Set Device Parameters
The client is allowed to set some of the camera parameters. Available parameters vary according to the connection method and camera models.
Set camera parameters on left of Live tab.
Temperature Range
Set a proper Temperature Range for measurement on the left according to your targets. Supported ranges are different on different models.
Select Auto if the option is available.
Device Frame Rate
The real-time camera rate and client rendering rate are displayed in the camera status area on left.
You can change the camera frame rate by entering a value in the text field under Device Rate and click Apply. The real-time rates turns to numbers around the set value gradually after successful applying.
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Make sure the frame rate configuration function is ON on camera. Otherwise, changing frame rate from client is not allowed. Refer to user manual of your camera for how to turn on the function.
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Avoid frequent frame rate applying.
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The camera real-time rate displayed may be slightly different from the set rate due to influences like network condition.
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It is recommended to connect with USB 3.0 port and cable if your PC and device support the function. Comparing to USB 2.0, USB 3.0 allows higher frame rate settings to ensure smoother streaming for certain high IR resolution model. If your camera supports USB 3.0, follow the prompts on client to change USB port.
Manual Image Calibration
Due to its own limitations, a thermal camera needs to calibrate the image from time to time to ensure the imaging effect and temperature measurement accuracy. Normally, the camera calibrates image automatically. You can also click on the left to calibrate image one time.
on the left to calibrate image one time. A prompt of "Image calibrating..." appears in screen when the camera is in this process.
Focus
The function is only available for cameras that support focus adjusting. Available focus mode varies according to camera models.
Select a Focus Mode on left and operate according to the following instructions.
- Manual
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Manually adjust the focus position through (focus far) and (focus near).
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When the device is connected to the client software by USB port, Step Size for per click is adjustable.
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When the device is connected by network, set a focusing Speed, click and hold on a button to start focusing adjusting. Release the button to stop.
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- Auto Focus
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Focus on the center area or a user-selected area.
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In this mode, click Focus on right, and the camera focuses the center area once.
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Right-click on any place in image, and select Focus in the right-click menu, the camera focuses on the selected area once.
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Right-click on a measurement tool (circle, ellipse, rectangle, or polygon) in image, and select Focus on Tool in the right-click menu, the camera focuses on the tool area once.
NoteManual focus adjustment may also supported in this focus mode. See the manual focus mode for instructions.
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- Continuous Autofocus
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In this mode, the camera decides the focusing area according to the observation scene. It refocuses when the observation scene changes.
Users can not change focusing area in this mode.
- Laser-Assisted Focus
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In this mode, click Focus on right, and the camera emits a laser beam to measure the distance to the center area of the scene. The camera focuses precisely according to the distance.
CAUTIONWhen using laser-assisted focus, make sure there is no human staying at the focusing area to avoid possible injury caused by exposure to laser beam.
NoteManual focus adjustment may also supported in this focus mode. See the manual focus mode for instructions.
(focus far) and 
(focus near).