Flir Scout II 320 Monocular Operator's Manual PDF

Scout II Series Thermal Imager Operators Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Scout II Series Camera Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using USB/Analog Video Adapter CableScout II 320 only 8 Scout II Series Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Scout II/LS-X/LS-XR/Ocean Scout End User Tool. . . . . . . . 9

Operating Your Scout II Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Auto Shutdown Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Scout II Series Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Important Safety Instructions DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE. Read and follow all instructions Heed all warnings Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer All service must be provided by the manufacturer

Battery Safety Information The Scout II Series camera is a sealed unit with sensitive electronics and contains no user-serviceable parts. Service or repair is to be performed only by the manufacturer. The camera unit must not be opened or modified by the user or owner in any manner or for any reason.

The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble the camera, store above 60C, or incinerate. The battery is factory replaceable only; return the camera to the manufacturer for battery replacement.

1 Introduction

1 Introduction FLIRs Scout II Series thermal handheld cameras give hikers, hunters, and outdoorsmen the ability to see clearly in total darkness, providing a wealth of information during any nighttime excursion.

The Scout II Series camera enables the outdoorsman to: See animals and difficult terrain in reduced visibility or total darkness See through smoke, dust, and light fog See camouflage and foliage in any lighting conditions See moreand see fartherthan with low-light night vision goggles

The Scout II Series camera makes images from heat, not light, a feat impossible for the naked eye or even image intensified (I2) night vision devices, which means you can see clearly even without any visible light at all. People, animals, and objects all make their own heat and their own contrast, and are clearly seen by the Scout II Series camera in even the most adverse conditions.

Scout II Series Camera Image Visible Image

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11 Scout II Series Camera Features

Rugged designBuilt to withstand the demands of outdoor use.

Microbolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity

336256 pixel resolution, 17 horizontal field of viewScout II 320

240180 pixel resolution, 24 horizontal field of viewScout II 240

Palm-Sized Portability and Light WeightOnly 12 Ounces

Embedded LED Task Light

USB Cable for battery charging

USB/Video Adapter Cable for video outScout II 320 only.

Rechargeable Internal Li-Ion batteryProvides up to 5 hours of camera operation on a single charge

Caution! Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty. Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc. Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the cameras infrared optics. Clean only with low pressure fresh water and a lens cloth.

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2 Getting Started

2 Getting Started The Scout II Series camera is available with the features, options, and accessories described in this manual. Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to determine the actual contents of your camera package. In addition to the camera and Quick Start card; the following items are included in the camera package:

The following optional accessories are available for the Scout II Series cameras.

USB Cable

Wrist

Lens

USB/Video Adapter

Cover

Strap

CableScout II 320 only

Molle-Compatible Belt Holster

USB Power Adapter Set

Floating Lanyard

Camera Carrying Pouch

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21 Charging the Camera Caution!

The camera battery should be fully charged prior to use. To charge the camera, lift the cover from the USB port, plug in the USB cable provided with the camera, and plug other cable end into a USB power source.

When charging correctly, the charging indicator will be lit orange.

When fully charged, the charging indicator will light solid green. The initial charge time is approximately 5 hours.

To assure proper charging, Scout II Series cameras should be turned OFF throughout the charging cycle. Charging MUST only be done when the camera temperature is from 0 to 40C (32 to 104F), or battery damage may occur.

USB port

Plug in USB Charger

Charging indicator green

Charging indicator when fully charged

orange when charging

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22 Using USB/Analog Video Adapter CableScout II 320 only To obtain analog video out, insert the adapter cable into the USB connector. The camera will detect the adapter cable and provide the video stream. Use an RCA cable to connect to a monitor or a video recorder.

When using the USB/Analog Video Adapter cable to record video or supply video to a remote monitor, it may be useful to turn off the Auto Shutdown feature of the camera.

23 Scout II Series Power Management Your Scout II Series camera is equipped with a power management system that provides up to five hours of continuous operation. When left in the Off state the battery will hold a charge for up to two months. To make the best use of the camera it is important to understand the basic power states of the camera.

When the camera is turned on from the Off state, it takes about five seconds to become operational. During the Bootup process, the FLIR splash screen is shown and then the software version is displayed briefly. Pressing the Power button will toggle the camera between On and Off.

The camera shuts down after about five minutes if no buttons are pushed. Auto shutdown 30s, is shown in the display, and after counting down for 30 seconds the camera will shutdown.

Camera State How do you know?

Off The display is off and the Task Light comes on when the Brightness button is pressed.

On The display is on and the LED Task Light is disabled. If the image appears blank, make sure the lens cover is removed.

USB/Video

Customer supplied

adapter cable

RCA cable

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24 Scout II/LS-X/LS-XR/Ocean Scout End User Tool The Scout II/LS-X/LS-XR/Ocean Scout end user tool is a graphical user interface (GUI) that is used with the following FLIR handheld thermal imaging cameras: Scout II Series LS Series Ocean Scout These cameras are similar in design and may be referred to generally as Cayman cameras.

The software allows a user to make minor configuration changes to one of these cameras. For example, a user can turn camera sounds on or off, or change the amount of time before the camera shuts down automatically. The tool can also be used to perform a camera firmware upgrade if one becomes available in the future.

To download the GUI, go to http:// www.flir.com/hunting-outdoor/display/ ?id=53129, select the end user tool under Software to download.

Select Configuration to read camera setting and make changes to available camera features.

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3 Operating Your Scout II Series Camera

3 Operating Your Scout II Series Camera 31 Camera Features and Controls

32 Buttons and Controls Power Button

Turn the camera On and Off. Display Brightness Button

Use this button to cycle through the five levels of display brightness. Each press of the button advances to the next level of brightness.

When the highest brightness level is reached, subsequent button presses advance to the next lower brightness levels. When the lowest brightness level is reached, subsequent button presses advance to the next higher brightness level. One of the following icons is displayed for approximately 3 seconds after the button is pressed indicating the current brightness level:

Note When the Scout II Series camera is powered Off, the Display Brightness button, when held on, turns on the LED Task Light.

Power 2 zoom/

White hot/

Display Brightness/

Eyepiece

AdjustableLED Task Light USB/Charging/ Analog video out of USB port (Scout II 320 only)

(Task Light On/Off when Camera is off) Freeze Frame

DiopterBlack hot/ Instalert

HighestLowest

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White Hot/Black Hot/InstAlert Button

Use this button to toggle between the two video and the four InstAlert color palettes. In the default White Hot palette, hotter objects appear as white or light grey. In Black Hot, hotter objects appear as black or dark grey. In the InstAlert palettes the hottest objects in the scene are highlighted in red to simplify detection of animals, people, and objects. There are four pre-set levels of InstAlert that you can select based on the specific scene being viewed. All of the InstAlert palettes are based on the white hot palette.

While white hot is the most commonly used and visually intuitive method of viewing thermal imagery; black hot can often enhance contrast of certain objects or provide better visual perspective in some conditions. When switching between palettes, the appropriate icon is displayed for approximately 3 seconds.

Zoom ButtonScout II 320 only

Use this button to switch the camera between no zoom (full resolution) and 2 zoom. The central part of the image is magnified twice its normal size when 2 is selected.

When zoom has been selected the icon is continuously shown in the display:

Freeze Frame ButtonScout II 240 only

Use this button to freeze the video so that a single frame may be inspected closely. Diopter Controls

The diopter adjustment lever allows you to adjust for optimum image sharpness in the eyepiece. When the diopter adjustment lever is pointing straight away from the front of the camera, it is in the neutral position. Adjust the diopter setting for the sharpest image in the viewfinder.

Black hotWhite hot InstAlert 1 4

Adjustable Diopter neutral position

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33 Battery Your Scout II Series camera is equipped with a sophisticated power system using a rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery.

Battery Status Indicator

While the camera is On, a battery status indicator is always shown in the corner of the display image. This indicator provides an estimation of the remaining battery charge.

34 Auto Shutdown Operation Auto Shutdown is a feature of the Scout II Series camera that helps to guard against draining the battery prematurely by inadvertently leaving the camera on.

Auto Shutdown turns the camera off if the following conditions are met:

The camera is On No buttons have been pressed

for about five minutes.

Once these conditions are met you will see the following message in the display: Auto shutdown 30s, and after counting down for 30 seconds the camera will shutdown.

Press any button during this countdown to terminate Auto Shutdown and resume normal operation. Note

Pressing any button during an Auto Shutdown countdown will only terminate the countdown and abort the shutdown. The normal function of the button will not occur.

full charge half charge plugged in

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4 Technical Data

4 Technical Data 41 Scout II Series Model Features

Power

Scout Model Scout II 240 Scout II Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 240

180 pixels with freeze frame capability. Scout II 320 Scout II Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 336

256 pixels with 2 digital electronic zoom. Included with all camera models

Lens Cover, USB Cable, Wrist Strap, Operators Manual, and Soft Carrying Pouch

Feature Start up < 5 seconds Thermal Sensitivity, Waveband

< 50 mK @ f/1.0, 7.5 m to 13.5 m

Detector Type VOx Microbolometer Scout II 240240 x 180 pixels Scout II 320336 x 256 pixels

Resolution / Display 640x480 pixels LCD Scout II 240, < 9Hz Refresh rate; Scout II 320, < 9Hz Refresh rate

Video Output NTSC/PAL switchable using GUI available from FLIR website. (Scout II 320 models onlyComposite video out through USB port via USB/Video Adapter Cable to customer supplied RCA cable.)

Image Processing FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement Focus, Zoom Fixed focus (Scout II 320 models only2x electronic zoom) Display Palettes White Hot, Black Hot, InstAlert; selectable Task Light LED enabled during power off state

Battery Type Internal Li-Ion Battery Life Operating Greater than 5 Hours at 25C

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Environmental

Physical

Field of View

Range Detection1

Scout II 240 and Scout II 320 Camera Operational Temp.

-4F to 122F (-20C to 50C)

Storage Temp. -40F to 140F(-40C to 60C) Ingress Protection Rating IP-67, submersible up to 1 meter Drop Test Rating 1 meter drop

Scout II 240, Scout II 320 Weight, including lens 12 oz. (340 g) Size (L W H) 6.70 2.31 2.44

(172 58.7 62 mm)

Scout II 240, Scout II 320 Field of View (FoV) Scout II 240: 24 18 NTSC

Scout II 320: 17 13 NTSC

Detect Man (1.8 m 0.5 m) Scout II 240 383 yd. (350 m)

Scout II 320 600 yd. (550 m)

1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up, environmental conditions, and user experience.

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