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Summary of Contents for Lahoux Optics Horus
- Page 1 Lahoux Horus Multifunctional Thermal Imaging Camera User manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Entering and leaving the menu ............... 9 3 Mounting instructions ..................10 Using the mounting thread ................10 Mounting the Lahoux HORUS with an AD-545-X adapter......10 Adjusting the AD-545-X adapter ..............11 4 Menu ........................12 Lahoux HORUS button operation within the menu ........12 Menu structure tree .................. - Page 4 Notes The user manual details the use of the Lahoux HORUS and the pre- cautions for its use. For the protection of the operators safety, as well as the reasonable and effective maintenance and use of the Lahoux HORUS, and also to guarantee the normal service life of the Lahoux...
- Page 5 Lahoux Optics service department. Unauthorised disassembly will lead to an irrevocably expiration of the warranty. • When the Lahoux HORUS is not in use for a longer period or during transportation, please remove the battery. Place the Lahoux HORUS in the supplied pouch or original box;...
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Page 6: Overview
1 Overview The Lahoux HORUS is a is lightweight and compact thermal imaging camera. It is fully designed, manufactured and assembled by Lahoux Optics in the Netherlands. The working principle of the Lahoux HORUS is as follows: infrared radiation is focused on the sensor array by the objective lens and electronically converted into a digital image. -
Page 7: Operation Instructions
The Lahoux HORUS uses only one type of battery. • A protected 18650 3.7V Li-ion battery, as supplied with the Lahoux HORUS. • You can use another battery with more or less capacity. The run time will change. -
Page 8: Setting Focus
2.3 Setting focus Should the image appears blurry or unsharp, use the focus knob to set the focus correctly. The focus range spans at least 10 meters to infinity. For typical use it is recommended to set the focus at about 100 meters, which will yield an acceptable focus from 30 meter to infinity without refocussing. -
Page 9: Switching On/Off
2.5 Switching on/off The Lahoux HORUS can be switched on or off by holding the Power/NUC button for 1.5 seconds. When using a menu, this has to be exited before the Lahoux HORUS can be switched off. Note: When switching the Lahoux HORUS on with the shutter set to ‘external’, leave the lens cap on the objective lens until start-up has finished. -
Page 10: Changing The Colour Palette
2.7 Changing the colour palette The Lahoux HORUS is equipped with various colour palettes to enhance the image for any given circumstance. Briefly press the Colour button to cycle through the vari- ous colour palettes. The following colour palettes are available. -
Page 11: Using Digital Zoom
2.8 Using digital zoom The Lahoux HORUS features 3x digital zoom. Hold the zoom button down to activate the digital zoom. Upon releasing the button, the zoom level will return to 1x. 2.9 Entering and leaving the menu The menu can be activated by holding the Colour button until the menu appears in the image. -
Page 12: Mounting Instructions
3. Rotate the Lahoux HORUS for a proper orientation with respect to the primary optic. 4. Use the knurled stop ring on the thread adapter ring to fix the Lahoux HORUS in position, Hand-tight only. Use the supplied key only to loosen the stop ring. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Ad-545-X Adapter
1. Assure the primary optic is suitable for mounting a thermal attachment before conti- nuing. Consult with the primary optics manufacturer or your reseller if unsure. 2. The thread adapter ring is glued to the rear of the Lahoux HORUS and can’t be removed. -
Page 14: Menu
The menu can be activated by holding the Color button until the menu appears in the image. The menu can be left at any time, by holding the Color button for 1.5 seconds. While the menu is active, the operation of the buttons is changed. 4.1 Lahoux HORUS button operation within the menu Power/NUC Color... -
Page 15: Basic Menu Structure
4.3 Basic menu structure Parameter Value Info Brightness 0 – 10 Sets the display brightness. Enhance Off, 1 – 3 Sets the enhancement level for use in adverse weather. Higher contrast values may increase fixed pattern noise resulting in a grainier image. Calibration Auto, manual, Selects the NUC behaviour. -
Page 16: Battery Saving Menu
Profile A – D The Lahoux HORUS has memory for four separate boresight adjustment settings. This allows easy switching between different primary optics without the need for re-adjusting boresight after each change. -
Page 17: Information Menu
Note that boresight adjustment settings will be lost as well! Factory setup... Factory menu with entry code. Allows authorized service personnel to make changes to the Lahoux HORUS for service purposes. -
Page 18: Storage And Maintenance
Preferably store the Lahoux HORUS in its original shipping box or the provided pouch. • Always put the objective lens cap on the Lahoux HORUS when it is not being used. • Protect the device from direct sunlight and extreme heat. Do not leave the device in the sun or on the dashboard of a car. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
6 Troubleshooting guide Consult the troubleshooting guide first if you experience any problems with the Lahoux HORUS. If the problem remains, please contact your dealer for any question or service. Alternatively contact Lahoux Optics Services at the address given in the contact details section of this manual. - Page 20 • The boresight adjustment has not been set correctly. Select the appropriate profile and adjust the boresight. Start at (X=0,Y=0). • The Lahoux HORUS has less than 5mm clearance be- tween itself and its surroundings. Increase clearance. • The Lahoux HORUS has not been mounted correctly.
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Page 21: Specifications
7 Specifications 7.1 Typical range performance Object Detection range Recognition range Identification range Human 2108m 527m 264m Wild boar 2582m 646m 323m Roe deer 2108m 527m 264m 1186m 297m 148m 330 ml soda can 194m Range performance is calculated according to the Johnson criteria. Actual range performance may be highly dependent on climatic influences. -
Page 22: Mechanical Dimensions
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Page 23: Customer Support
8 Customer Support Should you experience any difficulties with your Lahoux Optics product, consult the manual first. If the problem remains, please contact your dealer for any question or service. Alternatively, you can contact the service-centre of Lahoux Optics for techni- cal and service related questions: services@lahouxoptics.nl... - Page 24 © Lahoux Optics B.V. Stephensonstraat 47, 2014 KC Haarlem, The Netherlands www.lahouxoptics.com - info@lahouxoptics.nl...