been no signal limitations in the camera, and ifit had been calibrated far beyond 5 volts, the resulting curve would have been very muchthe same as our real curve extrapolated beyond 4.1 volts, provided the calibration algo-rithm is based on radiation physics, like the FLIR Systems algorithm. Of course theremust be a limit to such extrapolations.Figure 19.2 Relative magnitudes of radiation sources under varying measurement conditions (SW cam-era). 1: Object temperature; 2: Emittance; Obj: Object radiation; Refl: Reflected radiation; Atm: atmos-phere radiation. Fixed parameters: τ = 0.88; Trefl = 20°C (+68°F); Tatm = 20°C (+68°F).#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 86
The measurement formula19Figure 19.3 Relative magnitudes of radiation sources under varying measurement conditions (LW cam-era). 1: Object temperature; 2: Emittance; Obj: Object radiation; Refl: Reflected radiation; Atm: atmos-phere radiation. Fixed parameters: τ = 0.88; Trefl = 20°C (+68°F); Tatm = 20°C (+68°F).#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 87
Emissivity tables20This section presents a compilation of emissivity data from the infrared literature andmeasurements made by FLIR Systems.20.1 References1. Mikaél A. Bramson: Infrared Radiation, A Handbook for Applications, Plenum press,N.Y.2. William L. Wolfe, George J. Zissis: The Infrared Handbook, Office of Naval Research,Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.3. Madding, R. P.: Thermographic Instruments and systems. Madison, Wisconsin: Uni-versity of Wisconsin – Extension, Department of Engineering and Applied Science.4. William L. Wolfe: Handbook of Military Infrared Technology, Office of Naval Research,Department of Navy, Washington, D.C.5. Jones, Smith, Probert: External thermography of buildings..., Proc. of the Society ofPhoto-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, vol.110, Industrial and Civil Applications ofInfrared Technology, June 1977 London.6. Paljak, Pettersson: Thermography of Buildings, Swedish Building Research Institute,Stockholm 1972.7. Vlcek, J: Determination of emissivity with imaging radiometers and some emissivitiesat λ = 5 µm. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing.8. Kern: Evaluation of infrared emission of clouds and ground as measured by weathersatellites, Defence Documentation Center, AD 617 417.9. Öhman, Claes: Emittansmätningar med AGEMA E-Box. Teknisk rapport, AGEMA1999. (Emittance measurements using AGEMA E-Box. Technical report, AGEMA1999.)10. Matteï, S., Tang-Kwor, E: Emissivity measurements for Nextel Velvet coating 811-21between –36°C AND 82°C.11. Lohrengel & Todtenhaupt (1996)12. ITC Technical publication 32.13. ITC Technical publication 29.14. Schuster, Norbert and Kolobrodov, Valentin G. Infrarotthermographie. Berlin: Wiley-VCH, 2000.Note The emissivity values in the table below are recorded using a shortwave (SW)camera. The values should be regarded as recommendations only and used withcaution.20.2 TablesTable 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference1 2 3 4 5 63M type 35 Vinyl electricaltape (severalcolors)< 80 LW ≈ 0.96 133M type 88 Black vinyl electri-cal tape< 105 LW ≈ 0.96 133M type 88 Black vinyl electri-cal tape< 105 MW < 0.96 133M type Super 33+Black vinyl electri-cal tape< 80 LW ≈ 0.96 13Aluminum anodized sheet 100 T 0.55 2Aluminum anodized, black,dull70 SW 0.67 9Aluminum anodized, black,dull70 LW 0.95 9#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 88
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Aluminum anodized, lightgray, dull70 SW 0.61 9Aluminum anodized, lightgray, dull70 LW 0.97 9Aluminum as received, plate 100 T 0.09 4Aluminum as received,sheet100 T 0.09 2Aluminum cast, blastcleaned70 SW 0.47 9Aluminum cast, blastcleaned70 LW 0.46 9Aluminum dipped in HNO3,plate100 T 0.05 4Aluminum foil 27 10 µm 0.04 3Aluminum foil 27 3 µm 0.09 3Aluminum oxidized, strongly 50–500 T 0.2–0.3 1Aluminum polished 50–100 T 0.04–0.06 1Aluminum polished plate 100 T 0.05 4Aluminum polished, sheet 100 T 0.05 2Aluminum rough surface 20–50 T 0.06–0.07 1Aluminum roughened 27 10 µm 0.18 3Aluminum roughened 27 3 µm 0.28 3Aluminum sheet, 4 samplesdifferentlyscratched70 SW 0.05–0.08 9Aluminum sheet, 4 samplesdifferentlyscratched70 LW 0.03–0.06 9Aluminum vacuumdeposited20 T 0.04 2Aluminum weathered,heavily17 SW 0.83–0.94 5Aluminum bronze 20 T 0.60 1Aluminumhydroxidepowder T 0.28 1Aluminum oxide activated, powder T 0.46 1Aluminum oxide pure, powder(alumina)T 0.16 1Asbestos board 20 T 0.96 1Asbestos fabric T 0.78 1Asbestos floor tile 35 SW 0.94 7Asbestos paper 40–400 T 0.93–0.95 1Asbestos powder T 0.40–0.60 1Asbestos slate 20 T 0.96 1Asphalt paving 4 LLW 0.967 8Brass dull, tarnished 20–350 T 0.22 1Brass oxidized 100 T 0.61 2Brass oxidized 70 SW 0.04–0.09 9#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 89
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Brass oxidized 70 LW 0.03–0.07 9Brass oxidized at 600°C 200–600 T 0.59–0.61 1Brass polished 200 T 0.03 1Brass polished, highly 100 T 0.03 2Brass rubbed with 80-grit emery20 T 0.20 2Brass sheet, rolled 20 T 0.06 1Brass sheet, workedwith emery20 T 0.2 1Brick alumina 17 SW 0.68 5Brick common 17 SW 0.86–0.81 5Brick Dinas silica,glazed, rough1100 T 0.85 1Brick Dinas silica,refractory1000 T 0.66 1Brick Dinas silica, un-glazed, rough1000 T 0.80 1Brick firebrick 17 SW 0.68 5Brick fireclay 1000 T 0.75 1Brick fireclay 1200 T 0.59 1Brick fireclay 20 T 0.85 1Brick masonry 35 SW 0.94 7Brick masonry,plastered20 T 0.94 1Brick red, common 20 T 0.93 2Brick red, rough 20 T 0.88–0.93 1Brick refractory,corundum1000 T 0.46 1Brick refractory,magnesite1000–1300 T 0.38 1Brick refractory,strongly radiating500–1000 T 0.8–0.9 1Brick refractory, weaklyradiating500–1000 T 0.65–0.75 1Brick silica, 95% SiO21230 T 0.66 1Brick sillimanite, 33%SiO2, 64% Al2O31500 T 0.29 1Brick waterproof 17 SW 0.87 5Bronze phosphor bronze 70 SW 0.08 9Bronze phosphor bronze 70 LW 0.06 9Bronze polished 50 T 0.1 1Bronze porous, rough 50–150 T 0.55 1Bronze powder T 0.76–0.80 1Carbon candle soot 20 T 0.95 2Carbon charcoal powder T 0.96 1Carbon graphite powder T 0.97 1#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 90
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Carbon graphite, filedsurface20 T 0.98 2Carbon lampblack 20–400 T 0.95–0.97 1Chipboard untreated 20 SW 0.90 6Chromium polished 50 T 0.10 1Chromium polished 500–1000 T 0.28–0.38 1Clay fired 70 T 0.91 1Cloth black 20 T 0.98 1Concrete 20 T 0.92 2Concrete dry 36 SW 0.95 7Concrete rough 17 SW 0.97 5Concrete walkway 5LLW 0.974 8Copper commercial,burnished20 T 0.07 1Copper electrolytic, care-fully polished80 T 0.018 1Copper electrolytic,polished–34 T 0.006 4Copper molten 1100–1300 T 0.13–0.15 1Copper oxidized 50 T 0.6–0.7 1Copper oxidized toblacknessT 0.88 1Copper oxidized, black 27 T 0.78 4Copper oxidized, heavily 20 T 0.78 2Copper polished 50–100 T 0.02 1Copper polished 100 T 0.03 2Copper polished,commercial27 T 0.03 4Copper polished,mechanical22 T 0.015 4Copper pure, carefullyprepared surface22 T 0.008 4Copper scraped 27 T 0.07 4Copper dioxide powder T 0.84 1Copper oxide red, powder T 0.70 1Ebonite T 0.89 1Emery coarse 80 T 0.85 1Enamel 20 T 0.9 1Enamel lacquer 20 T 0.85–0.95 1Fiber board hard, untreated 20 SW 0.85 6Fiber board masonite 70 SW 0.75 9Fiber board masonite 70 LW 0.88 9Fiber board particle board 70 SW 0.77 9Fiber board particle board 70 LW 0.89 9Fiber board porous, untreated 20 SW 0.85 6#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 91
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Glass pane (floatglass)non-coated 20 LW 0.97 14Gold polished 130 T 0.018 1Gold polished, carefully 200–600 T 0.02–0.03 1Gold polished, highly 100 T 0.02 2Granite polished 20 LLW 0.849 8Granite rough 21 LLW 0.879 8Granite rough, 4 differentsamples70 SW 0.95–0.97 9Granite rough, 4 differentsamples70 LW 0.77–0.87 9Gypsum 20 T 0.8–0.9 1Ice: See WaterIron and steel cold rolled 70 SW 0.20 9Iron and steel cold rolled 70 LW 0.09 9Iron and steel covered with redrust20 T 0.61–0.85 1Iron and steel electrolytic 100 T 0.05 4Iron and steel electrolytic 22 T 0.05 4Iron and steel electrolytic 260 T 0.07 4Iron and steel electrolytic, care-fully polished175–225 T 0.05–0.06 1Iron and steel freshly workedwith emery20 T 0.24 1Iron and steel ground sheet 950–1100 T 0.55–0.61 1Iron and steel heavily rustedsheet20 T 0.69 2Iron and steel hot rolled 130 T 0.60 1Iron and steel hot rolled 20 T 0.77 1Iron and steel oxidized 100 T 0.74 4Iron and steel oxidized 100 T 0.74 1Iron and steel oxidized 1227 T 0.89 4Iron and steel oxidized 125–525 T 0.78–0.82 1Iron and steel oxidized 200 T 0.79 2Iron and steel oxidized 200–600 T 0.80 1Iron and steel oxidized strongly 50 T 0.88 1Iron and steel oxidized strongly 500 T 0.98 1Iron and steel polished 100 T 0.07 2Iron and steel polished 400–1000 T 0.14–0.38 1Iron and steel polished sheet 750–1050 T 0.52–0.56 1Iron and steel rolled sheet 50 T 0.56 1Iron and steel rolled, freshly 20 T 0.24 1Iron and steel rough, planesurface50 T 0.95–0.98 1Iron and steel rusted red, sheet 22 T 0.69 4Iron and steel rusted, heavily 17 SW 0.96 5#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 92
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Iron and steel rusty, red 20 T 0.69 1Iron and steel shiny oxide layer,sheet,20 T 0.82 1Iron and steel shiny, etched 150 T 0.16 1Iron and steel wrought, carefullypolished40–250 T 0.28 1Iron galvanized heavily oxidized 70 SW 0.64 9Iron galvanized heavily oxidized 70 LW 0.85 9Iron galvanized sheet 92 T 0.07 4Iron galvanized sheet, burnished 30 T 0.23 1Iron galvanized sheet, oxidized 20 T 0.28 1Iron tinned sheet 24 T 0.064 4Iron, cast casting 50 T 0.81 1Iron, cast ingots 1000 T 0.95 1Iron, cast liquid 1300 T 0.28 1Iron, cast machined 800–1000 T 0.60–0.70 1Iron, cast oxidized 100 T 0.64 2Iron, cast oxidized 260 T 0.66 4Iron, cast oxidized 38 T 0.63 4Iron, cast oxidized 538 T 0.76 4Iron, cast oxidized at 600°C 200–600 T 0.64–0.78 1Iron, cast polished 200 T 0.21 1Iron, cast polished 38 T 0.21 4Iron, cast polished 40 T 0.21 2Iron, cast unworked 900–1100 T 0.87–0.95 1Krylon Ultra-flatblack 1602Flat black Room tempera-ture up to 175LW ≈ 0.96 12Krylon Ultra-flatblack 1602Flat black Room tempera-ture up to 175MW ≈ 0.97 12Lacquer 3 colors sprayedon Aluminum70 SW 0.50–0.53 9Lacquer 3 colors sprayedon Aluminum70 LW 0.92–0.94 9Lacquer Aluminum onrough surface20 T 0.4 1Lacquer bakelite 80 T 0.83 1Lacquer black, dull 40–100 T 0.96–0.98 1Lacquer black, matte 100 T 0.97 2Lacquer black, shiny,sprayed on iron20 T 0.87 1Lacquer heat–resistant 100 T 0.92 1Lacquer white 100 T 0.92 2Lacquer white 40–100 T 0.8–0.95 1Lead oxidized at 200°C 200 T 0.63 1Lead oxidized, gray 20 T 0.28 1#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 93
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Lead oxidized, gray 22 T 0.28 4Lead shiny 250 T 0.08 1Lead unoxidized,polished100 T 0.05 4Lead red 100 T 0.93 4Lead red, powder 100 T 0.93 1Leather tanned T 0.75–0.80 1Lime T 0.3–0.4 1Magnesium 22 T 0.07 4Magnesium 260 T 0.13 4Magnesium 538 T 0.18 4Magnesium polished 20 T 0.07 2MagnesiumpowderT 0.86 1Molybdenum 1500–2200 T 0.19–0.26 1Molybdenum 600–1000 T 0.08–0.13 1Molybdenum filament 700–2500 T 0.1–0.3 1Mortar 17 SW 0.87 5Mortar dry 36 SW 0.94 7Nextel Velvet811-21 BlackFlat black –60–150 LW > 0.97 10 and11Nichrome rolled 700 T 0.25 1Nichrome sandblasted 700 T 0.70 1Nichrome wire, clean 50 T 0.65 1Nichrome wire, clean 500–1000 T 0.71–0.79 1Nichrome wire, oxidized 50–500 T 0.95–0.98 1Nickel bright matte 122 T 0.041 4Nickel commerciallypure, polished100 T 0.045 1Nickel commerciallypure, polished200–400 T 0.07–0.09 1Nickel electrolytic 22 T 0.04 4Nickel electrolytic 260 T 0.07 4Nickel electrolytic 38 T 0.06 4Nickel electrolytic 538 T 0.10 4Nickel electroplated oniron, polished22 T 0.045 4Nickel electroplated oniron, unpolished20 T 0.11–0.40 1Nickel electroplated oniron, unpolished22 T 0.11 4Nickel electroplated,polished20 T 0.05 2Nickel oxidized 1227 T 0.85 4Nickel oxidized 200 T 0.37 2Nickel oxidized 227 T 0.37 4#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 94
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Nickel oxidized at 600°C 200–600 T 0.37–0.48 1Nickel polished 122 T 0.045 4Nickel wire 200–1000 T 0.1–0.2 1Nickel oxide 1000–1250 T 0.75–0.86 1Nickel oxide 500–650 T 0.52–0.59 1Oil, lubricating 0.025 mm film 20 T 0.27 2Oil, lubricating 0.050 mm film 20 T 0.46 2Oil, lubricating 0.125 mm film 20 T 0.72 2Oil, lubricating film on Ni base:Ni base only20 T 0.05 2Oil, lubricating thick coating 20 T 0.82 2Paint 8 different colorsand qualities70 SW 0.88–0.96 9Paint 8 different colorsand qualities70 LW 0.92–0.94 9Paint Aluminum, vari-ous ages50–100 T 0.27–0.67 1Paint cadmium yellow T 0.28–0.33 1Paint chrome green T 0.65–0.70 1Paint cobalt blue T 0.7–0.8 1Paint oil 17 SW 0.87 5Paint oil based, aver-age of 16 colors100 T 0.94 2Paint oil, black flat 20 SW 0.94 6Paint oil, black gloss 20 SW 0.92 6Paint oil, gray flat 20 SW 0.97 6Paint oil, gray gloss 20 SW 0.96 6Paint oil, various colors 100 T 0.92–0.96 1Paint plastic, black 20 SW 0.95 6Paint plastic, white 20 SW 0.84 6Paper 4 different colors 70 SW 0.68–0.74 9Paper 4 different colors 70 LW 0.92–0.94 9Paper black T 0.90 1Paper black, dull T 0.94 1Paper black, dull 70 SW 0.86 9Paper black, dull 70 LW 0.89 9Paper blue, dark T 0.84 1Paper coated with blacklacquerT 0.93 1Paper green T 0.85 1Paper red T 0.76 1Paper white 20 T 0.7–0.9 1Paper white bond 20 T 0.93 2Paper white, 3 differentglosses70 SW 0.76–0.78 9#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 95
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Paper white, 3 differentglosses70 LW 0.88–0.90 9Paper yellow T 0.72 1Plaster 17 SW 0.86 5Plaster plasterboard,untreated20 SW 0.90 6Plaster rough coat 20 T 0.91 2Plastic glass fibre lami-nate (printed circ.board)70 SW 0.94 9Plastic glass fibre lami-nate (printed circ.board)70 LW 0.91 9Plastic polyurethane iso-lation board70 LW 0.55 9Plastic polyurethane iso-lation board70 SW 0.29 9Plastic PVC, plastic floor,dull, structured70 SW 0.94 9Plastic PVC, plastic floor,dull, structured70 LW 0.93 9Platinum 100 T 0.05 4Platinum 1000–1500 T 0.14–0.18 1Platinum 1094 T 0.18 4Platinum 17 T 0.016 4Platinum 22 T 0.03 4Platinum 260 T 0.06 4Platinum 538 T 0.10 4Platinum pure, polished 200–600 T 0.05–0.10 1Platinum ribbon 900–1100 T 0.12–0.17 1Platinum wire 1400 T 0.18 1Platinum wire 500–1000 T 0.10–0.16 1Platinum wire 50–200 T 0.06–0.07 1Porcelain glazed 20 T 0.92 1Porcelain white, shiny T 0.70–0.75 1Rubber hard 20 T 0.95 1Rubber soft, gray, rough 20 T 0.95 1Sand T 0.60 1Sand 20 T 0.90 2Sandstone polished 19 LLW 0.909 8Sandstone rough 19 LLW 0.935 8Silver polished 100 T 0.03 2Silver pure, polished 200–600 T 0.02–0.03 1Skin human 32 T 0.98 2Slag boiler 0–100 T 0.97–0.93 1Slag boiler 1400–1800 T 0.69–0.67 1Slag boiler 200–500 T 0.89–0.78 1#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 96
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Slag boiler 600–1200 T 0.76–0.70 1Snow: See WaterSoil dry 20 T 0.92 2Soil saturated withwater20 T 0.95 2Stainless steel alloy, 8% Ni, 18%Cr500 T 0.35 1Stainless steel rolled 700 T 0.45 1Stainless steel sandblasted 700 T 0.70 1Stainless steel sheet, polished 70 SW 0.18 9Stainless steel sheet, polished 70 LW 0.14 9Stainless steel sheet, untreated,somewhatscratched70 SW 0.30 9Stainless steel sheet, untreated,somewhatscratched70 LW 0.28 9Stainless steel type 18-8, buffed 20 T 0.16 2Stainless steel type 18-8, oxi-dized at 800°C60 T 0.85 2Stucco rough, lime 10–90 T 0.91 1Styrofoam insulation 37 SW 0.60 7Tar T 0.79–0.84 1Tar paper 20 T 0.91–0.93 1Tile glazed 17 SW 0.94 5Tin burnished 20–50 T 0.04–0.06 1Tin tin–plated sheetiron100 T 0.07 2Titanium oxidized at 540°C 1000 T 0.60 1Titanium oxidized at 540°C 200 T 0.40 1Titanium oxidized at 540°C 500 T 0.50 1Titanium polished 1000 T 0.36 1Titanium polished 200 T 0.15 1Titanium polished 500 T 0.20 1Tungsten 1500–2200 T 0.24–0.31 1Tungsten 200 T 0.05 1Tungsten 600–1000 T 0.1–0.16 1Tungsten filament 3300 T 0.39 1Varnish flat 20 SW 0.93 6Varnish on oak parquetfloor70 SW 0.90 9Varnish on oak parquetfloor70 LW 0.90–0.93 9Wallpaper slight pattern,light gray20 SW 0.85 6Wallpaper slight pattern, red 20 SW 0.90 6Water distilled 20 T 0.96 2#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 97
Emissivity tables20Table 20.1 T: Total spectrum; SW: 2–5 µm; LW: 8–14 µm, LLW: 6.5–20 µm; 1: Material; 2: Specification;3:Temperature in °C; 4: Spectrum; 5: Emissivity: 6:Reference (continued)1 2 3 4 5 6Water frost crystals –10 T 0.98 2Water ice, covered withheavy frost0 T 0.98 1Water ice, smooth 0 T 0.97 1Water ice, smooth –10 T 0.96 2Water layer >0.1 mmthick0–100 T 0.95–0.98 1Water snow T 0.8 1Water snow –10 T 0.85 2Wood 17 SW 0.98 5Wood 19 LLW 0.962 8Wood ground T 0.5–0.7 1Wood pine, 4 differentsamples70 SW 0.67–0.75 9Wood pine, 4 differentsamples70 LW 0.81–0.89 9Wood planed 20 T 0.8–0.9 1Wood planed oak 20 T 0.90 2Wood planed oak 70 SW 0.77 9Wood planed oak 70 LW 0.88 9Wood plywood, smooth,dry36 SW 0.82 7Wood plywood,untreated20 SW 0.83 6Wood white, damp 20 T 0.7–0.8 1Zinc oxidized at 400°C 400 T 0.11 1Zinc oxidized surface 1000–1200 T 0.50–0.60 1Zinc polished 200–300 T 0.04–0.05 1Zinc sheet 50 T 0.20 1#T559828; r. AK/40423/40423; en-US 98
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