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  • Page 1 Krypton XG Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Precautions Recommendations for Use External Power Supply Operation Installing Thermal Imaging Module on the Optical Device Installing Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular on to the Krypton XG Powering on and Image Setting Microbolometer Calibration Status Bar Quick Menu Functions Main Menu Functions...
  • Page 3 Technical Maintenance and Storage Troubleshooting Specifications Legal Compliances and Disclaimers...

  • Page 4: Description

    To get started, see the sections: Battery Charging Battery Installation Installing Thermal Imaging Module on the Optical Device Installing Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular on to the Krypton XG Powering on and Image Setting...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Krypton XG50 thermal imager Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular Carrying Case Wireless Remote Control IPS7 Battery Pack Battery Pack Charger Power Adapter USB Cable Quick Start Guide Lens-Cleaning Cloth Warranty Card Neck strap...

  • Page 6: Features

    Features High resolution thermal imaging microbolometer Microbolometer pixel size of 12 microns High-resolution AMOLED display Easily converts daylight optical devices into thermal imaging devices Preserves the benefits of daylight optics in night-time conditions Three calibration modes (manual, semi-automatic and automatic) Four observation modes: Forest, Rocks, Identification, User Compatible with a wide range of daylight optical magnifications Detection distance up to 2300 m...

  • Page 7: Components And Controls

    Components and Controls 1. Lens cover 2. Eyepiece cover 3. Battery compartment cover 4. Battery locking lever 5. Battery pack 6. RIGHT/REC button 7. MENU button 8. LEFT/MODE button 9. ON/OFF/CALIBRATION button 10. Lens focus knob 11. MicroUSB port 12. Weaver rail 13.
  • Page 8 16. Screws 17. Tightening screw 18. Screw 19. Adapter lever 20. Mount 21. Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular...

  • Page 9: 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 Switch observation modes short press Turn on/off the Black Hot palette long press...
  • Page 10 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...

  • Page 11: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging The device is supplied with a rechargeable IPS7 Lithium-ion Battery Pack which allows the attachment to be used for up to 8 hours. Charge the battery before first use. Charging Step 1. Install the battery into the charger 1.
  • Page 12 When the indicator is continuously green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger from the mains and disconnect the battery from the charger. If the battery charger indicator is constantly red when the battery is inserted, the charge level is probably below the permissible level (the battery has been in a discharged state for a long period of time).

  • Page 13: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation 1. Lower the lever (4). 2. Remove the protective cover of the battery compartment (3). 3. Insert the battery(5) into the slot designed for it on the device body so that the element (D) is pointing downwards. 4. Lock the battery in place by raising the lever (4).

  • Page 14: Precautions

    Precautions Always use the IPS charger supplied with the device (or purchased separately) to charge IPS batteries. Using an unsuitable charger can cause irreparable damage to the battery and fire. Do not charge the battery immediately after bringing it from cold to warm. Wait at least 30 minutes for the battery to warm up.

  • Page 15: Recommendations For Use

    Recommendations for Use The battery should be partially charged for long-term storage – 50 to 80 %. The battery should be charged at an ambient temperature of 0°C…+35°C (+32°F…+95°F). Otherwise, lifespan of the battery will decrease significantly. When using the battery at sub-zero temperatures, the battery capacity decreases, this is normal and not a defect.

  • Page 16: External Power Supply

    External Power Supply ☐ Show device diagram External power is supplied from an external source, such as a 5V Power Bank. 1. Attach the external power source to the USB connector(11) on the device. 2. The device will switch to operation from the external power supply, while the IPS7 battery will be gradually recharged.
  • Page 17 Attention! Charging Power Bank IPS7 batteries at air temperatures below 0 °C can result in reduced battery life. When using external power, connect Power Bank to the switched-on device, which have worked for several minutes.

  • Page 18: Installing Thermal Imaging Module On The Optical Device

    Installing Thermal Imaging Module on the Optical Device ☐ Show device diagram...
  • Page 19 1. Remove the eyepiece cover (2). 2. Select the Ring Adapter (15) (sold separately) with the insert (14) of the desired diameter depending on the outer diameter of the lens of your optical device (13) (see table). The designation 42 mm / 50 mm / 56 mm in the name of the adapter means the lens diameter of the optical device.
  • Page 20 insert can be mounted onto the lens (13). 11. Move the lever(19) from its initial OPEN position to the CLOSE position. 12. Loosen the locking screw(17) with a 2mm Allen key, if it hasn’t been done before. 13. Tighten the screw (18) using a 4mm Allen key. The clamping force should be 1.5-2 Nm (use a torque screwdriver) to ensure the lever is correctly tightened (19), while the Ring Adapter with the thermal imaging module should not move relative to the body of the optical device (13).
  • Page 21 55.7-56.6 56.7-57.6 57.7-58.6 58.7-59.6 59.7-60.6 60.7-61.6 61.7-62.6 PSP Ring Adapter 56 62.7-63.6 63.7-64.6 64.7-65.6...

  • Page 22: Installing Pulsar 5X30 B Monocular On To The Krypton Xg

    Installing Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular on to the Krypton XG The Pulsar 5x30 B monocular (21) allows you to transform the Krypton XG50 into a hand- held thermal imager with 5x magnification. 1. Align the tabs on the monocular with the slots of the mount (20).

  • Page 23: Powering On And Image Setting

    Powering on and Image Setting ☐ Show device diagram 1. Remove the lens cover (1) by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Press the ON/OFF (9)button to turn on the thermal imager. 3. Adjust the eyepiece dioptre ring of your daylight optical device until the symbols in the display are sharp.
  • Page 24 8. Select one of the two color palettes by a long press of the MODE (8) button. 9. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the MENU (7) button to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display (see the Quick Menu Functions section for details).

  • Page 25: Microbolometer Calibration

    Microbolometer Calibration ☐ Show device diagram Calibration enables the device to equalize the microbolometer background temperature and eliminate the image flaws (such as vertical bars, phantom images, etc.). During calibration, the image on the display briefly freezes for up to 1 second. There are three calibration modes: Manual (M), Semi-Automatic (SA) and Automatic (A).
  • Page 26 SA mode (Semi-Automatic). Press the ON/OFF (9) button briefly to activate calibration. There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically. A mode (Automatic). The device is calibrated autonomously according to firmware algorithms. There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.

  • Page 27: Status Bar

    Status Bar The status bar is at the bottom of the display and displays information on the actual operating status of the device, including: Color Mode (shown only when the Black Hot color mode is selected) Auto shutdown function (for example, 5 min) Microphone Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins).

  • Page 28: Quick Menu Functions

    Quick Menu Functions ☐ Show device diagram Enter the menu with a short press of the MENU (7). To select the functions below, press successively MENU (7).
  • Page 29 Contrast – press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to change the display contrast value from 0 to 20. Brightness – press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to change the display brightness value from 0 to 20. Basic mode – it allows you to select one of the three observation modes (Forest, Rocks, Identification) as the basic one for the user mode.

  • Page 30: Enter The Main Menu

    Enter the Main Menu ☐ Show device diagram 1. Enter the menu with a long press of the MENU (7) button. 2. Press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to move through the menu functions. 3. One short press of the MENU (7)button opens a menu item. 4.

  • Page 32: Mode

    Mode ☐ Show device diagram The device has 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), and User (individual brightness and contrast settings).
  • Page 33 5. A short press of the MENU (7) button confirms the selection. Forest This is the best mode when searching and observing within field conditions, against the background of leaves, bushes and grass. The mode is highly informative about an object being observed as well as landscape details.

  • Page 34: Image Detail Boost

    Image Detail Boost https://www.youtube.com/embed/GNezJKveMRc ☐ Show device diagram 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 35 1. Press and hold the MENU (7)button to enter the menu. 2. Select the Image Detail Boost option with the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8)buttons. 3. A short press of the MENU (7) button opens the submenu. 4. To turn Image Detail Boost on or off press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons. 5.

  • Page 36: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings ☐ Show device diagram This menu option allows you to set up your device for operation in a Wi-Fi network. 1. Press and hold the MENU (7)button to enter the menu. 2. Select the Wi-Fi Settings option with the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8)buttons. 3.
  • Page 37 3. To turn the Wi-Fi on or off press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons. 4. Confirm your selection with a short press of the MENU (7) button. Password Setup This submenu allows you to set a password to access your thermal imaging attachment from a mobile device.

  • Page 38: General Settings

    RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons. 3. A short press of the MENU (7) button opens the submenu. 4. Select the desired menu item with the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8)buttons. Icon Brightness Adjust brightness level of the icons and screensavers (Pulsar, Display off) on the display.
  • Page 39 1. A short press of the MENU (7) button opens the Icon Brightness submenu. 2. Use the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to select the desired brightness level from 0 to 10. 3. Press the MENU (7)button briefly to confirm the selection. Language 1.
  • Page 40 Video recorder mode – video Observation mode – Forest Calibration mode – automatic Language – English Wi-Fi – off (default password) Color palette – White Hot Attention! When restoring the factory defaults the date, time and user pixel map are saved. Format Formatting the built-in memory card permanently deletes all of the recorded files.

  • Page 41: Auto Shutdown

    Auto Shutdown ☐ Show device diagram This item allows you to activate the auto shutdown function for when the device is in a non- operating position (tilted up or down at an angle of more than 70°, right or left at an angle of more than 30°).
  • Page 42 Note: If the Auto shutdown function is activated, the status bar shows an icon and shutdown time period as 1 min.

  • Page 43: Device Information

    Device Information ☐ Show device diagram This menu item allows the user to view the following information about the device: SKU Number Firmware Version Device Name Hardware Version Device Serial Number Service Information To display information, do the following:...
  • Page 44 1. Press and hold the MENU (7) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to select the Device Information icon. 3. Press the MENU (7)button briefly to view/exit the information.

  • Page 45: Microphone

    Microphone ☐ Show device diagram Turning microphone on/off. This item allows you to enable (or disable) the microphone for recording sound during video recording. 1. Press and hold the MENU (7) button to enter the main menu 2. Select Microphone option with the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8)buttons.

  • Page 46: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth ☐ Show device diagram Turn on/off Bluetooth 1. Press and hold theMENU (7) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select the Bluetooth submenu with the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons. 3. A short press of the MENU (7) button opens the submenu. 4.

  • Page 47: Calibration Mode

    Calibration Mode ☐ Show device diagram Calibration mode selection. There are three calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic and Automatic. 1. Press and hold the MENU (7) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to select the Calibration Mode icon.
  • Page 48 quality and can action at a convenient time depending on the object being observed. Manual (M). In the Manual (silent) calibration mode the user determines the need for calibration (as in SA mode) but the lens cover must be closed during calibration.

  • Page 49: Video Recording And Photography

    Video Recording and Photography ☐ Show device diagram The Krypton XG50 thermal imagers are equipped with the option to record video and still images (photography) of the observed image by saving them on the built-in memory card. It is recommended to set the date and time (see the General Settings section) before using the photo and video functions.
  • Page 50 displayed in the upper left corner for a short time, for example, 5:12. In the status bar, the video recording status is displayed continuously. 3. Press the RIGHT/REC (6) button briefly to start video recording. 4. When the video recording starts, the icon will disappear and the REC icon and timer in MM:SS (Minutes:Seconds) format will appear.

  • Page 51: Wi-Fi Function

    Wi-Fi Function The device has a function enabling wireless communication with external devices (smartphone or tablet) via Wi-Fi. Turn on the wireless module in the WI-Fi Activation menu option (see the Wi-Fi Settings section). Wi-Fi is displayed in the status bar as follows: Connection Status Indication on the status bar Wi-Fi is switched off...

  • Page 52: Display-Off Function

    Display-Off Function ☐ Show device diagram This function deactivates the image transmission to the display by minimizing its brightness. This helps prevent accidental disclosure. However, the device stays on. When this function is in use, the device switches to the standby mode, which allows it to be switched on quickly if necessary.
  • Page 53 1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (9) button for less than 3 seconds. The display goes blank and the message "Display off"appears. 2. Press the ON/OFF (9) button briefly to turn on the display. 3. When you press and hold the ON/OFF (9) button, the display shows the message "Display off"...

  • Page 54: Descriptions Of Controls

    Descriptions of Controls The wireless remote control duplicates the functions of turning off the device, turning off the display, calibration, switching observation modes and palettes, video recording and photographing, and it allows navigation through the menu. Controller (26) Button (27) Enter the quick menu and submenus of the...

  • Page 55: Remote Control Activation

    6. Confirm your selection with a short press of the ?ENU (7) button. Notes: Once paired, the Remote Control can operate the Pulsar device. Going forward, the Remote Control will automatically connect to the paired device when within visible range. ?
  • Page 56 The name of the remote control and its battery charge level will appear in the list of paired devices at the bottom of the display in the Bluetooth section of the menu.

  • Page 57: Stream Vision 2

    Stream Vision 2 Krypton XG50support Stream Vision and Stream Vision 2 mobile apps that allow you to stream real-time image from your device to your smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi. We recommend using the latest version – Stream Vision 2. You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision 2 here.
  • Page 58 You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision here. Download from Google Play Download from App Store Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision here.

  • Page 59: Firmware Update

    3. Launch Stream Vision 2 and go to section “Settings”. 4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check firmware update”. 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 60: Usb Connection

    USB Connection ☐ Show device diagram...
  • Page 61 1. Connect one end of the USB cable (23) to the device micro-USB port(11) and the other end to the port on your computer. 2. Switch the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (9) button (the computer will not detect the device if it is switched off).

  • Page 62: Technical Inspection

    Technical Inspection It is recommended to carry out a technical inspection before each use of the device. Check the following: The device appearance (there should be no cracks on the body). The state of the objective and eyepiece lenses of the thermal imaging module (there should be no cracks, grease spots, dirt or other deposits).
  • Page 63 Technical Maintenance and Storage Maintenance should be carried out at least twice a year and include the following steps: Wipe the exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a cotton cloth to remove dust and dirt. To avoid damage to the paint coating, do not use chemically active substances, solvents, etc.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting ☐ The device does not turn on Possible cause The battery is completely discharged. Solution Charge the battery. ☐ The device does not operate from an external power source Possible cause The USB cable is damaged. Solution Replace the USB cable. Possible cause The external power supply is discharged.
  • Page 65 manual. ☐ Poor quality image. There is noise or ghost images of previous scenes or objects Possible cause Manual calibration has been performed with the lens cover open. Solution Check the Calibration Mode, close the lens cover and calibrate the device. ☐...
  • Page 66 Possible cause You are looking through glass. Solution Remove the glass or change the viewing position to avoid it. ☐ Poor image quality / Reduced detection distance Possible cause These problems may occur during observation in adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, fog, etc.).
  • Page 67 the device and the signal receiver (e.g. concrete walls). Solution Move the devices in line-of-sight and within range of the Wi-Fi signal. More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision by following the link. ☐ When the device is used in low temperature conditions the image quality is worse than in positive temperatures.
  • Page 68 Possible cause The Remote control is not activated. Solution Activate the remote control according to instructions (see the Remote Control Activation section). Possible cause The Remote Control is out of range of the device. Solution Return to the device coverage area. Possible cause Remote control battery low.
  • Page 69 Specifications XG50 Model XG50 77375 Microbolometer Type Uncooled Resolution, Pixels 640x480 Pixel Pitch, µm Frame Rate, Hz Optical Characteristics Monocular magnification, x Recommended Daylight Optics 1.5-6 Magnification, x Lens F50 / 1.2 Digital Zoom, x Eye Relief, mm/inch 18 / 0.71 Eye Relief Diameter, 6 / 0.24 mm/inch...
  • Page 70 Operational Characteristics Power Supply, V 3-4.2 Battery type/ Capacity/ Li-Ion Battery Pack IPS 7 / 6400 mAh / DC 3.7 V Rated Output Voltage External Power Supply 5 V (USB) Max. Battery Pack Life (at t = 22 °C), Hour* Degree of protection IP IPX7 code (IEC60529)
  • Page 72 Legal Compliances and Disclaimers Attention! A license is required for Thermal Imager Krypton XG50 when exporting outside your country. Electromagnetic compatibility. This product complies with the requirements of European standard EN 55032: 2015, Class A. Caution! Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference.

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