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  • Page 1 Axion XQ Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Description Package Contents Features Components and Controls Button Operation Using the Battery Pack Battery Charging Battery Installation Precautions Recommendations for Use External Power Supply Powering on and Image Setting Microbolometer Calibration Discrete Digital Zoom Status Bar Quick Menu Functions Main Menu Functions Enter the Main Menu Mode...
  • Page 3 Specifications Legal Compliances and Disclaimers...

  • Page 4: Description

    Description Axion XQthermal imaging monoculars are designed for use both at night-time and during the day and provide exceptional image quality even in adverse weather conditions (fog, smog, rain) and beyond obstacles like branches, tall grass, dense foliage, etc. known to hinder target detection.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Axion XQ thermal monocular APS 5 rechargeable battery 2 battery-locking covers Battery charger Power adapter USB Type-C cable Carrying case Hand strap Quick reference user manual Lens cleaning cloth Warranty information Tripod adapter...

  • Page 6: Features

    Features 384x288 microbolometer sensor resolution 17-micron pixel pitch 1024x768 AMOLED display resolution Compact and lightweight Functional and ergonomic design 8-color display palette 3 calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic Detection range up to 1350 m/1475 yds Smooth digital zoom 3.5-14x 4 observation modes: Forest, Rocks, Identification, User Stadiametric Rangefinder Display-Off function Defective pixel repair...

  • Page 7: Components And Controls

    Components and Controls 1. Eyepiece focus ring 2. DOWN/REC button 3. MENU button 4. UP/ZOOM button 5. Power ON/OFF/CALIBRATION button 6. Lens focus ring 7. Lens cover 8. Tripod adapter socket 9. USB Type-C connector LED indicator displays the current status of the device: LED Indicator Operating Mode...
  • Page 8 Device is turned on The device is turned on/video recording The device is turned on/battery charge < 10% The device is turned on/video recording/battery charge < 10%...

  • 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 Control discrete digital zoom long press...

  • Page 10: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging The Axion XQ thermal imager comes with an APS 5 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. APS 5 batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology when using a standard charging set (charger, USB Type-C cable, power adapter). Before first use, make sure the...
  • Page 11 Option 1 Install the APS 5 battery (10) in the battery compartment (18) of the device. 2. Connect the USB cable (15) to the USB Type-C connector (9) of the device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (15) to the Power Adapter (14). 4.
  • Page 12 Option 2 1. Insert the APS 5 battery (10) along the guide into the APS 5 charger (11) slot as far as it will go. The APS charger is supplied with your device and sold separately. 2. Connect the plug of the USB Type-C cable (15) to the USB Type-C connector of the Power Adapter(14).
  • Page 13 Battery charge level is from 0% to 25% Battery charge level is from 26% to Battery charge level is from 51% to Battery charge level is from 81% to Battery is fully charged. It can be disconnected from the charger. Defective battery.

  • Page 14: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation 1. Put the Lock-cover (17) on the rechargeable APS 5 battery (10). 2. Insert the APS 5 battery (10) along the guide into the battery compartment (18). 3. Lock the battery (10) by turning the Lock-cover (17)clockwise until it stops. 4.

  • Page 15: Precautions

    Precautions Always use the APS 5 charger supplied with the device (or purchased separately) to charge APS 5 batteries. Using an unsuitable charger can cause irreparable damage to the battery and fire. Do not charge the battery immediately after exposure to a cold environment. Let the battery warm for at least 30 minutes before charging.

  • Page 16: Recommendations For Use

    Recommendations for Use The batteries should be partially charged (50 to 80 %) for long-term storage. Charge at an ambient temperature of 0°C to +35°C (32°F to 95°F) or the lifespan of the battery will decrease significantly. Using the battery at sub 0°C (<32°F) ambient temperature decreases battery capacity. This is normal and not a defect.

  • Page 17: External Power Supply

    External Power Supply ☐ Show device diagram External power can be supplied from an external source, such as a Power Bank (5-15 V). 1. Connect the external power source to the USB Type-C connector (9) on the device. 2. The device will switch to draw power from the external source while the ?PS5 battery is gradually recharged.
  • Page 18 device only after it has been turned on and working (warming) for at least several minutes.

  • Page 19: Powering On And Image Setting

    Powering on and Image Setting ☐ Show device diagram 1. Open the lens cover (7). The lens cover can be secured to the strap using the built-in magnet. 2. Press the ON/OFF (5)button briefly to turn on the device. 3. Adjust the eyepiece focus ring (1) of the device until the symbols on the display are sharp.
  • Page 20 and contrast settings in the quick menu. 8. Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU (3) button and select the desired color mode (for more details see the Color Modes section). 9. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the MENU (3) button to adjust the brightness, contrast and smooth digital zoom (for more details see the Quick Menu Functions...

  • Page 21: Microbolometer Calibration

    Microbolometer Calibration ☐ Show device diagram Calibration eliminates image flaws (such as vertical bars, phantom images, grainy field of view, etc.) by equalizing the microbolometer background temperature. 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 22 Close the lens cover. Press the ON/OFF (5) button briefly. Open the lens cover after the calibration is completed. SA mode (Semi-Automatic). Press the ON/OFF (5) button briefly to activate calibration. There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.

  • Page 23: Discrete Digital Zoom

    Discrete Digital Zoom ☐ Show device diagram The device functionality allows you to quickly increase the base magnification by 2 or 4 times as well as return to the base magnification. Press and hold theUP (4) button to change the digital zoom.

  • Page 24: Status Bar

    Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the display shows current operating statuses via icons, including: Color Mode (shown only when the Black Hot color mode is selected) Observation Mode Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins).

  • Page 25: Quick Menu Functions

    Quick Menu Functions ☐ Show device diagram The basic settings (adjusting brightness and contrast, using the Smooth Digital Zoom and Stadiametric Rangefinder functions) can be changed using the quick access menu. Enter the menu by briefly pressing the MENU (3). A short press of the ?ENU (3) button enables you to toggle between functions, as described below.
  • Page 26 Brightness – press the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to change display brightness from 0 to 20. Contrast – press the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to change image contrast from 0 to 20. Note: display brightness and contrast settings are saved in the memory when the device is turned off.

  • Page 27: Enter The Main Menu

    Enter the Main Menu ☐ Show device diagram 1. Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU (3) button. 2. Press the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to move through the menu items. 3. Press the MENU (3) button briefly to select the menu item. 4.
  • Page 28 Tab 2...

  • Page 29: Mode

    Mode ☐ Show device diagram Observation mode selection There are four observation modes: Forest (mode for low temperature contrast conditions), Rocks (mode for high temperature contrast conditions), Identification (high detail mode), and User (personalized brightness and contrast settings mode). Option 1: Press the UP (4) button briefly to switch the observation mode Option 2: 1.
  • Page 30 3. Press the MENU (3) button briefly to enter the Mode submenu. 4. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select one of the modes described below. 5. Press the MENU (3) button briefly to confirm the selection. ForestMode.The most suitable mode when searching and observing in the field against a background of foliage, shrubs and grass.

  • Page 31: Image Detail Boost

    Image Detail Boost https://www.youtube.com/embed/GNezJKveMRc ☐ Show device diagram The Image Detail Boost function increases the contour sharpness of heated objects to improve the image detail. The results of the function depend on the selected mode and the observation conditions: the higher the object contrast the more noticeable the effect. This option is enabled by default but can be disabled in the main menu.

  • Page 32: Color Modes

    Color Modes ☐ Show device diagram...
  • Page 33 Color palette selection White Hot is the default display mode. To select an alternative palette, do the following: 1. Press and hold the MENU (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select Color Modes icon.
  • Page 34 Sepia...

  • Page 35: 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 (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select the Calibration Mode icon.
  • Page 36 Semi-Automatic (SA). The user determines the need for calibration based on the image 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 37: 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 (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select Microphone icon.

  • Page 38: Pip Mode

    PiP Mode ☐ Show device diagram Picture in Picture mode 1. Press and hold the MENU (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select the PiP Mode icon. 3. Press the MENU (3) button briefly to turn on / off.

  • Page 39: Icon Brightness

    Icon Brightness ☐ Show device diagram Adjust brightness level of the icons and screensavers (Pulsar, Display off) on the display. 1. Press and hold the MENU (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select the Icon Brightness icon.

  • Page 40: General Settings

    General Settings ☐ Show device diagram This menu section allows you to change the interface language, set the date, time, units of measure, return the device to factory default settings and perform memory card formatting. 1. Press and hold the MENU (3) button to enter the main menu. 2.
  • Page 41 1. Press the MENU (3) button briefly to enter the Language menu item. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select one of the available interface languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian. 3.
  • Page 42 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select Yes to restore default settings or No to cancel. 3. Confirm your selection with a short press of the MENU (3) If Yes is selected, display will show"Do you want to restore default settings?" and Yes and Nooptions.

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Activation

    Wi-Fi Activation ☐ Show device diagram Turning Wi-Fi on/off 1. Press and hold the MENU (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select the Wi-Fi Activation icon. 3. Press the MENU (3) button briefly to turn Wi-Fi on / off.

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings ☐ Show device diagram This item enables you to set up your device for operation in a Wi-Fi network. 1. Press and hold the MENU (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select the Wi-Fi Settings icon.
  • Page 45 2. The default password (12345678) will appear on the screen. 3. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to set the desired password using the UP (4) button to increase and the DOWN (2) button to decrease the values. 4.

  • Page 46: 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 47 1. Press and hold the MENU (3) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (4) / DOWN (2) buttons to select the Device Information icon. 3. Press the MENU (3) button briefly to view / exit the information.

  • Page 48: Video Recording And Photography

    Video Recording and Photography ☐ Show device diagram Axion XQthermal imagers feature video recording and photography of the image being observed to the internal memory card. Before using this feature please set the date and time (see General Settings section).
  • Page 49 displayed in the upper left corner, for example 12:10. 3. Press the DOWN/REC (2) 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 5.

  • Page 50: 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. Wi-Fi is displayed in the status bar as follows: Connection Status Indication on the status bar Wi-Fi is switched off Wi-Fi connection is in progress...

  • Page 51: Stadiametric Rangefinder

    Stadiametric Rangefinder ☐ Show device diagram Axion XQthermal imagers are equipped with a stadiametric rangefinder which allows the user to determine the approximate distance to an object of a known size with reasonable accuracy.
  • Page 52 1. Select the Stadiametric Rangefinder function with short presses of the MENU (3) button until the icon is selected. 2. You will see on the display: measurement bars, icons of three reference objects and respective distances for the three objects. 3.

  • Page 53: Display-Off Function

    Display-Off Function ☐ Show device diagram This function deactivates the image transmission to the display by minimizing its brightness. This allows the user to remain unseen. 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 instantly.
  • Page 54 1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (5) button. The display goes out and the message Display Off appears. 2. Turn the display back on with a short press of theON/OFF (5) button. 3. When you press and hold the ON/OFF (5) button, the display shows the message Display Off with a countdown.

  • Page 55: Pip Function

    PiP Function ☐ Show device diagram The PiP (Picture-in-Picture) function allows you to see both the main image and a magnified image in a dedicated window.
  • Page 56 To turn on and off the PiP function see the PiP Mode section. Press and hold the UP (4) button to change the magnification ratio in the PiPwindow. The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window, while the image in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification (3.5x).

  • Page 57: Stream Vision

    Stream Vision Axion XQthermal imagers support Stream Vision technology which allows you to stream an image from the thermal imager to a smartphone or tablet in real time via Wi-Fi. You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision here. Download...

  • Page 58: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update Stream Vision https://www.youtube.com/embed/0BIu4rr-8IY 1. Download free of charge Stream Vision App on Google Play Store. 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.

  • Page 59: Usb Connection

    USB Connection ☐ Show device diagram...
  • Page 60 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB Type-C port (9) 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(5) button (a device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).

  • Page 61: Installing The Device On A Tripod

    Installing the Device on a Tripod 1. Open the cover (20) of the socket (8). 2. Attach the tripod adaptor (19) to the socket (8). 3. Rotate the adaptor handle clockwise until it stops. 4. Secure the adaptor with the device on a tripod.

  • 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 condition of the lens and eyepiece (there should be no cracks, grease spots, dirt or other deposits).

  • Page 63: Technical Maintenance And Storage

    Technical Maintenance and Storage Maintenance should be carried out no less frequently than twice a year, and should consist of the following measures: Wipe external plastic and metal 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. Clean the electric contacts of the Battery Pack and the device's battery slot using a non- greasy organic solvent.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ☐ The device does not turn on Possible cause Battery Pack is discharged. Solution Charge the Battery Pack. ☐ 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 Perform the calibration according to Microbolometer Calibration section. ☐ Black screen after calibration Solution If the image does not clear after calibration, you need to recalibrate. ☐ 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.
  • Page 66 Possible cause You are looking through glass. Solution Remove the glass or change the viewing position to avoid it. ☐ Poor image quality / Detection range reduced Possible cause These problems may occur during observation in adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, fog, etc.).
  • Page 67 Possible cause Smartphone or tablet is out of range of a strong Wi-Fi signal. There are obstacles between the device and the smartphone or tablet (e.g., concrete walls). Solution Relocate smartphone or tablet into the Wi-Fi signal line of sight. More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision by following the link.
  • Page 68 Specifications XQ38 Model XQ38 77427 Microbolometer Type uncooled Resolution, Pixels 384x288 Pixel Pitch, µm Frame Rate, Hz Optical Characteristics Optical Magnification, x Smooth Digital Zoom 3.5-14 Digital Zoom, x Lens Focus, mm Relative Aperture, D/f' Minimum Focus Distance, m Eye Relief Diameter,...
  • Page 69 Operational Characteristics Power Supply, V 3 - 4.2 Battery Type/Capacity/Nominal APS 5 Li-ion Battery Pack / 4900 mAh / DC 3.7 V Output Voltage External Power Supply 5-15 V (USB Type-C) Battery Run Time at t=22°C, hours Degree of Protection, IPX7 IP Code (IEC60529) Stream Vision...
  • Page 71 Legal Compliances and Disclaimers Attention! A license is required for Axion Thermal Imager 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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