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User’s manualFLIR R&D software 1.2FLIR QuickPlot | FLIR ResearchIRT559132Publ. No.a449RevisionEnglish (EN)LanguageApril 21, 2010Issue date

4 Important note about this manualNOTEFLIR Systems reserves the right to discontinue models, software, parts or accessories,and other items, or to cha

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5 Installation5.1 New features in version 1.2 SP1List of featuresTranslation of software interface to Simplified Chinese Translation of software inte

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5.2 System requirementsRequiredoperating systemOne of the following:Microsoft®Windows®XP Pro, with Service Pack 3 (SP3), 32-bit Microsoft®Windows®Vis

5.3 Installation of FLIR R&D softwareNOTEYou must be an Administrator or a user with Administrative Rights to install theprogram. A complete inst

6 Managing licenses6.1 Registering your productGeneralIt is important that you register your product. By registering your product you areentitled to:

6.2 Activating your licenseGeneralThe first time you start FLIR R&D software you will be able to choose one of the fol-lowing options: Activate FL

Activating FLIRR&D software bye-mailFollow this procedure:1 Start FLIR R&D software.In the web activation dialog box, click Activate the produ

6.3 Transferring your licenseGeneralYou can transfer a license from one computer to another computer, as long as youdo not exceed the number of purcha

6.4 Updating your productGeneralWe regularly issue software updates and you can update the program using thisupdate service.ProcedureFollow this proce

7 Supported features7.1 GeneralThis table lists the features that are available in FLIR QuickPlot and FLIR ResearchIR.7.2 Feature matrixNote: This fea

FLIR ResearchIRFLIR QuickPlotProduct focus++Industrial R&D++ThermographyFLIR ResearchIRFLIR QuickPlotGeneral++Toolbox++Plugin support++Camera cont

FLIR ResearchIRFLIR QuickPlotUser interface and live view++Thumbnail viewer++Multiple viewports with live image/stored im-age/plots++Palettes++Inverte

FLIR ResearchIRFLIR QuickPlotAnalysis and results++□ Isotherm (above, below, interval)++Edit properties++Result table:++□ Mean++□ Max.++□ Min.++□ Diff

FLIR ResearchIRFLIR QuickPlotRecording and playback++□ Frames per second++□ Interval (S:M:H)++Trigger:++□ Start:++□ □ Manual+–□ □ On time+–□ □ Conditi

FLIR ResearchIRFLIR QuickPlotExport+–□ □ □ Sequence (*.csv; delimited)++□ □ □ *.bmp++□ □ □ *.jpg++□ □ To clipboard:++□ □ □ Picture+–□ □ □ Data (*.csv;

8 Getting started8.1 Connecting a cameraGeneralYou can connect a camera to your computer or your network, using one of the fol-lowing methods: Etherne

8.2 Acquiring an image or sequence file in real-timeGeneralThis section describes how you choose images and files using the file explorer pane.Using t

8.3 Adjusting the image or sequence fileGeneralYou can adjust an image or sequence file using three different adjustment methods,and you may likely ne

8.4 Saving a sequence file or an image snapshotAbout saving asequence filePrior to recording, you need to specify where you want to save your sequence

8.5 Locating images or sequence filesProcedureFollow this procedure:Click the Organize tab1To locate your images or sequence files, use the file explo

FLIR R&D software 1.2User’s manualPubl. No. T559132 Rev. a449 – ENGLISH (EN) – April 21, 2010

8.6 Viewing images or sequence filesGeneralThis procedure assumes that you have carried out Step 3 in the previous procedure.ProcedureFollow this proc

9 Overview of screen elementsGeneralMany functions and tools have tooltips that display basic help information. Todisplay the tooltips, hold the curso

9.1 Organize tabFigureT630400;a1ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Main tab bar: Organize Analyze1Main menu bar: Options Help Exit2Button

Camera information pane.Information about the camera from which the selected file originates, suchas the camera model, its lens, its serial number, et

9.2 Analyze tab9.2.1 Analyze tab > Camera tabFigureT630401;a2ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Analyze subtabs: Camera Recording Stor

Zoom & Pan pane.You use the Zoom & Pan pane to change the zoom factor, and to pan overimages.6Scale pane.You use the Scale pane to carry out v

9.2.2 Analyze tab > Recording tabFigureT630403;a2ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Controls to set the recording speed: According to

9.2.3 Analyze tab > Recording tab (detail view of start/stop)FigureT630402;a2ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Prerecording button (c

Postrecording button (currently displayed as None).A postrecording is a defined number of image frames that are stored afterthe recording that an even

9.2.4 Analyze tab > Storage tabFigureT630404;a2ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Option buttons that control how the recorded files w

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The Performance group displays the following information: Actual frame rate Stored frames Lost frames5Filename prefix text box.Here you can define an

9.3 Image windowFigureT630405;a1ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Temperature scale.1Camera identity (or to the file path for images or

9.3.1 Image window > Measurement toolbarFigureT630406;a3ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Select tool.You use this tool when you want

Tool to enable/disable the “nearest neighbor” image interpolation algorithm.When you zoom into an image, FLIR R&D software uses a bicubic imageint

9.3.2 Image window > Sequence recording toolbarNOTEThe top row shows what the toolbar looks like before the recording has startedand before the tri

9.3.3 Image window > Sequence playback toolbarFigureT630423;a1ExplanationThis table explains the figure above.Buttons to switch between film mode p

9.4 Plot windowFigureT630408;a1ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Temperature scale.1Plot number.2Plot line. You can have several plot li

9.4.1 Plot window > Plot toolbarGeneralDiffferent parts of the plot toolbar are displayed in live and playback mode, respec-tively.FigureT630422;a2

9.5 Profile windowFigureT638292;a1ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Temperature scale.1Profile number, and the name of the file or image

9.5.1 Profile window > Profile toolbarGeneralDiffferent parts of the profile toolbar are displayed in live and playback mode, respec-tively.FigureT

Table of contents11 Notice to user ...

9.6 Zoom & Pan paneFigureT630410;a1ExplanationThis table explains the figure above:Toolbar buttons (from top to bottom): Zoom to fill the window w

9.7 Scale paneGeneralThe scale pane lets you set maximum and minimum temperatures, create isothermsand adjust the image in various ways,About isotherm

Button to do the following: Automatically adjust the image for the best brightness and contrast. Change the level (by dragging the button). Change the

9.8 Results paneGeneralThe results pane displays results from measurement tools laid out in the image.NOTEThe figure below shows the results pane when

10 Recording sequence files10.1 How to set the recording speedGeneralBefore you start your recording, you need to set the recording speed. The recordi

10.2 How to set a prerecordingGeneralA prerecording is a defined time interval (of images) that is stored before the actualevent that triggers the rec

10.3 How to set a start triggerGeneralA start trigger can be regarded as a condition that starts the recording of the event,once the value of the cond

10.4 How to set a stop triggerGeneralA stop trigger can be regarded as a condition that stops the recording of the event,once the value of the conditi

10.5 How to set a postrecordingGeneralA postrecording is a defined number of image frames that are stored after therecording that an event has trigger

11 Working with plotsGeneralA temperature plot can be regarded as a graph that displays how the temperaturesvary relative to time in a sequence file.N

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12 Working with profilesGeneralA profile can be regarded as a graph that displays how the temperatures vary relativeto a line in an image.NOTEThis pro

13 Exporting dataGeneralYou can export image, plot and profile data in various ways. This section describedhow.Exporting imagedataDo one of the follow

14 Changing settings14.1 Changing program settingsGeneralYou can change a variety of program settings that define output data, temperatureunits, langu

14.2 Changing object parameters14.2.1 Changing object parameters globallyGeneralFor accurate measurements, you must set the object parameters. This pr

14.2.2 Changing object parameters locallyGeneralWhen you change object parameters, all object parameters for the whole image arechanged.However, in so

15 About FLIR SystemsFLIR Systems was established in 1978 to pioneer the development of high-performanceinfrared imaging systems, and is the world lea

FLIR Systems is at the forefront of innovation in the infrared camera industry. We an-ticipate market demand by constantly improving our existing came

15.4 A few images from our facilities10401303;a1Figure 15.2 LEFT: Development of system electronics; RIGHT: Testing of an FPA detector10401403;a1Figur

10401503;a1Figure 15.4 LEFT: Testing of infrared cameras in the climatic chamber; RIGHT: Robot used for cameratesting and calibration62 Publ. No. T559

16 GlossaryExplanationTerm or expressionThe amount of radiation absorbed by an object relative to thereceived radiation. A number between 0 and 1.abso

1 Notice to userTypographicalconventionsThis manual uses the following typographical conventions:Semibold is used for menu names, menu commands and la

ExplanationTerm or expressionExtra lenses, filters, heat shields etc. that can be put betweenthe camera and the object being measured.external opticsA

ExplanationTerm or expressionThe set of colors used to display an IR image.paletteStands for picture element. One single spot in an image.pixelAmount

ExplanationTerm or expressionGases and materials can be more or less transparent. Transmis-sion is the amount of IR radiation passing through them. An

17 Thermographic measurementtechniques17.1 IntroductionAn infrared camera measures and images the emitted infrared radiation from an object.The fact t

17.2.1 Finding the emissivity of a sample17.2.1.1 Step 1: Determining reflected apparent temperatureUse one of the following two methods to determine

Measure the radiation intensity (= apparent temperature) from the reflecting source using thefollowing settings: Emissivity: 1.0 Dobj: 0You can measur

Measure the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil and write it down.10727003;a2Figure 17.4 Measuring the apparent temperature of the aluminum foil

Avoid forced convection Look for a thermally stable surrounding that will not generate spot reflections Use high quality tape that you know is not

18 History of infrared technologyBefore the year 1800, the existence of the infrared portion of the electromagneticspectrum wasn't even suspected

however, who was the first to recognize that there must be a point where the heatingeffect reaches a maximum, and that measurements confined to the vi

2 Customer helpGeneralFor customer help, visit:http://flir.custhelp.comSubmitting aquestionTo submit a question to the customer help team, you must be

10399103;a1Figure 18.3 Macedonio Melloni (1798–1854)Thermometers, as radiation detectors, remained unchallenged until 1829, the yearNobili invented th

The improvement of infrared-detector sensitivity progressed slowly. Another majorbreakthrough, made by Langley in 1880, was the invention of the bolom

19 Theory of thermography19.1 IntroductionThe subjects of infrared radiation and the related technique of thermography are stillnew to many who will u

μm). Although the wavelengths are given in μm (micrometers), other units are oftenstill used to measure wavelength in this spectral region, e.g. nanom

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

➲ The factor 10-6is used since spectral emittance in the curves is expressed inWatt/m2, μm.Planck’s formula, when plotted graphically for various t

μm. Thus, a very hot star such as Sirius (11 000 K), emitting bluish-white light, radiateswith the peak of spectral radiant emittance occurring within

10327203;a4Figure 19.6 Planckian curves plotted on semi-log scales from 100 K to 1000 K. The dotted line representsthe locus of maximum radiant emitta

10399303;a1Figure 19.7 Josef Stefan (1835–1893), and Ludwig Boltzmann (1844–1906)Using the Stefan-Boltzmann formula to calculate the power radiated by

For opaque materials τλ= 0 and the relation simplifies to:Another factor, called the emissivity, is required to describe the fraction ε of the radiant

3 Documentation updatesGeneralOur manuals are updated several times per year, and we also issue product-criticalnotifications of changes on a regular

10401203;a2Figure 19.8 Spectral radiant emittance of three types of radiators. 1: Spectral radiant emittance; 2:Wavelength; 3: Blackbody; 4: Selective

some of it arrives at the other surface, through which most of it escapes; part of it isreflected back again. Although the progressive reflections bec

20 The measurement formulaAs already mentioned, when viewing an object, the camera receives radiation notonly from the object itself. It also collects

or, with simplified notation:where C is a constant.Should the source be a graybody with emittance ε, the received radiation wouldconsequently be εWsou

This is the general measurement formula used in all the FLIR Systems thermographicequipment. The voltages of the formula are:Figure 20.2 VoltagesCalcu

It is obvious that measurement of low object temperatures are more critical thanmeasuring high temperatures since the ‘disturbing’ radiation sources a

10400603;a2Figure 20.3 Relative magnitudes of radiation sources under varying measurement conditions (SW camera).1: Object temperature; 2: Emittance;

10400703;a2Figure 20.4 Relative magnitudes of radiation sources under varying measurement conditions (LW camera).1: Object temperature; 2: Emittance;

21 Emissivity tablesThis section presents a compilation of emissivity data from the infrared literature andmeasurements made by FLIR Systems.21.1 Refe

21.3 TablesFigure 21.1 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: