UNI-T Thermal Imager UTI260A User Manual

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the new UTi260A thermal imager. To ensure safe and correct use of this product, please read this manual thoroughly, paying special attention to the Safety Instructions section. After reading, it is recommended to keep this manual in an easily accessible place, preferably close to the device, for future reference.

For additional resources, you can view the official user manual PDF: UTi260A User Manual (PDF)

2. Product Structure

Familiarize yourself with the components of your thermal imager:

1. Upper casing
2. Lower casing
3. USB Type-C interface
4. SD card slot
5. Interface cover
6. Tripod mounting hole
7. Flashlight
8. Infrared camera lens
9. Trigger
10. LCD
11. Up button
12. Power button
13. Flashlight button
14. Left button
15. Down button
16. Right button
17. Image viewing button
18. Return button
19. SET button

3. Setup

3.1. Charging the Device

The device is equipped with a 5000mAh fixed Li-ion battery. Use a safety-certified 5V/1A or 5V/2A power adapter for charging. The charging time is typically less than 5 hours.

Note: Do not turn off the product during charging. If a shutdown or restart is necessary, first unplug the Type-C power cord and disconnect the power supply.

3.2. Power On/Off

Long press the Power button for 3 seconds to turn the product on or off. If the product has not been used for a long time or the measurement environment has changed, please turn on the product and leave it for 20 minutes before measuring to ensure accuracy.

Note: It takes 5 to 6 seconds for the product to power off. Avoid repeatedly turning it on and off.

4. Operating Instructions

4.1. LCD Indicators/Icons

The device features a 2.8-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 320x240 pixels. The display shows various indicators and icons:

1. Center point temperature
2. Highest temperature
3. Center point
4. Lowest temperature spot
5. Menu
6. ROI (Region of Interest)
7. Range bar
8. Highest temperature spot in ROI
9. Calibrating
10. Battery status
11. Date and time
12. Highest temperature in ROI
13. Highest temperature spot

4.2. Measurement

From the main interface, press the SET button to open the main menu. Use the Left/Right buttons to select "Measurement", then press SET to enter its submenu. Use the Up/Down buttons to select Center spot/Hi/Lo spot/ROI. Press the Return button to go back.

4.3. Palette Selection

From the main interface, press the SET button to open the main menu. Use the Left/Right buttons to select "Palette", then press SET to enter its submenu. Use the Up/Down buttons to select a desired palette. Press SET to apply the selected palette. Press the Return button to go back.

Available palettes include: Iron, Rainbow, White Hot, Red Hot, Black Hot, Lava, Rainbow HC.

4.4. Point Temperature

From the main interface, press the SET button to open the main menu. Use the Left/Right buttons to select "Point temperature", then press SET to enter its submenu. Use the Up/Down buttons to select a point, and press SET to add the point to the main interface. Use the Left/Right/Up/Down buttons to move the point, and press SET to confirm. The point temperature will be displayed on the screen. Press SET again to close the point. Press the Return button to go back.

4.5. Settings Menu

From the main interface, press the SET button to open the main menu. Use the Left/Right buttons to select "Settings", then press SET to enter its submenu. Use the Up/Down buttons to select an option, and press SET to enter its setting interface. Press the Return button to go back.

• Language: Select English or Chinese.
• Date and Time: Set time format (12/24h), year, month, day, hour, and minute.
• Temperature Unit: Select between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
• HI/LO Alert: Enable/disable high/low temperature alerts and set alert values. When enabled, an alert will be issued if the temperature exceeds the set range. This feature is visually indicated by an LED light that flashes when overtemperature is detected.

  

• Temperature Scale: Select between Low gain (150°C~550°C) and High gain (-15°C~150°C). Note: It takes 30-40 seconds to switch between gains.
• Display Brightness: Adjust display brightness to Low, Medium, or High.
• Auto Power Off: Set automatic shutdown after 5, 10, or 30 minutes, or disable it.
• USB Mode: Select "USB disk" to view images and analyze data on a PC, or "USB camera" for real-time image projection.
• Measurements: Adjust Emissivity (default 0.95), Ambient Temperature (default 25°C), and Distance (default 0.25m). Refer to the Common Emissivity table for specific materials.
• System Settings: Access Device Information (Model, Version, Capacity, Free space), Factory Reset, Format SD card, and Auto Save options.

4.6. Image Capture

Press the Trigger button to capture an image. Use the Left/Right buttons to save or discard, and SET to confirm or Return to cancel. In auto-save mode, images are automatically saved to the SD card.

Note: Images can only be saved if an SD card is inserted.

4.7. Image Viewing

Press the Image Viewing button to view saved images. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select an image, and SET to view it. Press SET again to view image information and delete images.

Note: Do not remove or insert the SD card when viewing images.

4.8. Flashlight

Long press the Flashlight button for 3 seconds to turn the flashlight on or off. When the temperature alert is active and the measured temperature exceeds the set range, the LED light will flash.

Note: When the LED light is on, do not point it at people's or animals' eyes.

4.9. USB Communication and Image Projection

1. Download and install the UTi-Live Screen software and real-time image projection upper computer software.
2. Refer to Section 4.5 (USB Mode) to select "USB disk". Connect the product to the PC to view images and analyze data.
3. Refer to Section 4.5 (USB Mode) to select "USB camera". Connect the product to the PC. The real-time image projection function can be enabled in the software.
4. For PC software operation, refer to the Software User Manual available from the Help option in the main interface.

Note: Do not unplug the USB cable during image projection. Close the PC software before unplugging the USB cable.

5. Maintenance

5.1. Cleaning

Use a wet cloth or a weak soap solution to clean the outer shell of the device. Do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean the outer shell, lens, or windows.

5.2. SD Card Management

This product supports a Micro SD card (TF card) for image storage. To maintain operating speed and prevent abnormal data, regularly copy backup data and clean up the SD card. Do not repeatedly insert or remove the SD card.

6. Troubleshooting & User Tips

6.1. Notice for Use

• Use the correct emissivity to obtain accurate temperature readouts.
• To ensure accuracy, warm up the product for 20 minutes before measuring if it hasn't been used for a long time.
• Avoid taking measurements during or immediately after charging, as the internal temperature rise can lead to inaccurate readings.
• If the reading jumps quickly, wait for the product's self-calibration function to stabilize before taking the measurement.

6.2. User Tips

No specific user tips were available from provided reviews or Q&A content.

7. Specifications

7.1. Common Emissivity Table

For accurate temperature measurements, adjust the emissivity setting based on the material being measured:

8. Safety Instructions

To ensure accuracy, read these instructions carefully before use. Do not use the product in flammable, explosive, steamy, wet, or corrosive environments. Stop using the product if it is damaged, dropped, or modified to avoid inaccurate measurement results.

9. Warranty and Support

9.1. Limited Warranty and Liability

Uni-Trend guarantees that the product is free from any defect in material and workmanship within one year from the purchase date. This warranty does not apply to damages caused by accident, negligence, misuse, modification, contamination, and improper handling. The dealer is not entitled to give any other warranty on behalf of Uni-Trend. If you require warranty service within the warranty period, please contact your seller directly.

This warranty is the only compensation you can obtain. Uni-Trend will not be responsible for any special, indirect, incidental, or subsequent damage or loss caused by any reason or speculation. As some areas or countries do not allow limitations on implied warranties and incidental or subsequent damage, the above limitation of liability and stipulation may not apply to you.

9.2. Contact Information

UNI-TREND TECHNOLOGY (CHINA) CO., LTD.
No. 6, Gong Ye Bei 1st Road,
Songshan Lake National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone,
Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China