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  • Page 1 Axion 2 Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Specifications About the device Description Package Contents Features Components and Controls Power supply Precautions Recommendations for Battery Use Battery Charging Battery Installation External Power Supply Getting Started Powering on and Image Settings Button Operation Interface Status Bar Quick Menu Main Menu Enter the Main Menu Colour Modes...
  • Page 3 Defective Pixel Repair Restore Default Pixel Map Device Information Functions Amplification Level Video Recording and Photography Discrete Digital Zoom PiP Function Display-Off Function Wi-Fi Function Stadiametric Rangefinder Installing the Device on a Tripod USB Connection Software Stream Vision 2 Firmware Update Maintenance Technical Inspection Technical Maintenance and Storage...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications XQ35 Model XQ35 77478 Microbolometer   Type uncooled Resolution, Pixels 384x288 Pixel Pitch, µm Frame Rate, Hz Optical   Characteristics Optical Magnification, x Smooth Digital Zoom, x Digital Zoom, x x1, x2, x4 Lens Focus, mm Relative Aperture, D/f' Minimum Focus 5 / 5.47 Distance, m/y...
  • Page 5 Angular Field of View (Horizontal x 10.7х8 Vertical), degree Linear Field of 18.2 View, m at 100 m Eyepiece Focus +4 / -5 Range, Dioptre Detection Distance for Deer- 1300 / 1422 Sized Objects, m/y Display   Type AMOLED Resolution, Pixels 640x400 Operational  ...
  • Page 6 Weight (without 0.3 / 10.58 battery), kg/oz Video Recorder   Photo/Video 528x400 Resolution, Pixels Video/Photo .mp4 / .jpg Format Built-in Memory 16 GB Wi-Fi Channel**   Frequency 2.4/5 GHz Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac * Actual battery life may vary depending on the use of Wi-Fi and the built-in video recorder.
  • Page 7 XG35 Model XG35 77476   Microbolometer Type uncooled Resolution, Pixels 640x480 Pixel Pitch, µm Frame Rate, Hz Optical   Characteristics Optical Magnification, x Smooth Digital 2.5-20 Zoom, x Digital Zoom, x x1, x2, x4, x8 Lens Focus, mm Relative Aperture, D/f' Minimum Focus 5 / 5.47...
  • Page 8 Detection Distance for Deer- 1750 / 1914 Sized Objects, m/y Display   Type AMOLED Resolution, Pixels 1024x768 Operational   Characteristics Power Supply, V 3 - 4.2 Battery APS 5 Li-ion Battery Pack / 4900 mAh / DC Type/Capacity/Nominal 3.7 V Output Voltage External Power 5 V, 9 V (USB Type-C)
  • Page 9 Built-in Memory 16 GB   Wi-Fi Channel** Frequency 2.4/5 GHz Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac * Actual battery life may vary depending on the use of Wi-Fi and the built-in video recorder. ** Reception range may vary depending on various factors: obstacles, other Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 11: Description

    Description Axion 2thermal 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. Unlike night-vision devices based on electron-optical converters, thermal imaging devices do not need an external light source and are resistant to bright light.

  • Page 12: Package Contents

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

  • Page 13: Features

    Features Compact and lightweight Functional and ergonomic design 8-colour display palette 3 calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic Three levels of sensitivity enhancement: Normal, High, Ultra Stadiametric Rangefinder Display-Off function Defective pixel repair Updatable firmware Wide operating temperature range (-25°С to +40°С / -13°F to +104°F) Fully waterproof (IPX7 rated) Tripod mount Video/Audio Recording...

  • Page 14: Components And Controls

    Components and Controls   1. Eyepiece focus ring 2. LED indicator 3. DOWN/REC button 4. MENU button 5. UP/ZOOM button 6. Power ON/OFF/CALIBRATION button 7. Lens focus ring 8. Lens cover 9. USB Type-C connector...
  • Page 15 10. Tripod adapter socket LED indicator (2) displays the current status of the device: LED Indicator Operating Mode 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 <...

  • Page 16: Precautions

    Precautions Always use the APS 5 charger (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 17: Recommendations For Battery Use

    Recommendations for Battery 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.

  • Page 18: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging The Axion 2thermal 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 battery is fully charged.
  • Page 19 Image not found or type unknown...
  • Page 20 Image not found or type unknown   Install the APS 5 battery (11) in the battery compartment (13) of the device. 2. Connect the USB cable (17) to the USB Type-C connector (9) of the...
  • Page 21 device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (17) to the Power Adapter (18). 4. Plug the Power Adapter (18) into a 100-240 V socket. 5. Wait until the battery is fully charged (indication in the status bar: Image not found or type unknown  ...
  • Page 22   1. Insert the APS 5 battery (13) along the guide into the APS 5 charger* (15) slot as far as it will go. 2. Connect the plug of the USB Type-C cable (17) to the USB Type-C connector of the Power Adapter(18). 3.
  • Page 23 6. Wait until the battery is fully charged (LED indication (16): Note: Two batteries can be charged at the same time, a second slot is provided for it. LED indication (16) in the Battery Level battery charging mode Battery charge level is from 0% to 25% Battery charge level is from 26% to 50%...
  • Page 24 Battery is fully charged. It can be disconnected from the charger. Defective battery. Do not use the battery! * Available separately ** Standby mode is when the batteries are in the charger but the Power Adapter is not connected. In this mode, the indicators are only on for 10 seconds.

  • Page 25: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation 1. Put the Lock-cover (12) on the rechargeable APS 5 battery (11). 2. Insert the APS 5 battery (11) along the guide into the battery compartment (13). 3. Lock the battery (11) by turning the Lock-cover (12)clockwise until it stops.

  • Page 26: 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, 9 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 АPS5 battery is gradually recharged.
  • Page 27 external power source and the АPS5 battery is not connected. 5. The device automatically switches to the APS 5 battery when the external power supply is disconnected. Attention! Charging APS 5 batteries from an external source at temperatures below 0°C (<32°F) can reduce battery life. When using external power, connect the power bank to the device only after it has been turned on and working (warming) for at least several minutes.

  • Page 28: Powering On And Image Settings

    Powering on and Image Settings Show device diagram 1. Open the lens cover (8). The lens cover can be secured to the strap using the built-in magnet. 2. Press the ON/OFF (6)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 29 select the desired calibration mode: Manual (M), Semi-Automatic (SA) or Automatic (A). 6. Calibrate the image by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (6)button.If the SA or A calibration mode has been selected the microbolometer is closed with an internal shutter automatically. However, if the M calibration mode has been selected you must close the lens cover before calibrating manually.

  • Page 30: Button Operation

    Button Operation Operation Button Power device on short press Power device off long press for 3 secs long press for less than 3 Turn display off secs Turn display on short press Calibrate the microbolometer short press Switching amplification levels short press Control discrete digital zoom long press...
  • Page 31 Quick Menu Button Enter quick menu short press Switch between quick menu short press options Increase value short press Decrease value short press Exit quick menu long press...

  • Page 32: Status Bar

    Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the display shows current operating statuses via icons, including: Colour Mode (shown only when the Black Hot colour mode is selected) Amplification level Smoothing Filter (displayed when the function is on) Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer ...
  • Page 33 Quick Menu Show device diagram The basic settings (adjusting brightness and contrast, using the Stadiametric Rangefinder function) can be changed using the quick access menu. Enter the menu by briefly pressing the MENU (4). A short press of the МENU (4) button enables you to toggle between functions, as described below.
  • Page 34 Brightness  – press the UP (5)/DOWN (3) buttons to change display brightness from 0 to 20. Contrast  – press the UP (5)/DOWN (3) 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 35 Amplification Level Show device diagram Sensitivity enhancement levels (Normal , High , Ultra are software algorithms that enhance the quality of detection and recognition in various observation conditions. When the temperature contrast decreases (fog, precipitation, high humidity), it is recommended to increase the amplification level.
  • Page 36 Video Recording and Photography Show device diagram Axion 2thermal 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). The built-in recorder operates in two modes – Video and Photo.
  • Page 37 Video mode. Video recording 1. Switch to Video mode by pressing and holding the DOWN/REC (3) button. 2. The icon and the remaining recording time in HH:MM (Hours:Minutes) format are displayed in the upper left corner, for example 4:20. 3. Press the DOWN/REC (3) button briefly to start video recording. 4.

  • Page 38: General Settings

    Photo Mode. Capturing an image 1. Switch to the Photomode by pressing and holding the DOWN/REC (3)  button. 2. Press the DOWN/REC (3) button briefly to take a photo. The icon    flashes – the photo file is being saved to the built-in SD card. Notes: You can enter and operate the menu during video recording.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 Press and hold theUP/ZOOM (5) button to change the digital zoom.
  • Page 41 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 42 To turn on and off the PiP function see the PiP Mode section. Press and hold the UP (5) 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 (2x).
  • Page 43 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 44 1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (6) button. The display will turn off, the current time and the "Display off"icon will appear. 2. Turn the display back on with a short press of theON/OFF (6) button. 3.
  • Page 45 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: Indication on the status bar Connection Status Wi-Fi is switched off Wi-Fi connection is in progress...
  • Page 46 Stadiametric Rangefinder Show device diagram Axion 2thermal 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 47 1. Select the Stadiametric Rangefinder function with short presses of the MENU (4) 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 48 Installing the Device on a Tripod   1. Open the cover (20) of the socket (10). 2. Attach the tripod adaptor (19) to the socket (10). 3. Rotate the adaptor handle clockwise until it stops. 4. Secure the adaptor with the device on a tripod.
  • Page 49 USB Connection Show device diagram...
  • Page 50   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(6) button (a device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).
  • Page 51 Memory Card (external memory) In this mode the device is detected by the computer as a flash card. This mode is designed for work with the files saved in the device's memory. The device's functions are not available in this mode; the device turns off automatically.
  • Page 52 Stream Vision 2 Install the Stream Vision 2 application to download files, update firmware, control the device by remote control and broadcast images from your device to a smartphone or a tablet via WiFi. We recommend using the latest version – Stream Vision 2. You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision 2 here.
  • Page 53 Android https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=stream_vision_2_quick_guide_for_android_en&hideIss https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?d=stream_vision_2_quick_guide_for_ios_en&hideIssuuLo...
  • Page 54 Pulsar device is connected to phone, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update; if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone but is already listed in “Settings” > “My devices” section, you may use Wi-Fi to download update.
  • Page 55 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 56 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.
  • Page 57 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.  ...
  • Page 58 Possible cause Calibration is required. Solution Perform the calibration according to Calibration Modesection. 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 59 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. The image of the object being observed is missing Possible cause You are looking through glass.
  • Page 60   Possible cause The device is in an area with too many Wi-Fi networks that may be causing signal interference. Solution To ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection, relocate the device to an area with fewer or no Wi-Fi networks.   Possible cause The device has a 5 GHz network enabled, but the smartphone only supports 2.4 GHz.
  • Page 61 2 by following the link. The image quality during the device operation at below zero temperatures is worse than at positive temperatures Possible cause Because of variations in thermal conductivity, objects (surrounding environment, background) under observation become warm more quickly at above-zero temperatures, which allows higher temperature contrast, so the quality of the image produced by a thermal imager will be better.
  • Page 62 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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