PTi120
Pocket Thermal Imager
Users Manual
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April 2019, Rev. 1, 5/21 (English)
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service. The warranty period is two years and begins on the date of shipment. Parts, product repairs, and
services are warranted for 90 days. This warranty extends only to the original buyer or end-user customer of a
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
Contact Fluke........................................................................................................ 1
Safety Information................................................................................................. 1
Product Familiarization ......................................................................................... 2
Controls and Connections ............................................................................... 2
Touch Screen (Display) ................................................................................... 3
Basic Operation .................................................................................................... 4
Turn On and Off the Product ........................................................................... 4
Capture Image ................................................................................................. 4
Save Images to PC.......................................................................................... 4
Menu Controls....................................................................................................... 5
Main Menu ............................................................................................................ 6
Image Menu .......................................................................................................... 7
Level/Span....................................................................................................... 8
Palette Menu......................................................................................................... 9
Display Menu ........................................................................................................ 9
Settings Menu ....................................................................................................... 10
Device Settings Menu...................................................................................... 10
IR Settings Menu ............................................................................................. 11
Emissivity Adjustment................................................................................. 12
Transmissivity............................................................................................. 12
Memory Menu (Memory Gallery) .......................................................................... 13
View Image ...................................................................................................... 13
Notes ............................................................................................................... 13
Notes with Single Image............................................................................. 13
Add a Note to Multiple Images ................................................................... 14
Delete Images.................................................................................................. 14
Delete an Image ......................................................................................... 14
Delete Multiple Images ............................................................................... 14
Delete All Images ....................................................................................... 14
Asset ID ........................................................................................................... 15
Asset Identification (Asset ID)............................................................................... 15
Assign Asset ID Tag with a QR Code or Barcode ........................................... 15
Assign Asset ID Tag Manually......................................................................... 15
Exit an Asset ID Tag ........................................................................................ 16
Assign a Different Asset ID Tag....................................................................... 16
Fluke Connect Desktop Software ......................................................................... 16
Download Fluke Connect Software ................................................................. 16
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Update Firmware.............................................................................................. 17
Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 17
Clean the Case ................................................................................................ 17
Lens Care......................................................................................................... 17
Battery Care ..................................................................................................... 18
Charge Batteries .............................................................................................. 18
Radio Frequency Data .......................................................................................... 18
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 18
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Introduction
The Fluke PTi120 (the Product or Imager) is a handheld, infrared imaging camera for use in many
applications. These applications include equipment troubleshooting, preventive and predictive
maintenance, building diagnostics, and research and development.
The Product shows thermal images on a high-visibility, industrial-quality LCD touch screen. The
Product saves images to internal memory which can be transferred to a PC through a direct USB
connection to the PC or by wireless transfer to a PC or mobile device.
The Product includes Fluke Connect desktop software. Fluke Connect is a high-performance,
professional software suite for quality analysis and reporting.
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Product Familiarization
Tab le 1 lists the features of the Product.
Controls and Connections
Tab le 2 shows the controls and connections of the Product.
Table 1. Features
IR-Fusion Technology Image annotations
Visible Asset Identification
Fullscreen IR Autoblend Fluke Connect desktop software
Table 2. Controls and Connections
Item Description Item Description
LCD touch screen (display)
G
Hand strap
Image capture button
H
LED torch/flashlight
Fluke Connect indicator
I
Infrared camera lens
D
Power button
J
Visual light camera lens
E
USB port
K
USB cable
F
Connector cover
1 2
3
4
5
7
11
8
10
9
6
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KET THERMAL
IMAGER
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Touch Screen (Display)
The touch screen is the user interface of the Product. The touch screen has a backlight for work in
dimly lit spaces.
Tab le 3 shows the default information on the screen of the Product.
Table 3. Display
Item Description Item Description
Center point marker
H
Status bar
Center point temperature
I
Background temperature
Scale
J
Emissivity value
D
Temperature range upper value
K
Time
E
Range bar
The range of colors in the palette mapped to
a certain range of temperatures
L
Date
F
Center point color in relation to the palette
M
Battery status
G
Temperature range lower value
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2
4
5
6
7
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Basic Operation
Turn On and Off the Product
Before you use the Product for the first time, charge the battery for a minimum of 1.5 hours. See
Charge Batteries.
To turn on or turn off the Product, push and hold
O for 2 seconds. To keep the Product on and turn
the display off, push
O for <2 seconds.
Note
There is no visible way to tell if only the display is off or if the Product is off. To maximize the
life of the battery, use the LCD Time Out and Power Off features. See Table 9 for more
information about how to set these features.
Note
All thermal imagers need sufficient warm-up time for accurate temperature measurements and
best image quality. Warm-up time can vary by model and environmental conditions. Although
most imagers are fully warmed up in 3 minutes to 5 minutes, wait a minimum of 10 minutes if
the most accurate temperature measurement is important to your application. When you move
an imager between environments with large differences in ambient temperature, allow for
additional adjustment time.
Capture Image
To capture an image:
1. In the Device Settings menu, set the Distance to the target.
2. Focus on a target.
3. Push and release the Image Capture button or double tap on the display to capture and freeze
the image.
The image is in the memory buffer for you to save or to add an asset ID tag or note to the image. To
add an asset ID tag to the image, see Asset Identification (Asset ID). To add a note to an image,
see Notes.
Note
Asset ID tags and notes can be saved with images captured in .is2 file format only. To select
.is2 file format, see Device Settings Menu.
Save Images to PC
To save images to a PC with the USB cord:
1. Turn on the Product.
2. Connect one end of the USB cord into the USB port on the Product and the other end into a USB
port on a PC.
The PC recognizes the Product as an external memory storage device.
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3. On the PC:
a. Save the images to a directory.
b. Eject the Product from the PC.
4. Remove the USB cable from the PC and the Product.
Menu Controls
To use the menus to change and view settings:
1. Tap the display to open the main menu.
2. Tap an icon on the main menu to open a submenu. See Table 5.
The background of the selected icon changes to yellow.
3. Tap a menu control to set and change options. See Table 4.
4. To close a submenu and return to live camera mode, tap the submenu icon again.
Tab le 4 lists the menu controls.
Table 4. Menu Controls
Item Control Function
Slider bar
Adjusts a value. Touch and slide the bar to the left to decrease
the value or to the right to increase the value.
Toggle switch
Turns on or off a feature.
Feature on.
Radio button
Selects one item from a list.
Option selected.
More menu options button Opens a menu to show other menu options.
Option menu button
Y
Opens an option menu to adjust a setting.
Numerical value adjuster
buttons
9/K
Decreases a numerical value.
8/4
Increases a numerical value.
Back arrow
J
Returns to the previous menu.
Exit button
Closes menu and returns to camera mode.
Or,
Exits out of an Asset ID. See Asset ID.
Delete button
T
Delete an image. See Delete Images.
Note button
N
View, add, or edit a note. See Notes.
Add a note button
With at least one note attached to an image, add another note
to the image. See Notes.
Asset ID button
D
Add or remove an asset ID tag. See Asset ID.
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Main Menu
Tab le 5 lists the secondary menus available in the Main Menu.
Table 5. Main Menu
Item Secondary Menu Option Function
I
Memory <options>
Select to review, edit, and delete captured images.
See Memory Menu (Memory Gallery).
A
Image IR-Fusion Set the IR-Fusion level. See Image Menu.
P
Palette <options>
Set the palette to use on the image. See Palette
Menu.
D
M
Display <options>
Set the features to show on the display. See
Display Menu.
E
L
Light
Torch
Use the toggle switch to turn on or off the torch
(flashlight).
Backlight
Use the slider bar to set the brightness level of the
display.
F
S
Settings <options>
Set user preferences and view information about
the Product. See Settings Menu.
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2
3
4
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Image Menu
The IR-Fusion slider bar sets the Product to take images from full visible light mode to full IR-Fusion
mode. Use a blend between visible light mode and IR-Fusion to view an object with some
temperature overlays.
To adjust the IR-Fusion level:
1. Tap
A.
2. Use the slider bar to set the IR-Fusion level.
Alternatively, you can adjust the IR-Fusion level in camera mode. Touch the display and slide left to
right to increase the level of IR-Fusion. Slide from right to left to decrease the IR-Fusion level. See
Figure 1.
Figure 1. IR-Fusion Level
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Level/Span
Level and Span are values within the total range of temperature. Level is the temperature level to
view within the total range of temperatures. Span is the span of temperatures to view within the total
range of temperatures.
With Level/Span set to Auto, the Imager sets Level/Span based on the total temperature range.
With Level/Span set to Manual, you can move the thermal span up or down within the total
temperature range.Table 6 shows Level and Span in Manual edit mode.
.
To access manual Level/Span mode:
• From the menu: Select
S > IR Settings> Level/Span > Manual> Edit Level / Span.
• From the screen: tap Auto or tap the scale.
To adjust Level/Span mode:
1. Move the top and bottom of the span box to adjust the range.
2. Slide the box to adjust the level.
To automatically rescale: In Manual mode tap Manual. The camera will automatically adjust the
scale and return to Manual mode.
Table 6. Level and Span Settings
Item Description
Level
Span
Scale
2
3
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Palette Menu
The standard palettes offer an equal, linear presentation of colors that allow for best presentation of
detail. The palettes are Grayscale, Ironbow, High Contrast, Amber, Hot Iron, and Blue-Red.
To change the palette of an image:
1. Tap
P.
2. Tap on a palette thumbnail.
A check mark shows on the selected palette. The color and temperature range bar on the display
changes according to the selected palette. See Figure 2.
Figure 2. Palette and Range Bar Selection
Display Menu
Use the Display menu to set which features to show on the display. To show the Fluke logo on the
display, see Device Settings Menu. Table 7 lists the options in the Display menu.
Table 7. Display
Option Description
Spot Temp
(Min/Max)
Turn on or off the maximum and minimum temperature indicators on the display.
The Spot Temperatures are floating HI and LO temperature indicators that move
on the display as the temperature measurements of the image fluctuate.
Center Point Turn on or off the Center point marker and Center point temperature.
Scale Turn on or off the Scale.
Status Bar Turn on or off the Status bar
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Settings Menu
Tab le 8 lists the options in the Settings menu.
Device Settings Menu
Tab le 9 lists the options in the Device Settings menu.
Table 8. Settings Menu
Option Menu Description
D
Scan Asset ID
Scan QR Code or Barcode
Assign images to an asset.
Scan a QR code or barcode attached to an asset or manually enter
an asset identification. See Asset Identification (Asset ID).
E
IR Settings Set the infrared settings. See IR Settings Menu.
C
Device Settings
Set user preferences and view information about the Product. See
Device Settings Menu.
Table 9. Device Settings Menu
Option Menu Option Description
File Format
IS2
Saves images as an .is2 file.
Choose the .is2 file format when image modification and maximum
resolution is needed.
The .is2 file format consolidates the infrared image, radiometric
temperature data, visible image, notes, and tags into a single file.
To customize or separate the visible and infrared images, use Fluke
Connect desktop software.
Use to assign an asset ID tag or to flag an asset image.
JPEG
Saves images as a .jpg file.
Choose the .jpg file format for images with the smallest file size,
where modification is not needed, and image quality and resolution
are not as important.
Units <options>
Sets the temperature units. This option is not available in all
countries.
Distance
<options> Sets the distance to the target.
Units
Sets the units to use to measure distance. This option is not
available in all countries.
Change Filename
Filename Prefix
Changes the default filename that starts with IR_ to a different
3-character prefix.
Reset Filename
Numbers
Resets the file number to 00001.
Auto Off
LCD Time Out Sets the time before the display automatically turns off.
Power Off Sets the time before the Product automatically turns off.
Date <options> Sets the date format and the date.
Time <options> Sets the time format and the time.
Fluke Logo NA Shows or hides the Fluke logo on the display.
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IR Settings Menu
Tab le 10 lists the options available in the IR Settings menu.
Language <options> Sets the language to use on the display.
Decimal
Separator
<options> Sets the decimal separator to comma or decimal point.
Reset to Factory
Defaults
NA
Erases user-set preferences and restores the factory default
settings.
Certificates NA Shows information about the wireless certificates of the Product.
Licenses NA
Shows information about the Open Source Software Licenses used
to develop the Product.
Version NA Shows information about the version of the Product.
Table 10. IR Settings Menu
Option Description
Level / Span
Select the level and span mode:
Auto - Automatically adjusts Level/Span.
Manual - Manually adjust Level/Span with slider. Select Edit Level / Span.
Emissivity
Select an emissivity value from a list of common materials. Use the scroll bar to
see all of the options. See Emissivity Adjustment.
Background
Changes the background temperature to compensate for reflected background
temperature.
Very hot objects or very cold objects can affect the apparent temperature and
measurement accuracy of the target, especially when surface emissivity is low.
Adjust the reflected background temperature to improve the accuracy of the
measurement.
Transmissivity
Changes the values used to calculate the temperature based on the transmission
percentage of the infrared-transparent window (IR window). See Transmissivity.
Table 9. Device Settings Menu (cont.)
Option Menu Option Description
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Emissivity Adjustment
All objects radiate infrared energy. The actual surface temperature and emissivity of the target
affects the quantity of energy radiated. The Imager senses the infrared energy from the surface of
the target and uses the data to calculate an estimated temperature value. Many common materials
such as wood, water, skin, cloth, and painted surfaces, including metal, radiate energy well and have
a high emissivity factor of
≥90 % (or 0.90). The Imager measures temperatures accurately on targets
with a high emissivity.
Shiny surfaces or unpainted metals do not radiate energy well and have a low emissivity factor of
<0.60. For the Imager to calculate a more accurate estimate of the actual temperature of targets with
a low emissivity, adjust the emissivity setting.
W Warning
To prevent personal injury, see emissivity information for actual temperatures.
Reflective objects result in lower than actual temperature measurements. These
objects pose a burn hazard.
Set emissivity as a direct value or from a list of emissivity values for some common materials. If the
emissivity value is <0.60, a caution shows on the display.
Note
Surfaces with an emissivity of
<
0.60 make it difficult to determine reliable and consistent actual
temperatures. The lower the emissivity is the greater the potential of error is when the Imager
calculates the temperature measurement because more of the energy reaching the camera is
specified as background temperature. This is also true even when adjustments to the
emissivity and reflected background adjustments are performed properly.
Transmissivity
When you do infrared inspections through IR windows, not all of the infrared energy emitted from the
target is transmitted through the optical material in the window. If you know the transmission
percentage of the window, adjust the transmission percentage in the Imager or in Fluke Connect
desktop software to improve the accuracy of the measurement.
When you do not do infrared inspections through an IR window, set Transmissivity to 100 % to
disable the correction percentage.
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Memory Menu (Memory Gallery)
Note
When the memory is 90 % full, a yellow message bar shows at the top of the display. When the
memory is full, the message bar changes to red. To capture more images when the internal
memory is full, save the images to an external memory device and delete the images from the
Product.
Images are saved to the internal memory storage. Use the Memory menu to view, edit, or delete
images. Images are organized by the date they were captured with the newest images at the top.
When additional information has been saved with an .is2 file, an icon shows with the preview file.
The icons are:
View Image
To open an image in fullscreen mode:
1. Tap
I.
2. If needed, touch the display and slide up or down to view all the images.
3. Tap on a thumbnail or preview image to view the image fullscreen.
A toolbar briefly opens on the top of the display. Tap on the image to open or close the toolbar.
Notes
Notes are stored with the image so you do not need to collate multiple files later. To add, edit, and
delete notes, use the keyboard that opens on the display.
Notes with Single Image
To add, edit, or delete a note:
1. Open an image in fullscreen mode.
2. Tap
N. If needed, tap first.
If no notes are saved with the image, a keyboard opens on the display.
3. Use the keyboard to enter a message.
4. Tap Save.
If a note is saved with the image, a list of notes opens on the display.
5. To add another note to the image, tap , use the keyboard to add the new note, and tap Save.
6. To edit a note, tap on a note, use the keyboard to edit it, and tap Save. If needed, scroll down to
see all the notes.
7. To delete a note, tap on a note, tap Delete, and tap Delete again.
1
Asset ID
Note
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Add a Note to Multiple Images
To add a note to multiple images at the same time:
1. Select
I > > Add a Note to Multiple Images.
The display returns to the memory gallery.
2. Tap an image to select it. Tap an image again to clear the selection.
The border and filename text color change to yellow.
3. Repeat for each additional image.
4. Tap Add Note.
A keyboard opens on the display.
5. Use the keyboard to enter a message.
6. Tap Save.
Delete Images
To delete images, do the corresponding procedure below for the desired action.
Delete an Image
To delete only one image:
1. Open an image in fullscreen mode.
2. Tap
T. If needed, tap first.
3. Tap Delete.
Delete Multiple Images
To delete multiple images at the same time:
1. Select
I > > Delete Multiple Images.
The display returns to the memory gallery.
2. Tap an image to select it. Tap an image again to clear the selection.
The border and filename text color change to yellow.
3. Repeat for each additional image.
4. Tap Delete Images.
5. Tap Delete.
Delete All Images
To delete all of the images at the same time:
1. Select
I > > Delete All Images.
2. Tap Delete.
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Asset ID
Use the memory gallery toolbar to add or remove an asset ID from an image that is saved in memory.
See Asset Identification (Asset ID).
To add an asset ID to an image:
1. Open an image in fullscreen mode.
2. Tap
D.
3. Assign an asset ID. See Asset Identification (Asset ID).
To remove an asset ID from an image:
1. Open an image in fullscreen mode.
2. Tap the asset ID that looks like on the display.
3. Tap Remove.
The display returns to the image in fullscreen mode, and the asset ID does not show on the display.
Asset Identification (Asset ID)
Use Asset ID to save and organize images by asset like a motor or electrical panel. Use a barcode,
QR code, or other unique identification as a tag to attach to images. When in camera mode, the
asset ID shows on the display and looks like . Asset IDs need to be unique to each asset.
Assign Asset ID Tag with a QR Code or Barcode
To save images to an asset with a QR code or barcode:
1. Select
S > Scan Asset ID.
2. Focus a QR code or barcode in the white box on the display.
3. When the Product detects a barcode has been scanned, tap Use Barcode or Use QR Code. If the
Product cannot detect a barcode or QR code, manually enter a unique asset ID. See Assign Asset
ID Tag Manually.
The display returns to camera mode, and the barcode or QR code number shows on the display.
4. Capture an image.
Assign Asset ID Tag Manually
To manually enter a unique asset ID:
1. Select
S > Scan Asset ID.
2. Tap Manual Entry.
A keyboard opens on the display.
3. Enter a unique asset identification.
4. Tap Save.
The display returns to camera mode, and the asset ID shows on the display.
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Exit an Asset ID Tag
To exit out of an asset ID and save images without an asset ID:
1. Tap the asset ID that looks like on the display.
2. Tap Exit Asset ID xxxxx (where xxxxx is the name of the asset ID).
The display returns to camera mode, and the asset ID does not show on the display.
Assign a Different Asset ID Tag
To exit out of an asset ID and save images with a different asset ID:
1. Tap the asset ID that looks like on the display.
2. Tap
D Scan New Asset ID.
3. Assign a new asset ID. See Asset Identification (Asset ID).
Fluke Connect Desktop Software
Fluke Connect desktop software for a PC is available to use with the Product and contains features
to analyze images, organize data and information, and make professional reports.
Use Fluke Connect software to:
• Review notes, asset IDs, and flags.
• Export IR and visible images.
• Edit .is2 image files.
• Update the firmware with new features.
Download Fluke Connect Software
1.
On the website, follow the instructions to download the software to the PC.
2. On the PC, follow the instructions to install Fluke Connect software. (Administrator privileges are
required for the installation.)
3. Restart the PC when installation is complete.
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Update Firmware
1. On the PC, open Fluke Connect software.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable into your PC and the other end of the USB cable into the
Product.
Windows automatically installs the device driver for use with the Product. Fluke Connect software
recognizes the connection with the Product.
3. On the PC:
a. Select Yes if prompted to download a firmware update file onto the PC.
b. Select the Product from the list on the left.
c. Select Yes if prompted to download a firmware update to the Product.
4. On the Product, tap Ok.
To complete the firmware update, the Product turns off.
5. To use the new firmware, turn on the Product.
Maintenance
The Product requires minimum maintenance.
Clean the Case
Clean the case with a damp cloth and a weak soap solution. Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol,
or solvents to clean the case.
Lens Care
W Caution
To prevent damage to the infrared lens:
• Carefully clean the infrared lens. The lens has a delicate anti-reflective coating.
• Do not clean the lens too vigorously because this can damage the anti-reflective
coating.
To clean the lens:
1. Use a pressurized can of air or a dry nitrogen-ion gun, if available, to blow off the particulates from
the lens surface.
2. Soak a lint-free cloth in a commercial lens cleaning liquid that contains alcohol, ethyl alcohol, or
isopropyl alcohol.
3. Squeeze the cloth to remove excess liquid.
4. Wipe the lens surface in one circular motion and discard the cloth.
5. If needed, repeat with a new lint-free cloth.
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Battery Care
W Caution
To prevent damage, do not expose Product to heat sources or high-temperature
environments such as an unattended vehicle in the sun.
To get the best performance from the lithium-ion battery:
• Do not charge the Product for more than 24 hours as reduced battery life may result.
• Charge the Product for at least 1.5 hours every six-months for maximum battery life. Without use,
the battery will self-discharge in approximately six months.
Charge Batteries
W Caution
To prevent damage to the Product:
• Always operate in the specified temperature range.
• Do not attempt to charge the batteries in extreme cold environments.
• Do not use a USB charger that supplies >5 V (±5%).
~ W Caution
Do not incinerate the Product.
Note
Make sure that the Product is near room temperature before you charge the battery. See the
charging temperature specification. Do not charge in hot or cold areas. When you charge in
extreme temperatures, battery capacity may be decreased.
Before you use the Product for the first time, charge the battery for at least 1.5 hours. The battery
status shows on the five-segment charge indicator.
1. Connect one end of the USB cord into the USB port on the Product and the other end into a USB
port on a PC.
2. Charge until the charge indicator, bz, on the display does not flash.
3. Disconnect the USB cable when the battery is fully charged.
Radio Frequency Data
See Table 9 for instructions on how to access digital copies of the Certificate IDs on the Product.
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