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Specifications
You can learn more about the main parameters here.
Model
SKU
Microbolometer
Type
Resolution, Pixels
Pixel Pitch, µm
NETD, mK
Frame Rate, Hz
Optical
Characteristics
Monocular
magnification, x
Recommended
Daylight Optics
Magnification, x
Lens
Manual Krypton 2 XQ/XG
XQ35
77374
384x288
17
< 25
F35/1.0
XG50
77376
Uncooled
640x480
< 40
50
3
2-6
F50/1.0
12

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  • Page 1 Manual Krypton 2 XQ/XG Specifications You can learn more about the main parameters here. Model XQ35 XG50 77374 77376 Microbolometer Type Uncooled Resolution, Pixels 384x288 640x480 Pixel Pitch, µm NETD, mK < 25 < 40 Frame Rate, Hz Optical Characteristics Monocular magnification, x Recommended...
  • Page 2 5 V (USB Type-C) Max. Battery Pack Life (at t = 22 °C), Hour* Degree of protection IPX7 IP code (IEC60529) Compatible Pulsar PSP-42, PSP-50, PSP-56, PSP-30B, PSP-42B, adapters PSP-50B, PSP-56B -25 – +50 / -13 – +122 Operating temperature, °C / °F...
  • Page 3 Video/Photo Format .mp4/.jpg Built-in Memory eMMC 16 GB Wi-Fi Channel** Frequency 2.4/5 GHz Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (WPA) * Actual operating time will depend to what extent the Wi-Fi and built-in video recorder is used. ** The reception range may vary depending on various factors: obstacles, other Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Mounting the Thermal Imaging Module on the Adapter Powering on and Image Setting Stream Vision 2 Package Contents • Thermal Imager • Pulsar 3x20 B Monocular • Single-point neck strap • Carrying Case • Wireless Remote Control • IPS7 Battery Pack •...

  • Page 5: Components And Controls

    Components and Controls 1. Lens cover 2. Eyepiece cover 3. Battery locking lever 4. Battery pack 5. UP/REC button 6. MENU button 7. DOWN/MODE button 8. ON/OFF/Calibration button 9. Lens focus knob 10. USB Type-C port 11. Objective lens end of daylight optical device* 12.
  • Page 6 13. Adapter** 14. Screw** 15. Tightening screw** 16. Screw** 17. Adapter lever** 18. Mount** *Not included in the package contents **Items of PSP B Ring Adapter (available separately) Features • Easily converts daylight optical devices into thermal imaging devices • Preserves the benefits of daylight optics in night-time conditions •...
  • Page 7 Battery Pack • Quick-change IPS7 Li-ion battery pack • Charging via USB Type-C port Power supply Precautions • Always use the IPS charger supplied with the device (or purchased separately) to charge IPS batteries. Using an unsuitable charger can cause irreparable damage to the battery and fire.

  • Page 8: Battery Charging

    • When using the battery at sub-zero temperatures, the battery capacity decreases, this is normal and not a defect. Do not use the battery at temperatures outside the range of -25 °С...+50 °С (- • 13 °F…+122 °F) – this may reduce battery’s life. •...
  • Page 9 Option 1 Install the IPS7 battery (4) in the battery compartment of the device. 2. Connect the USB Type-C cable (20) to the USB Type-C connector (10) of the device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (20) to the Power Adapter (21) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
  • Page 10 Battery is charging Battery is charged Defective battery. Do not use the battery! The device is switched on Option 2 Charging Step 1. Install the battery into the charger 1. Move the lever (3) to the open position 2. Install the Battery Pack (4) into the charger. 3.
  • Page 11 • Upon installation, a green LED indicator on the charger will start to glow and begin flashing: - once if the battery charge ranges from 0% to 50%. - twice if the battery charge ranges from 51% to 75%. - three times if the battery charge ranges from 76% to 99%. •...

  • Page 12: Battery Installation

    4. When the indicator is continuously green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger from the mains. Battery Installation 1. Move the lever (3) to the open position 2. Insert the battery (4) into the slot provided for it on the body of the device in such a way that element D (protrusion on the battery case) is on the left.
  • Page 13 3. A battery icon will appear on the display showing charge level as a percentage. 4. If the device is operated from an external power source and the IPS7 battery is not connected, an icon is displayed. 5. Once the external power source is disconnected, the device will begin functioning on battery power.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Installing the Monocular on to the Thermal Imaging Module The Pulsar 3x20 B monocular (23) allows you to transform the device into a hand-held thermal imager with 3x magnification. 1. Align the protrusions on the monocular (23) on the side of its lens with the grooves of the mount (18) of the thermal imaging module.
  • Page 15 3. Turn on the thermal imaging module by pressing the ON/OFF (8) button. 4. Adjust the eyepiece diopter ring (25) until the symbols in the display are sharp. 5. Loosen the screw (24) with an Allen key S3. 6. Align the display to the center of the image in the monocular by tilting the thermal imaging module in the required directions.
  • Page 16 Mounting the Adapter on the Device Note: if you wish to use a third-party adapter or a Pulsar PSP Ring Adapter, unscrew the ring (A) near the mount assembly (18).
  • Page 17 Step 1. Pick up an insert 1. Select the Ring Adapter (13) (sold separately) with the insert (12) of the required diameter depending on the outer diameter of the lens of your optical device (11) (see Table). 2. The designation 42 mm / 50 mm / 56 mm in the name of the adapter means the lens diameter of the optical device.
  • Page 18 Step 2. Install the insert into the adapter 1. Apply 2-3 strips of double-sided tape to the outer surface of the insert of your choice (12). 2. Push the insert (12) of your choice into the Ring Adapter (13) until it stops.
  • Page 19 Step 3. Mount the adapter on the optical device 1. Move the lever (17) to the OPEN position. 2. Before installing the Ring Adapter (13) onto the optical device, it is recommended to degrease the lens body of the optical device (11). 3.
  • Page 20 Step 4. Adjust adapter lever 1. Move the lever (17) from its initial OPEN position to the CLOSE position. 2. Loosen the locking screw (15) with a 2mm Allen key*. 3. Tighten the screw (16) with a 4mm Allen key*. The clamping force should be 1.5-2 Nm (13.3-17.7 in-lbs) (use a torque screwdriver) to ensure the lever (17) is correctly tightened, while the Ring Adapter should not move relative to the body of the optical device (11).
  • Page 21 Insert internal diameter, Suitable for lens housing of daylight optical device with an outer diameter of, mm PSP 42B Ring 45.5 45.5 Adapter 42 mm (SKU 79206) 46.5 46.5 46.7-47.6 47.7-48.6 48.7-49.6 49.7-50.6 PSP 50B Ring 51.6 51.6 Adapter 50 mm 53.4 53.4 54.7-55.6...
  • Page 22 61.7-62.6 62.7-63.6 63.7-64.6 64.7-65.6 Mounting the Thermal Imaging Module on the Adapter Step 1. Mount the thermal imaging module on the adapter 1. Remove the protective cover from the eyepiece of the thermal imaging module.
  • Page 23 2. Align the protrusions on the adapter (13) with the grooves of the mount assembly (18) of the thermal imaging module and turn the thermal imaging module counterclockwise as far as it will go. Step 2. Adjust the display position of the thermal imaging module 1.
  • Page 24 6. Align top and bottom display boundaries parallel to the horizontal axis by turning the adapter with thermal imaging module clockwise or counterclockwise. 7. Move the lever (17) to the CLOSE position. Powering on and Image Settings 1. Open the lens cover (1). 2.

  • Page 25: Button Operation

    , “High” 7. Select the required amplification level (“Normal” “Ultra” ) by briefly pressing the MODE (7) button. 8. Activate the smoothing filter in the main menu to improve the image as the amplification level increases. 9. Select one of the colour palettes in the main menu.
  • Page 26 Turn display off long press for less than 3 secs Turn display on short press Calibrate the microbolometer short press Switching amplification levels short press Interface resizing long press Video recorder Button Start/pause/resume video recording short press Stop video recording long press Switch to video / photo long press...

  • Page 27: Status Bar

    Enter quick menu short press Switch between quick menu options short press Increase value short press Decrease value short press Exit quick menu long press Interface Status Bar The status bar is at the bottom of the display and displays information on the actual operating status of the device, including: •...

  • Page 28: Quick Menu

    - no battery, the device is connected to an external power supply. • Video recording status: - video recording is on - pause • Microphone • Wi-Fi Connection • Time • Auto shutdown function (for example, 5 min) Quick Menu •...

  • Page 29: Enter The Main Menu

    Main Menu Enter the Main Menu 1. Enter the menu with a long press of the MENU (6) button. 2. Press the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons to move through the menu functions. 3. One short press of the MENU (6) button opens a menu item. 4.

  • Page 30: Smoothing Filter

    in various observation conditions. When the temperature contrast decreases (fog, precipitation, high humidity), it is recommended to increase the amplification level. Option 1: Press the MODE (7) button briefly to switch the amplification level. Option 2: 1. Press and hold the MENU (6) button to enter the main menu. 2.

  • Page 31: Colour Modes

    thermal imager immediately, with no additional adjustments needed. 1. Press and hold the MENU (6) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons to select the User Mode icon. 3. Press the MENU (6) button briefly to confirm the selection. 4.
  • Page 32 White hot – a black and white palette where black = cold; white = hot • Black hot – a black and white palette where white = cold; black = hot • • Red Hot • Red Monochrome • Rainbow •...
  • Page 33 3. To turn the Wi-Fi on or off press the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons. 4. Confirm your selection with a short press of the МENU (6) button. Password Setup This submenu allows you to set a password to access your thermal imaging module from a mobile device.

  • Page 34: Device Information

    3. Select Owner or Guest with the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons. 4. Confirm your selection with a short press of the MENU (6) button. Wi-Fi Band This setting helps to solve smartphone connection issues in the following cases: • If your smartphone does not support 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, switch to 2.4 GHz. •...

  • Page 35: General Settings

    To display information, do the following: 1. Press and hold the MENU (6) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons to select the Device Information icon. 3. Press the MENU (6) button briefly to view/exit the information. General Settings This menu section allows you to change the interface language, set the date, time, return the device to factory default settings and perform memory card...
  • Page 36 3. Set the required year, month and day with the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons (the UP (5) button increases the value and the DOWN (7) button reduces it). Press the MENU (6) button to toggle the digits. 4. To save your chosen date and exit the submenu, press and hold the MENU (6) button.
  • Page 37 3. Press the MENU (6) button briefly to confirm the selection. Note: If the Auto shutdown function is activated, the status bar shows an icon and shutdown time period as 1 min. Video Compression When set to ON, standard video compression is applied so the video file size is reduced.
  • Page 38 2. Select the submenu General Settings with the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons. 3. A short press of the MENU (6) button opens the submenu. 4. Press UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons to select Display Position Calibration menu item. 5. A short press of the MENU (6) button opens the submenu. 6.
  • Page 39 4. Use the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons to move the image horizontally (X-axis) and vertically (Y-axis) to the desired position for the corresponding distance. 5. Press the MENU (6) button to toggle between the X and Y coordinates. 6. The image offset range is +/- 20 pixels horizontally (X axis), +/- 20 pixels vertically (Y axis).
  • Page 40 2. Select the submenu General Settings with the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons. 3. A short press of the МENU (6) button opens the submenu. 4. Use the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons to select the Defective Pixel Repair menu item. 5. Press briefly the MENU (6) to open the submenu. 6.
  • Page 41 Warning! The display of a thermal imager may have 1- 2 pixels represented as bright white or coloured (blue, red) dots which cannot be deleted and are not a defect. Restore Default Pixel Map This option allows the user to return all previously disabled defective pixels to their original state.
  • Page 42 • If Yes is selected, display will show "Do you want to restore default settings?" and Yes and No options. Select Yes to restore the default settings. • Selecting the No option will cancel the reset and exit the submenu. The following settings will be restored to their factory state before being set by the user: Amplification Level –...

  • Page 43: Display Alignment

    Formatting should be carried out in case of a memory card error. Attention! Make sure that you no longer need the files to be deleted or create a backup on other media. 1. A short press of the MENU (6) button opens the submenu Format 2.
  • Page 44 4. Loosen the fixing screw (14) on the adapter. 5. By tilting the thermal imaging module, align the center of the image in the eyepiece of the optical device with the auxiliary cross. 6. Tighten the fixing screw (14). 7. Exit the submenu with a long press of the MENU (6).

  • Page 45: Calibration Mode

    Bluetooth Turn on/off Bluetooth 1. Press and hold the MENU (6) button to enter the main menu. 2. Select the Bluetooth submenu with the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons. 3. A short press of the MENU (6) button opens the submenu. 4.
  • Page 46 M mode (Manual) • Close the lens cover (1). • Press the ON/OFF (8) button briefly. • Open the lens cover (1) after the calibration is completed. SA mode (Semi-Automatic) • The user independently determines the need for calibration (according to the image being observed).
  • Page 47 Icon Brightness Adjust brightness level of the icons and screensavers (Pulsar, Display off) on the display. 1. Press and hold the MENU (6) button to enter the main menu. 2. Use the UP (5)/DOWN (7) buttons to select the Icon Brightness icon.
  • Page 48 3. Press the UP/REC (5) 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. Press the UP/REC (5) button briefly to pause or resume video recording. 6.
  • Page 49 8. Press and hold the UP/REC (5) button to switch between the video and photo modes. Photo Mode. Capturing a photo 1. Switch to Photo mode by pressing and holding the UP/REC (5) 2. Press the UP/REC (5) button briefly to take a photo. The image freezes for 0.5 sec while the photo is saved to the internal memory.
  • Page 50 • Regularly check the free capacity of the internal memory and move recorded footage to other storage media to free up space on the internal memory card. • In case of a memory card error, you can use the format function in the General Settings section of the main menu.
  • Page 51 When this function is in use, the device switches to the standby mode, which allows it to be switched on instantly. 1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (8) button. The display will turn off, the current time and the "Display off" icon will appear. 2.

  • Page 52: Remote Control Activation

    6. Confirm your selection with a short press of the МENU (6) button. Notes: • Once paired, the Remote Control can operate the Pulsar device. • Going forward, the Remote Control will automatically connect to the paired device when within visible range.

  • Page 53: Usb Connection

    USB Connection 1. Connect one end of the USB cable (20) to the USB Type-C port (10) of your device and the other end to the USB port of your PC / laptop using a USB Type-A adapter. 2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (8) button (a device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).
  • Page 54 • When the USB is disconnected from the device when in the Power mode, the device keeps operating with the Battery Pack if it is available and sufficiently charged. 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.

  • Page 55: Firmware Update

    3. Launch Stream Vision 2 and go to section “Settings”. 4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check firmware update”. 5. Wait for the update to download and install. Pulsar device will reboot and will be ready to operate. Important: •...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Always store the device in its carrying case in a dry, well-ventilated space. For prolonged storage, remove the batteries. Troubleshooting For technical support please contact support@pulsar-vision.com. Answers to frequently asked questions about the devices can also be found in section.
  • Page 57 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 58: Image Is Too Dark

    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. Black screen after calibration Solution If the image does not clear after calibration, you need to recalibrate.
  • Page 59 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.). Smartphone or tablet cannot be connected to the device Possible cause Device password has been changed.
  • Page 60 More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision 2 by following the link. Missing or interrupted broadcasting via Wi-Fi Possible cause The smartphone or tablet is beyond reliable Wi-Fi range. There are obstacles between 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.

  • Page 61: Remote Control Does Not Work

    Algorithms that are used for image processing might sometimes cause traces of horizontal lines to temporarily appear on the image. This should not be considered as a critical error. Remote control does not work Possible cause The Bluetooth module is not turned on. Solution Turn on the Bluetooth module according to the instructions (see Bluetooth...
  • Page 62 Status bar not visible Possible cause The status bar may be partially or completely invisible due to the optical zoom of your optical device. The lower the magnification, the more you see. Solution Decrease the optical device magnification. Solution Reduce the size of the interface by long pressing the DOWN/MODE (7) button.

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