FLIR Scout Operator's Manual

FLIR Scout Operator's Manual

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Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator's Manual
Document Number: 431-TS00-00-10
Revision: 110
June 2011
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  • Page 1 Scout Thermal Night Vision Camera Operator’s Manual Document Number: 431-TS00-00-10 Revision: 110 June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 2 FLIR for proper disposal. This document is controlled to FLIR Technology Level EAR 1. The information contained in this document is proprietary and/or restricted and pertains to a dual use product controlled for export by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Scout Camera Features ........2...
  • Page 4 — Scout Operator’s Manual June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    People, animals, and objects all make their own heat and their own contrast, and are clearly seen by the Scout in even the most adverse conditions.
  • Page 6: Scout Camera Features

    Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of camera operation on a single charge. 1. Available only with the TS24 Pro, TS32 Pro, or TS32r Pro models. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 7: Detection Range

    1–2 Detection Range The illustration below shows the comparative range performance of the Scout camera with different lens configurations. The data is based on detecting a man 1.8 meters tall (and one-half meter wide). 19 mm 500 yd. (450 m)
  • Page 8: Cautions

    Only use the auxiliary power adapters provided with your Scout camera. Connecting the camera to an improper power source may damage the camera and void your warranty. Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s infrared optics.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started The Scout cameras shown below are available with the features, options, and accessories described in this manual. 19 mm Lens Configuration Focus Ring TS32r with 65 mm Lens 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 10: Shipping Kits

    Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the camera package: Neck Lanyard SD Card USB Cable Hot Shoe Rechargeable AA Batteries AC Power Adaptor Video Output Cable June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 11 Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the camera package: Neck Lanyard Carrying Pouch USB Cable Hot Shoe SD Card Rechargeable AA Batteries AC Power Adaptor Video Output Cable 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 12: Options And Accessories

    Lens Release Lever 2× Optical Extender Camera Case Protection for your camera and all accessories (standard on all Pro models). June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 13: Operating Your Scout Camera

    3 Operating Your Scout Camera 3–1 Camera Features and Controls White hot/ × Display zoom Power Capture Black hot/ Brightness Instalert Eyepiece Lens cap Adjustable diopter ±2 SD Card door Hot Shoe power contacts Hot Shoe/ Tripod mount Battery cover...
  • Page 14: Installing The Batteries And Sd Card

    If you have installed rechargable batteries, they must be charged before using the camera. Regular AA batteries will provide about one and a half hours of camera use. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 15: Charging The Camera

    The charging indicator will be lit solid green when the Hot Shoe is not connected to the camera or the recommended batteries are not installed. Ensure the batteries are charging by verifying the green blink described above. 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 16: Scout Power Management

    The Scout camera is designed to operate much like your cell phone: • It is rarely turned off unless you do not plan to use it for a few days or more.
  • Page 17 LED is flashing quickly There is a thermal image on the display and the state LED is off Standby The display is off and the state LED is flashing slowly 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 18: Buttons And Controls

    • Hold down the power button for fifteen seconds and then release. • Wait for five to ten seconds. • Press the power button again. The camera should begin its bootup sequence. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 19 Use this button to capture snapshots (in JPEG format) or video clips (in AVI format). The files are stored on the integrated SD card. AVI files are viewable via the FLIR Viewer Utility included on the H-Series resource CD. •...
  • Page 20 2× zoom. The central part of the image is magnified twice its normal size when 2× is selected. Zoom Indicator—When zoom has been selected the icon is continuously shown in the display: June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 21 When switching between modes, the appropriate icon is displayed for approximately 3 seconds. White hot Black hot Instalert™ 1 – 4 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 22 Adjust the diopter setting for the sharpest image in the viewfinder. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 23: Batteries

    3—Operating Your Scout Camera 3–6 Batteries Your Scout camera is equipped with a sophisticated power system that accommodates a wide variety of AA battery types. This includes rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. The camera is optimized for operation with the 2700 mAh rechargeable NiMh batteries that were supplied with your camera.
  • Page 24: Sd Card Door

    To close the SD Card door, slide the lanyard strap back into the camera, position the door in place, and then firmly press in the middle of the door until it is fully seated. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 25: Installing An Sd Card

    With the camera on, plug the USB cable into the USB connector on the camera and a USB port on your computer. Allow up to two minutes for the USB connection to be recognized by the computer’s operating system. 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 26: Auto-Standby Operation

    Scout Operator’s Manual 3–8 Auto-Standby Operation Auto-Standby is a feature of the Scout cameras that helps to guard against draining the batteries prematurely by inadvertently leaving the camera on. Auto-Standby puts the camera into the Standby state if the following three conditions are met: •...
  • Page 27: The Hot Shoe

    2. Rotate the attachment wheel in the clockwise direction until tight. 3. To remove the Hot Shoe, simply rotate the attachment wheel in the counter-clockwise direction until it is free. 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 28: Installing The Shuttered Eyepiece

    If the eyepiece is pushed too far onto the display housing it will interfere with the diopter lever. When removing the eyepiece, grasp and pull on the base of the eyepiece. Do not pull on the shuttered eye cup. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 29: Bayonet Lens Mounting System

    (approximately 45°), and pull straight off. Index marks 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 30: Extender (19 Mm Only)

    The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The 2× Optical Extender is compatible with all Scout camera models and provides the user the ability to see farther and/or enhance the resolution of objects in the field of view. The 2× Optical Extender is mounted on the bayonet mount in front of the existing lens on the camera.
  • Page 31: Installing Software Upgrades

    3—Operating Your Scout Camera 3–13 Installing Software Upgrades Software upgrades may become available during the life of your Scout camera. The upgrade process requires an SD card loaded with the upgrade file. After receiving the upgrade file from FLIR, load it onto your SD card.
  • Page 32: Checking Software Version

    To check the current installed version of software, place the camera in standby, then turn on the camera while looking in the upper right corner of the display for the software version number. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 33: Technical Data

    4–1 Scout Camera Model Features The Scout cameras are available with either NTSC or PAL video output format and two resolutions. The TS24 and TS24 Pro both have video resolution of 240 × 180 pixels, while the,TS32, TS32r, TS32 Pro, and TS32r Pro both have video resolution of 320 ×...
  • Page 34: Power

    66.5 mm) TS32r, TS32r Pro Weight (incl. lens) 2.17 lb. (985 g) with batteries × × × × Size (L 10.96” 3.33” 2.62” × × (278.5 84.5 68.4 mm) June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 35: Lens Choice

    SD, SDHC card, JPEG; SD, SDHC card, JPEG; × × Format 180 resolution 240 resolution Video Storage, SD, SDHC card, SD, SDHC card, × × Format 180 AVI 240 AVI 431-TS00-00-10, Revision 110 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 36: Range Detection

    Detect Man (1.8 m 0.5 m) × 4265 yd. (3.9 km) Detect Vehicle (2.3 m 2.3 m) 1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up, environmental conditions, and user experience. June 2011 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 37 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...
  • Page 38 FLIR Commercial Systems B.V. Charles Petitweg 21 4847 NW Teteringen - Breda The Netherlands PH: + 31 (0) 765 79 41 94 FX: + 31 (0) 765 79 41 99 flir@flir.com SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for FLIR products online at:...

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