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Does anyone know about Iray's relationship with Infiray?  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: thermalengineer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2022, 10:33:56 am
content: Does anyone know about Iray's relationship with InfiRay? Recently I was writing a paper on thermal imaging to analyze the infrared market, the relationship between those two got me wondering during my research.Hope someone can help me sort it out!Thank you, guys!

author: matej_cro
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2022, 11:12:08 am
content: https://www.infiray.com/about.htmlScroll down and read

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 20, 2022, 11:41:14 am
content: They are effectively one and the same

author: DaneLaw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2022, 06:59:20 pm
content: They are all subsidiaries of the mother companyRayTron.RayTron got numerous segment-specific subsidiaries.RayTron (tech Limited) is a leading manufacturer of uncooled IRFPA - and delivers products to various fields, night vision, thermal temperature measurement, intelligent surveillance, UAV load, automatic driving, IoT, AI, machine vision, and a shutload of other things.They had around +2000 employees last time I did my due diligence on "Raytron Technology limited" though its a few years back..
Does anyone have any thoughts on InfiRay M200A or M200F? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: deanclaxton
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 07:44:39 am
content: I'm looking to purchase a thermal imager which would be used mostly for looking at PCB component temperatures, PCB troubleshooting, etc. Budget is max AUD$1500 ex GST (plus a macro lense).I'm led to believe that the InfiRay M200 series may be a little better build quality and faster than something like the Uni-T uti260B.Or am I better off just saving the money and getting the Uni-t?The M200F seems to retail at AUD$1500 so is at the top end of my budget, whilst the M200A is around the $1000 mark - that's from a local AU retailer and I haven't requested a quote to see if they can do a better price. The Uni-t is around the AUD$500 mark so quite a price difference.I couldn't find any feedback here on the M200F - its relatively new and includes manual focus which may be useful? Having not used one before I don't really have a feel for how useful that would be.Or perhaps there are better options that would also fit the budget - keen to hear your thoughts.

author: Krist-win
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2022, 08:23:56 am
content: Do you know InfiRay T2S PLUS？ It has macro lens.

author: thermalengineer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 06, 2022, 03:11:36 am
content: Could you please share the purchase link of this product? Is it needed to plug into smartphone?
Guide PC210 - Anyone know what Distance and ReflMeasure settings do? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: jweaver
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2022, 03:32:34 pm
content: Has anyone worked out what the "Distance" setting does? I assumed it was parallax correction between the IR and Visible cameras, but changing it appears to do nothing..And on the same subject, what about the "ReflMeasure" setting.. At default its 23 degrees, but I have changed it and can't work out what it does.I even write to Guide IR asking them if they had any documentation on these features but have had no reply.Jon

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2022, 04:51:00 pm
content: Distance is the distance to target from the camera for the purposes of correcting atmospheric path loss in measurements.ReflMeasure is the ambient temperature of the working environment around the target that is considered in any measurements. It is basically the thermal energy that could be reflected off of the target from its surroundings.The above settings only become really important when you are looking for best accuracy of measurement. Ball park entries in those fields are usually adequate for casual measurements.Fraser

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2022, 04:56:29 pm
content: FLIR’s explanations….https://flir.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/222/~/measuring-temperature-at-long-distancehttps://www.flir.co.uk/discover/professional-tools/how-does-emissivity-affect-thermal-imaging/Fraser

author: zrq
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2022, 07:01:08 pm
content: This book can be a good reference: Infrared Thermography: Errors and Uncertainties, Waldemar Minkina, Sebastian Dudzik.The formula implemented for temperature computation of HT301 and equivalents is identical to the one in Appendix A, page 171.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/software-for-xtherm-t3s-and-ht-301/msg3782966/#msg3782966
Particles on sensor?  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SharpBananas
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 08:40:10 pm
content: On my Seek Compact Pro, I have 2 large circles that appear when the thermal scene does not have defined areas of thermal variation. It is fairly obvious and annoying.I tried to clean the sensor carefully with a DSLR sensor cleaning kit, and have been unsuccessful. Under magnification I am able to see what I believe is one of these dots, but I can't seem to remove it.I took some images on a thermally homogenous background so the aberrations could be clearly seen.Any thoughts?

author: DaJMasta
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 08:47:27 pm
content: since they're large and out of focus, have you tried cleaning the lens?

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 10:46:36 pm
content: No, those are sensor window.Anything on the lens surfaces will be totally out of focus.Bill

author: SharpBananas
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 11:16:08 pm
content: Yeah I ruled that out by running the Seek without the lens - The spots remained.I ordered a better magnification device to see if I can get a better look at things. I'll share if I see anything.Still...gotta figure out how to remove these particles.

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2022, 10:49:45 am
content: It is possible that these are spots that were there when the camera was calibrated, and have since fallen off. So the reduced transmission is baked into the pixel gain calibration.That would result in a hot spot when viewing hot things, and a cold spot when viewing cold things.

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2022, 04:04:06 pm
content: Quote from: Bill W on August 27, 2022, 10:49:45 amSorry I laughed on this

author: SharpBananas
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 27, 2022, 07:00:59 pm
content: That would really suck. Although, if that were the case, wouldn't it appear when I have a defined thermal scene too? Also the halo that appears around the spots is very similar to what you would see with dust on a DSLR sensor.

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2022, 08:30:18 pm
content: Quote from: SharpBananas on August 27, 2022, 07:00:59 pmIndeed it should.Equally a 'new' spot should show up too as reduced gain.Bill

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2022, 04:49:12 pm
content: Try look at a scene with small difference across itself, but differ a lot from the camera's temperature.You can just point it very closely to something hot or cold, so the whole picture is filled with the hot/cold part. (out-of-focus is OK, and even prefered)
(solved) What core does Bullard T320 use? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 03, 2022, 12:54:45 pm
content: I'm actually helping my friend to ask this, since he cannot register an account here... (Due to IP blocking?)I searched but cannot find the answer, does anyone knows?

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2022, 06:54:49 pm
content: This photo shows what the UI overlay look like, does it look familar to anyone?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 06, 2022, 07:40:35 pm
content: It is an A-Si core. From memory, the Raytheon 4500AS. I would need to do some digging to confirm that through. Sadly I am away from base at the moment so cannot do any research in my archive for you.A tender I saw for the T320 mentioned the core being from a manufacturer who had served the Fire Fighting camera market for more than 10 years. The same document confirmed the use of an A-Si based core. Bullard used Raytheon A-Si Thermal Eye cores in earlier variants of the same camera platform (Raytheon 2000 and 3000 series A-Si cores)https://www.bullard.com/uploads/bullard_downloads/TI_T320_BIDSPECS_AM_EN_LOW_8303.pdfOne of my Bullard Eclipse cameras contains a FLIR TAU but the other (current model) contains a Raytheon Thermal Eye “Nano” core that is more recent than the 4500AS. Bullard clearly still like to use Raytheon Thermal Eye cores.Fraser

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2022, 10:19:20 am
content: 'Bullard used' ... is a bit of an understatement.At least in the 2000AS / 3500AS days the Bullard cameras were built in their entirety by Raytheon in the TI/Raytheon (later L3) facility north of Dallas.Bill

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2022, 10:24:35 am
content: I never knew that ! Thanks Bill

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2022, 01:30:45 pm
content: Thank you both!So it seems his device use the same core as my Scott Eagle 320. Hmm, I'll have the chance to compare them, to see if the low sensitivity problem is only mine, or all Raytheon A-Si.Actually Bullard seems to use different core even with the same model:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/simple-chart-of-old-firefighting-tics-sensor-type/I may have to persuade him to let me take it apart to make sure...

author: Logan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 28, 2022, 04:43:43 pm
content: Quote from: Fraser on August 06, 2022, 07:40:35 pmConfirmed correct.I finally got both to compare, Bullard T320 actually perform better than my Scott Eagle 320, T320's image is a bit darker, with better contrast. (Although my Scott Eagle 160 is still the best)I will sell my Eagle 320 and buy his T320...
Is noise reduction in the latest version of the Seek Thermal Android app broken? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ben321
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2022, 11:14:03 pm
content: It seems that there's worse noise correction algorithm in the latest version. I mean noise should be expected in a fairly flat temperature environment (like 1 degree or less difference between any 2 points in the scene), but as long as there's a difference of at least a few degrees, it should be barely noticable. Yet I notice significant noise that I hadn't noticed before, when part of my body is in the frame. A hand or a foot in the foreground and a room temperature background is a temperature difference of several degrees, so noise should be minimal if visible at all. Yet I see significant noise in this situation, that I hadn't seen in earlier versions of the app. Has anybody else noticed this?

author: SharpBananas
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 11:38:54 pm
content: Tbh, I think that is just where Seek sucks. I will often experience what you are describing with Seek depending on a bunch of factors.However, I haven't experienced any different imaging since the last update.
Infiray C200 Pro or Guide IR PC210 ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nkef
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 24, 2022, 09:34:02 am
content: Hi all,I am looking to get a thermal camera, after looking several thermal cameras i am between:1) Infiray C200 Pro2) GuideIR PC210In term of specs those two thermal cameras are very similar.As long I can understand the recently released PC210 is probably equipped with more modern SOC, it support a clunky video recording mode at the moment and the firmware is not policed in contrast with the C200 Pro.What is your take on those two cameras , which one should I peak ?*Also how the provided PC software compares between those two cameras ?

author: Bonnie.Liran
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 31, 2022, 12:07:01 pm
content: I am not familiar with these two models, but I know C200. Let me check this tow models online.
Infiray T2L Report File Location - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: AndyR
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 18, 2022, 02:37:58 am
content: Hello all - I'm new to the forum. I just bought an Infiray T2L and so far I'm very happy with it. I'm using the XTherm software that was recommended in the instructions that came with the camera, and I'm trying to use the "create report" button. I click the button, and it says it successfully created the report. However, I can't find anything that looks like a report anywhere. Could someone familiar with this camera / software let me know where the reports are being saved?I'm using it on my Android Pixel 4a, if it matters. Android version 12, XTherm app version i s5.05.211223Thanks! Also, if there's better software I should be running on Android I'd love some direction. Thermal is new to me.Andy

author: autotech
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 30, 2022, 11:19:30 pm
content: I never tried the report function . i have look inti it someday it could be handy

author: JOSM
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2022, 08:24:43 am
content: I have faced the same problem that I could not locate the report file.The solution is simple: Prior to create the report you will need to enable temperature markers in the image. Then the report (docx) is written to DCIM/XTHERM folder.

author: AndyR
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 05, 2022, 05:46:07 pm
content: Thank you! I will try that when I get home. Appreciate the response.

author: AndyR
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 10, 2022, 03:03:12 pm
content: Well, I tried the above suggestion and still nothing but images / videos in my XTherm folder. I'll have to do some more experimenting.Thanks, Andy

author: JOSM
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2022, 09:22:52 am
content: Maybe the following info might help:The Xtherm app provided in PlayStore does not run on my Galaxy Note 10. So I downloaded and installed the app from herehttp://xinfiray.online/Xtherm-release0602_27.apkas stated in the app description on PlayStore.

author: Rambo Sonny
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2022, 07:26:08 am
content: I notice they have T2L and T2S+. not sure what is the difference
Argus 3 Data cable - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nitroluver
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 11, 2018, 08:25:28 pm
content: Dose any one know where I can get an Argus 3 Data cable Or the remote for an Argus 3?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2018, 11:06:44 pm
content: Universal IR TV remoteProtocol : Philips RC6Any universal remote will work. Just correlate the keys on the original remote provided by EEV. It was either a One for All TV zapper or the Philips equivalent.Fraser

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 15, 2018, 01:32:09 pm
content: I have seen at least 5 different remote controls used over Argus 3 and Argus 4. SRU1010 and SRP1001 look like more recent models.Bill

author: MedMax
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2018, 03:44:33 pm
content: Hiif you still look for the Argus3 prog. cable.I made a simple RS-232 Cable like described in the attachment,works fine on my cam.KR Max

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2018, 01:37:49 pm
content: If you can fix the original then that's OK, but the pricey bit is the Fischer plug to make a useable / permanent fix rather than push in pins just as a quick test.It is Fischer 102 series. Any clones out there ?You could also get a new plug-socket pair and fit that in the hole. Internal wiring is easy and labelled.Bill

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2018, 02:08:48 pm
content: Bill,Thanks for the confirmation of the Fischer connector series. I have yet to find a clone of the Fischer connector though.Fraser

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2022, 03:45:24 pm
content: Came across some of these Fischer connectors on eBay, and made up some new data cables, and there are some spares.As the image these are short adaptor leads, 400mm long, not exact replicas of the original camera cable.These allow PC access to remote control, set up and download images from an Argus3.The matching customer software is available on fire-tics.co.ukYes it is the same connector as an Argus2, but it does not allow you to do anything that useful.First offering to forum before eBay (at a higher price). GBP25 each, post included to UK/Europe.Ask for postage to USA etc.Drop a PM and I'll advise my paypal account.Bill
Seek Thermal Pro with non-stock lens test. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Tamiore
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 08:03:40 am
content: Hi everyone.Just wanted to share what you can expect to get if you replace the stock lens on seek thermal pro with a lens of different focal length.Combined the test results into a video:I think I'll try to make a more portable lens housing for the 38mm lens in the upcoming days and do some more field tests. Overall, I'm actually pleasantly surprised how good the contrast is maintained on a 38mm lens.On a side note — both lenses would also work as a macro lens if used on top of the stock lens (instead of replacing it).These are the lens I used and the overall setup:

author: unturned3
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 02:26:01 pm
content: Nice! I've always wondered what happens if you replace the stock lens on these thermal imagers, but couldn't find anyone on the internet that has tried this. How big is the lens with 160mm focal length in your video?

author: Tamiore
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 21, 2022, 02:33:10 pm
content: Quote from: unturned3 on May 21, 2022, 02:26:01 pmBoth ZnSe lenses are 20mm in diameter. So just as big as the 38mm one. Hence the really small effective aperture, as it's 160mm away from the sensor.

author: Tamiore
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2022, 02:06:53 pm
content: Finally recorded some field tests with the 38mm lens:The housing for the lens was 3D printed, the lens was fixed inside the tube with some silicone adhesive.

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2022, 03:10:53 pm
content: Quote from: unturned3 on May 21, 2022, 02:26:01 pmI did a thread here on replacing FLIR-One lenses with alternativeshttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/flir1-g2-lens-experiments/Now available as webpageshttp://www.fire-tics.co.uk/project4/index.htmBill
Flir One 2G does not connect to phone ... communication error? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Pfriemler
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2022, 02:03:45 pm
content: edit: changed subject as weak battery is not the reason for fault - I think ...Bought a Flir One for Android (second generation) and micro-USB in 2016 and used it with pleasure but rarely. Despite regular recharging, it now only runs for about 5-10 minutes, but at least it runs. I think.I can switch it on, the calibration bezel clicks, the LED in the switch-on button first lights up yellow and then flashes green briefly, this goes on until it switches off. But I can't get a connection to a mobile phone or tablet. A new app doesn't report anything, my old app version 2.2.4, which I have been using until today, either requires the Flir One to be connected to a power supply or it crashes without an error message. A few days ago I had a function for a short time, now nothing works.Once opened, the battery was basically full and remained above 3.9 volts even after several minutes. I didn't find any voltage peaks that would indicate a weak battery with high internal resistance with the oscilloscope.Due to the runtime, there is of course reason to replace the battery, but I have had the short runtime for two years and the camera was still usable.Connected to the PC, it complains about an unexpectedly functioning USB device, nothing shows up in the device manager either. So I suspect a problem in the communication. edit: I get error messages in that style when a cable fault occurs, e.g. moving data cable in device sockets, or if a device just plugged in does "say" something to the computer but does not answer to a request.Options for action? Ideas for tests?Checking hardware levels? with a scope of only 100MHz?Could this be a solder problem? I read a lot about reballing CPUs on FLIR cams (far away from my capabilities).Translated withwww.DeepL.com/Translator(free version)
Portable thermal imager with Seek Thermal camera and a MCU (ESP32) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Wiaz
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 13, 2022, 03:10:23 pm
content: I'm working on a portable thermal imager based on my Seek Compact XR and a MCU with USB host capability. I want to use the ESP32-S2 based development board as it has 240MHz clock, decent amount of memory and allow USB host option. The major problem is of course to establish USB communication with a CDC device.I've already successfully tested the libseek-thermal code (https://github.com/OpenThermal/libseek-thermal) on my laptop and I've started to modify it to make it run on ESP32-S2:1. I substituted all OpenCV functions used by libseek-thermal with my own image processing code (easy step).2. Now I try to make it work without Libusb library (hard step, as I've no experience in USB protocols).So, have you ever tried to connect Seek thermal camera to a MCU board like ESP32, STM32 or Teensy? Every advice would be appreciated
Seek compact or compact xr (+macro lens) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: asdf
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 12, 2022, 04:57:30 pm
content: Which one is better for electronics? I know both are not good to see small parts but I saw some pictures from seek compact xr with macro lens and it seems good enough for modern electronics. The question is if I need xr or the cheapest compact is as good as xr when macro lens is used.

author: DaneLaw
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2022, 08:41:03 pm
content: any reason you wanna go with Seek, instead of alternative dongles.in 2022 the minimum model I would pursue would be the Seek Pro and if you gonna use it for modern electronics.. minimum the Fast Frame version that is just under 20hz.But in regards to Seek Compact & XR - you can get higher resolution and faster framerate for even less money, with these relatively cheap 256x192 dongles coming out of China and a good amount of them are 25hz..

author: asdf
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 13, 2022, 01:06:34 pm
content: I couldn't find alternative which I like. Those which are not more expensive have some drawbacks like worse optics, lower temperature range or lower resolution. Also I don't know how they work with macro lenses (I found only example photos made be seek+macro but not others).Maybe I'd try to get used CAT S62 for similar price but I couldn't find any info how it works with macro lens.I've just found comparison:The conclusion is each one it quite usable to see small parts (seems to be <= 0402). Maybe XR have some more magnification but it's not that much so maybe this can be compensated by choice of lens.
Looking to buy the cheapest macro lens for a Guide PC210 - a few questions. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Liam G
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2022, 01:00:13 pm
content: Hello to all - my first postHave recently bought a Guide PC210 and now want to buy a macro lens for as little money as possible . . .Question 1:Are CO2 laser ZnSe lenses suitable for the task, or is there a different type needed for thermal cameras?Question 2:If buying a CO2 laser ZnSe lens - which'focal length'do I need? The ones I'm looking at have 8 to choose from (see image below)Please Note:I'm perfectly fine with making my own adapter, all I want is the lens.Much Thanks.

author: Krist-win
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2022, 08:26:21 am
content: you should buy thermal imager and macro lens at the same time.

author: Liam G
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2022, 10:42:43 am
content: Quote from: Krist-win on August 08, 2022, 08:26:21 amOk. Andwhichfocal length should I have bought at the same time?

author: BmaxTom
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 10, 2022, 05:51:26 pm
content: I use the 50.8mm and 101.6mm ZnSe lens.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/guide-pc210-thermal-camera-anyone-familiar-with/msg4111042/#msg4111042

author: markb1980
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 11, 2022, 10:31:00 am
content: Question 1:Yes - they work perfectly fine.Question 2:I would take 50.8mm... You can see the effect of a 50.8mm lens on a PC210 here:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/guide-pc210-review/QuoteYou don't need to - here you can download one:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/guide-pc210-thermal-camera-anyone-familiar-with/msg4111042/#msg4111042
FLIR H Series Camera (HS HM TS) Hot Shoe Video & Charging adapter - stock in UK - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2017, 12:29:37 pm
content: Just in case anyone is looking for a replacement or spare Hot Shoe for their H series camera, now or in the future......The HS/HM/TS Hot Shoe is now discontinued by FLIR as a spare part. I searched Europe for one and all dealers I contacted reported that they order them direct from FLIR on an as needed basis. I tried ordering through that route and the part was never despatched from FLIR. The order was cancelled after some months of waiting. It appears FLIR have no remaining stock.Now the good news. I tracked down the last remaining stock of these Hot Shoes in the UK. I am now the holder of all that stock. I have just 3 spare Hot Shoes and they are available to buy from me, but sadly they will not be cheap. Obsolete items rarely are ! They are possibly the only stock to be found in Europe.If you need one. PM me and we can discuss price and postage.Fraser11 March 2017UK

author: encryptededdy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2017, 08:40:23 am
content: Isn't it just like 4 pins out? Hopefully someone will be able to figure out the pinout from the bottom of the camera.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 13, 2017, 11:54:25 am
content: That is what I thought as well. Take a look at my teardown of the shoe in the H series repair thread. Ir contains a PCB with masses of filtering and a 'charge complete' detection circuit. The video output and power input are both transient protected.I was going to build a Hot Shoe myself using my 3D printer. This was out of desperation due to the difficulty in finding one in Europe.The cost in time to make a neat solution was going to be far greater than the retail price but I could not get my hands on one ! The USA price is $50 each. For a FLIR accessory that is surprisingly cheap. Take a look at the FLIR power supply prices.... crazy expensive for what they are.I was so pleased to find these Hot Shoes. I did a deal with a FLIR agent to buy them plus a load of other FLIR accessories that appealed to me.I also have the FLIR MS224 and saw that a chap has created a 3D 'Hot Shoe' for that model. FLIR never made such available for the MS/PS seriesThe chap is asking quite a high price for the custom shoe but then it likely took him a long time to design with all its complex curves etc.Fraser

author: tcq1000
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 10, 2022, 03:37:59 am
content: I have a Hot Shoe. Unfortunately, I don't have a power adapter. Can this power supply be powered by ordinary DC power supply? What is the voltage?
FLIR Vue Pro R 336 - radiometric video - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: gebseng
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 03, 2022, 07:50:52 pm
content: Hi everyone on the forum, does somebody have experience with the FLIR Vue Pro R series? Here is my problem:I own a FLIR Vue Pro R 336. I have three video recording options: 8-bit (MPEG), 8-bit (H264) and 14-bit (TIFF sequence).Both 8-bit formats have a "high" frame rate of 9fps, but they can not have a fixed Level & Span and can not be edited in FLIR Research Studio, since they don't contain actual radiometric data.The 14-bit TIFF video format can be edited in FLIR Research Studio (Level & Span can be adjusted, the color palette can be changed, the files contain actual radiometric data). But it only has 1fps. Also, the temperature scale for this format is not degrees celsius, but only "counts".So, is there a way to create "high frame rate" (9fps) video with the Vue Pro R, that is editable (Level & Span), color palette) and/or has a fixed Level & Span (temperature range)?(After many attempts I found Teledyne FLIR support not very knowlegeable on the subject)Thanks for your input,Gebhard

author: Bill W
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 04, 2022, 11:42:02 pm
content: Would seem unlikely - at a guess there is a pipeline limit somewhere, maybe the data to the SD card writing.MPEG and H264 are 'compressed pretty pictures', so the overall data rate will be quite low, so the 9fps can be supported.The 14 bit TIFF is uncompressed data, maybe with added pretty pictures, to allow later manipulations. So the same pipeline limit is only supporting the 1fps due to the 14 bit data.Bill
Flir TK how to open for repair.  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Uho
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2019, 09:47:54 am
content: Flir TK how to open for repair.Video for those who want to repair a thermal imager but don’t know how to open it. Very often in this model there is a bad electrical contact in the battery connector. The battery itself is losing capacity. After the falls, problems arise with the electric flat cable.https://youtu.be/WEbG0E_kR6U

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2019, 12:28:31 pm
content: Thanks for sharingThe Lithium cell surrounded with foam padding is an interesting approachThe Scout and FLIR One series are designed and built in China by a third party manufacturer. It sometimes shows in the designs and construction used. Not FLIR’s usual fine engineering, that is for sure.Fraser

author: Uho
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2019, 05:17:36 am
content: The electronic board

author: Uho
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2019, 05:22:44 am
content: The electronic board

author: Uho
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2019, 05:34:23 am
content: I fixed the problem with the thermal image. There was a problem with a large current consumption in the off state. Maybe someone knows where to look for a breakdown.

author: Uho
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2019, 06:40:03 am
content: I could not find the reason for the large current consumption in the off mode. The owner of the thermal imager said that this problem was from the very beginning after the purchase. I solved the problem by putting a reed switch. A permanently closed reed switch is included in the battery circuit. During long-term storage, the magnet fixed in the slider acts on the reed switch. The power turns off. Reed switch is used so as not to violate the tightness of the thermal imager.

author: SWAGGYD
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2020, 12:14:48 am
content: HiI have FLIR scout, it;s same board. I am searching now USB connector, becous I lots it.I am looking to buy UCB conector (vertical). Its easy to find this conector.Maybe enyone of You know where can I buy it.Thx

author: fireballs
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 27, 2020, 11:07:13 pm
content: I was hoping that someone responded to your post . Were you able to find UCB connector? I damage mind by accidentally shoving the incorrect usb connector cable.Thank you

author: w0nk1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 03:09:46 pm
content: Hi guys,can anyone describe how to get the PCB out of the device? I have absolutely no idea how to do that.Thanks in advance!!

author: Uho
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 03:50:05 am
content: You need to remove the latches. Pull out the battery. Release the USB connector from the glue. Pull out the board.

author: w0nk1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 08:49:39 am
content: Thank you very much! I struggled with the alignment of the display sharpness knob to release the board completely.
Help with software update FLIR HS-324 series - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Eastward
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 29, 2022, 08:06:21 pm
content: I’m trying to update/upgrade my FLIR hand held camera, model HS-324 (standard) to a (pro) version. Main difference is pro will capture video and standard won’t. I spoke with FLIR tech support and was told a simple upgrade with a SD card will change unit but they no longer support that model. He said someone out there should have the upgrade that they could send and you could download onto a SD card. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 30, 2022, 08:29:29 am
content: A FLIR representative told you THAT... Really ? It would appear that the person you spoke to was not familiar with the whole upgrade process.For information if it was so simple as just loading a generic file, FLIR would effectively be allowing free upgrades to many units, which is not in their nature. As an example.... If a company used 20 of these scopes, they had to pay for 20 upgrades, not just 1 that could be shared with all 20 scopes. FLIR are in the business of making money and the upgrade was chargeable.From memory, the upgrade is locked to the specific camera for which it was purchased. It may be possible to decompile the upgrade to hack it but I cannot provide any information on that. Changing the serial number of the scope to that of the one for which the upgrade was purchased might also work.Fraser
Is this vignetting normal on my Uti690B - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: badtelcotech
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 21, 2022, 01:12:11 pm
content: I purchased a Uni-T UTi690B from Banggood and I've noticed vignetting/circular artifacts on the image after the camera warms up.I was wondering if anyone else had similar experiences, or if I should just return it?
Flir one android pcb tottaly destroyed Any ideas what to do next? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: misterno
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 28, 2022, 09:19:52 pm
content: Hi all,While i was trying to fix a faulty flirone android pcb camera, i 've managed to destroy the CPU. Fortunately, the pads are remained to the pcb.As i have the lepton module came with this, is it possible to use the base and the ic voltage regulators from the pcb?Does anyone has managed to do something usefull with it?PS I cant upload images although i use the img tag.TIA
Photon 160 Help - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: packetbob
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2022, 10:26:35 pm
content: I have a Indigo Photon camera module (circa 2010)..I think it may be a Photon 160 as it has the 6.3mm lens and according to a spec sheet, this was the only one available with the 6.3mm lens. It has the 15 pin D-Sub connector on the back. I have managed to power it up and get black and white streaming video out of the unit from the appropriate pins. However I want to be able to control the features via the serial port and have a few questions:1) Software - I have a copy of the FLIR Camera Controller v119 (got it from the FLIR site) but not sure of this is compatible with the old module. There is this thread (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/searching-flir-photon-gui/) about finding a copy of the older software. Does anyone have any of these older apps?2) Serial Hardware - The serial control interface is RS-232 but uses 3.3V signaling. Does this mean it uses 3.3V TTL logic levels (in which a simple USB to 3.3V serial module can be used) or does it mean is uses +3/-3 (instead of +12/-12)RS-232 signaling. I have found a few related threads here (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/thermal-camera-teardown-the-flir-tau-320-by-fraser/msg1004215/#msg1004215) but I'm still not 1--% clear on who to connect to a PC serial port. Does anyone have a wiring diagram of a required convertor?Thanks for any help...

author: RO
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2022, 11:08:13 pm
content: I don't have software, a wiring diagram or a required convertor; and sadly no photon either.But just wanted to inform you user RDTECH from topic:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/flir-photon-160320-control-firmware-completed-(non-pc-control-msa-50005200)/has developed a very nice RS232 Control board

author: hitechtalent
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 18, 2022, 11:10:38 pm
content: Hello Packet Bob!Rather than use a converter, I used an inexpensive FTDI FT232R USB UART re-configured with FT_PROG to invert the signals and then wired it directly to the Photon core TX, RX, and Ground leads.FT232RL FTDI USB 3.3V to TTL Serial Adapter Modulehttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832087235392.htmlFT_PROG User Guidehttp://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes/AN_124_User_Guide_For_FT_PROG.pdfFT_PROG can be downloaded from here.https://ftdichip.com/utilities/Photon 160 SAMTEC pinouthttp://alacron.com/clientuploads/directory/Cameras/INDIGO/indigo-photon_data.pdfregards,hitechtalent
Fluke tix580, power failure during firmware upgrade, system crash and scrapping？ - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: tcq1000
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2022, 02:53:12 am
content: I have a fddddtix580 (the same series has tix500 tix520 tix560). When upgrading the firmware, the power is cut off suddenly, resulting in the upgrade failure. It cannot start normally now. The screen will close after only 2 seconds of each startup. The system seems to have crashed. Do you know how to recover?If the program copies chips from devices of the same model that work normally, can it be started normally? Will the program and ID of each device be bound? If they do not match, they cannot be started?

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 01, 2022, 01:12:21 pm
content: I advise that you contact FLUKE as they may be able to provide some form of bootloader solution that will reinstall the firmware for you.Sadly if the Camera was not designed with a resilient firmware upgrade process, the current firmware will be incomplete. Resilient systems keep a copy of the original firmware and reinstall it automatically if a problem is detected with the new firmware installation.Fluke is your best option to start with but if they cannot assist, you may have to resort to use of the engineering port and rebuilding the firmware through that. It will likely not be a trivial task though.Fraser

author: tcq1000
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 02, 2022, 02:31:38 am
content: Consult fluke and it will cost US $4000.At this price, you can buy second-hand equipment of the same model.It seems that they can only be sold as maintenance parts. What a pity

author: tcq1000
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 19, 2022, 11:05:22 am
content: I used it for a long time. Finally, the firmware was successfully refreshed in offline mode, and then worked normally.If a friend has this problem, you can contact me 584599528@qq.com
Questions about homemade solid chopper wheel for BST cameras - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: cejoba
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 27, 2022, 05:24:10 pm
content: Hello friends.I saw some people made their own chopper wheel for BST cameras, I think it's very interesting:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/argus-3-(bst)-teardown-and-repairs/?all(post #15-18)https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/raytheoncadillac-deville-camera-3d-printable-focusing-mod-and-chopper-wheel/?all(cropped resolution)I have some questions:Does this solid version improve SNR / contrast, compare to the original version? (Since they block/pass IR more completely than original) (Ignore the halo effect difference, just pure contrast under low delta-T scenes)Does the material/surface/paint matters?Thank you!
New HTI HT-18 and HT-19 with video function and image analysis software - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: basecase
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 02, 2022, 06:26:33 am
content: I was looking for tear-down videos of the HT-19 and unexpectedly found out that HTI was putting out a new version of the HT-18 and HT-19. The new ones can record video and export radiometric/visible composite image data now, which are quite nice considering that HTI is selling these at the same price as before.The video recording function is interesting, but with only 3 GB of internal memory I'm not sure how long individual videos will be limited to. No video of this function is available yet, which is a shame. Based on the demonstration of the image analysis software, it looked like somehow both visible and infrared data are stored in the same jpg.For the time being the new version is only available through the manufacturer's website. That said, it looked like the change is purely in software as the specifications were the same. I sent HTI an email asking whether or not existing units can be upgraded and will post an update when they responded.Update: They said no.

author: Nicky
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2022, 07:53:11 am
content: HiI'm the manufacturer of HT-18 and HT-19, We have alreaday updated the functions including the analysis software and videos .We may offer 70% off discount for promotion. if you can put a review with video. what do you think?Any idea ,pls let us knowNicky Hti201801@hotmail.com

author: MegaVolt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2022, 12:37:20 pm
content: There may be new PC software for HT-301?

author: basecase
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 20, 2022, 02:17:08 pm
content: I left a review for the HT-19 on Amazon under the alias JD awhile ago. It seemed helpful to people that I posted pictures of the HT-19 being in use.Is there any timeline for when the newer version of the HT-19 will be sold on Amazon?
FLIR EXX (for example E53) lens removal  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Max Planck
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2022, 06:41:30 pm
content: A question as in the topic. Because of the contacts on the lens, is it safe to remove the lens from an operating FLIR E53 (or any other similar EXX camera)?Max

author: cuda12
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2022, 10:05:11 pm
content: On a E60 on down the contacts on the lens do not go to anything on the camera I was told they did on the t400 on up series. Does the E56 have contacts on the camera?

author: KaneTW
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 18, 2022, 10:09:25 pm
content: Yes, it's safe to remove the lens while it's operating. I had a FLIR distributor rep just remove it while it's on and there's nothing in the manual warning against it afaik.
Hello, I'm new and I love this blog - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: dalittle
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2022, 03:37:38 am
content: Hello everyone,I am a long-time thermal imaging aficionado. I’ve been lurking on this blog for several years on and off and am finally posting.I have been in the thermal imaging industry since 1995. Most recently, I was the (now retired) Chief Executive Officer at ISG-Infrasys, a thermal imaging technology developer. Our most well-known product lines were primarily targeted to the firefighting marketplace. Sold ISG to Tyco International in 2014. I am (or was) also active in several industry committees such as NFPA ESE (subject matter expert on TICs), US DoC SITAC (export rules EAR and ITAR), etc etc…I am truly amazed at the level of detail that the bloggers have on thermal imaging, especially Frasers. I am really impressed by your level of detailed knowledge especially as it pertains to the stuff we designed and manufactured.I know some have been buying cameras on ebay and that it’s generally a crapshoot. You may get a camera that works, or one that may need some repair, or one that could be classified as “officially dead.” And I think your diagnostics are so good you get most assessments right. That said, I remember reading a particular post of someone who acquired an ISG (EliteXR maybe?) with pics of the display output. The comments seemed to assume that the bolometer (FPA) was dead or had lost vacuum. In that particular example, to me it looked like the memory containing the NUC tables and dead pixel correction maps were somehow wiped out. The image looked “uncorrected” to me. The vignetting may also be related to this same issue. The actual FPA assembly (including FPA, readout, getter, package, window, etc.) is actually pretty hard to destroy.I am not an EE, I just ran the place. That said, I have fairly good technical knowledge on subject. Hope I can help out at some point.Cheers,David

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2022, 12:11:52 am
content: Good to have you joined the Forum, David! Your expertise with export rules will be much appreciated, as it seems to remain mostly guesses and speculations.
EXX update problem - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: cuda12
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 17, 2022, 10:19:47 pm
content: Just did an update to the latest firmware in my e50 and at first everything seemed fine then when I needed to add in a wifi password the virtual keyboard came up but did not allow any input not with the screen or any buttons. I checked and the touchscreen is working so some file needs attention. If anyone has a clue to which one is for the virtual keyboard I would appreciate it. I have tried reloading the old firmware and the same problem continues, actually tried all the other firmwares and also my stock backup files.
HT-301 on Samsung Note 10+ - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: kkib
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 28, 2022, 09:25:06 pm
content: I just received my HT-301 and I am getting a solid yellow screen on the Hti Image app. Similar behavior (but this time solid grey screen) with ThermViewer app.Is there any known problem with HT-301 and Samsung Note 10+?This would have been my first experience with thermal imaging cameras. Perhaps I should have done a bit more research before diving in (head first)

author: kkib
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 04:04:00 am
content: It is working now. Mr. Lin sent me the link to the new version of the app, which solved the problem.

author: MegaVolt
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 29, 2022, 09:59:37 am
content: Can you share this link?

author: radioorizont
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 04, 2022, 07:32:29 am
content: Can you share the link please?