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X8400sc User Manual

Document Number: DC085U Version: C Issue Date: 08/03/2013


Table of Contents 1 REVISION HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................. 4

2 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 CAMERA SYSTEM COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 KEY FEATURES OF THE X8400SC CAMERA ....................................................................................................................... 8

3 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 10

4 INSTALLING THE X8400SC ON THE EXPERIMENT .................................................................................................. 11

4.1 MOUNTING THE CAMERA .......................................................................................................................................... 11

4.2 POWERING THE CAMERA ........................................................................................................................................... 11

4.2.1 Power supply 11

4.2.2 Power button 11

4.2.3 Camera boot-up and Cooling down 12

4.3 ADJUSTING FIELD OF VIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 12

4.3.1 LCD Screen 12

4.3.2 Lens 14

4.4 SETTING THE CAMERA PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................ 16

4.4.1 Connection to Computer 16

4.4.2 Connection to FLIR ResearchIR Max 16

4.4.3 Image size adjustment 17

4.4.4 Measurement configuration 18

4.4.5 Temperature Range adjustment 19

4.4.6 Frame frequency 20

4.4.7 Synchronizing the camera to an external signal 20

4.4.8 Advanced camera controls 21

4.4.9 Extended Camera Information 22

5 X8400SC OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 23

5.1 FILTER WHEEL ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

5.1.1 Removing an optical filter holder 23

5.1.2 Installing an optical filter holder 23

5.1.3 Filter holder identification 24

5.1.4 Creating custom filter holder 24

5.1.5 Adding a custom filter parameter into the camera 25

5.1.6 Filter definition file description 26

5.2 CAMERA CONFIGURATION FILE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 27

5.2.1 CNUC file management 27

5.3 CAMERA WI-FI APPLICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 27

5.4 INFRARED REMOTE .................................................................................................................................................. 28

6 RADIOMETRIC MEASUREMENT WITH THE X8400SC ............................................................................................. 29

6.1 NON UNIFORMITY CORRECTION ................................................................................................................................. 29

6.1.1 CNUC™ 29

6.1.2 Two-Point Correction Process 29

6.1.3 One point Correction (offset correction) 30

6.2 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION...................................................................................................................................... 30

6.2.1 Hypercal™ 30

6.2.2 AutoExposure 30

6.3 30

6.4 BAD PIXEL REPLACEMENT.......................................................................................................................................... 31

6.5 FRAME RATE AND INTEGRATION MODES ...................................................................................................................... 31

6.5.1 Integrate Then Read 31

6.5.2 Integrate While Read 34

6.5.3 Selecting detector integration mode 35

6.6 DYNAMIC RANGE EXTENSION “SUPERFRAMING” ........................................................................................................... 36

6.7 CAMERA SYNCHRONIZATION ...................................................................................................................................... 36

6.7.1 Sync In 37

6.7.2 Sync Out 38

6.8 TRIGGER IN ............................................................................................................................................................ 39

6.9 LOCKIN .................................................................................................................................................................. 40

7 INTERFACES ......................................................................................................................................................... 41

7.1 WI-FI CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................. 41

7.2 USB CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................... 43

7.2.1 USB Driver Installation 43


7.2.2 Accessing the camera files with Windows Explorer 47

7.3 MECHANICAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 48

8 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 50

8.1 DIMENSIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 50

8.2 INTERFACES ............................................................................................................................................................ 50

8.3 WINDOWING CAPACITY ............................................................................................................................................ 50

8.4 POWER .................................................................................................................................................................. 50

8.5 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................................... 51

8.6 DETECTOR/FPA ...................................................................................................................................................... 51

8.7 CAMERA LINK ......................................................................................................................................................... 51

8.8 EXTENSION CONNECTOR............................................................................................................................................ 51

9 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ............................................................................................................................... 52

9.1 CAMERA AND LENS CLEANING .................................................................................................................................... 52

9.1.1 Camera Body, Cables and Accessories 52

9.1.2 Lens 52

9.2 COOLER ................................................................................................................................................................. 52

9.3 FLIR CUSTOMER SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................ 53

9.3.1 Technical Support 53

9.3.2 FLIR Knowledgebase (FAQ) 53

9.3.3 Repair Services 53

10 QUALITY............................................................................................................................................................... 54

10.1 FOR US MARKET ..................................................................................................................................................... 54

10.2 FOR CANADIAN MARKET ........................................................................................................................................... 54

10.3 FOR THE WHOLE WORLD ........................................................................................................................................... 54

11 LEGAL DISCLAIMER .............................................................................................................................................. 55

12 COPYRIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 56


1 REVISION HISTORY Version Date Author Changes A 14/05/2012 E.VANNEAU Creation B 19/12/2012 E.VANNEAU Modification for new version C 19/02/2013 E.VANNEAU Modification for V2013


2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Camera System Components The X8400sc infrared camera and its accessories are delivered in a transport case which typically contains the items below. • X8400sc camera with removable LCD touchscreen. • Portfolio containing important information on the camera

o Packing list o Factory acceptance report o Calibration curves (if applicable) o Camera files on a CD-ROM o Optical cleaning tissue o Filter holding tool o Micro SD card with SD adapter

• Camera Power supply • Camera cables

o Power Supply o Ethernet GigE with locks o 50 Ohms Coaxial cable for sync (Yellow colored) o 50 Ohms Coaxial cable for triggering (Orange colored) o 50 Ohms Coaxial cable for lockin (Green colored) o 75 Ohms Coaxial cable for general purposes (Blue colored) o LCD extender cable (with right angle USB connectors)

• LCD connector protective cap There may also be additional items that you have ordered such as software or CDs.


2.2 System Overview

The X8400sc infrared camera system has been developed by FLIR to meet the needs of the research communities. The camera makes use of an advanced 1280x1024 digital readout circuit (ROIC), mated to an Indium Antimonide (InSb) detector to cover the 1.5-5.5µm Midwave infrared band. The X8400sc is a stand-alone imaging camera that interfaces to host PCs using standard interfaces, including Gigabit Ethernet and Cameral Link® medium.

Figure 1: Camera general description

1 Removable touchscreen LCD

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2 External cooling intake 6 Lens Bayonet Interface

3 External cooling exhaust 7 Lens release latch

4 Wi-Fi antenna

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1 Power Button 9 Trigger IN

2 Status LED 10 Auxilliary Port

3 IR Remote Sensor 11 GigEVision

4 Sync IN 12 Camera Link Base

5 Sync OUT 13 Camera Link Medium

6 Power IN 14 Digital Video Interface

7 Lockin IN 15 USB

8 General Purpose IO 16 Micro SD-Card

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2.3 Key features of the X8400sc camera • 1.3 million pixels – 1280x1024

The X8400sc provides 1.3 million pixels per image, allowing enlarging the area under inspection with same instantaneous field of view (IFOV) lenses or increasing the spatial resolution with the same field of view (FOV). The snapshot integration ensures that all pixels are temporally coherent.

• Fast Frame Rate The FLIR X8400sc Series have an adjustable frame rate of up to 106 Hz full frame and more than 3 kHz at 48x4. Windowing allows a subset of the total image to be selectively read out with user adjustable window size. The sub-sample windows can be arbitrarily chosen and are easily defined.

• 14-Bit Digital Image Data The X8400sc camera detector is digital. The A/D conversion is performed directly into the ROIC in 14-bit depth. The embedded digitalization improves noise and linearity performances to an outstanding standard.

• Outstanding measurement accuracy High accuracy of +/- 1ºC or +/- 1% produces sensitive thermal images. The FLIR X8400sc can measure temperatures up to +3,000º C. The FLIR X8400sc detects temperature differences smaller than 25mK (18mK typically).

• CNUC™ Calibration CNUC™ is a proprietary calibration process that provides beautiful imagery and measurement stability. CNUC™ allows for flexible integration time adjustments without the need to perform non-uniformity corrections. CNUC™ calibration also produces accurate measurement stability regardless of camera exposure to ambient temperature variations.

• Hypercal™ Hypercal™ ensures the best measurement range with the highest sensitivity. Simply set the desired lower and upper temperature limits and the camera will automatically adjust to the appropriate integration (exposure) time.

• Auto exposure The camera automatically adjusts its temperature range to best fit the thermal scene.

• Presets Up to eight presets and their associated parameters, such as integration time, frame rate, window size and window location, are available for instant selection with a single command. These presets can be used in Dynamic Range Extension (DRX) mode (also called Superframing”) which allows the acquisition of thermal data from up to four user-defined temperature ranges simultaneously, then merges those streams into a single real-time data stream that spans all four temperature ranges, effectively extending dynamic range from 14 bit to 16 bit.

• Multiple Triggering Modes and Synchronizing Interfa ces The X8400sc camera provides different interfaces to support maximum flexibility for synchronizing the camera to external events, as well as synchronizing external events to the camera. o Sync In (TTL) o Sync Out o Trigger In

• Multiple Video Outputs The X8400sc camera features multiple independent and simultaneous videos:

o Digital 14-bit video – CameraLink® Base or Medium o Digital 14-bit video – Gigabit Ethernet – GigEVision Compliant o Digital 8-bit Video – DVI format 1080p30 digital output

• Wide range of interchangeable lenses The FLIR X8400sc comes with an advanced high performance optical design with lens recognition and automatic measurement adjustments. It is also possible to manually adjust the focus directly on the camera. A temperature probe is integrated in the lens for improved measurement accuracy and drift compensation.

A wide range of lenses and various extension rings are available.

• Motorized filter wheel The FLIR X8400sc contains a 4 slot motorized filter wheel with automatic filter recognition and measurement parameter adjustment. The removable filter holders contain an integrated temperature probe for improved measurement accuracy.


• Removable Touchscreen LCD The detachable touchscreen LCD provides you with on-site image feedback and camera configuration parameters. The camera can easily be adjusted to the needs. One touch on the screen controls the acquisition on the computer. The LCD touchscreen can be removed from the camera when the FLIR X8400sc needs to be installed in a hard to reach position. Just position the camera and control it from a distance.

• Wi-Fi The camera embeds a Wi-Fi interface which enables to control it via a smart phone (iPhone) or a tablet PC (iPad).

• Video Color Palettes The X8400sc camera supports a selection of standard and user-defined color palettes (or grayscale) for the DVI video.

• Configuration management Save your camera configuration to the SD-Card when loaning your camera to your colleague. Once back, just insert your SD-card and get the camera up and running with exactly your configuration. Stop wasting time to reconfigure your thermal measurement system.

• Global Status LED Located on the top of the camera, the global status LED provides instant system status, including ResearchIR Max status. When green, no doubt your experiment will be fully acquired. The back panel LEDs instantly informs you about the camera status.


3 Warnings and Cautions For best results and user safety, the following warnings and precautions should be followed

when handling and operating the camera. Warnings and Cautions:

o Do not open the camera body for any reason. Disassembly of the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.

o Great care should be exercised with your camera optics. Refer to Chapter 9.1.2 for lens cleaning.

o Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage.

o Do not image extremely high intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.

o The camera is a precision optical instrument and should not be exposed to excessive shock and/or vibration.

o The camera contains static-sensitive electronics and should be handled appropriately o Though the camera laser is a class I laser, avoid looking directly at it when activated o Do not put any item on the external cooling intake (#2 on Figure 1 Camera general

description) to maintain the cooling of the camera


4 INSTALLING THE X8400sc ON THE EXPERIMENT

4.1 Mounting the camera

The camera can be operated installed either on a workbench or mounted on a tripod or custom mount. Standard photo mount interface (1/4” UNC-20 or 3xM5 on camera bottom as well as 3xM5 on left side of the camera) are available.

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2 Camera base plate M5 threads

3 Camera left side M5 threads

4.2 Powering the camera

4.2.1 Power supply

The camera is powered through the red power connector (#6 on Figure 1: Camera back panel description) on the back panel. Connect the 24VDC power supply provided with the camera (PN X1159). The power button (#1 on Figure 1: Camera back panel description) now blinks slowly, indicating power is received at the camera level. Please refer to chapter 9.5 for power supply technical data.

4.2.2 Power button

The power button (#1 on Figure 2: Camera back panel description) is located behind the touchscreen LCD. Open the touchscreen LCD to its maximal extension to access the button.

Note Keep the LCD screen opened or detach it when the camera is under operation not to block the external cooling exhaust

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Press the power button shortly to start the camera. When the camera is running,

o A short press on the power button starts the camera shutdown procedure. The camera is switched off some seconds later.

o A long press on the power button forces the camera to stop immediately, bypassing the shutdown procedure.

4.2.3 Camera boot-up and Cooling down

When starting up, the embedded Stirling cooler starts first. Stirling coolers produce noise which is typical to advanced cooled science cameras. A high volume of noise is normal.

The camera requires up to 7 minutes reaching the detector temperature of 77K. In parallel, the camera performs a built-in test of its components and initializes the internal software and interfaces.

The camera is ready to use when the all status LEDs on back panel are green (#2 on Figure 2: Camera back panel description).

4.3 Adjusting Field of view

Once the camera is installed and running, the field of view of the camera is adjusted to match the thermal scene under experiment. This adjustment is done by selecting the best lens for the field of view to achieve, and then by fine tuning the camera position to the scene. The LCD described hereby is a useful tool during that process.

4.3.1 LCD Screen

The X8400sc embeds a detachable touchscreen LCD which provides instant thermal image feedback. The LCD screen also presents camera information, adjustment controls and ResearchIR Max acquisition control. In the LCD screenshot example hereby, the camera measurement configuration and temperature range is adapted to the thermal scene. If the camera is not correctly set up for the scene, the image displayed can then be either black or white.


The temperature range of the camera can be automatically adjusted using the autoexposure button on the touchscreen. Please refer to §6.2.2 for more information on autoexposure. If the thermal scene does not match the configuration measurement (spectral filter on filter wheel), it is required to select the correct configuration measurement in ResearchIR Max. Please refer to §4.4.4)

Figure 3 : LCD Touchscreen Description

1 Image Statistics 4 Start Acquisition in ResearchIR Max

2 Camera configuration information

5 Auto-exposure

3 Synchronisation information

6 Change Color palette

Detaching the touchscreen LCD 4.3.1.1 The LCD screen can be detached from the camera and used remotely when the camera is mounted on hard to reach position.

Note • The camera can still be operated without any LCD screen connected. • The screen can be detached and attached while the camera is in operation

Procedure Follow the procedure to install and detach the LCD screen from the camera

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3 Set in place the protective cap provided with the camera to avoid dust or water to enter in the camera

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General When detached, the LCD screen can be connected to the camera using a provided right angled USB extender cable. Any additional USB extender cable can be added to extend the length. Performances are then strongly depending on the quality of the used cable and the environment in which the camera is used. The screen has been designed to be easily used on a workbench, as shown in next figure

The screen detects automatically its orientation and flips the interface accordingly. The orientation can be locked in the ResearchIR Max camera user interface (see §4.4.8)

4.3.2 Lens

A large range of lenses is available for the X8400sc. Lenses feature a professional bayonet mount with lock. Each lens is identified through the bayonet connector. A temperature probe is also integrated into the lens. This probe is used by the camera to compensate for thermal drifts.

Note • FLIR is continuously extending the range of available optics. Contact your FLIR sales representative for more information on the newly available optics.

Installing an infrared lens 4.3.2.1

Note • The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must not be directed towards strong visible or sun light.

• Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the lens accordingly to the instructions in section 9.1.2 on page 52.

• Do not touch the filter surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the filter accordingly to the instructions in section 9.1.2 on page 52

Procedure Follow the procedure to install an infrared lens

1 If any, remove the previous lens or the protection that was in front of the detector/filter wheel

2 Align the red index mark on the lens with the red index mark on the bayonet ring

3 Carefully push the infrared lens into the bayonet ring

4 Rotate the infrared lens 30° clockwise (looking a t the front of the lens)


Removing an infrared lens 4.3.2.2



• Lenses can be heavy. Some lenses weight several hundred grams. Be careful not to be surprised by its weight.

• When you have removed the infrared lens, put the lens caps on the lens to protect it from dust and fingerprints.

Procedure Follow the procedure to remove an infrared lens

1 Push forward the release button for the infrared lens (#8 on Figure 1: Camera general description).

2 Rotate the infrared lens 30° counter-clockwise (l ooking at the front of the lens)

3 Carefully pull out the infrared lens from the bayonet ring

4 Install the protective cap or a new optic on the camera to avoid visible light to be directed to the detector.

Lens identification 4.3.2.3X8400sc lenses integrate a unique identifier. The camera reads the lens identifier and automatically adapts the measurement ranges to the connected lens. The lens connected to the camera is displayed in ResearchIR Max and on the LCD interface.

Adjusting the camera focus 4.3.2.4 Note • Do not touch the lens surface when you install the lens. If this happens, clean the

lens accordingly to the instructions in section 9.1.2 on page 52.

Camera focus can be done manually by rotating the focus ring on the lens.

Procedure • For far focus, rotate the focus ring counterclockwise (looking at the front of the

lens) • For near focus, rotate the focus ring clockwise (looking at the front of the lens)

Using an Extension ring 4.3.2.5



• Using an extension ring requires the user to have strong understanding of the radiometric consequences and induced measurement errors. Infrared Training Center (ITC) offers courses and training. For more information about obtaining the training you require, contact your FLIR sales representative or ITC at www.infraredtraining.com

Extension rings can be introduced between the camera and the infrared lens in order to change the minimum focus distance and thus the field of view of the camera. It is possible to add several extension rings at the same time. Please refer to the specification sheet of your infrared lens for available extension ring dimensions and corresponding performances. When an extension ring is used, the identification of the measurement configuration to be used by the camera is done manually. Please refer to §4.4.4.


4.4 Setting the camera parameters

4.4.1 Connection to Computer Connect the camera to the computer. It can be connected either with CameraLink® or GigE. Although it is possible to use both interfaces in parallel, only one of these should send commands to the camera. The second PC shall be used only to retrieve images.

Connection through camera link interface 4.4.1.1

CameraLink® is a standard data interface for high end visible and IR cameras. The X8400sc uses a CameraLink® Medium interface in a single tap, 16-bit configuration. In terms of ports, the A and B ports are used with bit A0 being the LSB and bit B7 being the MSB of the transferred data. The header row uses the entire 16-bit value while the pixel data has a 14-bit range with the upper MSB’s masked to “0”.

In base mode, the camera is connected to the computer using one camera link cable (Refer to §8.7 for cable reference and CameraLink® information). Connect the cable to connector #12 on Figure 2: Camera back panel description. The maximum frame frequency is limited in base mode. In medium mode, the camera is connected to the computer using two camera link cables (Refer to §8.7 for cable reference and CameraLink® information). Connect the cables to connector #12 and #13 on Figure 2: Camera back panel description. This configuration allows reaching the maximum frame frequency of the camera.

The CameraLink® mode is selected with the ResearchIR Max camera control panel interface. Please refer to §4.4.8

). It should be always set to BASE for X8400sc cameras.

Note • Various connector notations can be found on CameraLink® medium frame grabbers (0&1, 1&2, A&B), make sure to connect the camera connector #12 with the first port of the frame grabber.

• ResearchIR Max software supports a variety of frame grabbers. Contact your FLIR sales representative for more information on compatibility.

Connection through Gigabit Ethernet interface 4.4.1.2 The X8400sc camera features a Gigabit Ethernet connection. The GigE interface can be used for image acquisition and/or camera control. The GigE interface uses a Pleora NTXmini interface. The GigE interface is GigE Vision compliant. Gigabit Ethernet is available when the camera is in BASE mode. Please refer to §4.4.8 for mode selection.

Note • Use only the high quality Ethernet cable provided with the camera or a CAT 6 equivalent cable.

• The GigE driver installation procedure requires to be thoroughly followed. Please contact your FLIR local support if required.

4.4.2 Connection to FLIR ResearchIR Max

Note • Refer to 4.4.1 Connection to Computer to make sure the camera is correctly connected to the computer.


General The X8400sc camera is interfaced with FLIR ResearchIR Max software. FLIR ResearchIR

Max is a powerful image acquisition and analysis tool. Please refer to ResearchIR Max user manual for operating instructions. X8400sc specific camera control is described in this document.

Procedure Follow the procedure to select and connect the camera

1 Click the select camera button

2 Select the X8400sc camera. The camera’s IP address is displayed when connected with GigE connection. The CameraLink® port is displayed when connected with CameraLink®.

3 Click Connect button to activate the camera connection.

Once connected, the camera control interface is populated with camera parameters and the live image is displayed on the current tab.

4.4.3 Image size adjustment General The X8400sc camera can be set up to use a subpart of the detector. As a consequence, the

camera can be operated at higher frame rates. The selection is done through the upper part of the camera control panel.


1 Preview window. The FPA window size can be selected by dragging the handles. The whole box can be dragged to set the location.

2 X offset can be manually set in this field.

3 Y offset can be manually set in this field.

4 The window width can be manually set in this field

5 The window height can be manually set in this field

6 Set the window size to full detector size (640x512)

7 Set the window size to half detector size (320x256 centered)

8 Set the window size to quarter detector size (160x128 centered)

9 Refresh the preview window with last acquired image from camera.

10 Apply the settings to the camera.

11 Calibrate the image against a homogeneous reference target (also called 1-point NUC)

4.4.4 Measurement configuration General The measurement configurations available on the camera are displayed on the interface. A

measurement configuration is a combination of optical setup (lenses and spectral filters) and detector operating modes (ITR/IWR).

Each configuration is described with minimum and maximum calibrated temperatures, filter and lens configuration. Only the configurations which are relevant to the actual camera setup are displayed.

The configuration is selected by simply clicking on it. It is then highlighted in light grey. Once

selected, the camera is automatically set to this configuration.

It is possible to deactivate the configuration filter by unchecking the hereby shown check box.

When unchecked, all configurations available on the camera are listed. It is then possible to select a configuration which does not match with the current optical and detector setup. This is useful for advanced users when, for instance, using an infrared lens for which no calibration files are available. In this example, the camera will provide temperature data even if the calibration does not apply to the lens.

Note • Only one measurement configuration is valid at one time. • Make sure to select a configuration which matches the temperature of the scene to

be measured. If not, your measurements will not be correct because outside the limits of the calibration.

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4.4.5 Temperature Range adjustment General The temperature range is defined by the minimum and maximum temperatures which can be

measured for a given integration time.

1 Integration time: the given integration time for the range. Double click on the integration time to manually enter a value. The range is shadowed in red and will be applied to the camera after clicking on the Apply Configuration button.

2 Drag the range slider to adjust integration time. The corresponding lower and upper temperatures of the range are displayed. The range is shadowed in red and will be applied to the camera after clicking on the Apply Configuration button.

3 Activate the range by checking the box. If more than one range is activated, the camera enter superframing mode, playing each range alternatively. Refer to §6.6 for more information on superframing.

4 The X8400sc features an automatic exposure control which automatically selects the best integration time for the current thermal scene. Refer to §6.2.2 for more information on Autoexposure

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The temperature range wizard automates the selection of integration times and superframing.

1. Select the temperature range to measure :

2. The wizard automatically calculates the best integration times to cover the desired temperature range.

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6 Apply the temperature range configuration to the camera.

7 Read the actual camera configuration

4.4.6 Frame frequency General Frame rate is the number of images taken by the camera per second. Achievable frame rates

are based on camera settings, camera overhead, and integration settings.

4.4.7 Synchronizing the camera to an external signa l Note • Refer to §6.7 Camera Synchronization for detailed information on synchronization General The camera can be synchronized to an external signal. This is useful for instance when

considering a brake disk testing. A signal from the testing machine will synchronize the camera to the disk speed.

Synchronization parameters are set through the ResearchIR Max user interface:

1 Activate / Deactivate external synchronization. Select the active edge and input impedance.

2 Based upon camera configuration such as window size, integration time or integration mode, the maximum allowable Sync IN frequency is displayed.

3 The actual Sync IN signal frequency is measured by the camera and displayed here. If the Sync IN frequency is higher than the maximum allowable frame rate, a warning message is displayed. In that case the input signal is under sampled.

4 The jitter on the Sync IN signal, which is typically one pixel clock, is displayed here.

5 Integration time length is displayed here. The integration time is defined on the measurement range control.

6 A delay between the Sync IN signal and the start of integration time can be defined here.

7 Several camera signals can be routed to the Sync OUT connector. The polarity of these signals is also defined here.

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4.4.8 Advanced camera controls General This section describes the advanced Camera Controls.

Image Orientation Select the orientation of the image at detector level. This impacts digital radiometric outputs as well as video outputs.

Integration Mode

Select between Integrate Then Read (ITR) or Integrate While Read (IWR). Please refer to §6.5 for more information about these modes. The integration mode impacts the available measurement ranges, depending on the calibration configuration of the camera.

Streaming Mode Select between BASE and MEDIUM camera configuration.

Auto measurement configuration

selection

When this option is checked, the camera automatically searches the measurement configuration corresponding to the exact optical path (filter + lens) and detector configuration. If no measurement configuration is available in the camera, selecting this option will have no effect.

Synchronize filter on measurement

configuration

When this option is checked (default), the filter corresponding to the selected measurement configuration is automatically placed by the filter wheel in front of the detector. Deactivating this option should be reserved to advanced setups where the user wants to use a spectral filter different from a measurement configuration.

Lock LCD orientation

Freeze the LCD screen automatic orientation.

Remote control action

Select the action associated to the IR Remote controller. Refer to chapter 5.4 for more information on IR Remote.


4.4.9 Extended Camera Information General Extended camera information can be found in the extended information section in the

ResearchIR Max Camera tab.

Temperature Probes

The camera is equipped with various temperature probes which are used for improving measurement accuracy or for camera diagnostic. Click the refresh button to update the temperature values.

Miscellaneous The section contains the firmware version information, the camera name and serial number of the camera.

Image Statistics The image statistics as measured by the camera are shown here. Click the refresh button to update the statistics values.


5 X8400sc OPERATIONS

5.1 Filter Wheel

X8400sc embeds a 4 slot filter wheel. Each slot can hold a 1-inch diameter filter with a thickness up to 2.5mm. An identification system is also implemented so that the camera recognizes the inserted slot and automatically adjusts the measurement configuration.

5.1.1 Removing an optical filter holder

Note • This operation is done close to the detector window . Pay extreme attention not to touch or scratch the detector window. Contact FL IR service if you wish assistance for this operation.

• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must no t be directed towards strong visible or sun light. It is preferred to remove fil ters with the camera powered on as the detector, when cooled, is less sensitive to visible light.

• A filter holder tool is provided with the camera and located in the portfolio.

• Do not touch the filter surface when you install the filter. If this happens, clean the

filter accordingly to the manufacturer instructions.

Procedure Follow the procedure to dismount a filter holder from the camera filter wheel.

1 Select the measurement range configuration using the filter to be used. The filter is placed in front of the detector allowing access to it.

2 If no configuration range allows to select the correct filter, then switch off the camera and manually rotate the wheel to place the filter to remove in front of the detector.

3 Gently insert the 2 pins of the filter holder tool into the corresponding holes.

4 Rotate the filter holder counter clockwise to release the holder from the wheel.

5 Gently remove the holder from the camera and store it on its case.

5.1.2 Installing an optical filter holder Note • This operation is done close to the detector window . Pay extreme attention not

to touch or scratch the detector window. Contact FL IR service if you wish assistance for this operation.

• The detector is a very sensitive sensor. It must no t be directed to strong visible or sun light. It is preferred to remove fil ters with the camera powered on as the detector, when cooled is less sensitive to v isible light.

• A filter holder tool is provided with the camera and located in the portfolio.

• Do not touch the filter surface when you install the filter. If this happens, clean the

filter accordingly to the manufacturer instructions.

Procedure Follow the procedure to mount a filter holder to the camera filter wheel.

1 Select the measurement range configuration using the filter to be used. The corresponding filter slot is placed in front of the detector allowing access to it.

2 If no configuration range allows to select the correct filter, then switch off the camera and manually rotate the wheel to place the filter slot in which to mount the filter in front of the detector.

3 Gently insert the 2 pins of the filter holder tool into the corresponding holes of the holder to mount.

4

Place the filter holder on the location, making sure the maintaining springs threads are in front of the corresponding holder’s location. Rotate the filter holder clockwise to mount the holder to the wheel until the spring threads are correctly maintaining the holder.


5.1.3 Filter holder identification

Each filter holder is identified with a combination of magnet glued on the filter holder. FLIR provides standard filter configurations with reserved identification number. At startup, the camera scans the filter wheel, identifies the inserted holders and adjusts the measurement configuration accordingly.

Identifiers from #40 to #58 are reserved for customer defined holders.

5.1.4 Creating custom filter holder

Note • Filters are fragile elements. Handle them with the greatest care. • Do not touch the filter surface when you install the filter. If this happens, clean the

filter accordingly to the manufacturer instructions. • Wear gloves or finger dots to handle the filter.

General You can configure your own filter holder embedding your own spectral filter. You need an

empty holder (P/N SC8_SC6_FILT_HOLD – Please contact your FLIR representative for more information on blank filter holders).

Procedure Follow the procedure to assemble a filter within a filter holder.

1 Select a holder identifier within the range #40 to #58. This will be the one used by the camera to identify your filter.

2 Convert this number to binary For example, #40 is noted 101000 in binary code.

3

Magnets provided optionally are glued accordingly with the binary code into location as shown in above figures. Glue a magnet on its position for every zero in the binary code. Place the magnet north face looking into the hole. For example, for binary code 101000, you need to place a magnet on positions #5, #3, #2 and #1. The use of Loctite Hysol 3430 A&B glue is recommended

Binary code 1 0 1 0 0 0 Magnet requirement No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Magnet position #6 #5 #4 #3 #2 #1

4

Place your filter into the holder. Take special care on filter orientation to avoid disturbance in the radiometric measurement. Contact your filter provider to get this information.

5 Gently place the filter screw and screw it using the filter tool. Pay special attention not to damage the filter with the tool.


Note • The Windows® calculator in programmer mode provides an easy way to convert decimal number into binary code

5.1.5 Adding a custom filter parameter into the cam era General Up to 2 filters can be mounted on a slot. A slot is defined in the camera’s slot.ini file, and

filters definition is stored in a text file into the camera. Slot.ini file is a text file containing holder identification and corresponding filter numbers. [Holder XXX] F1 = FYYYY F2 = FZZZZ Where XXX is the unique identifier of the slot, YYYY and ZZZZ are filter number

referring to an existing FYYYY.txt and FZZZZ.txt files. For instance, for a holder defined with ID 42 in which the F3221 filter is mounted, the

following shall be added to the slot.ini file: [Holder 42] F1=F3221

For a holder defined with ID 45 in which the filters F3221 and F1518 are mounted, the following shall be added to the slot.ini file:

[Holder 45] F1=F3221 F2=F1518

Note • Refer to §0 to access the camera files through USB connection

• Refer to §0 for the description of the filter definition

1 Connect your camera to your PC trough the USB Port.

2 Edit the file Slot.ini file located in \\Platinum\filters\slot.ini

3 Save and close the file Slot.ini

4 If the filter definition files for the added holder are not present in \\Platinum \filters , they have to be created

5 Repeat step 2 to 4 for all filters and holders to be added

6 Reboot the camera by shortly pressing the power button in order to apply modification


5.1.6 Filter definition file description General Filter definition files contain identification and spectral information for the corresponding filter.

This information is used by the camera and ResearchIR Max to adjust measurement configurations.

Filter definition files must contain all the sections described hereby. Values in section must not be longer than the specified number of characters. It may be easier to copy an existing filter file and modify it.

The file structure is described hereby. The text in bold is given as an example.

#reference max 20 char [reference] F1201

The reference of the filter. This reference is used in the Slot.ini file and must start with the capital letter F.

#name max 20 char [name] NA_4094_4388_60%

The user friendly name which is displayed on the LCD GUI and ResearchIR Max user interface. FLIR ATS uses the following naming convention, but it can be freely modified. XX_YYYY_ZZZZ_WW%

• XX : Type of filter (NA : Narrow, LP: Low Pass, HP: High Pass, BP: Band pass)

• YYYY : Cut on in nm • ZZZZ : Cut off in nm • WW : Average Transmission

#application max 20 char [application] Blue CO ² Filter

Application in which the filter is used

#band max 10 char [band] MW

BB : Broadband midwave (1.5-5µm) MW : midwave (3-5 µm)

#material max 20 char [material] Silicon

Filter substrate

#type max 20 char [type] Narrow

Type of filter (Narrow / Band pass / High Pass / Low pass)

#peak in µm [peak] 4.22

Peak transmission

#cuton in nm [cuton] 4094

Filter’s cut on in nm

#cutoff in nm [cutoff] 4388

Filter’s cut off in nm

#transmission in % [transmission] 60

Average filter’s transmission (in %)

#tolerance in % [tolerance] 0.3

Filter’s spectral tolerances

#[thickness]in mm [thickness] 0.5

Filter’s substrate thickness

#spectral response max 160 char [spectral response] 1:0;3,94:0,01;3,95:0,02;3,96:0,07; 4,04:0,04;4,06:0,01;4,08:0;6:0

Spectral response curve definition. Wavelength and corresponding transmission (max is 1) are separated with a colon. Couples of values are separated with semi-colons.


5.2 Camera configuration file management

5.2.1 CNUC file management Note • CNUC files are related to the measurement configurations available for the camera.

Refer to chapter 4.4.4 • Accessing camera files exposes the camera system files. Do not erase or modify

other files than the configuration files.

General CNUC files are accessible by FTP connection to the camera. Please refer to chapter 0 to

connect to camera files

1 Connect your camera to your PC trough the USB Port.

2 You can add or delete camera calibration files directly in this directory \\Platinum\cnuc\

3 Reboot the camera in order to apply modification

5.3 Camera Wi-Fi application Note • Refer to chapter 7.1 to setup WI-FI connection to the camera General A web application is available through camera’s Wi-Fi connection. This application enables to

start and stop the image recording on ResearchIR Max. Procedure

1 Connect your device (smartphone or computer) to your camera

2 On a web browser, go to http://169.254.242.23

3 Control the ResearchIR Max recording from the webpage

Camera webpage description

1

Indicates camera status. • Ready : Camera is running properly and providing infrared images • Not Ready : Camera is not delivering infrared images. Check the camera

status LEDs for detailed information

2

Indicates ResearchIR Max connection status • Connected : ResearchIR Max is connected to the camera and ready to

acquire a sequence • Not Connected : No sequence acquisition is possible. Check ResearchIR

Max status on main computer.

3 Indicates current sequence recording status

• Blank : Recording is not in progress in ResearchIR Max • Recording : ResearchIR Max is currently recording infrared sequence.

4 Press the start/stop acquisition button to start or stop the infrared image sequence acquisition in ResearchIR Max

1

3

2

4


5.4 Infrared Remote General The X8400sc can be controlled with the provided IR remote or any XLR camera remote

control using the NIKON protocol. The actions available are the following:

• Start Acquisition on ResearchIR Max • Trigger 1 point NUC calibration • Trigger Auto exposure • Trigger Autofocus

Procedure Follow the procedure to select IR remote action

1 Connect the camera to ResearchIR Max

2

In camera tab>Advanced Camera Control, select the IR Remote action


6 RADIOMETRIC MEASUREMENT WITH THE X8400sc

6.1 Non Uniformity Correction General Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) refers to the process by which the camera electronics

correct for the differences in the pixel-to-pixel response of each individual pixel in the detector array. The camera can create (or allow for the user to load) a Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) table which consists of a unique gain and offset coefficients and a bad pixel indicator for each pixel. The table is then applied in the digital processing pipeline as shown in Figure 4. The result is corrected data where each pixel responds consistently across the detector input range creating a uniform image.

Figure 4: Digital Process showing application of NUC tables

To create the NUC table, the camera images either one or two uniform temperature sources. The source is an external source provided by the user. The source should be uniform and large enough to overfill the camera field-of-view (FOV). By analyzing the pixel data from these constant sources, the non-uniformity of the pixels can be determined and corrected. There are two types of processes which are used to create the NUC table: One-Point and Two-Points.

6.1.1 CNUC™ General CNUC is a proprietary calibration process. A camera calibrated with CNUC™ allows for

flexible integration time adjustments without the need to perform non-uniformity corrections. Additionally, the CNUC™ calibration produces accurate measurement stability regardless of camera exposure to ambient temperature variations.

A CNUC™ correction is valid for a specific optical configuration composed of a combination

of lens and spectral filers. CNUC™ corrections are generated by FLIR service offices where advanced calibration benches are available. Contact your FLIR representative to proceed to CNUC™ correction on new spectral filters or infrared lenses.

CNUC™ process generates a gain and offset map based upon camera internal parameters

and environmental probes.

6.1.2 Two-Point Correction Process General The Two-Point Correction Process builds a NUC table that contains individually computed

gain and offset coefficients for each pixel as seen in Figure 5. Two uniform sources are required for this correction. One source at the low end and a second source at the upper end of the usable detector input range.

Figure 5: Two Points Correction


6.1.3 One point Correction (offset correction) General The NUC correction is strongly depending on the optical path in front of the detector, and the

detector setup itself. It is common that any change on the camera or detector settings requires a new NUC. However, this change is mainly in the offset response of the image while the gain component stays constant. An Update Offset simply computes a new offset coefficient using the existing gain coefficient and corrects the image non-uniformity.

An Update Offset requires only one uniform source, usually set at a temperature on the lower edge of the operational range.

One point correction is done when clicking the Calibrate Button in ResearchIR Max Camera

Panel (#11 of §4.4.3)

6.2 Temperature Calibration

6.2.1 Hypercal™ General Hypercal™ is a proprietary temperature measurement process which complements the

CNUC™. With Hypercal™, for any integration time selected, the camera produces accurate measurement within +/- 1°C or +/-1% over the Measur ement configuration. Therefore it makes the selection of the optimal measurement range for a given thermal scene an easy task.

Note • +/- 1°C or +/-1% accuracy is standard for X8400sc camera, unless explicitly specified. Typically, calibration on custom spectral filters or custom optical configurations can show higher accuracy tolerances.

6.2.2 AutoExposure General Because the dynamic range of a natural thermal scene can be larger than the range of the

camera, some images taken by a camera can be saturated. When an image is ranged on the bottom part of the dynamic range, the sensitivity is affected; therefore the integration time has to be increased. Conversely, when an image is saturated on the higher part of the dynamic range, the integration time has to be decreased.

When activated, the camera will search for the highest integration time for which the image

dynamic range is contained in the upper part of the linearity domain of the detector. AutoExposure can be started from ResearchIR Max interface (see §4.4.5) or from the camera

LCD (see Figure 3 page 13).

Note • The autoexposure process looks for the best integration time for the actual thermal scene. It may happen that this preferred integration time is not achievable because of the actual camera frame rate. In this case, the auto exposure process is stopped and the preferred integration is not applied

• The autoexposure process is not designed to handle multiple integration times

6.3


6.4 Bad Pixel Replacement General Once the correction of non-uniformity has been calculated, the bad pixels can be detected

and replaced. The replacement is done by replacing the bad pixels by the median value of the 8 neighboring pixels.

Note There are three kinds of bad pixels:

• Bad pixels relative to the gain of the non-uniformity correction. In this case the system will consider a pixel as bad one if the gain coefficient from the non-uniformity correction is lower or higher the predefined percentage. For instance if the threshold is 25%, the system will determine pixel as bad if gain < 0.75 and gain > 1.25.

• Bad pixels relative to the offset of the non-uniformity correction. In this case the system will consider a pixel as a bad one if the offset coefficient from the NUC table is lower or higher the predefined threshold. For instance if the threshold is 30% and if the range of digitization is 16 384 DL, the system will determine pixel as bad if offset < -4 915 DL and offset > 4 915 DL.

• Bad pixels relative to its level of RMS noise . In this case the system will consider pixel as bad if the RMS noise is lower or higher the predefined threshold. For instance if the threshold is 3.5 and the mean and standard-deviation of the noise image are respectively 5.0 and 1.0, the system will determine pixel as bad if RMS noise > 8.5. With the absolute threshold, the system considers a pixel as bad if its value is higher than this threshold.

6.5 Frame Rate and Integration modes General Frame rate is the number of images taken by the camera per second. The Integration time is

the “exposure time”, the period of time the camera actually views the scene. Achievable frame rates are based on camera settings, camera overhead, and integration settings. A brief review of the processes that occur during a frame is needed to understand how to determine maximum achievable frame rates. There are two basic integration modes: Integrate Then Read (ITR) and Integrate While Read (IWR). Integrate Then Read is the most basic behavior of the camera and shows the process most clearly.

Note • A NUC update is recommended anytime an adjustment is made to either frame rate or integration time, regardless of the integration mode.

6.5.1 Integrate Then Read

As seen in Figure 6, the frame generation process begins with a Frame Sync. The camera then integrates the set amount of time, goes through a fixed dead time, transmits data, goes through a second fixed dead time, and then is ready to start the process over again. Here you see the camera first completes the integration process and then reads the data out, hence the term Integrate Then Read.

Figure 6: ITR Frame Generation Process

Integration

Data Read

Frame Sync

Integration Period Dead Time Data Width Dead Time

Integration

Data Read

Frame Sync



Max Achievable frame rate in ITR Mode – Base Mode 6.5.1.1

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

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1024 57 63 71 80 92 106 106 106 106 106 896 65 72 81 91 105 121 121 121 121 121 768 76 84 94 106 122 141 141 141 141 141 640 91 100 112 126 146 168 168 168 168 168 512 113 124 139 157 180 207 207 207 207 207 384 148 164 182 206 237 272 272 272 272 272 320 176 195 217 245 281 322 322 322 322 322 256 218 240 267 301 345 395 395 395 395 395 224 246 271 302 340 389 445 445 445 445 445 192 284 312 347 391 446 510 510 510 510 510 160 335 368 409 459 524 598 598 598 598 598 128 408 448 497 557 634 721 721 721 721 721 96 523 572 633 707 802 908 908 908 908 908 64 726 792 872 969 1091 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 56 804 876 963 1068 1200 1344 1344 1344 1344 1344 48 901 980 1075 1190 1332 1487 1487 1487 1487 1487 40 1025 1113 1217 1342 1497 1664 1664 1664 1664 1664 32 1188 1286 1401 1540 1708 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 24 1413 1523 1652 1805 1989 2184 2184 2184 2184 2184 16 1743 1868 2013 2182 2381 2589 2589 2589 2589 2589 8 2274 2415 2574 2756 2966 3177 3177 3177 3177 3177 2 2948 3094 3255 3434 3634 3829 3829 3829 3829 3829

Table 1: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: ITR / Base / integration time = 0.5 µs)

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

Num

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1024 56 61 68 77 88 101 101 101 101 101 896 63 70 77 87 100 114 114 114 114 114 768 73 80 89 101 115 131 131 131 131 131 640 87 95 106 119 136 155 155 155 155 155 512 107 117 130 145 165 188 188 188 188 188 384 138 151 167 187 212 239 239 239 239 239 320 162 177 196 218 246 277 277 277 277 277 256 196 214 235 261 294 330 330 330 330 330 224 219 239 262 290 326 364 364 364 364 364 192 249 270 296 327 365 407 407 407 407 407 160 287 311 339 373 415 460 460 460 460 460 128 339 366 398 435 481 530 530 530 530 530 96 414 445 481 522 572 624 624 624 624 624 64 532 567 607 653 706 760 760 760 760 760 56 573 609 650 696 750 804 804 804 804 804 48 621 658 699 746 799 853 853 853 853 853 40 678 715 756 803 856 908 908 908 908 908 32 745 783 824 870 921 971 971 971 971 971 24 828 865 905 949 997 1044 1044 1044 1044 1044 16 931 966 1003 1043 1087 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 8 1064 1094 1125 1159 1194 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 2 1191 1214 1238 1264 1290 1313 1313 1313 1313 1313

Table 2: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: ITR / Base / integration time = 500 µs)

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

Num

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1024 53 58 64 71 81 92 92 92 92 92 896 59 65 72 80 91 103 103 103 103 103 768 68 74 82 91 103 116 116 116 116 116 640 80 87 96 106 119 134 134 134 134 134 512 96 105 115 127 142 158 158 158 158 158 384 121 131 143 157 175 193 193 193 193 193 320 140 151 163 179 197 217 217 217 217 217 256 164 176 190 207 227 248 248 248 248 248 224 180 193 208 225 246 267 267 267 267 267 192 199 213 228 246 267 289 289 289 289 289 160 223 237 253 272 293 315 315 315 315 315 128 253 268 284 303 325 346 346 346 346 346 96 293 308 324 343 364 384 384 384 384 384 64 347 362 378 395 414 432 432 432 432 432 56 364 378 394 410 428 445 445 445 445 445 48 383 397 411 427 444 460 460 460 460 460 40 404 417 430 445 461 476 476 476 476 476 32 427 439 451 465 479 492 492 492 492 492 24 453 463 475 486 499 510 510 510 510 510 16 482 491 500 510 520 530 530 530 530 530 8 515 522 529 536 544 551 551 551 551 551 2 543 548 553 558 563 567 567 567 567 567

Table 3: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: ITR / Base / integration time = 150 0µs)


Max Achievable frame rate in ITR Mode – Medium Mode 6.5.1.2

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

Num

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1024 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 896 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 768 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 141 640 168 168 168 168 168 168 168 168 168 168 512 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 207 384 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 272 320 322 322 322 322 322 322 322 322 322 322 256 395 395 395 395 395 395 395 395 395 395 224 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 192 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 160 598 598 598 598 598 598 598 598 598 598 128 721 721 721 721 721 721 721 721 721 721 96 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 64 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 56 1344 1344 1344 1344 1344 1344 1344 1344 1344 1344 48 1487 1487 1487 1487 1487 1487 1487 1487 1487 1487 40 1664 1664 1664 1664 1664 1664 1664 1664 1664 1664 32 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 24 2184 2184 2184 2184 2184 2184 2184 2184 2184 2184 16 2589 2589 2589 2589 2589 2589 2589 2589 2589 2589 8 3177 3177 3177 3177 3177 3177 3177 3177 3177 3177 2 3829 3829 3829 3829 3829 3829 3829 3829 3829 3829

Table 4: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: ITR / Medium / integration time = 0 .5µs)

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

Num

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of li

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1024 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 896 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 114 768 131 131 131 131 131 131 131 131 131 131 640 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 512 188 188 188 188 188 188 188 188 188 188 384 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 239 320 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 256 330 330 330 330 330 330 330 330 330 330 224 364 364 364 364 364 364 364 364 364 364 192 407 407 407 407 407 407 407 407 407 407 160 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 128 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 96 624 624 624 624 624 624 624 624 624 624 64 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 760 56 804 804 804 804 804 804 804 804 804 804 48 853 853 853 853 853 853 853 853 853 853 40 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 908 32 971 971 971 971 971 971 971 971 971 971 24 1044 1044 1044 1044 1044 1044 1044 1044 1044 1044 16 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 1128 8 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 1227 2 1313 1313 1313 1313 1313 1313 1313 1313 1313 1313

Table 5: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: ITR / Medium / integration time = 5 00µs)

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

Num

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1024 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 896 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 768 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 640 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 134 512 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 158 384 193 193 193 193 193 193 193 193 193 193 320 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 217 256 248 248 248 248 248 248 248 248 248 248 224 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 192 289 289 289 289 289 289 289 289 289 289 160 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 315 128 346 346 346 346 346 346 346 346 346 346 96 384 384 384 384 384 384 384 384 384 384 64 432 432 432 432 432 432 432 432 432 432 56 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 48 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 40 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 476 32 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 492 24 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 510 16 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 8 551 551 551 551 551 551 551 551 551 551 2 567 567 567 567 567 567 567 567 567 567

Table 6: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: ITR / Base / integration time = 150 0µs)


6.5.2 Integrate While Read The Integration and the Data Readout periods can be thought of as two separate processes. However, they are linked together by certain timing requirements. This means that the camera can integrate for a period, starts the data read out for that integration period, and during that readout starts the integration period for the next frame. This process is called Integrate While Read (IWR) and can greatly speed up frame rates as seen in

Figure 7. The drawback to this process is that it injects a fixed pattern noise into the data which can be removed by performing a Non Uniformity Correction (NUC) to the data.

Figure 7: IWR Frame Generation Process

Max Achievable frame rate in IWR Mode – Base Mode 6.5.2.1

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

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1024 57 63 71 80 92 106 106 106 106 106 896 65 72 80 91 105 121 121 121 121 121 768 76 84 93 106 122 140 140 140 140 140 640 90 100 111 126 145 167 167 167 167 167 512 112 124 138 156 179 206 206 206 206 206 384 148 163 181 205 235 270 270 270 270 270 320 176 193 215 243 278 319 319 319 319 319 256 216 238 265 298 341 391 391 391 391 391 224 245 269 299 337 385 440 440 440 440 440 192 282 310 344 386 441 503 503 503 503 503 160 332 364 404 453 516 587 587 587 587 587 128 403 442 490 548 622 706 706 706 706 706 96 515 563 621 693 784 885 885 885 885 885 64 711 774 850 943 1058 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 56 786 855 937 1036 1160 1294 1294 1294 1294 1294 48 878 953 1043 1150 1283 1426 1426 1426 1426 1426 40 995 1078 1175 1292 1435 1588 1588 1588 1588 1588 32 1149 1240 1347 1474 1628 1792 1792 1792 1792 1792 24 1358 1459 1577 1716 1882 2055 2055 2055 2055 2055 16 1660 1773 1902 2053 2229 2409 2409 2409 2409 2409 8 2134 2258 2397 2553 2732 2911 2911 2911 2911 2911 2 2717 2841 2976 3125 3290 3449 3449 3449 3449 3449

Table 7: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: IWR / Base / integration time = 150 0µs)

Note • In IWR mode, the integration time has much less effect on maximum frame rate.

Integration

Data Read

Frame Sync


Integration

Data Read

Frame Sync


Integration must end after the Dead Time following

the previous frame’s Data Read

Integration can’t start before previous frame’s

Data Read


Max Achievable frame rate in IWR Mode – Medium Mode 6.5.2.2

Number of points

1280 1152 1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

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1024 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 896 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 121 768 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 640 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 167 512 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 206 384 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 320 319 319 319 319 319 319 319 319 319 319 256 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 391 224 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 440 192 503 503 503 503 503 503 503 503 503 503 160 587 587 587 587 587 587 587 587 587 587 128 706 706 706 706 706 706 706 706 706 706 96 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 885 64 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 1185 56 1294 1294 1294 1294 1294 1294 1294 1294 1294 1294 48 1426 1426 1426 1426 1426 1426 1426 1426 1426 1426 40 1588 1588 1588 1588 1588 1588 1588 1588 1588 1588 32 1792 1792 1792 1792 1792 1792 1792 1792 1792 1792 24 2055 2055 2055 2055 2055 2055 2055 2055 2055 2055 16 2409 2409 2409 2409 2409 2409 2409 2409 2409 2409 8 2911 2911 2911 2911 2911 2911 2911 2911 2911 2911 2 3449 3449 3449 3449 3449 3449 3449 3449 3449 3449

Table 8: Maximum Frame Rate vs Image Size (detector Mode: IWR / Medium / integration time = 1 500µs)

Note • In IWR mode, the integration time has much less effect on maximum frame rate.

6.5.3 Selecting detector integration mode Procedure Follow the procedure to select camera integration mode.

1 Connect the camera to ResearchIR Max

2

In camera tab>Advanced Camera Control, select the integration mode.


6.6 Dynamic Range Extension “Superframing”

The main purpose of superframing is to capture a large dynamic range event with various integration times. Consider a rocket launch as an example. During the launch a short integration time would be needed to monitor the plume of the rocket. However, such a short integration time would not yield adequate images across the rest of the rocket body. If the integration time was increased to yield adequate images across the entire rocket, the rocket plume would saturate the detector. Superframing cycles through up to eight different integration periods. Below is a timing graph explaining the link between the recorded frame and the integration time in superframing mode.

Refer to 4.4.5 to set the superframing up.

6.7 Camera Synchronization The X8400sc camera can be synchronized to an external signal. The synchronization applies to the timing of an individual frame. The camera features a Sync IN (#4 on Figure 2) and a Sync OUT (#5 on Figure 2) connector. The X8400sc makes use of frame syncs to control the generation of image data. The generation of a frame consists in two phases: integration and data readout. Depending on the timing between these two events, you can have two basic integration modes: Integration Then Read (ITR), and Integrate While Read (IWR). In ITR mode, integration and data readout occur sequentially. The complete frame time is the combined total of the integration time plus readout time. In IWR mode, the integration phase of the current frame occurs during the readout phase of the previous frame. In other words, ITR and IWR terms refer to whether or not the camera will overlap the data readout and integration periods. In ITR mode, the data are not overlapped which means lower frame rates but this process provides a less noisy image. IWR mode can enable the user to achieve much faster frame rates with a slight increase in noise. Upon frame sync, the camera immediately integrates followed by data read out.

Note • When using an external frame sync and preset sequencing or super framing, the external frame sync should be set to comply with ITR frame rate limits. If the external sync rate is too fast, the camera will ignore syncs that come before the camera is ready

• Synchronization is different from triggering. The latter is described paragraph 6.8.

Figure 8 : Frame Synchronization - ITR mode


Figure 9: Frame Synchronization - IWR mode

6.7.1 Sync In General The Sync IN signal is connected to the camera on connector #4 on Figure 2. The minimum

pulse width is 300 ns. The Sync IN setup is described in §4.4.7 Characteristics

Name Value

Amplitude (V) Rising Edge TTL 0/+5 V

High state minimum voltage >3.5 V

Low state maximum voltage <0.5 V

Polarity User Selectable

Max frequency (Hz) Maximum Frame Rate of the camera for a given detector configuration*

Minimum Pulse width (ns) 300

Impedance User selectable. 50 Ohms / 10 MOhms

Protection Voltage peaks (500 V / < 1 ns) Overvoltage (15 V) Reversed polarity

Connector type Coaxial BNC Jack

Chronogram

Name Value Notes

Jitter 12.5 ns 1 pixel clock (80 MHz)

Fixed Delay 690 ns Propagation through back panel card + propagation from FPGA to detector

Manual Delay - Set by user

Integration Time - Set by user


LED Description

LED STATUS Description

OFF No signal detected. Check connection and signal levels

GREEN Signal is detected and signal voltage is correct, but signal is continuous

ORANGE Signal is detected but signal voltage is incorrect

Blinking Green Signal is detected. LED is blinking at signal frequency. Signal voltage is correct

Blinking Orange Signal is detected. LED is blinking at signal frequency. Signal voltage is incorrect

6.7.2 Sync Out

General The Sync OUT signal is synchronous with the Sync IN or with the frame rate (if the Sync In is not selected). It can be used to synchronize other events with the camera. It is a TTL signal.

The Sync OUT setup is described in §4.4.7 Characteristics

Name Value

Amplitude (V) TTL signal 0/+5 V

Max frequency (Hz) Maximum Frame Rate of the camera for a given detector configuration

Impedance High impedance

Minimum Pulse width (ns) 300 ns

Protection Voltage peaks (500 V / <1 ns) Overvoltage (15 V) Reversed polarity

Connector Coaxial BNC Jack

LED Description

LED Status Description

OFF No signal.

Blinking GREEN Signal is ready to use. LED is blinking at signal frequency.

GREEN Signal is not usable because it saturates the camera input . Signal voltage is 5V continuously.


6.8 Trigger IN General Trigger IN is used to tag images on the camera side so they are recorded on the software.

The status of the trigger IN signal at start of integration is added on the frame header sent to the recording software.

∆T is a jitter of one frame period maximum. The Trigger IN signal must be at least one frame period long. All frames are sent to the PC. ResearchIR Max will start or stop acquisition based upon Trigger IN signal. This is configured in the start and stop conditions of the ResearchIR Max recording tab of the left panel.

When to use this configuration?

- To capture a fugitive event. The camera will acquire images, but the software only records the frame of interest.

- When a precise start of recording time is requested. - When only few frames are needed to be recorded

When NOT to use this configuration?

- When it is needed to trigger each acquisition. In that situation, it is preferable to use the Sync IN input.

Characteristics

Name Value

Amplitude (V) Rising Edge TTL 0/+5 V

High state minimum voltage >3.5 V

Low state maximum voltage <0.5 V

Minimum Pulse width (ns) 300

Impedance User selectable. 50 Ohms / 10 MOhms

Protection Voltage peaks (500 V / < 1 ns) Overvoltage (15 V) Reversed polarity


LED Description

LED Status Description

OFF No signal detected. Check connection and signal levels

GREEN Signal is detected and signal voltage is correct, but signal continuous

ORANGE Signal is detected. Signal voltage is incorrect

Blinking Green Signal is detected. LED is blinking at signal frequency. Signal voltage is correct

Blinking Orange Signal is detected. LED is blinking at signal frequency. Signal voltage is incorrect


6.9 Lockin General Lock-in technique is commonly used in thermography to improve the sensitivity of the camera

and extract from the thermal signal the thermal effects correlated to an external excitation in the material under evaluation.

The X8400sc camera features a lock-in signal input BNC connector on the back panel of the

camera (ref 7 on Figure 2: Camera back panel description). The value of the signal is digitalized during the integration of the infrared image and

embedded within it. It is then recorded by ResearchIR Max and stored in the sequence file image headers.

Files recorded with ResearchIR Max can then be exploited with FLIR Thesa software. Please

contact your FLIR representative for further information. Characteristics

Name Value

Amplitude 150 mV <Vlockin< 10 V

Frequency 10 mHz < Flockin < 6 kHz

Maximum signal offset sweep rate ½ amplitude per period

Impedance High Z

Protection

Peak Voltage 500 V Clamping Voltage 150 V

Rated Voltage 24 V ESD Contact 8 kV

ESD Air 15 kV



7 INTERFACES

7.1 Wi-Fi connection General It is possible to connect to the X8400sc using the integrated Wi-Fi and a peer-to-peer (ad-

hoc) WLAN network. This connection enables to control the acquisition in ResearchIR Max from the camera (same action as on LCD screen).

At the time of writing this manual, no image streaming is available on Wi-Fi. Procedure Follow the procedure to set the peer-to-peer WLAN network.

1

Connect the camera

2 Enter password : 1234567890

3 Configure advanced parameters


4

Connect to http://192.168.64.1/


7.2 USB connection General The camera features a USB connector which is used to get access to camera’s internal file

system. Once connected, the connection allows to: • Access to the camera memory upload configuration and CNUC files • Access to the camera registry with the Res.NET utility (provided on demand to the

support site – http://support.flir.com) Note • The connection type to the camera is a RDNIS over USB connection

• The following operating systems are supported : o Windows 7 32 & 64bits o Windows Vista 32 & 64bits o Windows XP SP2

• The driver FLIR X8400sc - X6500sc – USB.inf is required. Contact your FLIR service centre or visit support.flir.com to download it

7.2.1 USB Driver Installation

First Time installation 7.2.1.1

When the camera is connected with USB for the first time, Windows detects the camera and prompts to select the driver.

Procedure Follow the procedure to install the USB driver.

1 Connect the camera to the PC using the USB cable.

2 At Windows prompt, select the FLIR X8400sc - X6500sc – USB.inf file

3

Accept to install driver, even if it is not a Microsoft trusted one.

4 Configure the network interface by following the procedure in chapter 7.2.1.3

Replacing an existing driver 7.2.1.2

When the USB driver has already been installed, follow the hereby procedure to update the driver.

Procedure

1 Disconnect the Ethernet connection between the camera and the PC

2 Connect the camera with USB

3 Open the Control Panel > Device Manager

4 Under the Network section, find the device called FLIR Platinum USB

5 Right click to select Update Driver Software


6

Select “Browse my computer for driver Software”

7

Select “Let me pick from a list of device on my computer”

8

Select “Have Disk…”

9

Browse and select the file X8400sc – X6500sc – USB.inf” file


10

Select Driver X8400sc – X6500sc – USB and click Next

11

Select “Install this driver software anyway”. The driver is now installing. If it doesn’t seem to progress correctly, try to unplug the USB cable from the PC

12 Restart the computer

13

The Device manager now shows the new device FLIR X8400sc – X6500sc USB

14 Configure the network interface by following the procedure in chapter 7.2.1.3


Configuration of the network interface 7.2.1.3Procedure

1

Open the Network connections configuration page : Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections

2

Right Click > Properties and select Internet Protocol V4. Click on Properties

3 Set the IP address to 169.254.242.10 with a subnet mask at 255.255.255.0 Click OK

4

The camera can now be accessed: • With the Windows Explorer to get access to the camera files such as CNUC,

lens or filter ID descriptors. • With Res.NET to get access to the camera registry. ResNet is an internal tool.

Contact your FLIR service department for more information.


7.2.2 Accessing the camera files with Windows Explo rer

Note • The camera must be connected to the PC with the USB interface • The USB drivers must be correctly installed

General Once connected the camera is connected to the PC with USB (camera Ethernet must be

disconnected), type the address of the camera in Window Explorer. Address can be in the form of:

- The camera IP address : 169.254.242.23

- The camera SMB name : Platinum

Procedure Windows Seven default configuration needs to be modified to allow a correct display of the

camera files into the Windows Explorer

1

Open the Local Security Policy control panel. It can be easily found by typing “Local” in the Windows Start Menu Search Field.

2

Set Lan Manager authentication level to “Send LM & NTLM responses ”


7.3 Mechanical General Below are the mechanical interfaces


8 SPECIFICATIONS

8.1 Dimensions General Dimensions are given without lens.

Length 233 mm

Height 178 mm without LCD 221 mm with LCD in open position

Width 150 mm

Weight 4.350 Kg without LCD 4.800 Kg with LCD

8.2 Interfaces

AC Power 85-264 V AC, 47-63 Hz

Control Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link, USB

Sync IN TTL singled ended, BNC, >300 ns pulse width

Sync OUT TTL singled ended, BNC

Trigger IN TTL singled ended, BNC, >300 ns pulse width

Radiometric Digital Video Out

14-bit Camera Link Base or Medium and Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision)

Visualization Video Out DVI 1080p30

Analog Input 1x 0-10 V, BNC 2x additional in extension connector

Waveform generator Waveform: Sinus, Triangle, Square TTL: 0 - 5 V Frequency range: 0.001 Hz – 250 kHz

Optical Interface Integrated, bayonet mount

Thermal Interface

Internal heat is conductively transferred through the bottom mount. Additional forced convection, close external cycle, cooling on camera top face.

8.3 Windowing Capacity

Minimum Window Size 1280 columns x 8 rows (1280x8) Lower number of columns can be set without effect on frame rate.

Windowing Step Size 2 columns, 4 rows

Maximum Window Size 1280 columns x 1024 rows (640x512)

Window Offset Step Size 2 columns, 4 rows

8.4 Power General An external AC-DC power converter is provided with the X8400sc camera as a standard

accessory. Power supply specifications are:

Input voltage range 100-240VAC 50/60Hz

Output voltage +24VDC

Power Consumption: FLIR Power Supply @ 220 V AC

Continuous Cool Down 60 VA

Continuous Normal 49 VA


DC Power (to camera) 24 VDC

Connector type Connector : LEMO FGJ.1B.302.CLLD62Z Plug : LEMO ECJ.1B.302.CLD

Power Consumption: Camera DC Power @ 24 V DC

Continuous Cool Down 48 W

Continuous Normal 35 W

Pin-out:

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 24 V

8.5 Performance Characteristics

Cool-down Time Approx. 7 minutes to reach operating temperature

NETD <25 mK, <18 mK typical

8.6 Detector/FPA

Spectral response 1.5-5 µm

Detector Material InSb

ROIC Digital

Integration Mode Snapshot

Format (HxV) 1280x1024

Operability ≥ 99.5%

Charge Handling Capacity 5.8 Me-

Detector Pitch 15 microns (square)

Maximum Frame Rate Up to 106 Hz full frame Up to 3170 Hz in 1280x8

Minimum Integration time 500 ns

Integration time step 12.5 ns

Detector Cooling Rotary Cryo Cooler

8.7 Camera Link

Connector type Mini MDR26

Camera Link Master Clock 80 MHz

Tap number Base : 1 (A/B) Medium : 2 (A/B/C/D)

Bit depth 16bpp

8.8 Extension connector The extension connector features additional signal reserved for future use. Please contact your FLIR Service Centre for more information on the availability of camera upgrades.


9 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

9.1 Camera and Lens Cleaning

9.1.1 Camera Body, Cables and Accessories The camera body, cables and accessories may be cleaned by wiping with a soft cloth. To remove stains, wipe with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution and wrung dry, then wipe with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or any other chemical product on the camera, the cables or the accessories, as this may cause deterioration.

9.1.2 Lens

Note • The cleaning of all optical elements, in particular when coated, risks deterioration of it surface.

• Minimize cleaning by storing the optical elements in their case, or covering the element and its support by a protective cover when not used.

Use the following procedure to clean the lens surface. Procedure

1 Blow or brush loose particles from surface. Don’t let them contaminate your work area. Use air from a can or a filtered source.

2 If dust remains, take a lens tissue (ref. Melles GRIOT: 18LAB020) and wipe surface gently in circle from center to exterior.

3 If necessary, change the lens tissue and repeat the operation

4 If dust persists, apply propanol-2 RECTAPUR 20 (ref. PROLABO: 839.322) to your lens tissue. Use slow, even, light pressure working from edge to edge across the optic.

9.2 Cooler General

The microcooler is designed to provide maintenance-free operation for many thousands of hours. The microcooler contains pressurized helium gas. After several thousand hours of operation the gas pressure decreases, and cooler service is required to restore cooler performance. The cooler also contains microball bearings, which may exhibit wear-out by becoming louder.

Signs to watch for

The FLIR Systems microcooler is equipped with a closed-loop speed regulator, which adjusts the cooler motor speed to regulate the detector temperature. Typically, the cooler runs at maximum speed for 7–10 minutes (depending on model), and then slows down to about 40% of the maximum speed. As the gas pressure degrades, the motor continues at maximum speed for longer and longer periods to reach operating temperature. Eventually, as the helium pressure decreases, the motor will loose the ability to reach and/or maintain operating temperature. When this occurs, the camera must be returned to FLIR Systems Customer Service Department for service.


9.3 FLIR Customer Support

As the global leader in infrared cameras and thermography equipment, FLIR ensures that your support begins, not ends, at the time of purchase. With over 60 sales and service offices worldwide, you are never far from a FLIR support representative. When contacting FLIR customer support, please note the information located on the bottom of the camera (serial number and model number).

9.3.1 Technical Support

The FLIR Customer Support Center portal will help you as a FLIR customer to get the most out of your FLIR products. The portal gives you access to our support team, software and documentation, service contacts, etc. The portal address is: http://support.flir.com

9.3.2 FLIR Knowledgebase (FAQ)

Search the open FLIR Knowledgebase or ask a question to our support team (requires a simple registration). The FAQ address is: http://flir.custhelp.com/app/answers/list

9.3.3 Repair Services

The FLIR expert service team provides quality warranty and non-warranty repair. Find your local service representative here: http://flir.custhelp.com/app/utils/fl_service


10 QUALITY

Quality Assurance The Quality Management System under which this product is developed and manufactured has been certified in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. FLIR Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development; therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements of the product described in this manual without prior notice.

10.1 For US market

Important Instructions and notices to user Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Systems Advanced Thermal Solutions may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device.

Note This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at its own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

10.2 For Canadian market

Industry Canada Notice This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Note d’industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

10.3 For the whole world

Proper Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipm ent (EEE) The European Union (EU) has enacted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), which aims to prevent EEE waste from arising; to encourage reuse, recycling, and recovery of EEE waste; and to promote environmental responsibility. In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with the “crossed out wheeled bin” either on the product itself or in the product literature must not be disposed of in regular rubbish bins, mixed with regular household or other commercial waste, or by other regular municipal waste collection means. Instead, and in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health, all EEE products (including any cables that came with the product) should be responsibly discarded or recycled. To identify a responsible disposal method where you live, please contact your local waste collection or recycling service, your original place of purchase or product supplier, or the responsible government authority in your area. Business users should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract.


11 LEGAL DISCLAIMER

All products manufactured by FLIR Systems are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the delivery date of the original purchase, provided such products have been under normal storage, use and service, and in accordance with FLIR Systems instruction. All products not manufactured by FLIR Systems included in systems delivered by FLIR Systems to the original purchaser carry the warranty, if any, of the particular supplier only and FLIR Systems has no responsibility whatsoever for such products. The warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It is not applicable to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or abnormal conditions of operation. Expendable parts are excluded from the warranty. In the case of defect in a product covered by this warranty the product must not be further used in order to prevent additional damage. The purchaser shall promptly report any defect to FLIR Systems or this warranty will not apply. FLIR Systems will, at its option, repair or replace any such defective product free of charge if, upon inspection, it proves to be defective in material or workmanship and provided that it is returned to FLIR Systems within the said one-year period. FLIR Systems has no other obligations or liability for defects than those set forth above. No other warranty is expressed or implied. FLIR Systems specifically disclaims the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. FLIR Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory.


12 COPYRIGHTS

© FLIR Systems, 2012. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the software including source code may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems. This manual must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior consent, in writing, from FLIR Systems. Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.

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