Thermoteknix FevIR Scan2, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Thermoteknix Systems Ltd 2020 FevIR Scan2 Skin Temperature Measurement System Operation Manual Part No GC010006 April 2020 Version 2 7...

Page 2: ...rrections 30 03 2020 2 2 Updated to include FevIR Cam software 06 04 2020 2 3 Updates to match Software release V2 9 3 0 15 04 2020 2 4 Updates to follow QSG guidance Distance 16 04 2020 2 5 Added new...

Page 3: ...ing site 12 6 Start monitoring 14 7 Typical Operation 18 7 1 The alarm image gallery 20 7 2 Defining the screening area Setup Menu F7 23 7 3 Scanning Area Setup menu F7 24 7 4 Setting up the image and...

Page 4: ...7 10 1 Scanning Area 32 7 11 The Blackbody Temperature Reference Tab 33 7 11 1 Blackbody reference temperature Marker size and location 34 7 12 The FevIR Cam Tab 35 7 13 Saved images 36 8 Fault Findin...

Page 5: ...C 93 2 102 2 F An accurate calibrated blackbody ThermaRef 35B1 traceable to UK National Physical Laboratory NPL is included with each system to ensure accuracy of measurement and correction compensati...

Page 6: ...lf test will show a System Not Ready on screen message and a warning triangle which will prevent system operation if the blackbody is not present operational or withing the field of view Only one pers...

Page 7: ...reening distance are detailed in the Instruction Manual and should be observed It is important that the subject screening point is aligned with the location of the ThermaRef 35B1 blackbody to ensure b...

Page 8: ...orts and businesses under guidance issued by the US Food and Drug Administration FDA https www fda gov media 137079 download These guidelines are in accordance with ISO Standard BS EN IEC 80601 2 59 2...

Page 9: ...The FevIR Scan 2 system employs two key components these are FevIR Scan Camera Model FSD01 Referred to throughout this manual as the FevIR Camera ThermaRef Blackbody Model 35B1 Referred to throughout...

Page 10: ...Check that you have 1 FevIR Scan Camera FSD01 inc Visible IR with power supply 2 Network and USB cables 2m 3 ThermaRef 35B1 Calibration Reference Source with power supply 4 Laptop 5 FevIR Cam 2 softw...

Page 11: ...kbody termed a Calibration Reference Source within the field of view of the FevIR Cam The blackbody reference source is set to 35 C and this enables the FevIR Cam s normally achieved 2 C measurement a...

Page 12: ...et e g if the Calibration Reference Source or FevIR Cam the FevIR Cam have been accidentally moved a warning triangle and message will be shown on screen and Scanning will not be available The site se...

Page 13: ...eference Source Alternatively the Calibration Reference Source can be table or tripod mounted with the direct line of sight roped off to prevent any person passing between the FevIR Cam and its direct...

Page 14: ...e decided where you want to perform the monitoring you need to position the FevIR Cam and Calibration Reference Source connect the cables and start the FevIR Cam software Installing or re installing t...

Page 15: ...d by a 5V DC power supply Plug in and connect the power cord from the DC power supplies to the respective Calibration Reference Source unit and the FevIR Cam It is recommended to mark the floor at the...

Page 16: ...es The laptop must also be connected to USB network and power The equipment should be turned on for approximately 20 minutes prior to use The Calibration Reference Source needs time to stabilise at th...

Page 17: ...tte available for selection on the setup menu All temperatures measured by the system which are at or below the low point of the temperature scale are shown in black or the bottom scale colour similar...

Page 18: ...ow the threshold temperature and the font colour will be green During an alarm condition the readout will change to red Alarm text will also be overlaid on the thermal image stating Check subject with...

Page 19: ...tures click on either the folder icon on the left of the thumbnail images or the magnifying glass icon on the right This will open a gallery window showing you the saved alarm images Use the left and...

Page 20: ...rough captures sequentially The bottom two icons allow image printing and saving for permanent reference Images not specifically filed will be sequentially overwritten by new images after the image bu...

Page 21: ...mages at a time or search for a particular past time and date record Image files are automatically named according to the following protocol FevIR_2020 03 10_10 51 29_ 0000_V jpg The date and time for...

Page 22: ...Thermoteknix Systems Ltd 2020 22 Changing the displayed palette is easily done from the Setup menu F7...

Page 23: ...of the display The first region is to locate the calibration reference measurement tool over the centre of the Calibration Reference Source It is important that the Calibration Reference Source unit i...

Page 24: ...ure due to many non fever causes whereas the temperature of the inner aspect of the orbit is much more closely related to fever temperatures The ambient temperature will have a significant effect and...

Page 25: ...on the application or press F2 To display the setup dialog directly press F7 This shortcut is useful in full screen mode The system is designed to run without operator intervention once it has been se...

Page 26: ...red by displaying a series of bars This prevents accidental disclosure There are just two password levels The normal password level for operators does not allow access to the setup functionality this...

Page 27: ...ab 7 7 1 Warning Temperature The Warning temperature can be used to identify subjects with elevated temperature but not exceeding the Alarm Threshold temperature This feature can be enabled or disable...

Page 28: ...arms flicking on and off for temperatures near to the threshold temperature value Once an alarm has been triggered in will stay active for the time set before the Alarm Off time expires 2 seconds in t...

Page 29: ...default condition is that both these boxes are ticked and images will be saved on the system However in some countries GDPR and other privacy laws may make this feature undesirable particularly in pu...

Page 30: ...ture and or the alarm threshold temperature have been set to too low a value and all the temperatures in the image are higher than the top scale value Raise the value of the top scale alarm values 7 9...

Page 31: ...l image In PIP mode different layouts can be selected to suit the installation from the drop down list to the right of the selection ICON 7 9 4 Colour Palette The Palette drop down allows users to sel...

Page 32: ...missivity of around 0 98 The background temperature should be set to the ambient temperature of the monitoring site locale An accuracy within 2 3 C is sufficient 7 10 1 Scanning Area FevIR Cam enables...

Page 33: ...his must be done directly on the unit using the digital programmer on the side Its value must be entered onto this tab When the FevIR Cam 2 system starts the software monitors the temperature in refer...

Page 34: ...able the system to include those values in the calibration algorithms A minimum size of area of 20 20 pixels is required to conform with ISO standard protocols If this cannot be set within the Calibra...

Page 35: ...2020 35 7 12 The FevIR Cam Tab This shows the unique serial number of the thermal the FevIR Cam Please ensure that this number is quoted in any correspondence or calls to Thermoteknix customer support...

Page 36: ...date and time specific file names Images older than 12 months will be automatically deleted by the system to conserve disk space Any images that must be kept need to be archived before they become ol...

Page 37: ...ver is more likely to be affected by other non fever related effects such as stress sweating exercise raised ambient temperature and many other environmental and physiological conditions Glass and pla...

Page 38: ...eference Source identifying tool so that the tool outline is directly within the circular uniform image The Calibration Reference Source temperature should be set to 35 0 C on its controller The Calib...

Page 39: ...these can be quickly discounted using a quick otic temperature measurement A threshold of 37 C could be usefully selected as a starting threshold but adjusted according to local conditions When an ala...

Page 40: ...IR Cam Software more quickly Shortcut Action F2 Toggles the system menu F4 Save an image F6 Toggles the Enter Password dialog F7 Display the Setup dialog box putting up the Password dialog first if ne...

Page 41: ...of components inside the FevIR Cam and substantially improves the image quality and is essential for accurate temperature measurement You may notice that periodically the image freezes and you may hea...

Page 42: ...or that subjects with a fever will have a raised internal body core temperature This means that the system is a tool for remotely sensing surface skin temperature It is not a medical instrument and it...

Page 43: ...Systems Ltd 2020 43 10 Labelling The FevIR Scan system is present on both the FevIR camera and the Calibration reference source The labels should not be removed or obscured by any customer labelling E...

Page 44: ...ory stick 11 1 Installing FevIR Cam software Insert the Thermoteknix memory stick provided with the system into a USB port on the PC Navigate to the root of the drive and double click Setup exe The in...

Page 45: ...ix Systems Ltd 2020 45 The setup types are listed with the most expected options first If you select the Custom installation this menu will appear If you press the Change button on the destination fol...

Page 46: ...Thermoteknix Systems Ltd 2020 46 then this menu will appear The software is now ready to install or cancel When installed you can install shortcuts to start the software...

Page 47: ...47 The installer will report the processor detected On successful installation of the underlying the FevIR Cam software this window will appear The FevIR Cam software presents its own success report...

Page 48: ...Thermoteknix Systems Ltd 2020 48 The installer will add a desktop icon and a menu item for you to access the software...

Page 49: ...Thermoteknix Systems Ltd 2020 49 It is also possible to modify or remove the software at a later date...

Page 50: ...ystem can be a carried out in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Recycling Regulations The PC may contain images of individuals and should be disposed of in accordance...

Page 51: ...20 51 13 Support This product is supported according to the terms of your purchase agreement To raise a support issue please contact Thermoteknix by email at support thermoteknix com A member of our s...

Page 52: ...ms Ltd 2020 52 Thermoteknix Systems Ltd Teknix House 2 Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach Cambridge CB25 9QR United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1223 204000 Fax 44 0 1223 204010 Email support thermoteknix com Web w...

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