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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 Amplification Level...
  • Page 3 Defective Pixel Repair Restore Default Pixel Map Device Information Functions 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 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications You can learn more about the main parameters here. XQ35 Model XQ35 77478   Microbolometer Type uncooled Resolution, Pixels 384x288 Pixel Pitch, µm Sensor NETD, mK < 40 System NETD, mK < 20 Frame Rate, Hz Optical   Characteristics Optical Magnification, x Smooth Digital...
  • Page 5 Exit Pupil Diameter, 4 / 0.16 mm/inch 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  ...
  • Page 6 Dimensions, 152x50x74 / 5.98x1.97x2.91 mm/inch Weight (with 0.38 / 13.4 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 XQ35 PRO Model XQ35 Pro 77501   Microbolometer Type uncooled Resolution, Pixels 384x288 Pixel Pitch, µm Sensor NETD, mK < 25 System NETD, mK < 18 Frame Rate, Hz Optical   Characteristics Optical Magnification, x Smooth Digital Zoom, x Digital Zoom, x x1, x2, x4 Lens Focus, mm Relative Aperture,...
  • Page 8 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   Characteristics Power Supply, V 3 - 4.2 Battery APS 5 Li-ion Battery Pack / 4900 mAh / DC Type/Capacity/Nominal...
  • Page 9 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. ** Reception range may vary depending on various factors: obstacles, other Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 10 XG35 Model XG35 77476   Microbolometer Type uncooled Resolution, Pixels 640x480 Pixel Pitch, µm Sensor NETD, mK < 40 System NETD, mK < 20 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,...
  • Page 11 Eyepiece Focus +4 / -5 Range, Dioptre 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...
  • Page 12 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. ** Reception range may vary depending on various factors: obstacles, other Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 14: Description

    Description https://www.youtube.com/embed/9c4xbOjbD3E https://www.youtube.com/embed/HcU5lXY2ks4 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 15: Package Contents

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

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 20: Recommendations For Battery Use

    Recommendations for Battery Use The battery 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 21: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging Show device diagram 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 22 button. The LED indicator will display the battery charge status (see table). Option 1...
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  • Page 24 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 device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (17) to the Power Adapter (18) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
  • Page 25 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   If the device is off, the LED indicator will display the battery charge status: LED Indicator Battery Charge Status...
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  • Page 27   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)by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
  • Page 28 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% Battery charge level is from 51% to 80% Battery charge level is from 81% to 99% Battery is fully charged.
  • Page 29 * 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. Attention! When using a Power Adapter that does not support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology, the flicker frequency of the LED indicators decreases by a factor of 3 and the charge time increases.

  • Page 30: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation Attention! Before installing the battery, make sure that there is an undamaged rubber insulating ring on the battery. The ring is designed to protect your device from moisture getting inside. Damage to the device due to a missing ring is not covered by the warranty. To replace or purchase a ring, contact your local distributor.

  • Page 31: External Power Supply

    External Power Supply Show device diagram Power can be supplied from an external source such as a 5 V or 9 V power bank. 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 32 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 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 36 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 37: Status Bar

    Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the display shows current operating statuses via icons, including: Colour Mode: - White hot - Black hot Amplification level Smoothing Filter (displayed when the function is on) Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer  will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins).

  • Page 38: Quick Menu

    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 39 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. Stadiometric Rangefinder  - change the position of special marker lines to determine the distance to the object being observed by pressing the UP (5)/DOWN (3) buttons (for more details see the Stadiametric...
  • Page 40 Video Recording and Photography Show device diagram Axion 2thermal imagers are capable of video recording and photography. Videos and images are saved on the built-in memory card. Before using this feature please set the date and time (see General Settings section).
  • Page 41 For information on how to watch recorded photos and videos, see the Stream Vision 2 user manual: Android, iOS. The built-in recorder operates in two modes – Video and Photo. Video mode. Video recording 1. Switch to Video mode by pressing and holding the DOWN/REC (3) button.

  • Page 42: General Settings

    7. Video files are saved to the built-in memory card after the video recording has been stopped. 8. Press and hold theDOWN/REC (3) button to switch between the Video and Photomodes (Video-> Photo-> Video…). Photo Mode. Capturing an image 1. Switch to the Photomode by pressing and holding the DOWN/REC (3)  button.
  • Page 43 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. Note: the magnification value is reset to the base value when the device is switched off...
  • Page 44 Press and hold theUP/ZOOM (5) button to change the digital zoom.

  • Page 45: Pip Function

    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 46 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 47 Display-Off Function Show device diagram This function darkens the screen, which aids the user’s concealment. 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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53: Usb Connection

    USB Connection Show device diagram...
  • Page 54   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 using a USB Type-A adapter. 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 55 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 56 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 57 Android...

  • Page 58: 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: if your Pulsar device is connected to a phone or mobile device, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update;...

  • Page 59: Technical Inspection

    Technical Inspection It is recommended to inspect your device before each use. Check the following: The device should be free of any cracks or deformations. The lenses should be free of cracks, grease, dirt or debris. The battery level of the device should be full. Electrical sockets should be free of salts, oxidation, or other debris.
  • Page 60 Technical Maintenance and Storage Maintenance should be carried out at least twice a year and should include the following steps: Wipe the exterior surfaces of metal and plastic parts with a cotton cloth. Do not use chemically active substances, solvents, etc. as these will damage the paint.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting For technical support please contact support@pulsar-vision.com. Answers to frequently asked questions about the devices can also be found in the section. The device does not turn on Possible cause Battery Pack is discharged. Solution Charge the Battery Pack. Device malfunction...
  • Page 62   Possible cause The external power supply is discharged. Solution Charge the external power supply (if necessary). The image is blurry, with vertical stripes or an uneven background 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.
  • Page 63 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. The image is too dark Possible cause Brightness or contrast level is too low. Solution Adjust the brightness or contrast level in the Quick Menu.
  • Page 64 Solution Remove the glass. Poor image quality / Detection range reduced Possible cause These problems may occur during observation in adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, fog, etc.). Smartphone or tablet PC cannot be connected to the device Possible cause Device password has been changed. Solution Delete the network and connect again using the password saved in the device.
  • Page 65 The device has a 5 GHz network enabled, but the smartphone only supports 2.4 GHz. Solution Switch the device's Wi-Fi bandwidth to 2.4 GHz.   More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision 2 by following the link. Wi-Fi signal is missing or interrupted Possible cause Smartphone or tablet is out of range of a strong Wi-Fi signal.
  • Page 66 down to roughly the same temperature, which leads to a greatly reduced temperature contrast and a degraded image quality. This is normal for all thermal imaging devices.
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF THE MANUFACTURER KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT SUCH DAMAGES WERE POSSIBLE AND EVEN IF DIRECT DAMAGES DO NOT SATISFY A REMEDY.

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