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Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF Manual

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  • Page 1 Accolade 2 LRF Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Description Package Contents Specifications Features Components and Controls Button Operation Using the Battery Pack Battery Charging Battery Installation Safety Measures External Power Supply Powering On and Image Setting Microbolometer Calibration Discrete Digital Zoom Image Detail Boost Status Bar Quick Menu Functions Main Menu Functions Enter the Main Menu Wi-Fi Activation...
  • Page 3 Technical Maintenance and Storage Troubleshooting Legal Compliances and Disclaimers...

  • Page 4: Description

    Accolade 2 LRF devices do not require an external light source and are not affected by bright light exposure. These binoculars are equipped with a precise built-in laser rangefinger capable of measuring distances up to 1000 m accurately (±...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Accolade 2 LRF Thermal Imaging Binoculars Carrying case IPS7 Battery Pack Battery charger with mains adapter Micro USB cable Neck strap Quick start guide Lens cloth Warranty card Accolade 2 LRF thermal binocular IPS7 rechargeable battery Battery Charger...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications XP50 Model Accolade 2 LRF XP50 77410 Microbolometer Type uncooled Resolution, pixels 640x480 Frame rate, Hz Pixel size, µm Optical Characteristics Magnification, x Continuous digital zoom, x 2.5-20 Digital zoom x2/x4/x8 Objective lens 1:1.2 Close-up range, m Exit pupil diameter, mm Field of view (HxV), degrees / 12.4 / 21.8...
  • Page 7 Operating time on Battery Pack (at t=22°C), h* Degree of protection, IP code IP?7 (IEC60529) Operating temperature range -25 °? ... +50 °? / -13 °F ... 122 °F Dimensions, mm / inch 164 ? 130 ? 64 / 6.46 ? 5.12 ? 2.52 Weight (without battery), kg / oz 0.6 / 21.2 Video Recorder...

  • Page 9: Features

    Features Built-in laser rangefinder (up to 1000 m) Variable interpupillary distance High refresh rate 50 Hz Built-in video recorder Integral Wi-Fi module Wi-Fi video transmission Live internet video sharing Frost resistant AMOLED display Quick-change, long-life rechargeable Battery Packs Fully waterproof IPX7 Extra features: Picture-in-Picture mode 8 color palettes...

  • Page 10: Components And Controls

    Components and Controls...
  • Page 11 1. Power ON/OFF / Calibration button 2. Navigation button UP 3. Button MENU 4. Recording button REC 5. Navigation button DOWN 6. Interpupillary distance adjustment rings 7. Diopter adjustment rings 8. Lens focusing ring 9. Battery Pack 10. Battery Pack latch 11.
  • Page 12 15. MicroUSB port 16. MicroUSB cable 17. Integrated laser rangefinder...

  • Page 13: Button Operation

    Button Operation Operation Button Power device on short press Power device off long press for 3 secs Turn display o? long press for less than 3 secs Turn display on short press Calibrate the microbolometer short press Control discrete digital zoom short press Change observation modes long press...
  • Page 14 Quick Menu Button Enter quick menu short press Switch between quick menu options short press Increase value short press Decrease value short press Exit quick menu long press Rangefinder Button Activate rangefinder short press Measure distance short press Start/stop SCAN mode long press...

  • Page 15: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging Accolade 2 LRF thermal imaging binoculars are supplied with a rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack IPS7 which allows operation for up to 9 hours. Please remember to charge the Battery Pack before first use. Charging Step 1. Install the battery into the charger 1.
  • Page 16 You can remove the battery from the charger by lifting the lever (?). If the indicator of the charger lights red continuously upon battery installation, probably the battery's charge level is lower than acceptable (the battery has been long in deep discharge).

  • Page 17: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation 1. Lift the lever (10). 2. Install the battery (9) all the way into the dedicated slot on the device housing so that element F appears from below. 3. Fix the battery by clicking the lever (10).

  • Page 18: Safety Measures

    Safety Measures Only use the charger supplied with the Battery Pack. The use of any other charger may irreparably damage the Battery Pack or the charger and may cause fire. During long-term storage, the Battery Pack should be partially charged – the charge level should be between 50% and 80%.

  • Page 19: External Power Supply

    External Power Supply The device can be powered with an external power supply such as Power Bank (5 V). 1. Connect the external power supply to the USB port (15) of the device. 2. The device switches to operation from external power supply, and the IPS7 Battery Pack will begin slowly charging.

  • Page 20: Powering On And Image Setting

    Powering On and Image Setting 1. Open the lens cover (13). 2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (1) button. 3. Adjust the interpupillary distance with the rings (6) by moving the eyepieces farther or closer to each other.

  • Page 21: Microbolometer Calibration

    Microbolometer Calibration Calibration eliminates image flaws (such as vertical bars, phantom images, grainy field of view, etc.) by equalizing the microbolometer background temperature. There are three calibration modes: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) and automatic (?). Select the desired mode in the menu option Calibration Mode Mode ? (manual) Close the lens cover.

  • Page 22: Discrete Digital Zoom

    Discrete Digital Zoom The device allows you to quickly increase the basic magnification (please refer to the Digital zoom line in the Specifications table) by 2, 4 or 8 times. To operate the discrete digital zoom, press successively theDOWN (5) button. The digital zoom will not be saved after the device is re-started.

  • Page 23: Image Detail Boost

    Image Detail Boost https://www.youtube.com/embed/GNezJKveMRc The Image Detail Boost function increases the sharpness of the contours of heated objects, which increases their detail. The result of the function depends on the selected mode and observation conditions: the higher the contrast of objects, the more noticeable the effect. This option is enabled by default, but can be disabled in the main menu.

  • Page 24: Status Bar

    Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the display shows current operating statuses via icons, including: 1. Color palette 2. Observation mode 3. Calibration mode (in the automatic calibration mode, three seconds before automatic calibration a countdown timer is shown in place of the calibration mode icon).

  • Page 25: Quick Menu Functions

    Quick Menu Functions The quick menu allows change of basic settings such as display brightness and contrast, smooth digital zoom. Enter the menu with a short press of the ?enu (3) button. To toggle between the functions below, press successively the Menu (3) button. Brightness –...
  • Page 26 To see the button operation scheme click here.

  • Page 27: Enter The Main Menu

    Enter the Main Menu 1. Enter the main menu with a long press of the ?enu (3) button. 2. Press the UP (2)/DOWN (5) buttons to switch between the menu options. 3. Enter a menu option with a brief press of the ?enu (3) button. 4.
  • Page 28 To see the button operation scheme click here.

  • Page 29: Wi-Fi Activation

    Wi-Fi Activation 1. Press and hold down the ?enu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select the Wi-Fi Activation menu option with the UP (2) / DOWN (5) buttons. 3. Turn Wi-Fi on/off with a short press of the ?enu (3) button. To see the button operation scheme click here.

  • Page 30: Image Detail Boost

    Image Detail Boost Turn on/off Image Detail Boost: 1. Press and hold down the ?enu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select the Image Detail Boost menu option with the UP (2) / DOWN (5) buttons. 3. Turn Image Detail Boost on/off with a short press of the ?enu (3) button. To see the button operation scheme click here.

  • Page 31: Mode

    Mode The devices have four observation modes of the thermal imager: Forest (observation mode of objects within low thermal contrast conditions), Rocks (observation mode of objects within high thermal contrast conditions), Identification (high detalization mode), User (individual brightness and contrast settings) 1.

  • Page 32: Icon Brightness

    Icon Brightness Icon brightness 1. Press and hold the Menu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (2) / DOWN (5) buttons to select the Icon Brightness icon . 3. Press the Menu (3) button briefly to enter the submenu. 4.

  • Page 33: Color Modes

    Color Modes Basic color mode is White Hot. To select another palette: 1. Press and hold down the ?enu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select the Color Modes icon with the UP (2)/ DOWN (5) buttons. 3. Press briefly the Menu (3) button to enter submenu. 4.
  • Page 34 Red Monochrome Rainbow Ultramarine Violet Sepia Note: to quickly change color modes press and hold the UP (2) button. To see the button operation scheme click here.

  • Page 35: Calibration Mode

    Calibration Mode There are three calibration modes: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) and automatic (?). 1. Press and hold down the ?enu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select the Calibration Mode option. 3. Press briefly the Menu (3) button to enter submenu. 4.

  • Page 36: Pip Mode

    PiP Mode 1. Press and hold the Menu (3) button to enter the menu. 2. Select the PiP Mode option 3. A short press of the Menu (3) button switches the mode on/off. To see the button operation scheme click here.

  • Page 37: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings This menu option allows you to set up your device for operation in a Wi-Fi network. 1. Press and hold down the Menu (3) button to enter the main menu. Image not found or type unknown 2. Select the Wi-Fi Settings menu option with the UP (2)/ DOWN (5) buttons.

  • Page 38: General Settings

    General Settings 1. Press and hold down the ?enu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select option General Settings with the UP (2)/ DOWN (5) buttons. 3. Press briefly the ?enu (3) button to confirm. The following settings are available: Language Selecting interface language 1.
  • Page 39 Units of Measure Selection of units of measurement 1. Select optionUnits of Measure with UP (2)/DOWN (5) buttons. 2. Press briefly the ?enu (3) button to confirm. 3. Select the desired unit of measurement - meters or yards - with UP (2)/DOWN (5) buttons.
  • Page 40 card or "No" to return to the submenu. 4. Confirm selection with a short press of the ?enu (3) button. If "Yes" is selected, display will show "Do you want to format memory card?" and "Yes" and"No" options. Select "Yes" to format the memory card. If"No"...

  • Page 41: Microphone

    Microphone Turning on/off Microphone. This item allows you to enable (or disable) the microphone for recording sound during video recording. 1. Press and hold the Menu (3) to enter the main menu. 2. Select the Microphone menu item with the UP (2)/ DOWN (5) buttons. 3.

  • Page 42: Rangefinder

    Rangefinder Menu item Rangefinder allows you to set up built-in rangefinder’s parameters as follows: 1. Enter the main menu with a long press of the Menu (3) button. 2. Select the submenu Rangefinder with the UP (2)/DOWN (5) buttons. 3. Enter the submenu with a short press of the Menu (3) button. 4.

  • Page 43: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote control activation (bought separately) Before operating the remote control (RC), remember to activate it as follows: 1. Press and hold down the Menu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select option Remote Control with the UP (2)/DOWN (5) buttons. 3.

  • Page 44: Device Information

    Device Information This option allows the user to view the following information about the device: Full name SKU number Serial number Firmware version Hardware version Service information To display information, do the following: 1. Press and hold down the?enu (3) button to enter the main menu. 2.

  • Page 45: Video Recording And Photography

    Video Recording and Photography Accolade 2 LRF thermal imaging binoculars feature video recording and photography of the image being ranged to the internal memory card. Before using this feature, please read the Date and Time subsections of the section General Settings.
  • Page 46 storage media to free up space on the internal memory card. Important! To playback video ?les recorded by thermal imaging devices on macOS based computers, we recommend that you use VLC video player or Elmedia player. Download links are shown below: VLC Video Player http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html ELMEDIA Video Player...

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi Function

    Wi-Fi Function Your thermal imager features wireless connection option (Wi-Fi) which links it with external appliances (smartphone, tablet PC). Turn on the wireless module in the WI-Fi Activation menu option. Wi-Fi operation is shown in the status bar as follows: Connection status Status bar indication Wi-Fi is off...

  • Page 48: Built-In Laser Rangefinder

    Built-In Laser Rangefinder The binoculars are equipped with a built-in rangefinder (17), allowing you to measure distance to objects up to 1000m away. How the rangefinder works: 1. Turn on the device, set up image according to section Powering On and Image Setting, 2.
  • Page 49 Notes: To select a rangefinding reticle, please go to the respective menu option. To select a unit of measurement (meters or yards) go to Units of Measure subsection of General Settings section. Additional Information: Accuracy of measurement and maximum range depend on the reflection ratio of the target surface, the angle at which the emitting beam falls on the target surface and environmental conditions.

  • Page 50: Display-Off Function

    Display-Off Function The Display Off function deactivates transmission of image to the display by minimizing its brightness. This prevents accidental disclosure. The device keeps running. 1. When the device is on, hold down theON/OFF (1) button. Display goes out, message "Display Off"...

  • Page 51: Pip Function

    PiP Function PiP ("Picture in Picture") allows you to see a zoomed image simultaneously with the main image in a dedicated window. Enabling / disabling the PiP function is carried out in the main menu (see section Mode). Change zoom ratio in the PiP window with a short press of the DOWN (5) button. The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window, while the image in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification (2.5x).

  • Page 52: Stream Vision

    Stream Vision Accolade 2 LRF thermal imaging binoculars support Stream Vision technology which allows you to stream an image from the display of your thermal imager to a smartphone or tablet PC via Wi-Fi in You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision here.

  • Page 53: Firmware Update

    2. Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device (smartphone or tablet). 3. Launch Stream Vision and go to section “My Devices”. 4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check Updates”. 5. Wait for the update to download and install. Pulsar device will reboot and will be ready to operate. Important: if your Pulsar device is connected to phone, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update;...

  • Page 54: Wireless Remote Control

    Wireless Remote Control (Bought separately) Wireless remote control (RC) duplicates the power on function, digital zoom, rangefinder control, and menu navigation. Controller Button Button Button (18) ON (19) ZOOM (20) LRF (21) Turn on Activate Enter device / Activate Brief rangefinder quick Calibrate...

  • Page 55: Usb Connection

    USB Connection 1. Connect one end of the USB cable (16) to the Micro-USB(15) port of your device, and the other end to the USB port of your PC/laptop. 2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (1) button (device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).
  • Page 56 If video recording was in progress when connection was made, recording stops and video is saved. When USB is disconnected from the device where connection is in the Memory Card mode, the device remains on the OFF state. Turn the device on for further operation. To see the Components and Controls scheme click here.

  • Page 57: Technical Inspection

    Technical Inspection Check: External view (there should be no cracks on the housing). The state of the objective, eyepiece and rangefinder lenses (there should be no cracks, spot, dust, deposits etc.). The state of the rechargeable battery (should be charged) and the electric contacts (should be no signs of salts, oxidation or debris).
  • Page 58 Technical Maintenance and Storage Maintenance should be carried out no less frequently than twice a year, and should consist of the following measures: Wipe the exterior surfaces of metal and plastic parts off dust and dirt with a cotton cloth. Clean the electric terminals of the Battery Pack and device's battery slot using a grease- free organic solvent.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting ☐ The device does not turn on Possible cause The Battery Pack is empty. Solution Charge the battery pack. ☐ The device does not operate on external power supply Possible cause USB cable is damaged. Solution Replace USB cable. Possible cause The external power supply is discharged.
  • Page 60 Solution If the image does not clear after calibration, you need to recalibrate. ☐ Colored lines appeared on display or image has disappeared Possible cause The device was exposed to static electricity during operation. Solution After exposure to static electricity, the device may either reboot automatically, or require turning off and on again.
  • Page 61 Possible cause There are too many Wi-Fi networks in the area where the device is located which may cause signal interference. Solution To ensure stable Wi-Fi performance, move the device to an area with few or no Wi-Fi networks. More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision by following the link.
  • Page 62 Solution Presence of dots is caused by peculiarities of microbolometer or display production technology and is not a defect. ☐ The device cannot be powered on with wireless remote control Possible cause Remote control is not activated. Solution Activate the remote control according to instructions. Possible cause Wireless remote control low battery.
  • Page 63 There is an object in front of the receiver or emitter lens preventing signal transmission Solution Make sure that: the lenses are not blocked by your hand or fingers; the lenses are clean. Possible cause The device is not being held steadily when measuring. Solution Do not stress the device when measuring.
  • Page 64 Legal Compliances and Disclaimers Attention! Accolade 2 LRF thermal imaging binoculars require a license if exported outside your country. Electromagnetic Compliance This product complies with EU Standard EN 55032:2015, Class A. Warning! Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

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