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Instruction Manual
Manual P/N 3261607
Rev D
WARNING – This document may contain technology within the definition of the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR) and is subject to the export control laws of the U. S.
Government. Transfer of this technology by any means to a foreign person, whether in the U.
S. or abroad, without an export license authorization from the U. S. Department of Commerce,
is strictly prohibited.

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Manual P/N 3261607 Rev D WARNING – This document may contain technology within the definition of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and is subject to the export control laws of the U. S. Government. Transfer of this technology by any means to a foreign person, whether in the U. S.
  • Page 2 Welcome to the World of Thermal-Eye™ Infrared © COPYRIGHT 2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Worldwide Patent Rights Reserved. This product is covered by one or more of these US Patents: 4,379,232; 5,047,644; 5,144,133; 5,264,326; 5,478,242; 5,577,309; 5,629,074. Other patents pending.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Usage Notations ____________________________ 4 Important Safeguards ______________________________ 6 Camera and Technology Overview ___________________ 10 Battery Care and Use Instructions ___________________ 12 Operating Your Camera____________________________ 18 Power / Standby Switch _________________________ 18 Viewfinder Display Orientation___________________ 19 Control Buttons________________________________ 20 Menu Navigation _____________________________ 21 AUTO Mode _________________________________ 22 Manual Mode ________________________________ 22 Camera Connectors ____________________________ 26...

  • Page 4: Product Usage Notations

    Product Usage Notations TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC WARNING: SHOCK, OR DAMAGE TO CAMERA: 1)DO NOT OPEN CAMERA, NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS. 2)DO NOT EXPOSE TO CONTINUOUS RAIN OR MOISTURE. 3)USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 5 Product Thermal Infrared Camera Brand Thermal_Eye™ Model/Type Thermal-Eye™ 250D Digital Version 3261605 Manufacturer Name L-3 Communications Infrared Products Address 13532 North Central Expressway PO Box 741148, MS 37 Dallas Texas 75374-1148 Country Telephone 800-990-3275 EU Representative Company BFi OPTiLAS INTERNATIONAL SA Address Z.

  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 1) Read and retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference. 2) Cleaning - Do not use liquid cleaners, glass cleaners, or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 7 Important Safeguards (cont’d) a) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product b) if the product has been exposed to rain or water and is no longer working c) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions d) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way...
  • Page 8 Unpacking Your Equipment We are pleased that you have selected the Thermal- Eye™ 250D Camera. We suggest that you read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Check the contents of the case for the following: Thermal-Eye™ 250D Digital Battery Camera Charger...
  • Page 9 L-3 CIP Effective Comment Part Focal Number* Length NTSC Configuration 3261605-1 75mm Standard, Motorized Focus, no Iris 3261605-2 50mm Manual Focus, with Iris 3261605-3 25mm Manual Focus, with Iris 3261605-4 100mm Motorized Focus, no Iris 3261605-5 150mm Motorized Focus, no Iris 3261605-7 75mm Manual Focus, no Iris...

  • Page 10: Camera And Technology Overview

    Customer Service At L-3 Communications Infrared Products (L-3 CIP), we have made considerable investment in training our personnel, and we are equipping and training our dealers to help you install and apply our Thermal-Eye™...
  • Page 11 Camera and Technology Overview (cont’d) Most objects that you see are not radiating visible light but instead, are reflecting light radiated from another source. Most objects have to be heated to extreme temperatures before they radiate energy in the visible light spectrum. However, energy in the infrared range is being radiated by all objects that are above absolute zero (-459F).

  • Page 12: Battery Care And Use Instructions

    Battery Care and Use Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING BATTERY. Instructions for Best Performance • The nickel metal hydride battery needs to be charged before use. Refer to “Battery Conditioning”. • When this battery is charged for the first time, the charger may indicate that charging has been completed after just 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Page 13 Battery Care and Use Instructions (cont’d) • All rechargeable batteries will gradually lose their charge over time when they are left in storage. If this battery will be left in storage for more than a few days prior to use, a top–off charge to regain full capacity is recommended.
  • Page 14 Battery Care and Use Instructions (cont’d) Battery Conditioning Battery Charger Battery The battery provided comes fully discharged and requires some conditioning prior to use. We recommend conditioning your new battery as follows: 1. Plug battery charger into AC outlet or car battery adapter.
  • Page 15 Battery Care and Use Instructions (cont’d) CAUTION Leaving charged battery on charger for extended period of time will reduce battery life and performance. 6. Remove the battery from the battery charger. 7. Repeat steps 2. thru 6. three times prior to using battery.
  • Page 16 Battery Care and Use Instructions (cont’d) Installing Battery In Camera 1. Raise viewfinder up to access battery location at rear of camera. 2. While matching up contacts on battery and camera as shown below, insert the battery with approximately 1/8” overhang toward the viewfinder side.
  • Page 17 Battery Care and Use Instructions (cont’d) Battery Charger Warnings Do not try to open the battery charger. Warranty will be void if the unit is repaired by unqualified service personnel. Do not short the output terminals or contacts of the battery charger or a fire may result.

  • Page 18: Operating Your Camera

    Operating Your Camera Power / Standby Switch The Power / Standby Switch is a rotary switch below the viewfinder. The 0 position is OFF and the 1 position is ON. The intermediate position is STANDBY. STANDBY removes power from the video display, saving a small amount of power, but keeps the detector and electronics ready for instantaneous activation when the switch is rotated to the ON...

  • Page 19: Viewfinder Display Orientation

    Operating Your Camera (cont’d) Viewfinder Display Orientation The Viewfinder Display has a limited rotational travel. The display can travel from the Horizontal orientation to an elevated angle of approximately 80 degrees. Forcing the display to go beyond this limit will break the over travel stops and will damage the display.

  • Page 20: Control Buttons

    Operating Your Camera (cont’d) Control Buttons Three control buttons provide mode and menu control. These are identified as MODE, ADJUST ( + & - ), and SELECT. Depressing either the MODE or SELECT button will display the camera menu at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 21: Menu Navigation

    Operating Your Camera (cont’d) A line above a menu item indicates control for that item is active. Note: the menu self-blanks after a few seconds of non- use and may be recalled by pressing the SELECT button. Menu Navigation The menu has two levels, Main and Advanced. The Advanced Menu functions are described on Page 25.

  • Page 22: Auto Mode

    Operating Your Camera (cont’d) AUTO Mode The AUTO mode provides the easiest means of operating the Thermal-Eye™ 250D Camera. Video gain is automatically adjusted to the scene being viewed (after several seconds), and a properly adjusted image is shown in most situations. When viewing warm objects, such as people, automobiles, or boats up close, the video gain will automatically be decreased to provide more detail on...
  • Page 23 Operating Your Camera (cont’d) GAIN Adjust A higher gain setting raises the sensitivity of the camera and provides more contrast on background features. A lower gain setting lowers the sensitivity and provides additional detail in hotter objects. LEVEL Adjust The level setting may be used to change the apparent video level of the image seen in the viewfinder (and through the RCA video jack).
  • Page 24 Operating Your Camera (cont’d) The Advanced menu contains functions for noise reduction (NR xxx), sharpness (SHARP xxx), power-up configuration saving (SAVE), and return to Main menu (RTN). As in the Main menu, the battery symbol is only visible when the battery is low and needs to be charged.
  • Page 25 Operating Your Camera (cont’d) Configuration Saving The SAVE function allows the user to save the current camera configuration so that it becomes the camera’s new default (initial) configuration each time the camera is turned on. Config- urations and modes may be changed and saved any number of times.

  • Page 26: Camera Connectors

    Camera Connectors Video output / RCA jack The IR video in the viewfinder can be simultaneously viewed on an external monitor or recorded by connection to the RCA jack shown below. Video is available externally in both the ON and STANDBY switch positions.

  • Page 27: Symptom And Solution Troubleshooting

    Symptom and Solution Troubleshooting Use the following checklist when you encounter problems with your camera. If the problem can not be corrected, consult an authorized L-3 CIP dealer. Symptom Cause/Remedy Camera does not turn Battery improperly installed. Remove battery and install correctly.
  • Page 28 Symptom and Solution Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Cause/Remedy Lens cover still installed. Low contrast or no image in viewfinder. Chopper disk not spinning. Remove (continued) lens and ensure disk is freely spinning. Focus icon does not Check position of SW1. SW1 should appear in menu with be in LM position for lens installed.

  • Page 29: Additional Information

    Additional Information Technical Information (with Model 75EF lens assembly)* Performance Parameters Detector Type Format Uncooled BST (320 x 240) pixel array Spectral Response 7 to 14 microns Thermal Stabilization Thermoelectric cooler Video Update Rate—real time 30 Hz – (NTSC) 25 Hz – (PAL) Time to Operation (Typical) <30 seconds @ 25°C Standard Lens...

  • Page 30: Physical

    Physical Dimensions 9.5"L x 4"W x 4"H Weight Without Battery 2.6 pounds Ergonomic Design One–hand operation Mounting Provisions Tripod mount (1/4-20) Environmental Operating Temperature -20° to 49°C Storage Temperature -40° to 80°C Water Resistance Splashproof – IEC pub. 529 (1Px4) Operating Humidity 0 –...

  • Page 31: Use And Care Of Optional Lenses

    Use and Care of Optional Lenses Description The lens assembly you have purchased is a long wave thermal imaging objective lens that collects and focuses radiation in the 8–12µm spectral region. The optical components of this unit are manufactured from optical grade germanium (a semiconductor material).

  • Page 32: Operation

    Use and Care of Optional Lenses (cont’d) Operation The 25mm, 50mm and 75mm lens assemblies provide manual focus with the 25mm and 50mm having iris functions. By turning the appropriate adjustment rings, one can focus on objects, or reduce the amount of incoming energy (25mm and 50mm lenses only).

  • Page 33: Cleaning

    Use and Care of Optional Lenses (cont’d) Cleaning The optical surfaces of the lens should only be cleaned when visibly dirty. Care should be taken to avoid touching the exposed lens faces. Skin acid left behind with fingerprints can be damaging to coatings and lens substrates.

  • Page 34: Removal/Installation Of 75Ef Lens Assembly

    Removal/Installation of 75EF Lens Assembly 1. Make sure camera is turned off and battery is removed. 2. Loosen four captive screws securing lens assembly to camera body. Take care not to damage foam seal gasket when removing the lens assembly CAUTION Avoid contact with chopper disk.

  • Page 35: Installation Of Optional Lens Assembly

    Installation of Optional Lens Assembly 1. Apply a thin film of silicon lubricant (Dow 55) to gasket. 2. Ensure switch SW1 is positioned to LM. 3. Connect 2–pin and 3–pin connectors on bezel to P4 and P5 on circuit card assembly next to chopper disk.
  • Page 36 Installation of Optional Lens Assembly (cont’d) 6. Install four black 2–56 X .25″ socket–head screws provided using a 5/64″ Allen wrench and torque screws to 4 in-lb. 7. To mount the lens assembly, orient the lens assembly such that the alignment dot on the lens housing and the groove on the bayonet male leg line up with the dot on the camera body.
  • Page 37 Notes...
  • Page 38 Notes (Continued)

  • Page 39: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information L-3 COMMUNICATIONS INFRARED PRODUCTS...

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