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- Page 1 Scout Bi-Ocular Thermal Night Vision Camera Operator’s Manual Document Number: 431-BTS0-00-10 Revision: 110 March 2012...
- Page 2 This product is protected by patents, design patents, patents pending, or design patents pending. If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact FLIR Commercial Vision Systems, Inc. customer support at 805.964.9797 for additional information prior to returning a camera.
- Page 3 Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Important Instructions and Notices to the User: Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device. Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction........... 1 Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Features ......2 Cautions . - Page 6 Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual March 2012...
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Page 7: Introduction
• See more—and see farther—than with low-light night vision goggles The Scout Bi-Ocular camera makes images from heat, not light, a feat impossible for the naked eye or even image intensified (I ) night vision devices, which means you can see clearly even without any visible light at all. -
Page 8: Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Features
1—Introduction Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 1–1 Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Features • Micro bolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity • Quick Connect Hot Shoe—Provides convenient power input and video output. • Choose from interchangeable 35 mm, 65 mm, or 100 mm quick-disconnect lenses (purchased separately). -
Page 9: Cautions
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 1—Introduction 1–2 Cautions Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty. Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the cameras electronics to water or debris. Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc. - Page 10 1—Introduction Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual March 2012...
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Page 11: Getting Started
2 Getting Started The Scout Bi-Ocular camera with accessories is shown packed in its Hard Carrying Case. The available lenses are shown in “Lens Options” on page 7. Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to determine the actual contents of your camera package and lens or lenses you have purchased. -
Page 12: Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Accessories
2—Getting Started Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 2–1 Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Accessories In addition to the camera and Hard Carrying Case, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the camera package: Neck Lanyard... -
Page 13: Lens Options
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 2—Getting Started 2–2 Lens Options The QD35, QD65, and QD100 manual focus lenses (as selected at purchase) include a lens cap, rear lens cover, and lens cloth. Each lens has a dedicated storage location in the Hard Carrying Case, or the case can be adjusted to store the lens while still attached to the camera. - Page 14 2—Getting Started Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual March 2012...
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Page 15: Operating Your Camera
3 Operating Your Camera 3–1 Camera Features and Controls White hot/ Power Display Zoom Capture Black hot/ Brightness Instalert Eyepiece Manual Focus Ring (Option lenses) Interocular Adjustment SD Card Battery door door Hot Shoe contacts Tripod mount 431-BTS0-00-10, Revision 110... -
Page 16: Installing The Sd Card
3—Operating Your Camera Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–2 Installing the SD Card Install the SD card included with your camera package as follows: 1. Remove the small SD card door. No tools are required. Grasp spring loaded buttons on SD card door edges and pull 2. -
Page 17: Installing The Batteries
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera 3–3 Installing the Batteries The batteries must be installed and charged before using your camera. 1. Pull off the battery cover by lifting the latch as shown at the right. Battery cover latch 2. -
Page 18: Charging The Camera
3—Operating Your Camera Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–4 Charging the Camera The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining battery life. -
Page 19: Scout Bi-Ocular Power Management
The Scout Bi-Ocular camera is designed to operate much like your cell phone: •... - Page 20 3—Operating Your Camera Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Power States • There are three power states: Off, On, and Standby • The initial power-on Bootup process between the Off state and the On state takes about 90 seconds (fast flashing red state LED).
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Page 21: Buttons And Controls
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera 3–6 Buttons and Controls Power Button Changing between the Off, On, and Standby power states is controlled by the Power button. The table below describes how the camera moves between states. From Method... - Page 22 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 Scout Bi-Ocular resource CD.
- Page 23 Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera Still Frame Capture and Store—To capture and store a single still image of what is currently being shown in the display, momentarily press the Capture button. The thermal image will momentarily freeze and...
- Page 24 3—Operating Your Camera Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual White/Black Hot/Instalert™ Button Use this button to toggle between the two video and the four Instalert modes. In the default White Hot mode, hotter objects appear as white or light grey. In the Black Hot mode, hotter objects appear as black or dark grey.
- Page 25 Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera Display Brightness Button Use this button to cycle through the five levels of display brightness. Each press of the button advances to the next level of brightness. When the highest brightness level is reached, subsequent button presses advance to the next lower brightness levels.
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Page 26: Batteries
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–7 Batteries Your Scout Bi-Ocular 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 27: Sd Card Door
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera 3–8 SD Card Door The SD Card door is located on the bottom of the camera in front of the battery compartment. The SD card, the USB connector, and the Auto-Standby Enable switch are located under the door. - Page 28 3—Operating Your Camera Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual SD Card Capacity and Type The Scout Bi-Ocular camera supports storing images and video on standard 1-Gb and 2-Gb SD cards or up to 32-Gb on SDHC cards. Installing an SD Card To install an SD card, insert the card into the slot and press on the SD card until its edge is nearly flush with the surface and release.
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Page 29: Auto-Standby Operation
3—Operating Your Camera 3–9 Auto-Standby Operation Auto-Standby is a feature of the Scout Bi-Ocular camera 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 30: The Hot Shoe
3—Operating Your Camera Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–10 The Hot Shoe Note The Hot Shoe is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The Hot Shoe provides the connections to power the camera for continuous operation or charging the batteries; and for accessing the analog video output. -
Page 31: Bayonet Lens Mounting System
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera 3–11 Bayonet Lens Mounting System The Scout Bi-Ocular camera is equipped with a robust bayonet mounting system to allow for field-interchangeable optics options and future accessories. As shipped, the Scout Bi-Ocular camera comes with a lens-cover assembly mounted on the bayonet mount. -
Page 32: Installing Software Upgrades
3—Operating Your Camera Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–12 Installing Software Upgrades Your Scout Bi-Ocular camera may require software upgrades during it’s lifetime. The upgrade process requires an SD card loaded with the upgrade file. After receiving the upgrade file from FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., load it onto your SD card. - Page 33 Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera 7. To check the current installed version of software, place the camera in standby, then turn on while looking in the upper right corner of the display for the software version number, as shown below.
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Page 35: Technical Data
4 Technical Data 4–1 Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Model Features BTS-X Pro Scout Bi-Ocular Handheld Thermal Camera (with choice of lens) and accessory kit. BTS-XR Pro Includes the image save function, video save function with real- time stamp, USB2 port, and hard carrying case. -
Page 36: Physical
4—Technical Data Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 4–4 Physical Weight (without lens) 2.20 lb. (1 kg) with batteries × × × × × × Size (L 11.0” 6.5” 2.63” (28 16.5 6.7 cm) 4–5 Additional Features Still Image Storage, SD, SDHC card,... -
Page 37: Range Detection
Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 4—Technical Data 4–7 Range Detection Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up, environmental conditions, and user experience. QD35 × 2,559’ (780 m) BTS-X Pro 13° 10° Detect Man × (1.8 m × 0.5 m) 18°... - Page 38 4—Technical Data Scout Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual March 2012...
- Page 40 Santa Barbara Portland FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. FLIR Corporate Headquarters World Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. FLIR Systems, Inc. 27700A SW Parkway Ave. 70 Castilian Dr. Wilsonville, OR 97070 Goleta, CA 93117 PH: +1.888.747.FLIR (+1.888.747.3547) Europe CVS Eurasian Headquarters FLIR Commercial Systems B.V.
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