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e2v ARGUS 13 Users Manual And Warranty Terms

Firefighters’ solid-state through smoke vision system. thermal imaging camera and charger/battery packs
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ARGUS
3
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Firefighters' Solid-State
Through Smoke
Vision System
User's Manual and Warranty Terms
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Argus
- Trademark licensed from Argus Industries, Inc.
# e2v technologies limited 2003
DAS702198AA, Issue 2

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  • Page 1 ARGUS Firefighters’ Solid-State Through Smoke Vision System User’s Manual and Warranty Terms Argus - Trademark licensed from Argus Industries, Inc. # e2v technologies limited 2003 DAS702198AA, Issue 2...
  • Page 2 ARGUS THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA and CHARGER/BATTERY PACKS S A F E T Y N O T E S Please read before use This product is an aid to fire and rescue operations in smoke and darkness. It is not intended as a replacement for standard firefighting techniques. Users must ensure that all established procedures are followed.
  • Page 3 All matters arising which relate to the safety of products should be reported immediately, in writing, giving full details to The Product Safety Officer at e2v technologies. NOTE...
  • Page 5 ARGUS 3 Thermal Imager The Argus 3 thermal imager is brought to you by e2v technologies, the world leader in through smoke vision systems. e2v technologies, with over 18 years experience in firefighters’ thermal imaging, continues to produce high quality, affordable systems designed exclusively for the fire and rescue services.
  • Page 6 Argus 3 has also been designed with the following features: Capture of 26 images. Time and date. 2x zoom. Ambient temperature measurement. Choice of 8 colour palettes. Spot temperature (optional). Internal video transmitter (optional). This manual contains information covering operation of the system and operating techniques, user maintenance and care of the product, complete with a full technical specification.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page 1 Camera ..... . . 1.1 GETTING STARTED ....4 1.2 DISPLAY GRAPHICS .

  • Page 8: Camera

    1 Camera GETTING STARTED In the case with this manual you will find the camera, a pair of handles, a neckstrap, remote control, two rechargeable battery packs, battery charger with mains and DC leads, two AA battery packs, customer software and data lead.
  • Page 9 Turn on the unit using the middle RED button on the rear. A RED light will be illuminated in the position shown. A long (3 second) press is required to switch the camera off. A f t e r s w i t c h - o n a n d f o r approximately 10 seconds, a splash screen will be displayed on the camera screen while the...

  • Page 10: Display Graphics

    DISPLAY GRAPHICS The camera is equipped with an advanced microprocessor based control and user warning system. In addition to controlling the automatic operation of the camera to ensure the best possible picture at all times, the control system provides graphics on the display to alert the user to certain conditions as follows: Battery Status The battery status indicator is always visible at the lower left side of the display, except during the start up/self-test routine.
  • Page 11 General System Failure Warning As part of the operation of the system, the microprocessor monitors certain functions and displays an internationally recognised warning symbol if it detects a fault. The warning, which takes the form of an exclamation mark within a triangle, will appear to the right of the battery status indicator (and to the right of the temperature warning if this is active).

  • Page 12: Operating Notes

    OPERATING NOTES Interpreting The Image - Relative Temperatures The image displayed is simply a black and white picture of the infrared energy entering the lens. The camera displays relative temperature differences between individual objects and their surroundings, irrespective of overall ambient temperature.
  • Page 13 Search for Persons and Objects The camera is not restricted to locating fires. In many cases, the firefighter will be using the camera in a search for casualties, to seek out dangerous items such as fuel tanks or gas cylinders and also as an aid to navigation through unknown premises.
  • Page 14 Control of Water Streams/Jets When viewed through the camera, water streams from hose reels will appear black against the background scene. The control and aim of water flow can be monitored by viewing the flow and its effect on the fire through the camera. It may be necessary, if employing a water wall, to drop the wall momentarily to view the effects of the extinguishing stream.

  • Page 15: Standard Functions

    2 Standard Functions IMAGE CAPTURE Up to 26 images can be captured and stored in the camera. These images can then be viewed or deleted using the remote control or software provided (see section 4 for details of remote control). Using the software provided, captured images can be downloaded to a suitable laptop/PC in .bmp format.

  • Page 16: Ambient Temperature

    AMBIENT TEMPERATURE The ambient temperature sensor is fitted to the front of the camera and the ambient temperature is displayed on the video. The range for ambient temperature measurement is 717 8C (1.4 8F) to 150 8C (302 8F). If ambient temperature measurement is not required, it can be turned off using the software and the readout display will be removed from the video.

  • Page 17: Optional Functions

    3 Optional Functions SPOT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT The addition of a sensor to the camera allows the operator to v i e w t h e a v e r a g e s c e n e temperature (within a defined a r e a ) .

  • Page 18: Receiver Kits

    The performance of the system will allow a transmitting range of greater than 1 km (0.6 mile) line of sight. This will be reduced when used inside buildings and will vary depending on the construction of the building and how many walls etc. are between the camera and the receiver.
  • Page 19 Mount the antenna in a suitable location, so that the front of the unit is directed towards the camera is deployed. Connect the antenna to the receiver using the cable provided. Connect the DC power to the receiver using the mains adaptor provided.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Functions

    4 Remote Control Functions To access the remote control functions, press the RED button on the remote. The screen will show the first of the list of 8 options. These are: Brightness Adjustment, Contrast Adjustment, Colour Adjustment, Transmitter Channel, Colour Options, White Hot or Black Hot, Stored Image: Review and Deletion, Time and Date Setting.
  • Page 21 Colour Options By pressing the + or 7 buttons, the colour options can be scrolled through. These are: Grey Scale Half Colour Green Scale Full Colour 1 Red Spot Full Colour 2 Soft Red Spot Full Colour 3 White Hot or Black Hot By pressing the + or 7 buttons, white hot or black hot can be selected.

  • Page 22: Software

    95, 98 or ME, the Argus 3 software will run and install but can have some problems with older versions. As Microsoft no longer supports these operating systems, e2v technologies cannot provide full support for them. If the laptop/PC is running Windows...
  • Page 23 To install the software, click ’Install Software’ on the main page. This will open the software page; click ’install software’. A box will appear, asking to copy or to run the software from its current location. Click ‘run from current location’, then click ‘OK’.
  • Page 24 If the connection to the camera is unsuccessful, exit from the software by clicking exit. Start the customer sofware and wait until the test software front screen opens. Using the com port drop-down menu, set the com port to 2 and click set.
  • Page 25 View Image: Click view image and the camera will show its first stored image on the LCD screen. To view each image, click next image or previous image to scroll through each image. Alternatively, from the drop-down menu, select the number of the image to be viewed.
  • Page 26 To print the report, click print and a new window will open. Click print. The report can be emailed to the e2v technologies Service Centre. If the laptop/ PC has a compatible email facility, click email report. This will automatically send the report.
  • Page 27 Setup Tab Open up the software and click the Setup tab. This area allows the end-user to enable, disable, select and set up various functions on the camera. When the tab is initially pressed, the settings of the camera attached to the laptop/PC will be shown.
  • Page 28 Remote Control Tab Open up the software and click the Remote control tab. This area allows the end-user to perform various functions of the camera remotely via a laptop/PC. Zoom In and Out Button: Allows the end-user to zoom the camera in or out. Store Picture Button: Allows the end-user to store an image.
  • Page 29 If an end-user splash screen is no longer required, click splash off to return to the e2v technologies splash screen. Click splash on to return to the uploaded splash screen. To view the splash screen stored in the camera, click view splash. Click normal image to return to the normal image.

  • Page 30: Cleaning, Maintenance And Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Due to the environment in which the camera is used, the user can replace certain parts. If any damage beyond these parts occurs, return the camera to e2v technologies or an authorised repair centre. Any attempt at repair by unauthorised personnel may cause serious damage and will invalidate the warranty.
  • Page 31 To replace the handles, remove all screws using a 2 mm hex key. Remove the handles and discard the screws, as replacements will be supplied. Replacement is the reverse of removal. Bumpers Left Bumper: DPP701141AA. Right Bumper: DPP701142AA. The bumpers are supplied without side straps (see below for details). To replace the bumpers, remove the screws using a 2 mm hex key.
  • Page 32 Access Panel (state colour when ordering) DAS701205AA (Blue) DAS701205BA (Orange) DAS701205CA (Yellow) To replace the access panel, remove all screws using a 2 mm hex key. Remove the access panel and discard the screws, as replacements will be supplied. Replacement is the reverse of removal. Other spares and accessories.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    7 Specifications Mechanical Dimensions 162 x 271 x 122 mm (W x H x D) nominal (without handles) 300 x 271 x 122 mm (W x H x D) nominal (with handles) Weight ..2.1 kg nominal (including batteries and handles) Case material .
  • Page 34 Optical – ASi Sensor ....Amorphous Silicon (ASi) Detector type ....micro-bolometer Pixel count .

  • Page 35: Battery And Charger

    8 Battery and Charger BATTERY The Argus 3 camera is supplied with both rechargeable and primary battery packs. All battery packs provide an output to the battery status bar on the Argus 3 camera. This bar provides a continuous indication of the remaining charge, allowing the firefighter to avoid unpredicted power loss.

  • Page 36: Battery Charger

    It recommended that all 8 batteries in a set be changed simultaneously. The operating life of LR6 batteries varies greatly between manufacturers and is temperature dependent. e2v technologies recommend the use of rechargeable systems at ambient temperatures of 5 8C (41 8F) or less.

  • Page 37: Warranty Terms

    (1) year. Replacement parts and repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of shipment. e2v shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own or authorised service personnel or if the warranty claim results from misuse of the product.

  • Page 38: Exclusive Remedy

    It is expressly agreed that the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty, for any tortious conduct of e2v, or for any other cause of action, shall be the repair and/or replacement, at e2v’s option, of any equipment or parts thereof, that after examination by e2v are proven to be defective.
  • Page 39 In the event of a warranty failure, return your camera to your local Argus sales centre: UK and Rest of the World The Argus sales team The Argus sales team e2v technologies inc. e2v technologies 4 Westchester Plaza 106 Waterhouse Lane Elmsford Chelmsford NY 10523-1482 Essex CM1 2QU...

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