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Tempest TIC 4X Series Operator's Manual

Professional thermal imaging camera for fire fighters
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
for
TEMPEST
TIC 4X
Professional Thermal Imaging
Camera for Fire Fighters
NFPA 1801:2018 and CE certified, RoHS compliant

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL TEMPEST TIC 4X Professional Thermal Imaging Camera for Fire Fighters NFPA 1801:2018 and CE certified, RoHS compliant...
  • Page 2 This thermal imaging camera is to be returned to the manufacturer for disposal. In keeping with our policy of continuously improving our products, we reserve the right to change the camera’s technical data without prior information at any time. www.tempest.us.com - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Get started ......................12 ON / OFF ........................12 Color Schemes: ......................12 3.2.1 The TEMPEST TIC 4X offers up to 5 color schemes ............12 3.2.2 The 3 sensitivity levels are automatically adjusted: .............. 14 Other screen elements: ..................... 14 3.3.1...
  • Page 4 Establish the Live Video Transmission ..............17 Configuration of the TEMPEST TIC 4X (Date/Time/SSID/Password/°C/F) ....17 Charging the batteries: ..................19 Rechargeable battery technology TEMPEST TIC ............ 19 Charging with the cable charger 100-240V or 12-24V (option) ....... 20 Vehicle Charging Station (option) ................22 Connection of the vehicle charging station to the supply voltage: .......

  • Page 5: Tempest Tic 4X.1 And 4X.3

    + 4” display = TEMPEST TIC 4X.1 1 Button Particularly suitable for the first attack. TEMPEST TIC 4X.1 offers unbeatable value and best quality, ideal for firefighting, first attack, search for missing persons and fire. efficient and versatile + 4” display = TEMPEST TIC 4X.3...

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Image freeze, picture capture* and video recording*  Numerical hot-spot temperature  6 years warranty on batteries (Best Energy Concept) 5000 battery charging cycles  > 8 h running time with 2 batteries (5-6h with video recording) www.tempest.us.com - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Camera Setup Tempest Tic 4X

    Please take caution when adjusting hand straps, gloves are recommend as the Velcro contains metal hooks which may be hot after exposure to heat. * depending on option and model Camera Setup TEMPEST TIC 4X: Brackets for retractable lanyard USB interface...

  • Page 8: Mounting The Pistol Grip

    Batteries and battery packs are processed to guarantee correct polarity. Please insert them into the shaft so that the "blank" side (contact face) points downwards. Protective class IP67 is only guaranteed if the compartment is tightly closed. - Do not replace batteries when in hazardous atmosphere. www.tempest.us.com - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Aramid Protective Cover (Option)

    The camera can be charged in the charging bay with or without the protective cover. Positions of keys are additionally marked in color. The protective cover doubles the heat resistant time. www.tempest.us.com - 9 -...

  • Page 10: Screen Elements

    0 to 8 GB. The camera can store up to 1000 pictures + 8h video.         If the red symbol appears the next recorded video will overwrite the oldest video on the card. www.tempest.us.com - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Characteristics Of Tempest Tic 4X

    2.5 Characteristics of TEMPEST TIC 4X: General TEMPEST TIC 4X Power supply LiFePO recharg. batteries (85g) Dimensions L.180 x W.153 x H.105 mm (H = +110mm with optional pistol grip) Running time (20°C) >8h (2 batt) / >4h (1 batt)

  • Page 12: Get Started

    3.1 ON / OFF On/Off key (GREEN) must be pressed to start the camera. A start-up screen with TEMPEST logo will appear and the infrared image can be seen within 5 seconds,the Tempest TIC 4X is in TI BASIC mode.
  • Page 13 For daylight scenes For filling level indication COLD FINDER (Only in TI BASIC PLUS Mode) Blue color for coldest areas MULTICOLOR (Only in TI BASIC PLUS Mode) For Industrial applications Hazardous material use For filling level indication www.tempest.us.com - 13 -...

  • Page 14: The 3 Sensitivity Levels Are Automatically Adjusted

    ε A fixed emission coefficient of =0.97 is set in the factory. Actual temperatures may differ depending to the density of the material, its surface composition, and distance from the measurement object. www.tempest.us.com - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Digital Temperature

    3.5 Video function (option only in TI BASIC PLUS Mode) Long pressing of the oval grey key, the video recorder of your TEMPEST TIC is operating. It is displayed by the symbol for record on the left side of the screen. If an error appears at this point, the recorder is not working and an error message appears.

  • Page 16: Downloading Pictures And Videos (Option)

    Then mount the protection cover on the handstrap: Shut down your TEMPEST TIC, then connect the Wifi antenna by opening the protection cap and plug it into the USB port. After the USB Wifi Stick is properly mounted, the Camera can be switched on, then it is...

  • Page 17: Establish The Live Video Transmission

    Wifi antenna. An USB Wifi antenna for i.e. PC is available as an accessory if needed. As soon as the TEMPEST TIC is ready it can be found as a WiFi access point in your Wlan list:...
  • Page 18 In SETTINGS you can choose the temperature units Celsius or Fahrenheit and store with SAVE. To change the SSID and Password, click on WIFI, set the new values and click on SAVE. To disable the password leave the “Password” field empty and press save. Afterwards “Password DISABLED” will be displayed. www.tempest.us.com - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Charging The Batteries

    NEVER CLEAN THE CHARGER WITH AGGRESSIVE SUBSTANCES CONTAINING SOLVENTS.  - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES.  - DO NOT REPLACE BATTERIES WHEN IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE.  4.1 Rechargeable battery technology TEMPEST TIC LiFe-PO Lithium iron phosphate battery Properties: • intrinsically safe •...

  • Page 20: Charging With The Cable Charger 100-240V Or 12-24V (Option)

    The TEMPEST TIC is fully functional even with a single rechargeable battery. If the thermal image camera (TIC) is operated with 2 rechargeable batteries, you can remove one rechargeable battery and replace it in operation without having to switch the TIC off.
  • Page 21 Rechargeable battery left is being The cable charger is connected to the charged orange green power supply and the camera Rechargeable battery right is completely charged Rechargeable battery left is completely charged green orange Rechargeable battery right is being charged www.tempest.us.com - 21 -...

  • Page 22: Vehicle Charging Station (Option)

    The charging tray can be bottom or wall mounted via the prepared bores. Screws are not within scopy of supply. The maximum tighening torque is 2 Nm. Passage bore for the screwdriver Attachment bores Lateral installation Drainage bore for wet Connection interface to power cameras supply unit www.tempest.us.com - 22 -...
  • Page 23 170(L) x 105 (W) x 125(H) mm, (67ʺ(L) x 41,3ʺ (W) x 49,2ʺ (H)) Dimensions for charging bay without extra battery charger Power <50W Power supply 100-240 VAC or 12/24V VC Protection Class IP42 www.tempest.us.com - 23 -...

  • Page 24: Connection Of The Vehicle Charging Station To The Supply Voltage

    Push the TIC into the charging tray to the stop (lens first). The charging contacts of the camera are automatically connected to the charging plugs of the charging tray and the corresponding LEDs light up red. 4 x charging contacts and charging plug www.tempest.us.com - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    User must be trained in: Uses and limitations of technology, its application, interpretation of thermal images. Contravention may lead to death and damage health, the equipment and other objects. www.tempest.us.com - 25 -...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    5% per year. Thus, battery cells must show at least 70% of the original charging capacity after 6 years. TEMPEST reserves the right to check parts returned within the warranty period and only to repair or replace them if the following conditions are fulfilled: The object must be sent to TEMPEST.

  • Page 27: Safety Instructions

     ESSENTIAL READING This manual is valid for the TEMPEST TIC 4X range of thermal imaging cameras. It is assumed that personnel using these cameras are professional users and it is recommended that they be fully trained by a qualified instructor in the techniques associated with their use.
  • Page 28 Handle the device carefully and always store it in a dry and clean environment at room temperature. The safety guidelines apply to all of active photonics’ products. If a device does not work properly, please send it to an authorized partner or directly to active photonics. www.tempest.us.com - 28 -...

This manual is also suitable for:

Tic 4x.1Tic 4x.3

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