USER MANUAL

THERMAL IMAGER
KT-510 ● KT-520 ● KT-525
KT-530 ● KT-550
 USER MANUAL

THERMAL IMAGER
KT-510 ● KT-520 ● KT-525
KT-530 ● KT-550

SONEL S.A.
Wokulskiego 11
58-100 Świdnica
Poland

Version 1.03 11.02.2025

KT Thermal Imagers comply with current EU directives related to electromagnetic compatibility and
safety.

All products of Sonel S.A. are manufactured in accordance with Quality Management System which is

approved to ISO 9001 for the design, manufacturing and servicing.

Due the continuous development of our products, we reserve the right to introduce changes and im-

provements in the thermal imaging camera and in the software described in this manual without prior

notice.

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© Sonel S.A. 2025. All rights reserved. This manual may not be copied, reproduced, translated or trans-

ferred to any electronic carriers or in machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior writ-

ten consent of Sonel S.A.

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 CONTENTS

1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 6
2 Safety ................................................................................................................ 7
3 Description of the camera ............................................................................... 9
3.1 The camera body ..................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Turning the camera on/off and the standby mode .................................................. 10
3.3 Arrangement of information on the screen ............................................................. 10
3.4 Gallery .................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Photo editing .......................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Pull-up menu .......................................................................................................... 14
4 Observation .................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Image modes ......................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Focus adjustment ................................................................................................... 16
4.2.1 Manual focus ................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.2 Touch focus ................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.3 Semi-auto focus ............................................................................................................. 17
4.2.4 Continuous auto focus ................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Digital zoom ........................................................................................................... 17
5 Capturing and saving images ....................................................................... 18
5.1 Taking images ........................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Panorama stitching ................................................................................................ 19
5.3 Super-resolution ..................................................................................................... 20
5.4 Timed shooting....................................................................................................... 20
6 Recording and storing infrared videos ....................................................... 21
6.1 Video recording ...................................................................................................... 21
6.2 Timed video recording ............................................................................................ 21
7 Image analysis ............................................................................................... 22
7.1 Temperature measurement parameters ................................................................. 22
7.1.1 Emissivity....................................................................................................................... 22
7.1.2 Palette ........................................................................................................................... 23
7.2 Real-time analysis .................................................................................................. 25
7.2.1 Adding/deleting analysis objects .................................................................................... 25
7.2.2 Changing the size of the analysis object ........................................................................ 26
7.2.3 Linear analysis object .................................................................................................... 26
7.2.4 Graphic stroke ............................................................................................................... 27
7.2.5 Difference temperature analysis ..................................................................................... 27
7.2.6 LEVEL/SPAN................................................................................................................. 28
7.2.7 File browsing ................................................................................................................. 29
7.3 Thermal image analysis ......................................................................................... 31
7.3.1 Image editing ................................................................................................................. 31
7.3.2 Image zoom ................................................................................................................... 32
7.3.3 Creating a PDF .............................................................................................................. 32
7.3.4 Video playback .............................................................................................................. 33
7.4 Isotherms ............................................................................................................... 35
8 Settings ........................................................................................................... 36

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 8.1 Search .................................................................................................................... 36
8.2 Temperature measurement range .......................................................................... 36
8.3 Temperature alarm ................................................................................................. 37
8.4 Image marks ........................................................................................................... 38
8.5 Image watermark .................................................................................................... 39
8.6 Key assist ............................................................................................................... 39
8.7 Ledger management............................................................................................... 40
8.8 Task management .................................................................................................. 41
8.9 AI voice ................................................................................................................... 42
8.10 Unit switch .............................................................................................................. 43
8.11 Save parameters .................................................................................................... 43
8.12 Laser ranging.......................................................................................................... 43
8.13 Report parameters .................................................................................................. 43
8.14 Preference settings ................................................................................................. 43
8.15 Password lock ........................................................................................................ 43
8.16 Shutdown and sleep ............................................................................................... 43
8.17 Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 44
8.18 Network connections .............................................................................................. 44
8.19 Bluetooth ................................................................................................................ 46
8.20 General ................................................................................................................... 46
8.20.1 Check for update ........................................................................................................... 46
8.20.2 Storage ......................................................................................................................... 46
8.20.3 Date and time ................................................................................................................ 46
8.20.4 Language ...................................................................................................................... 47
8.20.5 Synchronous data ......................................................................................................... 47
8.20.6 Format SD card ............................................................................................................. 47
8.20.7 Recovery ....................................................................................................................... 47
8.20.8 Lens recognition ............................................................................................................ 47
9 Port connection ............................................................................................. 48
9.1 USB port ................................................................................................................. 48
10 SD card ........................................................................................................... 49
10.1 Installing SD card in the camera ............................................................................. 49
10.2 Removing SD card.................................................................................................. 49
11 Replacing the lens ......................................................................................... 50
12 Power supply and battery charging ............................................................ 51
12.1 Using AC adapter ................................................................................................... 51
12.2 Battery power supply .............................................................................................. 51
12.3 Charging batteries .................................................................................................. 51
12.4 Charging the battery in the external battery charger ............................................... 52
12.5 General rules of using Lithium (Li-Ion) batteries ..................................................... 53
13 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 54
14 Specifications ................................................................................................ 55
15 Cleaning and maintenance ........................................................................... 56
16 Service and storage ...................................................................................... 56
17 Dismantling and disposal ............................................................................. 57

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18 Optional accessories ..................................................................................... 57
19 Manufacturer .................................................................................................. 58
20 Exemplary emissivity coefficient values ..................................................... 59

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 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our thermal imager.

KT series imagers are modern, high-quality, easy and safe to use measuring devices. The infrared
detector allows to capture high-quality, fully radiometric thermal images. Our products combine high-
quality measurement parameters with an innovative and intuitive interface to create an intelligent solu-
tion in the field of thermal imaging.

The product is designed for professional infrared temperature measurement. The infrared detector of
high sensitivity and resolution provides clearer infrared image and higher accuracy of temperature
measurement. The operating system, large-size screen and detachable lens make the product power-
ful and easy to use. Visible light and infrared image can be captured synchronously and the key ob-
servation positions can be displayed in PIP or MIF.

Please acquaint yourself with this manual to improve your daily work with the device, and to avoid
measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of the imager.

Camera operation and available options may vary depending on the version of the camera.
This manual describes the operation based on the highest available camera configuration.

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 2 Safety
Before you proceed to operate the camera, acquaint yourself thoroughly with the present manual and
observe the safety regulations and specifications defined by the manufacturer.
• Any application that differs from those specified in the present manual may result in a damage to
the device and constitute a source of danger for the user.
• The camera must not be used in rooms where special conditions are present e.g. fire and explo-
sion risk.
• It is forbidden to use damaged or malfunctioning camera and is partially or fully out of order.
• In case the camera is not used for a long time, its battery should be removed.
• It is not allowed to use the camera with half-closed or opened battery cover and do not use any
other power adapter than the one supplied with the camera.
• Repairs may be carried out only by an authorised service point.
• Please charge the battery with the method described in this manual and follow the charging
procedure and precautions. Improper battery charging will cause heating, damage and even phys-
ical injury.
• Do not try to open or disassemble the battery at any time. Once the battery leaks and the spill en-
ters the human eye, wash the eyes with clean water immediately and take medical care.

KT series Thermal Imagers are designed to measure and record the images in the infrared. The cam-
era is constructed in a manner which gives you maximum performance and safety at work, however
the following precautions must be adhered to at all times (in addition to any advised precautions ap-
plicable at the relevant work site or work area):
• Keep the camera steady during operation.
• Do not use the camera in ambient temperatures exceeding its operation and storage tempera-
ture ranges.
• Do not direct the camera toward very high intensity radiation sources such as the sun, la-
sers or welding arcs etc.
• Do not expose the camera to dust and moisture. When operating the device near water, ensure
that it is adequately guarded against splashes.
• Cover the lens when not using the camera.
• When the camera is not in use or is to be transported, ensure that the unit and its accessories are
stored in the protective carry case.
• Do not obstruct the holes in the camera’s body.
• Do not re-switch on the imager before 30 seconds after switching it off and do not remove the bat-
tery when the imager is on.
• Do not throw, knock or shake intensely the camera and its components in order to avoid
the damage.
• Do not attempt to open the imager's body, as this action will void the warranty.
• Keep the SD memory card for the exclusive use of the camera.
• During operation, if the camera is to be moved from hot/cold place to cold/hot place, e.g. from in-
side/outside to outside/inside of a room, switch the imager off and leave it in the new workplace
for 20 minutes, then turn it on and start normal operation with an accurate temperature measure-
ment. Sudden and rapid changes in ambient temperature may cause fault temperature measure-
ment and even damage camera’s IR detector.

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• FPA calibration (FPA – Focal Plane Array): in order to ensure accurate temperature measure-
ment, the FPA detector was calibrated in different temperature points. After switching the imager
on, it performs auto calibration procedure every once in a while. During the calibration, for about
1 second, the device does not respond to user’s activity, during this time the sound of a shut-
ter clicking twice is heard. Additionally, calibration can be performed manually at any time.
• During imager operation its housing temperature increases and it’s a normal phenomenon.
• Do not use soluble or similar liquids on the device and cables, which may cause damage to the
device.
• Please observe the following measures when wiping this device:
• Non-optical surface: use a clean soft cloth to wipe the non-optical surface of the thermograph-
ic camera when necessary.
• Optical surface: when using the thermographic camera, please avoid polluting the optical sur-
face of the lens, especially avoid touching the lens with your hands, because the sweat on
your hands will leave traces on the lens glass and may corrode the optical coating on the
glass surface. When the surface of the optical lens is polluted, use special lens paper to wipe
it carefully.
• Do not place the battery in a high temperature or near a high-temperature object.
• Do not short circuit the positive and negative poles of the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to moisture or water.

WARNING

• Laser locator installed in the camera may be dangerous to eyes, in case of di-
rect contact!
• DO NOT DIRECTED THE LASER BEAM TOWARDS OTHER PERSONS OR
ANIMALS!
• Please note that the laser beam may reflect off shiny surfaces.
• AFTER TURNING THE CAMERA ON, IT PERFORMS INTERNAL TEST, DURING
WHICH, FOR FEW SECONDS, LASER POINTER IS BEING TURNED ON AS
WELL. AFTER TURNING THE CAMERA ON, UNTIL IT REACHES THE POINT OF
BEING FULLY OPERATIONAL IT IS FORBIDDEN TO AIM IT AT HUMAN
AND ANIMALS!!

NOTE!

• The thermal imager has no parts that could be repaired or modified by its user. Never at-
tempt to dismantle or modify the device. Opening up the unit invalidates the warranty.
• Use only accessories listed in this manual. Using other accessories does not ensure
proper operation of the camera and may cause its damage.

Due to the continuous development of the device, the design of the display and its certain
features may be slightly different than presented in this manual.

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 3 Description of the camera

3.1 The camera body

External parts of the camera body:

1 Laser pointer
2 IR lens
3 Tripod socket
4 Trigger button (autofocus)
5 Trigger button (freeze / save image)
6 Battery
7 LED flashlight
8 Visual image lens
9 Type-C microUSB connector
10 SD card slot

11 Microphone
12 Gallery (view stored photos/videos)
13 „C” button (programmable)
14 Laser ranging button
15 Speaker
16 Display
17 Joystick
18 Return button
19 Power On/Off button
20 LED charging indicator

Further on in this document, every reference to '[number in brackets]', refers to the camera description
presented in the table and drawings above.

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3.2 Turning the camera on/off and the standby mode
To switch on the camera, press and hold on/off button [19] for around 2 seconds. A splash screen will
be displayed, followed by the self-test procedure of the device. When the procedure is completed, the
camera is ready to be used, and real time infrared image mode is on.
Short pressing the on / off button at working camera will turn off the screen and the camera will switch
into a power saving mode (standby mode). A second press of on / off button will resume the camera
to its normal operation.
To switch off the camera completely, press and hold down on/off button, until following information
appears on the screen: (POWER OFF?). The camera will then be switched off.
Press OK to turn off the camera or Cancel to cancel the switch off procedure.

3.3 Arrangement of information on the screen

1. Status bar. Battery capacity, WiFi, 4G network (support some models), location.

2. Compass information. Go to Settings ► Image Tags to turn on/ff, or long press in the
real-time interface to go to Image Tags to turn on/off.

3. Time and date. Go to Settings ► General ► Date & Time, or long press in the real-
time interface to go to Date & Time interface.
4. Image mode. Infrared, visible light, MIF, PIP.
5. Temperature measurement parameters. Set the reflected temperature, atmospheric tempera-
ture, relative humidity, target distance, atmospheric transmissivity, etc.
6. Palette. Set and add custom colors.
7. Analysis target. Set the analysis target, such as the point, line, circle, rectangle, outline and
temperature difference.
8. Isotherm. Upper isotherm, lower isotherm and isotherm within the range.
9. Settings. Conduct system settings.
10. LEVEL SPAN mode. Switch between automatic, semi-automatic and manual modes through the
buttons or touch screen.
11. Switch the basic colors and custom colors in real time.
12. Emissivity. Set the emissivity based on the target.
13. Shortcut menu. Slide down the touch screen in the main preview interface to go to the
Shortcut menu.

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3.4 Gallery

Press the Gallery button on the device

body.

You may directly enter the

file browser.

Touch and select the image

to view and edit it.

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In the Image Preview:
• click any image to enter the Image Edit interface,
• click any area outside the menu to preview the current infrared image in full screen.

add the current photo to your Favorites.

edit the name of the current photo.The device support text recognition, keyboard input and
voice input.
view the detailed information of the current photo.
add text notes to the current photo.
add voice notes to the current photo.
add visible light notes to the current photo.
add scribbling notes to the current photo.
add or change the analysis object, change the isotherm and change the temperature difference
between two points.
transfer the current photo via Bluetooth.
make a PDF report of the current photo.
move the current photo to the specified album folder.
upload the current photo to the cloud server.
move the current photo to other storage path.
delete the current photo.

Click on the visible light picture in the lower right corner to preview the visible light picture corre-
sponding to the current infrared image on the large screen.

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3.5 Photo editing
This function is to edit the saved photos, including photo analysis, thermometric analysis, parameter
modification, photo outline, isotherm, temperature difference, etc.

Click [X] or press the [Back] button on the device to exit the edit menu and back to the real-time pre-
view interface.

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3.6 Pull-up menu

In the real-time image mode, click or slide up the icon at the bottom of the screen to pop up a shortcut
menu. You may view the storage capacity of local memory or SD card and perform some quick opera-
tions, including brightness, volume, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, laser, panoramic stitching, and super-resolution
settings.

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 4 Observation

4.1 Image modes

The camera captures both thermal and the visual images. Use touchscreen to set the displayed im-
age mode.

There are four modes available.

IR – infrared image.

VL – visual image.

MIF – infrared image combined with visual

image.

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 PIP – picture in picture – both infrared and
visual images are displayed.

4.2 Focus adjustment

There are two focus modes: image contrast focus and laser focus.

4.2.1 Manual focus

Manually rotate the [Focusing ring] to conduct manual focus and keep the image in the observation
interface is clear.

4.2.2 Touch focus

In the real-time preview interface, tap the screen to focus.

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4.2.3 Semi-auto focus
Press the auxiliary trigger button to turn on focus, and the image will sharpen automatically.
• Go to Settings ► Focus Mode, set the corresponding focus mode (laser focus and image focus)
and press the [Focus] button in the real-time preview interface to realize auto focus.
• When the image focus is selected, press the [Focus] button in the real-time image interface to re-
alize fast focus based on the scene.
• When the image focus is selected, press the [Focus] button in the real-time image interface to
display laser points and realize fast focus.

Laser focus
This function is recommended for ranging of targets that can effectively reflect the light in non-strong
light exposure (such as the white paper, cable, indoor scenes). Ranging of targets that cannot reflect
the light or directly absorb the light or lessen the light is not recommended (such as the transparent
glass, sky, etc.).

Image contrast focus

This function enables the thermographic camera to focus the target by comparing the image
brightness and contrast parameters in the observation interface to keep the image in the observation
interface clear.

4.2.4 Continuous auto focus

• The thermographic camera automatically focuses the target based on the changes of the
observation interface to keep the image in the observation interface clear, which is suitable for use
when the thermographic camera is still.

• Auto focus shall be turned off when moving the thermographic camera, otherwise
the normal use of the device will be affected.
• Manual focus cannot be performed during auto focus.

• Go to Settings ►Save Parameters and enable Continuous Auto Focus to realize continuous
and fast focus.

4.3 Digital zoom

Touch the screen with two fingers to zoom in/out to view the image details.

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 5 Capturing and saving images

• Thermal image is saved in "extended jpeg format". Thanks to that it can be viewed in
all image browsers and graphics software (stored preview image will be viewed in
those cases). In addition, all the information related to the thermogram is stored in
one single extended jpeg file as well: temperature of each and every pixel of thermal
image, voice annotation and image marks.
• Editing thermal image in software other than Sonel ThermoAnalyze software will re-
sult in losing all of the thermographic data.
• If there is not enough space to save a file on SD card or when a saving error occurs,
proper information will be displayed on screen.
• Saved thermal image file name is IRIxxxxx.jpg (where xxxxx are digits). Additionally
a separate file with a visual image is saved (as VISxxxxx.jpg, where xxxxx is the
same number as in its corresponding thermal image file name). Both files must be
placed in the same folder if the visual image is to be used for an analysis in Sonel
ThermoAnalyze program.

5.1 Taking images

• Go to Settings ► Photo Mode and

click Photo to go to Single Frame
and select the corresponding photo
mode, and then back to the main in-
terface to adjust the imaging to the
clearest state.
• Press the trigger button. The image
gets frozen as shown in the figure.

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5.2 Panorama stitching
Stitch two or more photos taken by the device into one panoramic photo to keep the details of the
original images and provide better image of the scene.
In real-time image interface, slide down from the top of the screen to pop up the shortcut menu. Touch
to open and the device automatically backs to the main interface and enters "Panoramic" mode,
and click or to select the photo mode and stitching will be completed after photos are taken.

Horizontal shooting

Gridview shooting

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5.3 Super-resolution
Zoom in the original image
to a high resolution image
that can be edited.
In the real-time image in-
terface, slide down from
the top of the screen to
pop up the shortcut menu
and click Super-
Resolution to enter the
Super-Resolution mode.

5.4 Timed shooting

Go to Settings ► Photo
Mode and select Timed
Photo to set the interval
and total number of pho-
tos. Press the Back button
to go back to the real-time
preview interface, and
press [Photo] to take a
photo and save the target
scene.

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 6 Recording and storing infrared videos

6.1 Video recording

Go to Settings ► Video Mode.
Touch to start Video Recording
and press the Back button to go
back to the real-time preview in-
terface. Press [Trigger Button] to
record the current target scene
and press [Trigger Button] again
to end recording.

6.2 Timed video recording

Go to Settings ►Video Mode and select Timed Video Recording to set the latency and duration.
Press the Back button to go back to the real-time preview interface, and press [Trigger Button] to
start video recording.

Latency.

Duration.

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 7 Image analysis

7.1 Temperature measurement parameters

The temperature measurement parameters include: emissivity, reflected temperature, atmospheric
temperature, relative humidity, target distance, optical transmittance and dew point.
Click in the real-time interface to go to the secondary menu and change the parameters as de-
manded.

7.1.1 Emissivity
Users can set the emissivity based on the target material to ensure the temperature measurement ac-
curacy.
Click to go to the emissivity settings and select Materials and User Defined. Slide to change the
values within 0.01…1.00, and touch other areas or press [Back] to exit and save.

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Reflected temperature: When there is a high-temperature target in the scene and the emissivity of
the observed target is low, and the observed target reflects the high-temperature target, the reflected
temperature needs to be set. The reflected temperature shall be set at the temperature of the high-
temperature target. Users can change the parameters (-40…~2,000) based on the actual conditions.
Atmospheric temperature: The atmospheric temperature of the current observation environment.
Users can change the parameters based on the actual conditions, and the range is -40…2,000.
Relative humidity: Users can change the parameters based on the actual conditions, and the range
is 0…100.
Target distance: The distance between the observation target and the thermographic camera. Users
can set the distance parameters as demanded. Users can set the close-up, distant and general dis-
tance based on the actual conditions, and the range is 0.1…1,000.
Optical transmittance: The transmittance of the germanium glass between the thermographic cam-
era and the observed target, and the range is 1…100.
Dew point: The temperature required for the vaporous water in the current ambient air to condense
into liquid water. This temperature shall be calculated with the corresponding formula and cannot
be changed.

7.1.2 Palette
Users can select different colors for different application scenarios.
• Click the palette area on the right of the screen in real-time image status to pop up the palette op-
tions, and select the color for the scene (the options vary for some models).
• Long touch to move and adjust the color.

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• Click to create custom colors.
• In real-time image mode, click in the color options interface to go to the palette adding
interface. The image on the left automatically maps the effect based on the settings.
• Two color codes are displayed by default to map the colors of low temperature to high tem-
perature from the bottom to top. Select the first color code and zoom in by default.

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7.2 Real-time analysis

7.2.1 Adding/deleting analysis objects

• Click at the bottom of the screen in real-time image status to open the analysis object
menu interface.

• This device supports the temperature measurement of various analysis objects, such as the dot,
line, circle and rectangle, and supports the customized display of the maximum temperature, the
minimum temperature and the average temperature.
• Long touch any analysis object on the screen and the system will automatically pop up the analy-
sis object editing page.
• Temperature mark: Maximum temperature, minimum temperature, average temperature.
• Emissivity: The emissivity of the analysis object.
• Area/Length: Enable the laser ranging function to obtain the target distance to analyze the
area or length of the analysis object.
• Center: Center the analysis object.
• Delete: Delete the current analysis object.

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7.2.2 Changing the size of the analysis object

• Touch to select the line,

circle, rectangle or poly-
gon analysis object and
the selected points will
be marked blue.
• Move any point to
change the area of the
analysis object.

7.2.3 Linear analysis object

Add a line analysis object

and select to display the
temperature trend of it.

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7.2.4 Graphic stroke

Click to go to image out-

line and manually draw the
interested target outline, and
click ✔ to complete. You
can also analyze the select-
ed object.

Long press the outline object

to pop up the object menu.
• Temperature mark:
Maximum temperature,
minimum temperature,
average temperature.
• Emissivity: The emis-
sivity of the analysis ob-
ject.
• Delete: Delete the cur-
rent analysis object.

7.2.5 Difference temperature analysis

• Add at least two analysis

objects.
• Click the temperature
difference button ΔT un-
der the object label to
activate the temperature
difference mode.
• In order to exit the tem-
perature difference anal-
ysis, enter the shortcut
menu-temperature dif-
ference and click the ΔT
icon.

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7.2.6 LEVEL/SPAN
• Click (A), (M) and (S) in the re-
al-time preview status to switch
among semi-auto [S], manual
[M] and automatic [A].
• When level/span is in semi-auto
mode, adjust △T value with the
"Up button" or "Down button" in
the five-way button or set the
△T value by sliding the screen,
and the image dimming chang-
es synchronously.
△T=Tmax-Tmin.

• When level/span is in manual

mode, adjust the "level" with the
“Up button” or “Down button” in
the five-way button. The "Up
button" can also increase the
Tmax and Tmin value and the
"Down button" can reduce the
Tmax and Tmin value. The im-
age dimming changes synchro-
nously.
• Click the maximum temperature
or minimum temperature value
on the color bar to pop up the
value options to select the ap-
propriate maximum or minimum
temperature value. The image
dimming changes synchronously.

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7.2.7 File browsing
Press [Gallery] button on the
device to go to the gallery pre-
view interface.

Click Select at the upper right

corner to select images to
transfer via Bluetooth, gener-
ate a PDF report, upload to the
cloud disk, add to the album,
cut and delete.

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 Select local, SD card (the de-
vice can identify the SD card
only after the SD card in-
stalled) or cloud disk (the cloud
disk will display after login) to
display the files in the corre-
sponding path.

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7.3 Thermal image analysis

7.3.1 Image editing

• Click any photo in the

photo preview interface
to go to the photo editing
interface.
• You can add text, voice,
visible light and scrib-
bling notes to the current
photo.
• You can add the current
photo to "Favorites", re-
name it, transfer via
Bluetooth and generate
a pdf report.
• Click to add or
change the analysis ob-
ject, change the iso-
therm, change the tem-
perature difference and
change the temperature
measurement parame-
ters of the current photo.

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7.3.2 Image zoom

In image editing mode, touch the screen with two fingers and spread the fingers to zoom in the photo
and fold the fingers to zoom out the photo. When the infrared image is zoomed in, slide on the screen
with one finger to move the image.

7.3.3 Creating a PDF

• Press [Gallery] button

on the device to go to
the gallery preview inter-
face.
• Click the Select button.
You can select 9 image
information at will, as
shown in the figure.

• Click the PDF button be-

low to generate a PDF
preview file.

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7.3.4 Video playback

• Press the Gallery button

to enter the gallery
browsing interface, and
click Video to enter the
video interface.

• Tap the play button in

the center of the screen
to start playing the film.
• Tap the screen to dis-
play the short film play-
back panel.
• To pause the video dur-
ing playback, tap the
pause button at the bot-
tom of the screen.

• You can change the

analysis object, iso-
therm, temperature dif-
ference and tempera-
ture measurement pa-
rameters of the video
(only support videos in
IRGD format).

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 • Click Album to go to the
album gallery, and Fa-
vorites, My Tasks and
the albums created by
the user will display.

• Click "Search" to go to
the album interface and
enter the photo name,
time and tag to search
for the correspond-
ing file.

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7.4 Isotherms

The manual/semi-automatic mode does not support isotherms.

Click the shortcut menu at the bottom of the interface and click .

High isotherm real-time

video image mode.

Low isotherm real-time

video image mode.

Intra-field isotherm real-

time video image mode.

Extra-field isotherm re-

al-time video image
mode.

Turn off the isotherm

display.

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 8 Settings
In the real-time video interface, click the Settings button .

8.1 Search
Click the "search box" at the
upper right corner and
search for the functions to be
set.

8.2 Temperature measurement range

Go to Settings ► Tempera-
ture Measurement Range
to pop up the selection box.
Users can select the appro-
priate temperature meas-
urement range for the target.

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8.3 Temperature alarm

The alarm temperature thresholds contain high temperature and low temperature.
The alarm temperature value is the value of the currently set temperature measurement range.
Turn on the high temperature alarm switch to set the alarm temperature threshold (e.g. 35.6ºC) as
required. Return to the real-time video interface. If the temperature in the scene is higher than 35.6ºC,
the equipment will give an audible alarm. Click the alarm icon to immediately turn off the high temper-
ature alarm sound.
Turn on the low temperature alarm switch to set the alarm temperature threshold (e.g. 30.2ºC) as
required. Return to the real-time video interface. If the temperature in the scene is lower than 30.2ºC,
the equipment will give an audible alarm. Click the alarm icon to immediately turn off the low-
temperature alarm sound.

When the high-temperature

alarm and low-temperature
alarm switches are turned on
at the same time, in order to
ensure that the system is
able to detect the set high-
temperature alarm value, the
low-temperature alarm value
should not be higher than
the high-temperature
alarm setting.

The alarm modes include

sound alarm and light alarm.

Click the alarm icon in the

real-time preview interface to
turn off temperature alarm.

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8.4 Image marks

Click Image Tags to display the temperature, unit, location, date, time, compass, logo, color and center
cursor; users can enable the tags as demanded, which will be displayed on the real-time image.

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8.5 Image watermark
Here you can enable some watermark options, including logo watermark, date watermark, humidity
watermark, orientation, emissivity, emission temperature and target distance watermark.

Take an example image and

display it in the Gallery. All
the watermark information
that has been turned on will
be displayed at the bottom of
the preview.

8.6 Key assist

Sets the C button for quick
operation.

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8.7 Ledger management
The device supports adding locally, importing local templates and downloading from the cloud. Click
"Tasks" in the drop-down menu to go to the "Ledger" interface. Click "+" at the upper right corner to
create new ledgers and go to a single ledger.

Click Task Photo to display

the photos taken at this
measuring point under all
task modes in the current
ledger.

Click Select Tasks and se-

lect the points to go to the
main preview interface to
take photos.

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 Click Change the ledger to
add points, move up, move
down, save and delete the
ledger.

8.8 Task management

The device supports adding ledgers locally and downloading from the cloud. Click "Tasks" in the drop-
down menu to go to the My Tasks interface. Click "+" at the upper right corner to create a new task
list and go to a single task.

Click to view the task

details, which can be edited
and saved.

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 • Select a point and click
Start Tasks and go to
the main preview inter-
face to take photos.
• Click Task Photo to go
to the photo details page
to view the photo infor-
mation of the selected
point.
• Click Change Tasks go-
to details of the ledger
selected when creating
the task and reselect a
task.
• Click Delete Tasks and
▼
a window pops up for re-
confirmation, and the
task is deleted success-
fully.

8.9 AI voice
Enable AI voice with the Key assist function. "Identifying..." is displayed when there is a voice com-
mand. Operation stops when an AI order is identified.
The designated names include: Photo, Video, Focus, Calibrate, Change Ribbon, IR, VL, PIP, MIF,
Fusion, Light On, Light Off, Start Task and End Task.

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8.10 Unit switch
You may switch the temperature units of Celsius, Fahrenheit and Kelvin displayed by the system as re-
quired.
There are three distance units to choose from: meters, yards and inches.

8.11 Save parameters

Device parameter settings: Visible light resolution, infrared video format, infrared video frame rate,
save this JPG photo only and laser ranging.

8.12 Laser ranging

Enable the laser ranging function and go back to the live mode. The distance information will be
saved on the picture taken using the button.

8.13 Report parameters

Several PDF report parameters can be modified, including logo, header, footer and PDF template.

8.14 Preference settings

Users may add global preferences according to their own operating habits, and can also change and
delete preferences.

8.15 Password lock

Users may utilize the password protection function in device startup according to their own operating
habits.

8.16 Shutdown and sleep

• Set the automatic sleep option.
• Set the option of automatic shutdown.

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8.17 Wi-Fi
• Select a network. Click on one of the listed networks and (if necessary) enter the password.
• Connect the network after the password is successfully inputted.

In order to ensure the reliable connection of Wi-Fi signals and stable data transmission, please
try to ensure that the connection distance is within 10 m and there are no obstacles.

8.18 Network connections

Mobile network:
This device supports external 4G mobile networks.

Wi-Fi hotspot:

• In the configuration inter-

face, enter a valid
hotspot name (i.e. Cam-
era) and password (i.e.
12345678), and click OK
to save.
• Then return to live mode
and pull up to pop up the
shortcut menu. Enable
AP function.

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 • After the AP is success-
fully enabled, the user
may enter the correct
user name and pass-
word using in his Blue-
tooth app. Then the de-
vice network can be
connected successfully
and images from live
mode can be displayed.

Local IP:
Users may set the IP address and DNS server address by themselves.

• IP address. Enter a valid IP address (such as

172.16.14.216) and DNS server address
202.103.24.68. Please set the IP address and
DNS address by yourself according to the local
area network situation of the user.
• (Note: IP address cannot be set for the
192.168.42.xxx network segment, which will be
prompted as “illegal IP address”).
• Host IP. Set the local connection IP address of
desktop computer as 172.16.14.230, and DNS
as 202.103.24.68. Then it can be used togeth-
er with supporting software*.

*It needs to be used together with PC-side applica-

tion software

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8.19 Bluetooth
• Enable the Bluetooth of
the target device.
• Enable Bluetooth and
the system will automati-
cally search for the Blue-
tooth devices. Select
a Bluetooth name in the
list to pair.
• Photos can be trans-
ferred after pairing is
completed (the device
supports to transfer the
photos from the device
gallery to an Android
phone or another de-
vice).

If the two devices are far apart or Bluetooth pairing is not performed in the gallery interface,
Bluetooth may not be found. At this time, enable the Bluetooth again.

8.20 General
Users may check the version and serial number of native software through Settings ►General, and
may change information such as language, time, date and storage path.

8.20.1 Check for update

Check the device version update.

Local updating
Put the update package under /GCamera/Update and click Start Update. After detecting the latest
update package, click Update and after the updating is completed, restart the device that is updated
to the latest version.

8.20.2 Storage
The main display contents are the remaining capacity of the internal storage device and the basic in-
formation of the external SD card. Users may also customize the storage options, including internal
storage and external SD card storage.
Select storage medium: enter the device storage interface, and the user may select memory storage
device or SD card for data storage.

8.20.3 Date and time

Manually set the system date and time.

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8.20.4 Language
Multiple languages are available for switching

8.20.5 Synchronous data

If the SD card is changed to another device and the gallery does not display the files in the SD card,
data synchronization is required.

8.20.6 Format SD card

To start formatting, you have to select a memory card slot, and then select Yes. Please note that for-
matting will permanently delete all photos and other data on the memory card in the selected slot. Be
sure to back up as needed before formatting.

8.20.7 Recovery
This function will restore the device to the factory state. Please handle it carefully. Go to Settings
►General, and click Restore factory settings.

8.20.8 Lens recognition

Automatically recognizes the current lens based on the information of the lens for the device.

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 9 Port connection

9.1 USB port

View internal storage files
After connecting the USB data cable to the desktop computer, open My Computer, check the infor-
mation of the internal storage disk, click to enter the memory device, and find the folder where the im-
ages are stored. The specific path is:
…\CAMERA\ internal storage device \DCIM\GCamera\SourceImage.

View the SD card files

If you want to save the images in SD card, please navigate to Settings ►General ►Storage Man-
agement, select SD card as the storage medium, and then files can be saved in the memory card af-
ter photographing.

Connect to the computer with the USB data cable, open My Computer, view the information of the in-
ternal storage disk, and click to enter the memory device. The path is:
…\CAMERA\SD card \DCIM\ Android\data\com.guide.infrared.zc16\DCIM\GCamera\SourceImage

The file name with the initial letters of IRI is the infrared image, and the file name with the
initial letters of VIS is the visible image.

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 10 SD card

SD card can be used in this device, and the shot images and videos can be recorded on this device or
SD card. This device supports SD cards with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Make sure that the write
protection switch of the memory card is set in the upper position to allow writing/deleting.

10.1 Installing SD card in the camera

NOTE!

Turn off the camera before installing SD card.

• Slide the slot cover in the arrow direction

shown in the figure and open it, and insert
the SD card.
• Insert the SD card with the label side facing
towards you until there is a click.

Close the slot cover and slide it in the arrow di-

rection shown until it is locked.

10.2 Removing SD card

NOTE!

Turn off the camera before removing SD card.

• Power off the device and open the slot cover (open the slot cover after the indicator lights off).
• Take out the SD card. Gently push the SD card and release.
• Pull out the SD card and close the slot cover.

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 11 Replacing the lens

NOTE!

It is advised to turn off the camera before replacing the lens.

Press the lens changing button and rotate the

lens anticlockwise and take it off.

Align the U-shape groove of the lens at the red point on the device and insert the lens, and ro-
tate the lens anticlockwise until a "click" is heard.

NOTE!

• Handle with care to avoid direct collision and lens damage;

• When not in use, please place the extended lens in a safety box and keep it properly.
• Do not touch or expose the internal parts of the camera to prevent them from fouling.

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 12 Power supply and battery charging
• The camera is powered by Lithium-ion buttery. It can also be powered from the mains through the
AC adapter.
• The battery can be charged while being inside of the camera.
• Connect the AC adapter to the USB socket to start charging procedure.
• Charging can be performed only when the camera is not being used.
• During camera operation, current power supply source indicator is displayed in the upper left cor-
ner of the screen.

12.1 Using AC adapter

The LED light [20] indicates when the AC adapter is connected. When the camera is turned on, the
indicator shows battery charging status, flashing red while charging and lit green when fully charged.

12.2 Battery power supply

During camera operation the battery charge level is being shown in real time.

12.3 Charging batteries

When the camera is turned off, connecting the AC adapter and starting the charging procedure is sig-
naled by the LED charging indicator [20] – flashing red while charging and lit green when fully
charged. When the battery is not being charged the indication is turned off.
Li-Ion battery does not require performing full charge-discharge cycles during exploitation, however it
is advised to perform 3 full charge-discharge cycles when using it for the first time, and to per-
form one full charge cycle at least once in a several charge-discharge cycles.
The camera comes along with 2 batteries, which are advised to be used alternately. When using the
second battery, the first one should be charged.

NOTE!

• Use only the battery, AC adapter and the external battery charger supplied with
the camera.
• Do not remove the battery from the camera while it’s being charged.
• Battery charging should be performed in 0...40°C ambient temperature range.
• In order to maintain the proper parameters of the batteries, charging of unused batter-
ies should be repeated every 3 months.

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12.4 Charging the battery in the external battery charger

NOTE!

Turn the camera off before removing the battery.

The battery is located in the handle of the camera. Both its removal and installation does not require
tools.

To remove the battery:

• turn off the camera,
• evenly squeeze the battery handle on both sides and pull it out of the camera.
In order to install the battery, repeat the above process in reverse order.

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12.5 General rules of using Lithium (Li-Ion) batteries

If the device is unused for an extended period, remove the battery and store it separately. The battery
stored in state of deep discharge can get permanently damaged.
The battery should be stored in dry, cool and well-ventilated place and it should be protected from ex-
posure to direct sunlight. If the battery is stored for an extended period at a location with high temper-
ature in it, then the chemical processes occurring within it may shorten its expected life span.

Do not charge and use Li-On batteries in extreme temperatures (don’t overheat and don’t expose the
batteries to very low temperatures). Extreme temperatures decrease battery life. Avoid placing devic-
es powered with rechargeable batteries in very warm/hot places. Their nominal working temperature
must be strictly observed.

Li-Ion cells are vulnerable to mechanical damages. Such damages can contribute to permanent dam-
age of those type of batteries, and thus the ignition. Any interference in the structure of the battery
may lead to its damage. Shorting poles (+ and -) of the battery may cause permanent damage and
auto-ignition of the battery.

Do not immerse the Li-Ion batteries in liquids, do not store them in conditions of high humidity.

In case the electrolyte, that is filling the inside of the Li-Ion battery, makes direct contact with eyes or
skin, rinse them with a large amount of water and contact your doctor immediately. The battery should
be used in a way that makes it beyond access for random people. Keep it away from children.

Whenever any changes in Li-Ion battery is observed (different color, swelling, excessive temperature),
it must cease to be used. Mechanically damaged, overcharged or deeply discharged batteries are not
suitable for use.

Improper use of the battery can cause its permanent damage. It can lead to its spontaneous combus-
tion. The seller and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages resulting from improper han-
dling of the Lithium-Ion battery.

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 13 Troubleshooting

Phenomena Cause Measures

Low battery. Recharge the battery before use.
Take out the battery and put it back in place in the bat-
Poor battery contact.
Unable to start. tery housing.
Plug of the external power sup-
Remove the power plug and reinsert it in place.
ply not in place.
Great deviation between Battery runs out. Replace it with a fully charged battery.
the battery power indica-
Expiration of battery life. Replace with a new battery.
tion and the actual use.
Failure in focusing. Focus manually or automatically to make images clear.
Unclear infrared images.
Lens fogged or contaminated. Use professional equipment to clean the lens.
Dark environment. Take appropriate lighting measures.
Unclear visible light images. Front end of visible light fogged Use professional equipment to clean the front end of visi-
or contaminated. ble light.
Focus manually or automatically to make the image clear,
Failure in focusing on the target.
and then read the temperature.
Wrong parameters related to Change the parameter setting, or directly restore the de-
temperature measurement. fault parameter value.
Set the Customize button as compensation in the menu,
Failure in non-uniformity correc-
press the physical Customize button and perform a non-
tion for a long time.
Inaccurate temperature uniformity correction when you hear the shutter sound.
measurement. To ensure the accuracy of temperature measurement, you
Temperature measurement im- are recommended to wait for 5 to 10 minutes after turning
mediately after start. on the thermal imager and before temperature measure-
ment.
To obtain accurate temperature measurement results, you
Failure in calibration for a
are recommended to send the thermal imager back for cal-
long time.
ibration once a year.
The remaining storage space is
Delete the photos and videos in the gallery.
insufficient.
Fail to save files
Pull out the SD card and insert on the computer for format-
The SD card is damaged.
ting or replace with a new SD card.

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 14 Specifications
Model KT-510 KT-520 KT-525 KT-530 KT-550
Camera
Detector resolution 256 x 192 / 12 μm 320 x 240 / 12 μm 384 x 288 / 12 μm 480 x 360 / 12 μm 640 x 480 / 12 μm
Spectral range 7.5~14 µm VOx
Frame rate 30 Hz / 9 Hz
Thermal sensitivity ≤45 mK ≤40 mK
Focus Manual / Auto
IFOV 1.70 mrad 1.36 mrad 1.13 mrad 0.91 mrad 0.68 mrad
Min. focus distance 0.1 m 0.1 m 0.15 m 0.15 m 0.15 m
Lens (field of view/focal
25° x 19° / 10.5 mm 25° x 19° / 10.5 mm 25° x 19° / 10.5 mm 25° x 19° / 17.7 mm 25° x 19° / 17.7 mm
length)
Image
Display 4.3”, 800 x 480 high brightness, capacitive LCD touchscreen
Image modes IR / Visual / Infrafusion MIF/PiP
Digital Zoom 1…8 1…8 1…10 1…16 1…20
Temperature measurement
Temperature range
Range 1: -40°C...150°C
▪ Standard
Range 2: 0°C...650°C
▪ Optional - High temperature lens: 500°C …2000°C
Accuracy (Ambient:
±2°C or ±2% of reading
15°C …35°C, object: >0°C)
Functions
5 points, 5 lines, 5 are- 8 points, 8 lines, 8 are- 10 points, 10 lines, 10 12 points, 12 lines, 12 16 points, 16 lines, 16
as. Temperature indi- as. Temperature indi- areas. Temperature areas. Temperature areas. Temperature
cation: min, max, aver- cation: min, max, aver- indication: min, max, indication: min, max, indication: min, max,
Image analysis modes
age. Isotherm. Tem- age. Isotherm. Tem- average. Isotherm. average. Isotherm. average. Isotherm.
perature alarm. Smart perature alarm. Smart Temperature alarm. Temperature alarm. Temperature alarm.
stroke. stroke. Smart stroke. Smart stroke. Smart stroke.
Palettes 16
Super-resolution 2x, 512 x 384 2x, 640 x 480 2x, 768 x 576 2x, 960 x 720 2x, 1280 x 960
Panoramic images - √
Emissivity coefficient Selectable from 0.01 to 1.00
Measurement adjustment Auto-adjustable distance, relative humidity, ambient temperature (reflected)
File format JPG
IR image annotations Additional visual photos, voice, text recognition, text typing
Reports module PDF reports
Video file format MP4 (without temp. information), IRGD (including temp. information)
Built-in features
▪ Visual camera resolution 5 MPix 5 MPix 8 MPix 8 MPix 13 MPix
▪ Other features LED flashlight, GPS, laser pointer, laser rangefinder (0.1…40 m), microphone, speaker, digital compass
Wireless communication Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Storage Built-in memory (64 GB), SD card
Interface SD card slot (max. 256 GB), USB type C, tripod
Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Power supply (5 h of continuous operation), (4 h of continuous operation),
built-in charger, AC adapter 110-230 V (50/60 Hz) built-in charger, AC adapter 110-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature -20°C...50°C
Storage temperature -40°C...60°C
Resistance to vibration / me-
chanical shock / humidity IEC 60068-2-6 / IEC 60068-2-27 / IEC 60068-2-78
and temperature
Ingress protection IP54
Certification CE, ROHS, FCC, KCC, UN38.3, MSDS
Weight approx. 1.15 kg (with battery)
Dimensions 292 x 125 x 125 mm

SONEL S.A. hereby declares that the radio device type KT-510/520/525/530/550 com-
plies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is avail-
able at the following website address: https://sonel.pl/en/download/declaration-of-
conformity/

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 15 Cleaning and maintenance
NOTE!

Use the below specified methods of maintenance only.

Camera enclosure – all surfaces, except for optical elements of the camera, can be cleaned with a
soft and moist cloth with generally available mild detergents. Do not use any solvents or cleaning
agents that could scratch the enclosure (powder, paste, etc.). During cleaning, the camera must be
turned off.

Due to the applied anti-reflective coating, optical lens are the most sensitive and at the same time the
most expensive part of the camera (the lens is of key importance to radio-metric capabilities of the in-
frared system). Therefore it is important to close the protective lens cover after each use of the cam-
era. Optical surfaces should be cleaned only, when they are visibly fouled. Do not touch exposed sur-
faces of optical lens with fingers, be-cause fouling left with fingerprints can be harmful to coatings and
glass of the lens.

Chemical agents must not be used for cleaning the optical viewfinder, and particularly op-tics and ac-
cessories of the camera. Use a clean, dry and soft cloth for cleaning the body of the viewfinder; for
cleaning the lens, use only the supplied lens cleaning cloth.

16 Service and storage

Thermal imaging cameras don't comprise any parts serviceable by the user. Do not attempt to dis-
mantle or modify the camera on your own. Opening the instrument voids the warranty.

NOTE!

Only the manufacturer is authorized to perform service repairs.

When storing the instrument, observe the following guidelines:

• make sure the camera and its accessories are dry,
• when storing the camera for a prolonged time, remove the batteries,
• allowed are storage temperatures specified in technical specifications,
• in order to avoid complete discharging of rechargeable batteries during prolonged storage,
charge them once in a while.

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 17 Dismantling and disposal
• Used-up electrical or electronic equipment must be collected selectively, i.e. must not be mixed
with waste of other types.
• Used-up electronic equipment must be delivered to an appropriate collection centre in accordance
with regulations related to used-up electrical or electronic equipment.
• Before delivering the equipment to the collection centre do not attempt to dismantle any of its
parts.
• Follow local regulations related to disposing of packaging, used-up batteries and rechargea-
ble batteries.

18 Optional accessories

The full list of accessories can be found on the manufacturer's website.

KT-510

KT-520

KT-525

KT-530

KT-550
Name

• Wide-angle IR lens (44°x34°/6 mm/1.99 mrad/0.1 m) – WAADAO6V5XX √ √ √

• Wide-angle IR lens (44°x34°/10 mm/1.2 mrad/0.1 m) – WAADAO10V5XX √ √

• Tele IR lens (15°x11°/17.5 mm/0.68 mrad/1 m) – WAADAO18V5XX √ √ √

• Tele IR lens (15°x11°/29 mm/0.41 mrad/1 m) – WAADAO29V5XX √ √

• Ultra-tele IR lens (7°x5°/37.5 mm/0.32 mrad/3 m) – WAADAO375V5XX √ √ √

• Ultra-tele IR lens (7°x5°/62.9 mm/0.19 mrad/3 m) – WAADAO63V5XX √ √

• Macro IR lens (3x/16.2 mm/100 mm) – WAADAO16V5XX √ √

• High temperature filter 2000°C (25°x19°) – WAADAOF3 √ √ √ √

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 19 Manufacturer
The manufacturer and provider of warranty and post-warranty services for this instrument is:

SONEL S.A.
Wokulskiego 11
58-100 Świdnica
Poland
tel. +48 74 884 10 53 (Customer Service)
e-mail: [email protected]
web page: www.sonel.com

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 20 Exemplary emissivity coefficient values
aluminum ................................................. 0.05 lead: polished ......................................... 0.08
aluminum rough ....................................... 0.07 lead: grey................................................ 0.28
aluminum oxidized ................................... 0.25 lead: oxidized........................................... 0.63
asphalt ..................................................... 0.90 paper white ............................................. 0.90
asbestos board ....................................... 0.96 paper black glossy .................................. 0.90
asbestos (fiber) ........................................ 0.78 paper black dull ...................................... 0.94
akelite ...................................................... 0.93 paper: tarred ........................................... 0.92
bronze: dull ............................................ 0.22 plastic: black ........................................... 0.95
bronze: polished ..................................... 0.10 platinum .................................................. 0.10
bronze: rough ........................................ 0.55 porcelain: glazed..................................... 0.92
brick: glass.. rough .................................. 0.85 mercury .................................................. 0.10
brick: fireproof. rough .............................. 0.94 lampblack ............................................... 0.96
cement.................................................... 0.54 silver ....................................................... 0.03
cement (concrete) ................................... 0.90 steel: galvanized ..................................... 0.28
chrome .................................................... 0.15 steel: oxidized ......................................... 0.88
chrome polished ..................................... 0.10 steel: rolled freshly .................................. 0.24
tin ............................................................ 0.09 steel: rolled ............................................. 0.56
zinc .......................................................... 0.05 steel: rough ............................................. 0.96
brick red ................................................... 0.93 steel: rusty red ........................................ 0.69
paint: oil ................................................... 0.94 steel nickeled .......................................... 0.11
clay: fired ................................................. 0.91 glaze....................................................... 0.90
clay .......................................................... 0.40 glass ....................................................... 0.92
graphite .................................................. 0.85 glass dull ................................................ 0.96
ground: frozen ........................................ 0.93 snow ........................................................ 0.80
rubber ...................................................... 0.93 tape insulation ........................................ 0.95
cobalt ...................................................... 0.18 fabric ...................................................... 0.85
quartz ...................................................... 0.93 titanium ................................................... 0.30
lacquer white .......................................... 0.87 carbon .................................................... 0.90
lacquer polished black ............................ 0.87 charcoal powder ..................................... 0.96
lacquer dull black .................................... 0.97 tungsten.................................................. 0.13
lacquer silver .......................................... 0.31 tungsten: oxidized ................................... 0.11
ice........................................................... 0.97 gold ........................................................ 0.02
magnesium .............................................. 0.12 iron: glossy ............................................. 0.16
copper: oxidized...................................... 0.65 iron: heat rolled ....................................... 0.77
copper: oxidized black ............................ 0.88 iron: oxidized .......................................... 0.74
copper: polished ..................................... 0.07 iron: polished .......................................... 0.23
copper: polished annealed .......... 0.01 … 0.02 iron and steel: oxidized ........................... 0.85
brass....................................................... 0.10 cast: raw casting ..................................... 0.81
brass: oxidized ........................................ 0.61 cast: polished.......................................... 0.21
nickel: polished ....................................... 0.05

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NOTATKI
 SONEL S.A.
Wokulskiego 11
58-100 Świdnica
Poland

Customer Service
tel. +48 74 884 10 53
e-mail: [email protected]

www.sonel.com