Fluke VT02 User manual

October 2012, Rev.1, 7/13

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

All product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

VT02, VT04

Visual IR Thermometer

Users Manual

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Introduction

The VT Series (the Product) are Visual IR Thermometers that combine surface

temperature measurement with real-time thermal and visual images. The

thermal image removes the time necessary for component-by-component

measurement associated with a traditional spot thermometer (radiometer). The

Product is ideal for electrical, HVAC, and facility maintenance applications.

The recommended use model is:

1. Scan a broad area with the blended thermal and visual image to

quickly identify temperature anomalies that need more inspection.

2. Use the wide field-of-view to move closer to the target for a

temperature measurement with more detail.

3. Capture both thermal and visual images with a single trigger pull.

4. Create a report with Fluke SmartView®software.

The Product is easy to use. Turn on and within seconds it provides an image

with no training needed. Several features increase the accuracy and usability of

the Product:

•Adjustable emissivity and reflected background compensation

improves measurement accuracy on semi-reflective surfaces

•Hot and cold spot temperature markers that guide the user to the

hottest and coldest regions in the thermal image

•Selectable color palettes

•Visual/Thermal image alignment

The VT04 includes these additional features:

•Hi/Lo Temperature Alarms

•Time-Lapse Image Capture

•Auto-Monitor

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How to Contact Fluke

To contact Fluke, use one of these telephone numbers:

•USA: 1-800-760-4523

•Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)

•Europe: +31 402-675-200

•Japan: +81-3-6714-3114

•Singapore: +65-6799-5566

•Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-5500

Or, visit Fluke's website at www.fluke.com.

To register your Product, visit http://register.fluke.com.

To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit

http://us.fluke.com/usen/support/manuals.

Safety Information

A Warning identifies hazardous conditions and procedures that are dangerous

to the user. A Caution identifies conditions and procedures that can cause

damage to the Product or the equipment under test.

 Warning

To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:

•Read all safety information before you use the Product.

•Carefully read all instructions.

•Use the Product only as specified, or the protection

supplied by the Product can be compromised.

•Replace or recharge the batteries when the low battery

indicator shows to prevent incorrect measurements.

•Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or

in damp or wet environments.

•Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.

•Do not use the Product if it is damaged.

•See emissivity information for actual temperatures.

Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature

measurements. These objects pose a burn hazard.

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Safety Information

•Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an

extended period of time, or if stored in temperatures

above 50 °C. If the batteries are not removed, battery

leakage can damage the Product.

•Follow all battery care and charging instructions in this

manual.

•Use only specified replacement parts.

•Use only the Fluke supplied power adapter to charge the

VT04 battery.

Table 1 is a list of symbols used on the Product or in this manual.

Table 1. Symbols

Symbol Description

Important information. See manual.

Hazardous voltage. Risk of electrical shock.

Conforms to relevant Australian standards.

Conforms to requirements of European Union and European

Free Trade Association.

Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC standards.



This camera contains a Lithium-ion battery. Do not mix with the

solid waste stream. Spent batteries should be disposed of by a

qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler per local

regulations. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.



This product complies with the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)

marking requirements. The affixed label indicates that you must

not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic

household waste. Product Category: With reference to the

equipment types in the WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is

classed as category 9 “Monitoring and Control Instrumentation”

product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal

waste. Go to Fluke's website for recycling information.

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Before You Start

Table 2 is a list of all items included with the Product.

Table 2. Packing List

Description Part Number

Model

VT02 VT04

VT02 Visual IR Thermometer 4253599 •

VT04 Visual IR Thermometer 4366444 •

AA Alkaline Batteries (QTY. 4) 1560231 •

Rechargeable Battery 4365971 •

Micro SD Memory Card and conversion

adapter to standard SD Memory Card[1]

4269849 ••

Transport/Storage Case 4272528 ••

Micro USB Charger/Power Supply 4366918 •

VT Series Quick Reference Card[2] 4257700 ••

CD-ROM with Users Manual 4253607 ••

SmartView®Software on CD-ROM 2814474 ••

[1] Fluke recommends the micro SD memory card that is supplied with the Product.

Fluke does not warrant the use or reliability of aftermarket SD memory cards of

different brands or capacities.

[2] Printed in English, Spanish, French, German, and Simplified Chinese. See the CD-

ROM for additional languages. To request a printed Quick Reference Card in a

language not supplied with your product, email Fluke at TPubs@fluke.com. Specify

the product name and language preference in the subject line.

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Power On and Off

To turn on the Product, push and hold for 2 seconds. A start-up screen

shows on the display and an indicator bar shows the status, see Figure 1. The

indication bar increases on power up and decreases on power down. After the

start-up screen, the Product is ready to use. To turn off the Product, push and

hold for 2 seconds.

The Auto Off feature turns off the Product after 10 minutes of inactivity.

VT02 VT04

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Figure 1. Start-Up Screen and Status Indicator

For the first time use, or when the batteries are removed for more than a few

hours, the Date and Time menu opens. See page 18 for more information about

how to set the date and time.

Note

All visual IR thermometers need sufficient warm-up time for the most

accurate temperature measurements. This time can often vary by

model and by environmental conditions. Although most visual IR

thermometers are fully warmed up in 3 to 5 minutes, it is always best

to wait a minimum of 10 minutes if the most accurate temperature

measurement is very important to your application. When you move a

visual IR thermometer between environments with large differences in

ambient temperature, more adjustment time can be required.

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Rechargeable Battery

The VT04 has a rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Note

New batteries are not fully charged. Two to ten normal

charging/discharging cycles may be required before the battery

charges to its maximum capacity.

Before using the VT04 for the first time, charge the battery:

1. Plug the ac power supply into an ac wall outlet.

2. Connect the micro-USB connector to the VT04. See Figure 2.

While the battery is charging, shows on the display and the

status LED is red. When charged, shows on the display and the

status LED is green. The typical charge time from 100 % discharged

to 100 % charge is 5 to 6 hours.

Note

Make sure the Product is near room temperature before you connect

it to the charger. See the charging temperature specification. Do not

charge in hot or cold places. Charging in extreme temperatures

reduces the battery pack’s ability to hold a charge.

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Figure 2. Rechargeable Battery

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Features and Controls

Table 3 is a list of the Product features with the location of each control.

Table 3. Features

VT04 VT02

VT04

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Item Description

LCD Display

Power On/Off and Menu

Micro SD Memory Card Slot

Lanyard

Tripod Mount

Select/Enter

Infrared Lens

Rotating Lens Cover (VT02)

Visual Camera

Trigger for Image Capture

Battery Cover

Micro USB Connector (Input 2.5 W, 0.5 A at 5 V)

Battery Charge Status LED

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Button Operation

Two functions are accessed directly from the buttons: Blending/Capture and

Save. The arrow buttons are used for menu navigation.

Image Blending

Image blending makes it easier to understand infrared images through the use

of an aligned visible image and infrared image. The Product captures a visible

image with each infrared image to exactly show the target area and more

effectively share it with others.

To use the blending function:

1. Push until shows in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.

2. Use /to adjust the blending from 0 % to 100 %.

The blend options are shown in Figure 3.

0 % 25 % 50 % 100 %75 %

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Figure 3. Blend Options

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Button Operation

Visual Image Alignment Control

The image blending overlay and the visual camera are positioned above each

other in the VT Series. This vertical parallax will change with distance to your

object. To correct the parallax for a near or far distance you have a visual

image alignment control. See Figure 4.

To toggle the control between a near object or far object:

1. Push NEAR () for a measurement distance from 15 cm to 23 cm

(6 in to 9 in).

2. Push FAR () or a measurement distance further than 23 cm/9 in.

The Near or Far icon shows in the upper left corner of the display.

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≤ 9 in / 23 cm

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Figure 4. Visual Image Alignment

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