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Proton XQ30 Manual

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  • Page 1 Proton XQ 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 Proton XQ 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

    Description The Proton XQ30 thermal imager is designed for a variety of applications, including hunting surveillance, security activities, day and night photo and video shooting. The Proton XQ30 thermal imaging module can be mounted (using the correct PSP Ring Adapter) on to the objective lens housing of various daylight optical devices, converting them...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Proton XQ30 Thermal Imager Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular Carrying Case Wireless Remote Control APS 5 Rechargeable Battery 2x Lock-cover for APS 5 Battery Power Adapter USB Type-C Cable Quick Start Guide Lens-Cleaning Cloth Warranty Card Neck strap...

  • Page 6: Features

    Features Microbolometer with a resolution of 384x288 pixels Microbolometer pixel size of 17 microns 1024x768 AMOLED display resolution Compact size 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 Detection distance up to 900 m Wireless remote control...

  • Page 7: Components And Controls

    Components and Controls 1. Lens cover 2. Eyepiece cover 3. Battery compartment cover 4. Battery pack 5. Battery compartment 6. ON/OFF button 7. REC button 8. Controller 9. USB port 10. Objective lens end of daylight optical device 11. Insert 12.
  • Page 8 16. Adapter lever 17. Mounting area 18. Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular...

  • Page 9: Button Operation

    Button Operation Operation Button Power device on short press Power device o? 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 VideoRecorder Button Start/pause/resume video recording short press Stop video recording long press...
  • Page 10 Exit main menu long press Quick Menu Button Enter quick menu short press Switch between quick menu options short press Parameter change rotation Exit quick menu long press...

  • Page 11: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging The Proton XQ30 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 12 Option 1 1. Install the APS 5 battery (4) in the battery compartment (5) of the device. 2. Connect the USB cable (22) to the USB Type-C connector (9) of the device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (22) to the Power Adapter (23). 4.
  • Page 13 3. Plug the Power Adapter (23) into a 100-240 V socket(24). 4. Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable (22) to the USB Type-C connector(21) of the charger. 5. LED indicators (20) will display the battery charge level (see Table). Note:Two* batteries can be charged at the same time.
  • Page 14 charging technology, the flicker frequency of the LED indicators decreases by a factor of 3 and the charge time increases. Attention! The charger heats up during fast charging. Excess heat is removed through the radiator and does not affect the device operation.

  • Page 15: Battery Installation

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

  • Page 16: 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 bringing it from cold to warm. Wait at least 30 minutes for the battery to warm up.

  • Page 17: Recommendations For Use

    Recommendations for Use The batteries should be partially charged (50 to 80 %) for long-term storage. The battery is to be charged at an ambient temperature of 0 °C to +35 °C or the lifespan of the battery will decrease significantly. When using the battery at sub-zero ambient temperatures, the battery capacity decreases.

  • Page 18: External Power Supply

    External Power Supply ☐ Show device diagram External power can be supplied from an external source, such as a Power Bank (5 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 will be gradually recharged.
  • Page 19 Attention!Charging APS 5 batteries from an external source at temperatures below 0°C can reduce battery life. When using external power, connect the Power Bank to the device only after it has been turned on and working for at least several minutes.

  • Page 20: Installing Thermal Imaging Module On The Optical Device

    Installing Thermal Imaging Module on the Optical Device ☐ Show device diagram...
  • Page 21 1. Remove the eyepiece cover (2). 2. Select the Ring Adapter (12) (sold separately) with the insert (11) of the desired diameter depending on the outer diameter of the lens of your optical device (10) (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 22 15. Turn on the thermal imaging module by briefly pressing the ON/OFF(6) button. 17. Turn on the device and align the image center on the Proton XQ30 display with the image center of the daylight optical device by carefully tilting the thermal imaging module.
  • Page 23 51.6 51.6 53.4 53.4 54.7-55.6 PSP Ring Adapter 50 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 24: Installing Pulsar 5X30 B Monocular On To The Proton Xq

    Installing Pulsar 5x30 B Monocular on to the Proton XQ The Pulsar 5x30 B monocular (18) allows you to transform the Proton XQ30 into a hand- held thermal imager with 5x magnification. 1. Align the tabs on the monocular with the slots of the mount(17).

  • Page 25: Powering On And Image Setting

    Powering on and Image Setting ☐ Show device diagram 1. Remove the lens cover (1). 2. Press the ON/OFF(6) button to turn on the thermal imager. 3. Adjust the eyepiece diopter ring of your daylight optical device until the symbols in the display are sharp.
  • Page 26 8. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the controller button(8) to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display (see the Quick Menu Functions section). 9. Upon completion of use turn the device off by a long press of the ON/OFF(6) button. Warning! Never point the lens at intensive energy sources such as laser radiation emitting devices or the sun.

  • Page 27: Microbolometer Calibration

    Microbolometer Calibration ☐ Show device diagram Calibration enables the microbolometer temperature background to be equalized and defects in the image (such as vertical lines, phantom images etc.) to be eliminated. During calibration, the image on the display freezes briefly for up to 1 second. There are three calibration modes: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) and automatic (A).
  • Page 28 SA mode (semi-automatic) Calibration is engaged by a brief press of the ON/OFF(6) button. The lens cap does not need to be secured (the microbolometer is closed by an internal shutter). A mode (automatic) The device is calibrated autonomously, in accordance with the firmware algorithm. The lens cap does not need to be secured (the microbolometer is closed by an internal shutter).

  • Page 29: 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, 1 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 30: Quick Menu Functions

    Quick Menu Functions ☐ Show device diagram Enter the menu with a short press of the controller button (8). To select the functions below, press successively the controller button (8).
  • Page 31 Contrast – rotate the controller ring (8) to change the display contrast value from 0 to 20. Brightness – rotate the controller ring (8) to change the display brightness value from 0 to 20. Image not found or type unknown Basic mode –...

  • Page 32: Enter The Main Menu

    Enter the Main Menu ☐ Show device diagram 1. Enter the menu with a long press of the controller button (8). 2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to move through the menu functions. 3. One short press of the controller button (8)opens a menu item. 4.

  • Page 34: Mode

    Mode ☐ Show device diagram Observation mode selection 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 35 Rocks. This is the best mode when observing objects after a sunny day or within urban conditions. 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 36: 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 37: 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 controller button (8)to enter the menu. 2. Rotate the controller ring(8) to select the Wi-Fi Settings menu item.
  • Page 38 3. To turn Wi-Fi on or off press the controller button (8). Password Setup This submenu allows you to set a password to access your thermal riflescope from a mobile device. 1. Rotate the controller ring(8) to select the Password Setup menu item 2.

  • Page 39: 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 controller button (8) to enter the menu. 2.
  • Page 40 2. Press the controller button (8) briefly to enter the submenu. 3. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select the desired brightness level from 0 to 10. 4. Press the controller button (8)briefly to confirm the selection. Language Language selection 1.
  • Page 41 1. Rotate the controller ring (8) to choose Time menu item. 2. Press the controller button (8) briefly to confirm the selection. 3. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select the time format (24-hour clock or AM/PM). 4. Switch to hour setup with a short press of the controller button (8). 5.

  • Page 42: Color Modes

    Color Modes ☐ Show device diagram...
  • Page 43 Color palette selection White Hot is the default display mode. To select an alternative palette, do the following: 1. Press and hold the controller button (8)to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select Color Modes icon .
  • Page 44 Ultramarine Violet Sepia...

  • Page 45: 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 46 1. Press and hold the controller button (8) to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select theDevice Information icon. 3. Press the controller button (8)briefly to view / exit the information.

  • Page 47: 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 controller button (8)to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select Microphone icon.

  • Page 48: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth ☐ Show device diagram Turn on/off Bluetooth 1. Press and hold the controller button (8) to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the controller ring(8) to select the Bluetooth menu item. 3. A short press of the controller button (8) opens the submenu. 4.

  • Page 49: 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 controller button (8) to enter the main menu. 2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select the Calibration Mode icon.
  • Page 50 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 51: Video Recording And Photography

    ☐ Show device diagram The Proton XQ30 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...
  • Page 52 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 REC (7) 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 53: 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 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 54: 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 55 1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (6) button for less than 3 seconds. The display goes blank and the message "Display off". 2. Press the ON/OFF(6) button briefly to turn on the display. 3. When you press and hold the ON/OFF(6) button, the display shows the message "Display off"...

  • Page 56: 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 (25) Button (26) Enter the quick menu and submenus of the...

  • Page 57: Remote Control Activation

    Remote Control Activation ☐ Show device diagram 1. Turn on the Bluetooth module (see the Bluetooth section). 2. In the Bluetooth section of the menu, use the controller ring(8) to select the Scan menu item. 3. Confirm your selection with a short press of the controller button (8) button. 4.
  • Page 58 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 59: Stream Vision

    Stream Vision TheProton XQ30 thermal imagers support Stream Vision technology, which enables the transmission of an image in real time from the attachment to your smartphone or tablet via Wi- You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision here. Download...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Usb Connection

    USB Connection ☐ Show device diagram...
  • Page 62 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the device micro-USB port(9) and the other end to the port on your computer. 2. Switch the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (6) button (the computer will not detect the device if it is switched off).

  • Page 63: 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 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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. Solution Install a new CR2032 battery as follows: unscrew the screws on the rear cover of the Remote Control, remove the cover, install a new battery, and screw the cover with screws.
  • Page 70 Specifications Model XQ30 77378 Microbolometer Type Uncooled Resolution, Pixels 384x288 Pixel Pitch, µm Frame Rate, Hz Optical Characteristics Monocular magnification, x Recommended daylight optics 1.5-4 magnification, x Lens F30/1.2 Digital Zoom, x Eye Relief, mm/inch 18 / 0.7 Eye Relief Diameter, mm/inch 6 / 0.24...
  • Page 71 Degree of protection IP code IPX7 (IEC60529) Operating temperature, °C -25 … +50 Overall Dimensions, mm/inch 248?59?75 / 9.76x2.32x2.95 Weight (without battery), kg/oz 0.47 / 16.58 Video Recorder Photo/Video Resolution, Pixels 864?648 Video/Photo Format .mp4 / .jpg Built-in Memory 16 GB About 5 hours of video or more than Built-in memory capacity 100 000 photos...
  • Page 72 Legal Compliances and Disclaimers Attention! A license is required for Thermal Imager Proton XQ30 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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