Professional thermal imaging camera for fire fighters (27 pages)
Summary of Contents for Leader TIC 4 Series
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL LEADER TIC 4 Series Professional Thermal Imaging Cameras for Fire Fighters and Search and Rescue CE certified and RoHS compliant...
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This thermal imaging camera is to be returned to the manufacturer for disposal. In keeping with our policy of continuously improving our products, we reserve the right to change the camera’s technical data without prior information at any time. www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 2 -...
LEADER TIC 4.1 and 4.3 ..................5 LEADER TIC 4.1 and 4.3 Long Range 700 and Long Range 1000 ......5 Dimensions ........................7 Benefits ........................7 Camera Setup LEADER TIC 4: ................8 Mounting the Pistol Grip: .................... 8 Change of Batteries .....................
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Charging the batteries: ............22 Rechargeable battery technology LEADER TIC ............22 Charging with the cable charger 100-240V or 12-24V (option) ....... 23 Vehicle Charging Station (option) ................25 Connection of the vehicle charging station to the supply voltage: ....... 27 Charging with the vehicle charging station: ............
(detachable optional pistol grip) The Leader Long Range series comes with a grey housing and with 2 different Infrared Optics. The LR700 with a theoretical detection range of 700m comes with a 24mm lens and the LR1000 with a theoretical detection range of 1000m comes with a 35mm lens.
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LEADER TIC 4.1 1 Button Particularly suitable for the first attack. LEADER TIC 4.1 offers unbeatable value and best quality, ideal for firefighting, first attack, search for missing persons and fire. The brand new G-Core module takes the image quality of all TIC models to a new level.
Large buttons easy to operate even with gloves Digital zoom 2x and 4x * Laserpointer for marking areas of interest* New G-Core module for improved image quality * depending on option and model www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 7 -...
Camera Setup LEADER TIC 4: Brackets for carrying belts USB interface or zipper Operating buttons Runtime indicator (illuminated logo) 4x Charging connectors Laserpointer Battery compartment Germanium Window 2.1 Mounting the Pistol Grip: The pistol grip is premounted on the camera if ordered with this option. The grip can be easily demounted/mounted within seconds.
The camera can be charged in the charging bay with or without the protective cover. Positions of keys are additionally marked in color. The protective cover doubles the heat resistant time. www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 9 -...
0 to 8 GB. The camera can store up to 1000 pictures + 8h video. If the red symbol appears the next recorded video will overwrite the oldest video on the card. www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 10 -...
2.5 Characteristics of LEADER TIC 4: General Leader TIC 4 Power supply LiFePO recharg. batteries (85g) Dimensions L.175 x W.145 x H.97 mm (H = +110mm with optional pistol grip) Running time (20°C) >8h (2 batt) / >4h (1 batt)
2.6 Characteristics of LEADER TIC 4 Long Range LR700 and LR1000: General Leader TIC 4 LR700 and LR1000 Power supply LiFePO recharg. batteries (85g) Dimensions L.175 x W.145 x H.97 mm (H = +110mm with optional pistol grip) Running time (20°C) >8h (2 batt) / >4h (1 batt)
Please note that these values are calculated values at ideal conditions. Real values can vary due to atmospheric conditions. Sample Pictures under real conditions of human detection of Leader TIC LR700 and LR1000: TIC 4 LR700 @ 150m distance TIC 4 LR700 @ 100 m distance...
On/Off key (GREEN) must be pressed to start the camera. A start-up screen with LEADER logo will appear and the infrared image can be seen within 5 seconds. Press the On/Off key for at least 5 seconds to switch off the camera. Until the camera turns off, a countdown appears on the display.
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Switching on any model, the LEADER TIC will automatically start in “fire-fighting mode” SEARCH The 7 hottest percent of the scene are coloured continuously from Red, Orange to Yellow. People or hot-spot searches INVERSE • White=cold • Black = hot...
The laser range finder power output is less than 1mV. In case of laser exposure, the natural reflex to blink and turn your head is enough to protect yourself from eye injuries. www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 16 -...
The pictures can be viewed in the Gallery-Mode, directly at the camera by pressing the Buttons simultaneously, or can be downloaded via the USB Connector (Details see in section <Download Pictures and Videos>) www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 17 -...
3.6 Downloading Pictures and Videos For downloading recorded data, connect the LEADER TIC with the USB cable to your computer. The USB cable is scope of supply if the video option is ordered. Start or restart the camera and the camera is installed automatically.
Wifi antenna. An USB Wifi antenna for i.e. PC is available as an accessory if needed. As soon as the LEADER TIC is ready it can be found as a WiFi access point in your Wlan list:...
To configure the LEADER TIC please install the Software provided on the camera or download the latest version from our webpage. Connect the LEADER TIC with an USB cable to your PC, turn on the LEADER TIC and open the camera named LEADER TIC 4 on your Explorer.
To change the SSID and Password, click on WIFI, set the new values and click on SAVE. To disable the password leave the “Password” field empty and press save. Afterwards “Password DISABLED” will be displayed. www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 21 -...
DO NOT CHARGE IN WET ENVIRONMENTS (E.G. ON WET GRASS). DO NOT OPEN THE CHARGER, IF THERE ARE MALFUNCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR SERVICE CONTACT. NEVER CLEAN THE CHARGER WITH AGGRESSIVE SUBSTANCES CONTAINING SOLVENTS. 4.1 Rechargeable battery technology LEADER TIC LiFe-PO Lithium iron phosphate battery Properties: • intrinsically safe •...
The LEADER TIC is fully functional even with a single rechargeable battery. If the thermal image camera (TIC) is operated with 2 rechargeable batteries, you can remove one rechargeable battery and replace it in operation without having to switch the TIC off.
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The cable charger is connected to the charged orange green power supply and the camera Rechargeable battery right is completely charged Rechargeable battery left is completely charged green orange Rechargeable battery right is being charged www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 24 -...
The charging tray can be bottom or wall mounted via the prepared bores. Screws are not within scopy of supply. The maximum tighening torque is 2 Nm. Passage bore for the screwdriver Attachment bores Lateral installation Drainage bore for wet Connection interface to power cameras supply unit www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 25 -...
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170(L) x 105 (W) x 125(H) mm, (67ʺ(L) x 41,3ʺ (W) x 49,2ʺ (H)) Dimensions for charging bay without extra battery charger Power <50W Power supply 100-240 VAC or 12/24V VC Protection Class IP42 www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 26 -...
Push the TIC into the charging tray to the stop (lens first). The charging contacts of the camera are automatically connected to the charging plugs of the charging tray and the corresponding LEDs light up red. 4 x charging contacts and charging plug www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 27 -...
User must be trained in: Uses and limitations of technology, its application, interpretation of thermal images. Contravention may lead to death and damage health, the equipment and other objects. www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com - 28 -...
The object may not be misused, operated wrongly, overloaded or damaged during transportation. LEADER Photonics & LEADER is not responsible under any circumstances for damage or loss and is not answerable for any consequential damage and indirect or incidental losses that the client may suffer. This also applies to the case where LEADER Photonics was informed about the possibility of these eventualities.
ESSENTIAL READING This manual is valid for the Leader TIC 4 range of thermal imaging cameras. It is assumed that personnel using these cameras are professional users and it is recommended that they be fully trained by a qualified instructor in the techniques associated with their use.
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Handle the device carefully and always store it in a dry and clean environment at room temperature. The safety guidelines apply to all of LEADER Photonics’ products. If a device does not work properly, please send it to an authorized partner or directly to LEADER Photonics. www.leader-group.company • www.leader-photonics.com...
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