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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WELCOME
TO THE TEAM!
Congratulations on your purchase
of a Bullard Thermal Imager.
This document is in English, Francais, Deutsch, and
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  • Page 1 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. WELCOME TO THE TEAM! Congratulations on your purchase of a Bullard Thermal Imager. This document is in English, Francais, Deutsch, and Espanol. To find this document in other languages please visit https://www.bullard.com/thermal-imaging/...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THE BULLARD XT SERIES THERMAL IMAGERS ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO INTENSE, RADIANT HEAT SOURCES. NEVER POINT A BULLARD XT THERMAL IMAGER AT THE SUN OR ANY OTHER SOURCE OF EXTREME RADIANT HEAT. THIS CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE, AFFECT THE ACCURACY AND RENDER THE PRODUCT UNSAFE FOR USE.
  • Page 3 � WARNING DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR PAINT THINNERS TO CLEAN THE BULLARD THERMAL IMAGER AS THEY COULD PERMANENTLY MAR THE SURFACE OR DEGRADE THE PROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF THE CASING. DO NOT INTENTIONALLY SUBMERGE THE UNIT UNDER WATER OR SUBJECT THE UNIT TO HIGH PRESSURE WATER.

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications And Certifications

    � Bullard’s Thermal Imager NXT Pro complies with the requirements set forth in the regulation. California Proposition 65 � WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Proposition de la 65 � ADVERTISSMENT: Cancer et Troubles de l’appareil reproducteur - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  • Page 5 Pro Thermal Imager User Manual SEI Certification This Bullard XT Thermal Imaging Camera model is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 1801-2021, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service. IEC (International This Thermal Imager was tested for conformity using IEC certification standards. The IEC is a global, not-for-prof-...

  • Page 6: Thank You And Congratulations

    3. THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of an advanced decision-making thermal imager from the Bullard XT Series. Bullard XT Series Thermal Imagers are built on more than 20 years of experience in designing tough, ergonomic imagers with a clear and sharp image. The benefits of using thermal imaging technology as a firefighting tool encompass nearly every aspect of a firefighter’s job.

  • Page 7: General Operation

    5.1 POWER UP Power ON your Bullard XT Series Thermal Imager by pressing the green power button on top of the imager. The screen will turn on and the green power button will illuminate. See Table 1 for the power button indicators. The start-up logo will appear followed by the thermal image within a few seconds.

  • Page 8: On-Screen Indicators

    The Maximum Scene Temperature (dynamic range) is the temperature above which heat signature differences can no longer be distinguished. For the NXT Pro the Maximum Scene Temperature is approximately 1200° F (650° C). As scene conditions approach the Maximum Scene Temperature, the display may show a large red zone where the temperature is at or above 1200°...
  • Page 9 Temperatures measured with thermal imaging can vary based on several factors (see Bullard’s Limitations with Temperature Readings - Caution statement on p.7). Use these features with caution and verify indicated heat levels through traditional means whenever possible.

  • Page 10: Basic/Basic Plus Mode

    7. BASIC/BASIC PLUS MODE NXT Pro models power up in BASIC Mode with a simple display of the thermal image. This is a mode described in detail in the NFPA 1801 standard, with the goal that all NFPA 1801 imagers look and act very similar on startup. While in BASIC Mode, you will not have access to the Numeric Temperature Indicator or most features including Thermal Throttle, Hot Area Detector, Cold Area Detector, Zoom, and On-Screen Playback.
  • Page 11 Throttle is designed to kick out in certain situations. Please refer to the Safety Kickout section on page 10. Temperatures measured with thermal imaging can vary based on several factors (see Bullard’s Limitations with Temperature Readings - Caution statement on p.7). Use these features with caution and verify indicated heat levels through traditional means whenever possible.

  • Page 12: Video Recording

    To stop video recording, press and hold the ‘B’ button until the video recording icon is no longer displayed on the screen. 9.6.3 Video Storage Bullard NXT Pro Thermal Imagers have 16GB of solid-state memory. This can hold up to 8 hours of video, 30,000 images, or a mixture of both video and images.

  • Page 13: Image Capture

    On-Screen Playback is designed to kick out in certain situations. Please refer to the Safety Kickout section on page 10. NOTE: On-Screen Playback is not available on your NXT Pro in BASIC Mode. www.bullard.com...

  • Page 14: Safety Considerations, General Warnings, And Limitations 10. Alternate Modes

    10.1 LEGACY THERMAL THROTTLE INTERFACE Departments with multiple imagers of various Bullard models may want imagers to operate with the same Thermal Throttle interface. The NXT Pro has a new Thermal Throttle interface; however, you may choose the legacy interface as an option. With the legacy interface you will see a TT number instead of the temperature next to the Thermal Throttle icon.

  • Page 15: Imager Configuration

    11.1 ON-SCREEN SETTINGS MENU The Bullard XT Series Thermal Imagers are equipped with an On-Screen Settings Menu for imager customization. To access the On-Screen Settings Menu, press and hold both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ buttons for approximately 10 seconds. After a few seconds, you will see a small settings icon along the left side of the display with a count down.
  • Page 16 Here you will be able to manage all your Bullard XT situations. Please refer to the Safety imagers. With this Imager Configurator tool, you will be able to customize your imagers.

  • Page 17: Deployment/Operational Life

    Be careful when inserting the micro-USB into your imager, there is � WARNING only one way it can be inserted. The Bullard logo should be facing EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT the display when it is properly inserted. See the images below.

  • Page 18: Care And Storage Instructions

    13.1 Stickers and Markings You may place department and/or company information on your Bullard XT. When adding stickers or other markings, do NOT cover the certification label, thermal imager lens, cover window, or display. Do not place stickers on the bottom of the imager, as it may interfere with the wireless charging and will cover the certification label.

  • Page 19: Shipment

    For all electronics with internal lithium-ion batteries, special considerations must be observed when shipping the Bullard XT. When shipping the Bullard XT, by regulation the exterior case must have a red-bordered announcement with the following text: “CAUTION – LITHIUM ION BATTERY – DO NOT LOAD OR TRANSPORT PACKAGE IF DAMAGED”. Additionally, further regulations stipulate that the imager must not have greater than two bars of battery charge if shipping by air.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Return Authorization (RA) number. Bullard will use its best efforts to repair the unit within 48 business hours of receipt. In some cases, if the repair time is extended, Bullard, at its discretion, may provide the customer with a temporary replacement unit on loan.

  • Page 21: Warranty Period And Coverage

    The foregoing is the only warranty made by Bullard. No representative, dealer or any other person is authorized to make any warranty, representation, condition or promise on behalf of Bullard with respect to this product. No terms or conditions other than those stated herein or provided by law, and no agreement or understanding, oral or written, in any way purporting to modify this warranty shall be binding upon Bullard, unless made in writing and signed by an authorized employee of Bullard.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Checklist

    Every 8 to 24 months: replace the LCD display cover Every 12 to 36 months: return the unit to Bullard for the Preventive Maintenance service. www.bullard.com...
  • Page 23 Bullard NXT Pro Thermal Imager User Manual www.bullard.com...
  • Page 24 53424 Remagen • Germany Central 2 877.BULLARD (285.5273) 877.BULLARD (285.5273) Tel: +49.2642.999980 #03-04 The Signature Tel: +1.859.234.6616 Tel: +1.859.234.6616 Singapore 486066 ©2024 Bullard. All rights reserved. Tel: +65.6745.0556 Electronic Thermal Throttle is a registered trademark of Bullard. www.bullard.com 60570012981A AM EN (0524)

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