Getting Started with R&D Thermography Online Course

Video tutorials on IR Camera Properties and getting started with ResearchIR. For any SC camera including A300, A320, SC645, SC6000, SC6700, and SC7000, SC8000 cameras.  There is NO CHARGE for this FREE  course.

Includes information on:

• Camera Technology
  • Cooled vs Uncooled Thermal Cameras: Field of View
  • The difference between cooled & uncooled thermal detectors?
  • Cooled vs Uncooled Thermal Cameras: Speed
  • Cooled vs Uncooled: Sensitivity
• FLIR ResearchIR Max
  • Connecting to the Camera
  • Image Enhancement
  • Image Subtraction
  • Recording Data
  • Triggering
  • Super Framing
  • Analysis Tools
  • Analysis Charts
  • Measurement Functions
  • Sharing Data
  • File Extraction Tool
• FLIR ResearchIR and MATLAB
• FLIR Thermal Face Detection and Tracking in Matlab
• Opening FLIR Movies with Matlab Software
• Connecting FLIR Systems GigE Cameras to MATLAB
• Applying MATLAB Filters in FLIR ResearchIR Max Software

   Course Registration and Information

New Online Course: FLIR Cx Operation Basics

This course will introduce you to the operation of the FLIR Cx infrared camera. This course is a self paced on-demand web course, you can start as soon as you enroll and you can stop and continue where you left off at any time. There is NO CHARGE for course.
We will discuss the controls of the camera as well as the user interface, and show you how to operate your camera and your report and analysis software.

Who should take this course: This course is intended for users of the FLIR Cx camera or anyone interested in purchasing one.

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of thermography or infrared cameras is assumed.

Availability: This course is an on-demand self paced web based training course available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can begin as soon as you enroll.

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New Online Course - WEB-SW35 - Creating a Field Assignment using FLIR Tools

One of the requirements for obtaining an ITC certification after completing an ITC course is demonstrating your ability to operate, diagnose, and produce a report using your infrared camera and software.
This short course describes a step by step procedure for producing a basic field assignment using the standard FLIR Tools software suite. This course is FREE for all students.
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New Online Course - Emissivity Explained in Plain English

Give us 10 minutes, and we will help you understand the basics of Emissivity, a key parameter needed for accurate measurement as well as thermal image interpretation.
At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the basic nature of Emissivity
• Describe its importance for image interpretation and measurement
• Identify a few high and low emissivity surfaces

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New Online Course - Reflected Apparent Temperature Made Simple

Give us 10 minutes, and we will help you understand the term Reflected Temperature, a key parameter needed for accurate measurement as well as thermal image interpretation.
At the conclusion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Define Reflected Apparent Temperature (T_reflected)
• Describe why its important
• Explain how T_reflected is measured
• Demonstrate how the parameter is entered into an infrared camera
• Select the correct T_reflected measurement method for several scenarios

Link to the Course Home Page.

Online Thermography Basics Course Updated

Description

This course is a more advanced introductory course in thermography and serves as an excellent, and recommended, addition to the infrared camera basics and infrared basics courses. Thermography involves more than just learning how to use an infrared camera. IR science, heat transfer, thermal tuning, and application knowledge are all essential subjects a thermographer must understand in order to properly interpret an image.

This course will give the learner the basic information to understand these concepts.
Accreditation: 2.5 ITC Certification Renewal Credits, 2 RCI Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs)
Note: You can stop the course and re-enter exactly where you left off at a later time or day, you don't have to complete the course in one sitting.


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Live Webinar Schedule Extended Through June 2014

After some very successful webcasts in January and February, ITC is pleased to announce that our series of free, live webinars, has now been extended through June thanks to the exceptionally strong turnout and positive feedback we’ve received.

For those of you who may not be familiar with these, ITC’s complimentary educational webinars are designed to provide a valuable overview of thermal imaging and its many applications. By attending these free, interactive, online sessions participants learn not only the basics of infrared thermography, but also where IR can reduce costs, save energy and increase safety for professionals across a variety of industries.

Registration is now available at www.infraredtraining.com/webinars where you’ll also find on-demand recordings from past live events that can be viewed at any time.

New Online Course: FLIR K Series Basics

A tutorial on the basic operation of FLIR K Series Infrared Cameras for Fire Fighters in English, French, and German. This course is offered at no charge.
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Online Introduction to Outdoor Electrical Surveys using IR Thermography Course Updated

This introductory course is designed to give you a straight forward explanation of how Infrared technology fits in the outdoor electrical inspection industry.

Objectives

• An overview of a outdoor electrical survey goal and process
• An outline of industry guidelines and standards
• A demonstration of images and analysis
• A summary of reporting capabilities
• A briefing on additional accessory tools

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New Online Course Released - Introduction to Thermography for Home Inspectors

Are you a home inspector interested in adding infrared thermography to your list of services? Do you already own an infrared camera and want to learn where and how it can be used for home inspections? Then this course is for you!
We start out with just enough "science" to get you into the groove, then its on to applications: why they work, how to do it, and case history examples. The course is divided into the following sections:

• Thermography Basics
• Moisture Investigations
• HVAC Investigations
• Insulation Investigations
• Air Leakage Investigations
• Electrical Investigations
• Structural Investigations
• Miscellaneous Investigations

Use this link to go to the course home page for more information.

Online Thermography Training Courses

ITC has made the following courses available to IR camera users.
WEB-TH10 Thermography Basics This course is a primer or first course in thermography and serves as an excellent, and recommended, addition to the infrared camera basics operation courses. Thermography involves more than just learning how to use an infrared camera. IR science, heat transfer, thermal tuning, and application knowledge are all essential subjects. 2 ITC Certification Renewal, 2 RCI Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs). This course is FREE.
WEB-TH20 Introduction to Indoor Electrical Surveys using IR Thermography This introductory course is designed to give you a straight forward explanation of how Infrared technology fits in the indoor electrical inspection industry. This course is a replay of a webinar session hosted by an Infrared Training Center instructor and webinar director. This course earns 1 ITC Certification Renewal Credit.
WEB-TH25 Introduction to Outdoor Electrical Surveys using IR Thermography
This introductory course is designed to give you a straight forward explanation of how Infrared technology fits in the outdoor electrical inspection industry. This course is a replay of a webinar session hosted by an Infrared Training Center instructor and webinar director. This course earns 1 ITC Certification Renewal Credit.
WEB-TH30 Introduction to Residential Energy Audits using IR Thermography This introductory course is designed to give you a straight forward explanation of how Infrared technology fits into the residential energy auditing industry. This course earns 1 ITC Certification Renewal Credit. UPDATED February 18, 2011.

WEB-IR40 E Series Basics Course

Description This course covers basic operation for all new (2011) FLIR E Series cameras. This includes the E30, E40, E50, E60, and E30 bx, E40 bx, E50 bx, and E60 bx models. There is NO CHARGE for this FREE course.
We will discuss the controls of the camera as well as the user interface, and show you how to operate your camera.
Who should take this course: This course is intended for users of FLIR E Series infrared cameras.
Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of thermography is required.
Availability: This course is an on-demand self paced web based training course available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can begin as soon as you enroll.
Click here to go the course registration page.
This course teaches you how to use the features of the E Series cameras, but doesn't teach you thermography; when to use the features, how to make measurements, and how to interpret the thermal patterns on the screen.
We highly recommend you take a thermography course after finishing this basics course. We offer the On-Demand Thermography Basics class here, or Level I, or Residential Energy Auditing available at http://www.infraredtraining.com/ .

New On Demand FLIR Reporter 8 Course

This course will introduce you to FLIR Systems premier report and analysis software, FLIR Reporter Pro 8.

The FLIR Reporter 8 online course is aimed at infrared camera owners who want to leverage the power of FLIR Reporter software.

Regardless of the type of FLIR infrared camera that you use, FLIR Reporter software is the simplest and quickest way to communicate the critical details of an infrared inspection. The Introduction to Report Writing Course teaches infrared camera owners how to leverage the power of FLIR Reporter software to generate inspection reports and perform detailed infrared image analysis.

By the end of the course students will have an excellent understanding of how to quickly produce a detailed and professional report using FLIR Reporter. Students will also understand how to change critical IR image parameters in the report and how to use the vast array of measurement tools at their disposal. Finally, students will understand how to modify an existing template to meet their specific needs. FLIR Reporter is a powerful tool and, when utilized to its full potential, can optimize the report writing process.

Additional modules will be added to this course over time. Your tuition will allow you to access these modules when they are available at no additional charge.


 Register for the FLIR Reporter Course.

BuildIR Software Training Course

ITC has just launched the BuildIR Software E-Learning course. This training course covers a basic operational overview of the software, with emphasis on tools that can be used to enhance building surveys.

Click here to enroll for the course.

E Series Basics E-Learning Course

 

 

This course covers general operation for all E Series cameras. This includes the E2, E4, E45, E65, EX300, EX320, B1, B2, B4, BX320, EM, ES, and RoofCAM.

This course will introduce you to the FLIR Systems E Series cameras. This includes information on all the series variants including E2, E4, E45, E65, EX300, EX320, B1, B2, B4, BX320, EM, ES, and RoofCAM. We will discuss the controls of the camera as well as the user interface, and show you how to operate your camera.
Who should take this course: This course is intended for users of FLIR E Series and similar infrared cameras.
Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of thermography is required.
Availability: This course is an on-demand self paced web based training course available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can begin as soon as you enroll.
We highly recommend you take a thermography course after finishing this basics course. We offer the On-Demand Thermography Basics class here, or Level I, Residential Energy Auditing, or Building Science Courses available at http://www.infraredtraining.com/ .

Objectives

• Get Expert tips on IR camera operation and report generation
• Locate the controls on your camera
• See how all the major functions of the camera work
• Learn how to use QuickReport software including moving images to the computer, adjusting image properties, and producing reports

Expert

Gary Orlove

gary.orlove@infraredtraining.com

Lessons

1. Welcome and Introduction
2. FLIR E Series - Controls and Operation
3. How to Use Quick Report Software
4. Next Steps
5. Course Evaluation

Certificates

1. FLIR E Series Basics

New Web Course: FLIR 600 Series Basics

This course provides an introduction to the operation of all variants of the FLIR 600 series cameras. These include the P620/640/660 and the B620/640/660. You will need to have your camera with you in order to obtain the maximum benefit from the camera operation exercises.

We highly recommend taking this course prior to taking the Thermography Basics, Building IR Basics, Level I, Weatherization, or Building Science courses.

Who should take this course: Users of FLIR 600 series cameras.

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of thermography or infrared cameras is assumed.

Availability: This course is an on-demand self paced web based training course available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can begin as soon as you enroll.

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