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Thermal Imaging Cameras Structural – Session 4 Talisman SpiritEdition 1.1 2013 – PPT – 0

Session 4

Talisman Spirit

Handheld Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) Operation

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• Components

• Specifications

• Operation

• Microbolometer Shutter

• Accessories

• Battery Changing

• Battery Charging

• Optional features

• When using TICs

• Inspection and maintenance

Topics

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Components

LCD Display

On/OffButton

Battery Release Battery

Lens and Bezel

TransmitButton

Video output

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1.3 kg

Microbolometer (ASi)

90 mm Screen Size

NiMH or alkaline batteries (optional)

Specifications

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Activating the Unit• place a fully charged battery in the

unit

• push in the red On / Off button

• wait for the display to appear

Deactivating the Unit• push in the red On / Off button -

Delayed Off to prevent accidental shut down of the camera

Operation

On/Off Button

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Automated ‘shutter’ auto-calibrates or zeros the unit

‘Shutter’ may ‘fire’ or close approximately every 60 seconds freezing the image on the display for 1-2 seconds.

Microbolometer ‘Shutter’

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Vehicle mount charger

Desk charger

Accessories

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To remove:• push in both battery release buttons

and slide the battery forward

• To reinstall:

• align the battery with the housing groves

• slide the battery back until it locks in place

Battery Changing

Battery Release

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Rechargeable NiMH Batteries - Standard SuperCell Battery - Duration 4 Hrs

Battery Charging• connect the AC or DC power supply to the charger

• place a battery in the charger, the center LED should turn red. Leave until the LED turns green

Charge Times : • 1 battery +/- 90 minutes,

• (direct charge) 2 batteries +/- 90 minutes

Battery Charging

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Built-in Temperature Measurement

Grip - Pistol or Action Grip

Battery - SuperCell Plus (Duration 7 Hrs)

Battery - Alkaline AA

Integral Wireless Transmission Systems: • FM Universal, 2.5 GHz

• Digital Spread Spectrum 2.5 GHz

• TV Standard: – PAL (625/50Hz) or NTSC (525/60Hz) – Monochrome

Optional Features

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Removable handgrips

Two types:• Action Grip: enables you to

simultaneously hold the camera and other things

• Pistol Grip: comfortable grip for prolonged periods of time

Both Grips can be removed in seconds.

Optional Features

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Alkaline Battery Pack

Two NiMH SuperCell batteries and charger

Standard Alkaline AA Batteries with the 'EasyLoad’ cassette.

Insert and remove the 'EasyLoad’ cassette battery in the same way as the NIMH battery

Note: This battery must not be placed into the battery charger

Optional Features

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Video Output

Industry standard ‘BNC’ video output

Optional Features

Video output

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Transmitter On/Off Button

Transmitter On/Off Button (if transmitter fitted)

Press the Transmitter On/Off button to activate the transmitter

Optional Features

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Accidental deactivation

Lens and screen

Carrying strap position

Oversaturation

Superheated sources

Not intrinsically safe

When using TICs

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Checked as part of appliance or equipment inventory:• Cleanliness

• Cracks and damage

• Loose and missing items

• Strap/s

• Optic lens and display screen

• Battery compartment

• Battery

• Controls/systems check

• Return and secure

• Report problems

Inspecting the TIC

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Visually inspect

Battery

Systems check

Neck/carry strap

Protect

Lens and screen

Maintaining TIC During Use

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Clean

Charge batteries

Stow dry

Maintaining TIC After Use

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• Components

• Specifications

• Operation

• Microbolometer Shutter

• Accessories

• Battery Changing

• Battery Charging

• Optional features

• When using TICs

• Inspection and maintenance

Summary

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Questions