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

Infrared Thermography in Veterinary Medicine

I have not attended or reviewed this course, but it appears to be a thorough approach to veterinary thermography based on an international ISO standard. - Gary

FLIR introduces Bluetooth MeterLink Technology

FLIR demo of the new Bluetooth MeterLink technology that feeds live moisture or amperage readings into the infrared camera and attaches it to the infrared image automatically.

ShowIR PowIR

by Kenneth R Brown, MD

After shopping for a new and hopefully attractive shower head that would meet federal standards for low flow, we chose a very nice name brand model and had it installed. Unfortunately, I had it mounted too high for convenience for my wife, so I promised that I will always return the rotating head which has three optional positions, to the fine spray position that she prefers. I tend to use the pulsing position or the "straight through" position, either of which I had always felt were warmer than the fine spray. While in the beginning my issue was the saving of water, when the plumber was at the house the next time, I explained that the water at 2 feet from the fine spray shower-head was cooler than when from the others. He vigorously defended his position. While I explained to the plumber that I could not vouch that this phenomenon was really as consistent as the inverse square law for light, it sure seemed like a good analogy. Furthermore didn't everyone know that as the water falls in smaller droplets it will get cooler faster that if in a single stream?

Enter the FLIR 300B- I took the plumber to the computer and showed him the three shots of the shower head positions at full pressure and max temperature and he was finally convinced, see them below.

Figure 1	Figure 2	Figure 3

So, back to the thermograms and measurements

Figure 1 is the fine spray, which runs coldest at given setting, and allows 1.475 gpm. Figure 2 is the 'the straight through"' setting and allows 2.12 gpm. Figure 3 is the pulsating shower and allows 3.3gpm. An early model water saver head in the upstairs bath puts out 1.32 gpm, and by the time it reaches my fingertips is it too cool for me to tolerate.

Federal mandate: http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13050

"Install Low-Flow Fixtures
Federal regulations mandate that new showerhead flow rates can't exceed more than 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) at a water pressure of 80 pounds per square inch (psi). New faucet flow rates can't exceed 2.5 gpm at 80 psi or 2.2 gpm at 60 psi. You can purchase some quality, low-flow fixtures for around $10 to $20 a piece and achieve water savings of 25%–60%. "

Conclusions
Bottom line for me is: For a good shower with low flow spray, you need to jack up the temperature to one that scald some people using other flow rates. But if you do not take a long shower, you save a lot of hot water using the spray. If you like the pulsating backrub, it will cost you >2 times as much hot water as the spray.

Finally - the way to save heated water energy is to take an army-navy shower, keep the temperature <= 120 Deg.F at the tap; finally, when showering, let the water remain in the tub, open the bathroom doors and the heat will not all be wasted, but rather it helps to warm and humidify the house!

Ken earns 8 ITC certification renewal credits for this article.

Do you have an opinion on water saving shower heads? Do they really save water (if you take a longer shower to rinse well)? Do they really save energy (higher water temperature and longer shower)? Sound off below. - Editor

University of Florida - Thermal Imaging Seminar

Catastrophic injuries in the racing industry, as well as other avenues of equine competition, have recently brought pressure on the veterinary profession to prevent, or diagnose earlier, injuries before they become life-threatening. Injury detection earlier than is available through other modalities makes thermography an excellent tool.

Thermal imaging systems have the capability to detect changes in temperature related to local inflammation and/or blood flow to the tissue. These changes have been shown to occur 2-6 weeks prior to the onset of clinical signs of lameness.

With the use of Thermal Imaging THE possibility exists that these abnormalities can be identified when the tissues are in a state of stress, rather than anatomical disruption.

Intervention at this point provides less costly, and more time efficient options with which to manage the injury to a successful outcome. Conditions effecting the musculoskeletal system, including Saddle Fit analysis are the most common uses, with use to detect neurological, dental, and infectious disease as well. Sessions will also be presented on the use of thermal imaging in Marine Mammals, Wildlife, and Companion Animals.

More Information

Equine Thermography - A tail of two horses' courses

I am often asked the question, "I am interested in equine thermography. Where can I get training?" We at the Infrared Training Center, do not offer an equine course. I used to recommend one training organization but now, I can recommend two. Which one you choose depends on what you want to do with your equine thermography practice. I will review the Vetel Diagnostics training and the new EquineIR training.

The Vetel training provides more detailed clinical discussion of case histories and diagnosis. The course is taught by several veterinarians, several of whom are well published. The course is accredited for CEUS toward receiving a thermology technician certification from the Academy of American Thermology. The course includes approximately one half to 3/4 of a day of hands on practice actually inspecting horses. Additionally, thermography applications for animals other than horses are often reviewed. If you are in the veterinary health field and want training on positioning, interpretation, and certification, this course is for you; especially if you have access to a qualified veterinarian for image interpretation. For more information visit Vetel Diagnostics.

The EquineIR course focuses more on the practical and business side of this field for equine "picture takers". This course covers thermography only as applied to horses. Primary emphasis is placed on understanding and practicing inspection protocols on live horses, the wet lab time occupies about 40% of the course time. There is more information on saddle fitting than is presented at the Vetel course. There is also substantial information and templates on how to produce a report, what to charge, and how to market your services at the local and national levels. If the horse owner/trainer wants a complete evaluation, this is available from a qualified veterinarian for an extra fee, through a website. For more information see EquineIR.

Calculating heat loss from a box or cylinder

A student writes: "I was thinking back to a lab we had at the ITC facility where we used a formula to determine the amount of energy from a cardboard box that had a 60 watt lamp underneath it. Do you have the specifics for that exercise and the formula used to obtain the results? I was wondering if I could use the formula to calculate temperatures under other types of materials (metal enclosures)."

The “watt loss” or “mystery box” lab uses a cardboard cylinder with a light bulb inside. We change the bulb occasionally, using anything from 25 to 75 watts or so. We also use a spaghetti pot as a cylinder.

If you measure the area of the box or cylinder and also measure the average surface temperature, you can calculate the total wattage. This assumes that there is no loss through the bottom. Not quite true, but we insulate the bottom of the cylinder to minimize heat losses. Since we perform this experiment in still air, we assume all natural convection (not forced). The formulas used can be found in any standard heat transfer or engineering handbook. This information and experiment is covered in our Level II and Level III classes.

The purpose of this lab is to simulate an oil filled circuit breaker, or similar device, that is heating up. Any heat losses through the bottom or by wind simply means that the device is actually generating more watts than you have calculated.

Once you calculate the power in watts, if you measure the current you can calculate the internal resistance. For OCB’s this is measured in micro-ohms.

Bob Madding created an application to calculate the wattage and internal resistance. This has been included on the Utility or Resource CD that we pass out in class. He also wrote a paper on this. It was presented at the 2001 InfraMation conference. The proceedings are available at the ITC web store.

Infrared Training Center

The Magic of IR - Transparency

A video from David Brown of the Infrared Training Center explaining transparency in the world of infrared.

ITC introduces Live Instructor Led Webinars

Webinars are live instructor led seminars conducted via the world-wide web. Participants listen and interact to the webinar through their own computer. All that is needed is a telephone and high speed internet connection.

The Infrared Training Center introductory webinars are designed to give students a straight forward explanation of how Infrared technology fits into a specific application or industry. The sessions are hosted live by an Infrared Training Center instructor and webinar director.

There are three to choose from:  

• Introduction to Indoor Electrical Surveys using IR Thermography
  
• Introduction to Outdoor Electrical Surveys using IR Thermography
  
• Introduction to Residential Energy Audits using IR Thermography

  
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ITC E-Learning Web Portal

ITC E-LearnIR Courses receive RCI Accreditation

The ITC Building IR Basics and Thermography Basics E-learning courses now earn credit with RCI for two RCI Continuing Educational Hours (CEHs). These are noted on the certificates of completion.

You can find the courses at ITC Online Portal