E2v argus Safety Notes

Summary of argus

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 1 thermal imaging camera system safety notes before using this product, the customer shall read and understand all the instructions and warnings. E2v technologies does not accept responsibility for damage or injury resulting from...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 2 contents introduction .................................................................................................... 3 1. Operation and use ....................................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 3 introduction the argus ® f-type is the latest generation of the argus thermal imaging camera (tic) from e2v technologies. With over 25 years experience in thermal imaging, e2v technologies continues to produce high quality, aff...

  • Page 4: Operation And Use

     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 4 1. Operation and use 1.1 system configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Rear bumper 5. Battery release button 2. Battery 6. Side strap 3. Usb data lead socket 7. Removable handle 4. Front bumper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Date 6. Time 2. Spot...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 5 1.2 getting started • in the case with a standard camera are the following: o camera with handle and side straps. O two rechargeable battery packs. O battery charger with mains leads. O battery charging shoe. O neck strap. O th...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 6 1.3 camera features • dynamic scene colourisation (dsc) the argus ® f-type provides the end-user with a selection of colour palettes, which colourises the thermal image to allow the user to pinpoint the hottest areas within the...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 7 • search & compare modes the argus ® f-type has two specialist search image processing modes to assist detailed search and detection. These are search mode and compare mode. Both are available in black or white hot imagery. Sea...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 8 • direct temperature measurement the argus ® f-type allows the operator to view the average temperature of the centre spot of the scene (defined by the target markings). The temperature reading is displayed in the bottom right-...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 9 • two-mode sensitivity the argus ® f-type has two levels of sensitivity: high and low. These levels provide the user with a thermal image over the widest possible temperature range. The argus ® f-type will switch to the optimum...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 10 1.4 display warning graphics the argus ® f-type is equipped with an advanced microprocessor based control and user warning system. In addition to controlling the automatic operation of the camera to ensure the best possible pi...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 11 1.5 operating notes the following information relates to a “white-hot” image. • interpreting the image o relative temperatures the image displayed is simply a black and white picture of the infrared energy entering the lens. T...

  • Page 12: Menu Control Functions

     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 12 2. Menu control functions some of the argus ® f-type features can be adjusted and set up via the on screen menu without the need to connect the camera to a laptop/pc. The on screen menu is controlled by the camera buttons. To ...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 13 • auto colour mode the colour palette can be chosen from the following: grey scale (wh) grey scale (bh) night seeker red (wh) night seeker red (bh) night seeker green (wh) night seeker green (bh) heat-finder red (wh) heat-find...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 14 • temperature measurement the temperature units can be selected between the following: temperature units °c temperature units °f spot off select the preferred option to set this in the camera • language select the preferred op...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 15 3. Rechargeable battery pack and charger the rechargeable battery system supplied with the argus ® f-type camera has been specifically designed to fast-charge the argus ® 4 ni-mh rechargeable batteries (p7030r). The charger is...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 16 battery age indicator (yellow marker) the yellow marker shows the maximum charge capacity of a given battery placed into the camera. This keeps track of the battery condition as the cells age to give the user a guide as to how...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 17 • only use the argus ® 4 rechargeable battery (p7030r) and charging shoe (p7030cs) with this charger. • ensure that the battery charger output lead has been correctly fitted to the charging shoe before connection to the mains....

  • Page 18: Software & Customer Cd

     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 18 4. Software & customer cd the argus ® f-type camera is supplied with a cd containing current datasheets on both the camera range and the accessories available. The cd also contains the customer software for our range of camera...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 19 5. Cleaning, maintenance and replaceable parts • cleaning after use and prior to stowing, the camera should be cleaned. This is best carried out using a cloth soaked with warm soapy water. Solvents should not be used. If in do...

  • Page 20: Specifications

     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 20 6. Specifications camera specification specialist search series environmental data thermal conditions the camera has been designed to operate continuously between -10 °c (14 °f) and +80 °c (176 °f) sealing - ip67, will withsta...

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     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 21 lens window - germanium (2 mm thick) with durable coating electrical data power consumption - start-up time - 5 seconds typical battery type - ni-mh rechargeable battery battery capacity - 2 ah battery life - 4 hours @ ambient...

  • Page 22: Warranty Terms

     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 22 7. Warranty terms 7.1 express warranty e2v technologies ("e2v") warrants that this product is free from mechanical defects or faulty workmanship for two (2) years from the date of shipment, with the exception that the warranty...

  • Page 23: Appendices

     e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013 cr 113590 p7250um version 4, page 23 appendices ateme software ateme has proprietary rights to elements of software contained within this product. Mpeg-4 visual patent notice to customers this product is licensed under the mpeg-4 visual patent portfolio license f...

  • Page 24: Argus

    Argus ® f-type user’s manual.

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    E2v technologies (uk) limited waterhouse lane chelmsford essex cm1 2qu, uk telephone: +44 (0)1245 493493 facsimile: +44 (0)1245 492492 e2v technologies inc. 520 white plains road suite 450 tarrytown ny 10591, usa telephone: (914) 592 6050 facsimile: (914) 592-5148 e2v technologies sas 16 burospace f...