Palm IR 250 User Manual
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1. Reorient or relocate receiving antenna Increase separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Product Usage Notations cont d CE Manufacturers Declaration of Conformity European Compliance for Electromagnetic Immunity Product Identification 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 USA Telephone 800 990 3275 EU Representative Company BFi OPTiLAS INTERNATIONAL SA Address Z I La Petite Montagne Sud 4 all e du Cantal 91018 EVRY CEDEX Country France Phone 33 0 1 60 79 59 55 A sample of the product has been tested as follows Meets Standards EN50081 1 EN50081 2 EN50082 1 EN61000 6 2 Tested by Nemko Dallas Inc 802 North Kealy Road Lewisville Texas 75057 3135 Means of conformity The product is in conformance with the above standards according to 89 336 EEC 6 Important Safeguards 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The exclamation p2. 250D Camera is a part of the L 3 Communications Infrared Products L 3 CIP Thermal Eye product line Thermal Eye 250D is a revolutionary thermal imaging system that is the result of many years of research and experience L 3 CIP has long been a leader in the production and development of night vision systems based on infrared thermal imaging Over the years L 3 CIP s experience has lead to many improvements in performance and reliability of night vision systems In an effort to make this technology more affordable L 3 CIP s engineers and scientists developed a unique way of translating infrared energy into electronic signals This innovation combined with experience in developing and building military night vision systems has lead to the creation of Thermal Eye 250D Camera Now L 3CIP is providing affordable commercial thermal imaging solutions for law enforcement marine security and other commercial uses while continuing to supply other special products that meet the particular needs of the military 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 products If you have questions or comments please call Customer Service at 800 990 3275 Infrared Imaging and Applications Visible light the rainbow of colors that can be sensed by the human eye
3. Symptom Camera does not turn on Camera turns off during operation Battery icon appears on menu Poor battery performance Low contrast or no image in viewfinder Cause Remedy Battery improperly installed Remove battery and install correctly Battery charge is low Replace with fully charged battery Battery well terminals are dirty or corroded Clean battery well terminals Battery charge is low Replace with fully charged battery Battery charge is low Replace with fully charged battery Battery needs refreshing Refresh battery 2 to 3 times using refresh button on charger NiCd batteries only Battery defective Replace battery Gain Level or Bright set too low POWER switch is in STANDBY Move POWER switch to ON position Condensation on eyepiece Clean eyepiece on viewfinder Condensation on front lens Place camera in a dry area at room temperature until condensation evaporates Manual iris rotated fully clockwise i e closed 25mm and 50mm lenses only 28 Symptom and Solution Troubleshooting cont d Symptom Low contrast or no image in viewfinder continued Focus icon does not appear in menu with motorized lens on camera Focus icon appears in menu with manual focus lens on camera Image controls saved to non optimal setting Cause Remedy Lens cover still installed Chopper disk not spinning Remove lens and ensure disk is freely spinning
4. Check position of SW1 SW1 should be in LM position for lens installed Refer to Installation of Optional Lens Assembly Check position of SW1 SW1 should be in 75mm position for lens installed Refer to Tnstallation Removal of Optional Lens Assembly Reset configuration to factory default e MODE AUTO e SHARP OFF e NR OFF e ZM 1X e Polarity WH 29 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 lt 30 seconds 25 C Standard Lens 75 mm f 1 0 Field of View 12 x 9 Focus Range typical 20 feet minimum to infinity 75 EF lens assy Range to Detect a Person 2400 ft in clear atmosphere Interfaces VCR Compatible Video NTSC or PAL Output RCA jack Electrical Power Source Rechargeable camcorder battery 6 volts DC Power Consumption Typical Approximately 5 watts Power Conservation Standby mode by manual switch Operating Time with a Fully Approximately 3 Charged Battery hours at room temperature with supplied battery 30 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
5. on an image using the camera s electronics to magnify the central region of the image The zoom ratio is 2 1 when ZM2X is displayed and 1 1 when ZM1X is displayed FOCUS Adjust For models with motorized focus lenses the ADJUST buttons are used to focus the lens The ADJUST buttons are active for FOCUS when the menu is blanked and when the menu is visible with the cursor on FOCUS As a reminder if the menu is visible and the cursor is over another function the ADJUST buttons control that function rather than FOCUS Brightness Control The brightness control is used to set the internal viewfinder s intensity Set this to any level comfortable for viewing 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 CURSOR NR OFF SHARP OFF Advanced Menu Noise Reduction Control The noise reduction NR xxx setting may either be OFF LO or HI This control reduces the noise in low contrast scenes for improved sensitivity This comes at the expense of some blurring for rapidly moving scenes Sharpness Control The sharpness control SHARP xxx setting may either be OFF LO or HI This control improves small details and edges but may come at the expense of additional disp
6. a b c d e if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product if the product has been exposed to rain or water and is no longer working if the product does not operate normallv bv following the operating instructions if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 9 Replacement Parts Use only manufacturer approved replacement parts and accessories 10 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Restrictions of Use The following disclaimers apply as non standard non warrantied applications Unit s viewfinder has limited angular travel for viewing Do not force viewfinder beyond these limits Unit is not intended for permanent fixed mount outdoor applications Unit is not designed to withstand immersion or continuous exposure to rain Unit is not intended for continuous exposure to a salt water atmosphere Unit is not intended for dynamic mount applications such as on vehicles or heavy machinery in which transmitted vibration is continuously sustained Unit should be placed in carrying case when not in use 8 Unpacking Your Equipment We are pleased that you have selected the Thermal Eye 250D Camera We suggest that you read
7. 20 to 49 C Storage Temperature 40 to 80 C Water Resistance Splashproof IEC pub 529 1Px4 Operating Humidity 0 95 Technical information is subject to change without notice Environmental Testing The Thermal Eye Camera has successfully been tested to the following design verification and qualification tests e Temperature shock per MIL STD 810E Method 503 3 e Loose cargo transport vibration in hard case per MIL STD 810E Method 514 4 e Humidity moisture per MIL STD 810E Method 507 3 e Shock test in hard case per MIL STD 810E Method 516 4 e Electromagnetic compatibility per FCC Class A EN50081 1 EN50081 2 EN50082 1 EN61000 6 2 e Water resistance IEC pub 529 1Px4 31 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 12um spectral region The optical components of this unit are manufactured from optical grade germanium a semiconductor material The optical components are specially coated to transmit a minimum average of 96 of the incoming radiation in the 8 12um spectral region Refer to table on next page for lens assembly options L 3 CIP Part Effectiv Model e No Focal Length Field of View degrees Approx Close Focus Distance Approx Number 3193956 3 25MFi seuxzrV 25 mm 3193956 1 50MFi 5
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9. automatically be decreased to provide more detail on facial features and flat surfaces When viewing a scene with low thermal content i e a park field or shaded roadway the video gain is automatically increased to provide more detail in the scene Manual Mode The Manual mode may be selected at any time to recall a favorite gain Gxxx and level Lxxx setting for a given set of viewing conditions This favorite setting will be retained until the camera is turned off no matter how many times you toggle between the AUTO and Manual modes of operation Additionally this setting may be set as the default camera setting by using SAVE function CURSOR ZM1X FOCUS GXXX LXXX ADV Main Menu Manual Mode 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 A lower level setting while in white hot WH mode also allows a higher gain setting to be used without saturating hot objects on the display Polarity Control The polarity control is used to control whether warmer items in a scene appear as white WH or black BH Electronic Zoom The electronic zoom is used to zoom in
10. 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 First use a jet of air or blow across the surface to remove any sand or abrasive particles before cleaning If oil water spots or fingerprints form on the optical surfaces clean as soon as possible using a soft cotton cloth and mild neutral soap diluted with lukewarm distilled water 1 part soap to 100 parts water followed by reagent grade isopropyl alcohol or acetone swab Dust can be removed gently using an alcohol or acetone swab Note Avoid swabs that incorporate plastic stems as some plastics will dissolve in alcohol or acetone The non optical surfaces of the lens can be cleaned with water mild detergents and a soft cloth 34 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 Camera malfunction may result volding warranty 3 Carefully pull lens assembly away from camera body far enough to disconnect the 2 pin connector 4 Installation is the reverse of removal Ensure switch SW1 is positioned to 75mm 5 Use care when changing switch settings The switch is small and may b
11. this manual carefully and retain it for future reference Check the contents of the case for the following Thermal Eye 250D Digital Came Model Shown 3261605 Lens option indicated by dash Lens Cover NOT SHOWN 3193920 1 Durable Carrying Case NOT SHOWN Part No 3193777 5 for 25 50 75mm lens Part No CD10150 for 100 150mm lens Lens Cleaning Cloth NOT SHOWN PN 3193777 11 Battery Charger Kit NOT SHOWN PN 99 UNVCHRG for Kit 110 220V Rechargeable Battery NOT SHOWN PN 3193777 1 Soft Cover for Additional Field Protection NOT SHOWN Fits cameras with all lenses except 100mm and 150mm sold separately 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 PAL Configuration 3261605 11 75mm Standard Motorized Focus no Iris 3261605 12 50mm Manual Focus with Iris 3261605 13 25mm Manual Focus with Iris 3261605 14 100mm Motorized Focus no Iris 3261605 15 150mm Motorized Focus no Iris 3261605 17 75mm Manual Focus no Iris Lens option indicated by dash number See Use and Care of Optional Lens Assemblies 10 Camera and Technology Overview Background The Thermal Eye
12. 0 mm 18H X 13 5 V 22796 75EF 75mm 12H X9V 22944 T5MF 75mm 12HX9V 3193956 6 100EF 100 mm 9H X 6 6 V 3193956 7 150EF 150 mm GHX44V MFzmanual focus EF electric focus internal iris All EF lenses may be focused with the adjust buttons on the camera consult Owner s Manual An electrical connection from the lens motor to the camera body is required for all EF lenses Supplier PN Standard lens assembly does not require bezel Supplier PN Manual lens assembly does require a lens mounting bezel plate 32 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 Installation Removal 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 Insert the lens assembly into the lens mount assembly and turn clockwise until the lens assembly locks in place approximately 30 To remove press the release button on the lens mount assembly and turn the lens assembly counterclockwise approximately 30 and remove it from camera body 33 Use and Care of Optional Lenses cont d Cleaning The optical surfaces of the
13. AMERA CONTACT BATTERY CONTACT 3 To remove the battery after use press the eject button and slide the battery toward the viewfinder side 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 Do not wet the charger or immerse it in water Do not use or store it in a dusty area This will cause premature wear of mating parts If water or dirt should get on it wipe it clean with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent except all metal contacts If necessary clean the metal contacts with alcohol Make sure that the input has been disconnected Short Circuit Protection Systems The charger has built in protection against accidental shorting of the output contacts Output power is automatically limited to avoid harm to the user Fuse Replacement The input of the unit is protected by a 5 amp fuse located inside the lighter plug Replace only with a 5 amp rated fuse as shown in the following illustration CAP 4 a v BURN T FUSE 18 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 STAN
14. DBY 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 position All camera functions are operational except the viewfinder in STANDBY IR Camera video can also be sent to an external monitor or recorder in either ON or STANDBY positions by accessing the RCA jack under the rubber cover to left of switch External video RCA jack is under right side of cover while the left side reveals a factory use only connector STANDBY DI OFF 19 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 20 Operating Your Camera cont d Control Buttons Three control buttons provide mode and menu control These are identified as MODE ADJUST amp and SELECT Depressing either the MODE or SELECT button will display the camera menu at the bottom of the display MODE When the MODE button is pressed the camera will changes between the AUTO and Manual modes ADJUST When the ADJUST button is pressed the item that is currently selected by the cursor will be changed SELECT Whe
15. communications Infrared Products THERMAL EVE 250D Instruction Manual Manual P N 3261607 RevD 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 Welcome to the World of Thermal Eye Infrared COPYRIGHT 2004 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED B communications Infrared Products 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 Product Usage Notations Important Safeguards Camera and Technology Overview Battery Care and Use Instructions Operating Your Camera Power Standby Switch Viewfinder Display Orientation Control Buttons Menu Navigation AUTO Mode Manual Mode Camera Connectors Video output RCA jack RS 232 Connector Symptom and Solution Troubleshooting Additional Information Performance Parameters Interfaces Electrical Physical Environmental Environmental Testing Use and Care of Optional Lenses Description Op
16. e damaged if excessive force is applied FOAM SEAL CHOPPER CAMERA BODY get P gt CAPTIVE Pa SCREW LENS ASSEMBLY 35 Installation of Optional Lens Assembly 1 Apply a thin film of silicon lubricant Dow 55 to gasket 2 Ensure switch SWI 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 4 Route wire bundle on rear of bezel along inner wall of camera body to keep wires away from chopper disk HINT Use wire bundle on chopper bracket to hold bezel wire bundle in place against camera inner wall NOTE The chopper disk spins when camera is in operation Be careful not to obstruct the chopper disk 5 Install bezel PN 3193957 4 on camera body CAMERA BODY LENS ASSEMBLY RELEASE BUTTON ON BEZEL MOTORIZED FOCUS SOME MODELS IRIS NOTE CABLE ON 100MM AND 150MM ADJUSTMENT LENSES WITH ELECTRIC FOCUS RING MUST BE PLUGGED INTO CONNECTOR SOME JACK ON BEZEL MODELS 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 Insert the lens assembly i
17. eavy rain fog and other environmental conditions may degrade infrared imagery but an infrared thermal imager will still penetrate these obscurants better than the human eye or other night vision technologies The Thermal Eye 250D infrared detecting system distinguishes between very small differences in thermal infrared radiation converts it to electrical signals amplifies those differences and reproduces them correspondingly in the visible light video range Powerful advantages are achieved in being able to turn a pitch black night into a black and white TV image of the scene As your infrared knowledge and experience grows further applications will develop as you recognize heat clues beyond the naked eye in both day and night conditions 12 Battery Care and Use Instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING BATTERY Instructions for Best Performance e The nickel metal hydride battery needs to be charged before use Refer to Battery Conditioning e When this battery is charged for the first time the charger may indicate that charging has been completed after just 10 to 15 minutes This is normal and can happen with any rechargeable battery when it is first charged or if it has been stored unused for a prolonged period Simply remove the battery from the charger and repeat the charging procedure There is no need to discharge the battery between these charges e Best charging results are obtained at
18. eration Installation Removal Cleaning Removal Installation of 75EF Lens Assembly Installation of Optional Lens Assembly Installation of Optional Lens Assembly Warranty Information 10 12 18 18 19 20 22 22 26 26 27 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 34 34 35 39 4 Product Usage Notations WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures
19. is electromagnetic radiation within a certain frequency band Infra means below and red is the lowest frequency in the visible spectrum Hence infrared or TR refers to that range of electromagnetic wavelengths just below that capable of sight by the human eye In the IR range energy from a scene is not sensed by sight light but rather by temperature 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 Hence everything has a thermal signature regardless of light conditions As the frequency of electromagnetic energy increases the length of the waves decreases Infrared shares many of the properties of visible light but its different wavelength has several other unique characteristics For instance materials that are opaque to visible light may be transparent to infrared and vice versa Infrared is less subject to scattering and absorption by smoke smog or dust than visible light and infrared cannot be seen by the human eye Different objects give off varying amounts of infrared depending on the temperature of the object and also on a characteristic called emissivity H
20. l 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 Charging Battery After Normal Use Use the ac dc battery charger to charge the battery after exhaustion as follows 1 Plug battery charger into AC outlet or car battery adapter e Power LED will light indicating charger refresher is powered by either the AC adapter or the DC car plug 2 Insert battery in battery charger adapter e Place battery on battery charger with about 1 8 inch hanging over edge e Press battery down against spring loaded pins and slide battery in to place e Charge LED lights red indicating that the unit is fast charging a battery 3 When batterv is fullv charged the charge indicator lights green 4 Remove the battery from the battery charger 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 Next slide the battery toward the hand grip which will lock it into place Note Although the battery will fit upside down without harm the contacts will not make connection and the camera will not function VIEWFINDER l s Ny 77 AS SEY EJECT BUTTON lil hs BATTERY CAMERA CONTACT CONTACT C
21. lay noise Using noise reduction simultaneously with this feature may provide optimal performance improvement in some conditions 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 The menu displays SAVING while the save takes place Note that all configuration settings remain in effect until the camera is turned OFF even if SAVE is not used Note also that during the SAVE operation e g SAVING displayed in the menu the camera power switch should not be switched off to ensure parameters are saved to memory 26 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 It is presented in either standard NTSC or PAL formats depending on the part number of the camera RS 232 Connector The RS 232 connector is for factory use only RCA JACK RS 232 CONNECTOR 27 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
22. n the SELECT button is pressed the menu steps between the various menu items POLARITY WH White Hot BH Black Hot FOCUS BRIGHTNESS GAIN and LEVEL 21 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 To toggle to the Advanced menu position the cursor over the ADV symbol and press either ADJUST button To return to the Main menu position the cursor over RTN and press either ADJUST button The Main menu contains functions for polarity mode WH or BH electronic zoom ZM1X or ZM2X electronic focus FOCUS display brightness BRIGHT automatic manual mode AUTO or Gxxx amp Lxxx and Advanced menu ADV Note that the battery symbol is only visible when the battery is low and needs to be changed CURSOR WH ZM1X FOCUS BRIGHT AUTO ADV Main Menu Auto Mode 22 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
23. normal room temperature 70 8 F 21 2 C Charging beyond this range is permissible but will not result in the battery s full capacity being reached Charging at temperatures below 50 F 10 C or above 95 F 35 C is not recommended e Itis normal for the battery to become warm during charging or after use e Nickel Metal Hydride batteries do not develop a memory effect typical of other rechargeable battery types Therefore it is not necessary to fully discharge the nickel metal hydride battery before recharging nor is it necessary to periodically recondition the battery You can top off the charge at any time Note that performing a refresh or discharging a nickel metal hydride battery though not required will not harm the battery 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 Remove the battery from equipment charger or AC adapter when not in use Store in a cool dry place Wipe the metal terminals with a soft dry cloth if they become dirty Safety Precautions Do not disassemble or attempt to open the battery under any circumstances The battery can explode leak or catch on fire if heated or exposed to fire or high temperatures Do not sho
24. nto lens mount assembly and turn clockwise until the lens assembly locks in place approximately 30 To remove press the release button on the lens mount assembly and turn the lens assembly counterclockwise approximately 30 and remove from camera body Notes 37 38 Notes Continued 39 Warranty Information QD THERMAL EYE L 3 COMMUNICATIONS INFRARED PRODUCTS 40 SOSILYD ISLIOYOIG pue suiojsno Jre 103 e qrsuodsoi SI roddrus ou soyweig porun oui 9PISINO WO poun Suroq o1e spoos JI Aquo 143194 ooejins predoud poum oq p nous Jusudinbo parreda y YO CT Aq JU9W9STApEe BUIP9J91d ou epnjour Preys S ISUOJSNI SJI o oprAoud uongjuoso1doi 10 pue uonejueumnoop Aue yey soarge sang osodind Ie noned v JO ss u u JO JUISULIJUL UOU Ajmqejueqoour Jo AjuexireA pordu Aue o pow Jou Ing Surpnpour s yjonpoud y 09 12edso1 YIM opeur ase pordu JO ssoudxo soruexreA IIO ou SOSIAPE dID E I 9A0qe UI pawas suorstaoid AjuexreA ou 3NI 03 parmbar oq preys aseyoind jo jooud JJO E 0 peuinjor jou sr PIED Kjuejiem jonpoJd oy jusAe oy up AULEM ou oj e ueunojuoouou UONILISNES S JID E I O 9SOJ9SIP JOU op tuoneururexeo S dIO 1 uodn Ar JO uong e sur JO o ueuojureur Jedouduur JO juoprooe oouesi Sou ISNSTU o pajoafqns uooq oA U uorqA 11 JO jussuoo UMM Jord s ALO 7TINOUJIM parae JO paredor usoq savy YOM II 10 POPUJJUL Jo pojeuBIsop jou axe Kou yorym 10g sesodund 103 posn 1 sjonpoud oj Apdde jou pre
25. oint 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 Read and retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference Cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners glass cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning the housing Use the lens cloth provided to clean the front lens Attachments Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer Water and Moisture The Thermal Eye 250D Camera housing is designed to protect the camera from occasional splashing water Do not operate in continuous rain conditions Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Opening the product except for changing of interchangeable lenses will void your warranty Damage Requiring Service Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions Important Safeguards cont d
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