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ARMASIGHT by FLIR
USER MANUAL
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COMMAND
Thermal Imaging Bi-Ocular
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© 2018 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted by any electronic medium or in machine-readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems, Inc.
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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 OTS customer
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This documentation is subject to change without notice.
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PROPER DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (EEE)
The European Union (EU) has enacted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), which aims to prevent EEE waste from arising; to encourage reuse, recycling, and recover y of EEE waste; and to promote environmental responsibility.
In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with the “crossed out wheeled bin” either on the product itself or in the product literature must not be disposed of in regular rubbish bins, mixed with regular household or other commercial waste, or by other regular municipal waste collection means. Instead, and in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health, all EEE products (including any cables that came with the product) should be responsibly discarded or recycled.
To identify a responsible disposal method where you live, please contact your local waste collection or recycling service, your original place of purchase or product supplier, or the responsible government authority in your area.
Business users should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract.
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
AVIS D’INDUSTRIE CANADA:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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LIST OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
Safety Statement 5
SECT ION 1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 General Information 6
1.2 Warranty Information and Registration 7
SECT ION 2. DESCRIPT ION AND DATA 8
2.1 System Description 8
2.2 Specifications 10
2.3 Standard Components 12
2.4 Optional Equipment 14
2.5 Key Features 15
SECT ION 3. OPERATING INST RUCTIONS 16
3.1 Installation and Mounting 16
3.2 Controls and Display Indications 18
3.3 Operating Procedures 26
SECT ION 4. MAINTENANCE A ND TROUBLESHOO TING 29
4.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 29
4.2 Operator Troubleshooting 31
4.3 Maintenance 32
APPENDIX 34
List of Spare Parts 34
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SAFETY SUMMARY
• Read and follow all instructions
• Read all warnings
• Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
• All service must be provided by the manufacturer
WARNING:
This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions! The FDA has
reported an increase in the number of deaths associated with sensitivity to natural latex proteins. If you are allergic to latex, learn which products contain it and strictly avoid exposure to those products.
CAUTION:
• Do not dismantle the equipment.
• Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from moisture, dramatic temperature drops, and electrical shocks.
• DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.
• DO NOT leave the equipment activated during breaks in operation.
• DO NOT store the equipment with the batteries installed.
• Thoroughly clean and dr y each item before placing them into the storage case.
CAUTION:
To prevent thermal damage to the equipment, never point it, either on or off, directly at the sun or any other source of high intensity light that the unprotected human eye cannot tolerate (such as a welding arc). To prevent inadvertent exposure to these types of sources, never leave the equipment with the objective lens cap off.
NOTES:
• To avoid losing unsaved data, DO NOT remove the batteries or disconnect the external power source while the Command is on.
• Inadver tent sun damage is not considered a defect in material or workmanship, and is therefore not covered in the product warranty.
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SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The Command is the latest and most technologically-advanced family of thermal imaging bi-oculars for the sporting, law enforcement, and military markets. The Command product line is based on the FLIR Tau 2 VOx microbolometer core, and is composed of different models – each optimized for performance, price, and state­of-the-art technology that is suitable for a variety of uses and missions.
The Command is a solid state, uncooled, long-wave infrared, magnified, dedicated handheld thermal imager intended for day and nighttime missions.
The 24/7 mission capability is only one of the strengths of the Command line. The thermal imaging technology also allows you to detect targets by cutting through snow, dust, smoke, fog, haze, and other atmospheric obscurants. Unlike the use of laser targeting or near-infrared illumination to augment night vision equipment, the Command thermal imager is extremely difficult to detect with other devices, as it emits no visible light or RF energy.
The Command is available in different versions, with optical magnifications ranging from 2x to 5x. Command series also provides up to 8x digital zoom for models based on 640x512 cores and up to 4x digital zoom for models based on a 336x256 core.
The Command is powered by two CR123A (2×3V) batteries. The Extended Battery Pack or 6VDC/ 600mA power source can also be used to power the Command.
The Command can be controlled by a wireless remote control. The Command is equipped with a standard NTSC/PAL video input/output function that makes it possible to
connect to an external video display or monitor, or to record thermal images for field documentation or training purposes. It also allows the transmission of data from one remote display to that of the Command.
The Command can be used in conjunction with other equipment such as the Digital Video Recorder that can be mounted onto the Command’ Picatinny/ Weaver rail.
Extremely reliable and versatile, the Command is a highly useful thermal imaging system.
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1.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
1.2.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION
1.2.2 PRODUCT REGISTRATION
1.2.3 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
For service, repair or replacement, please contact:
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SECTION 2
DESCRIPTION AND DATA
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Command consists of next primary parts: a body, a lens assembly and an eyepiece assembly. Figure 2-1 represents two versions of the equipment: one including a 50mm focal length objective lens, 75mm focal length objective lens, and the other with a 100mm focal length objective lens.
75mm LENS50mm LENS 100mm LENS
FIGURE 2-1. COMMAND THERMAL IMAGING BI-OCULAR APPEARANCE
The Command is a thermosensitive device. It senses the differences in heat emitted by objects in its field of view, and converts the received temperature pattern into a viewable image that represents the scene in contrasting black & white or color patterns, depending on the user’s selected image palette.
NOTE:
It is important that the Command sensor receive sufficient thermal contrast between the target and background area, or between the different parts of a target. For example, the vast temperature contrast between the snow and any heat target (such as an animal) makes it very easy to distinguish the target.
The main optical-electronic components of the Command include: an objective Germanium thermal lens, two eyepieces, a thermal-imaging camera, a display, a control card, and a button control panel.
The Command is equipped with manual eyepiece and objective lens focusing. To accommodate individual user needs, the Command has a variety of digitally controlled options such as:
• Display Brightness
• Digital Zoom
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• Palette Color Selection
• User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC)
• Imaging Enhancements
• Custom Settings
All Command devices are based on FLIR Tau 2 cameras that allow for improvements in overall image quality in a wide range of dynamic thermal environments. The Command has employed special user­adjustable imaging tools that include:
• Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) – a digital “Contrast” correction that allows for smart scene optimization based on dynamic adjustments, where a variety of contrast levels occur depending on relative scene temperature.
• Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – a “Sharpness” correction that digitally enhances the picture, significantly sharpens edges, and further reduces image noise.
• Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – a fine-tuning computational correction that significantly improves overall visual acuity for targets that have thermal signatures similar to the surrounding background.
• Information-Based Histogram Equalization (IBHEQ) – a “Sky/Sea” enhancement – information-based environment dependent algorithm that automatically adjusts camera gain and excludes pixels determined to not contain critical information. Specifically helpful in scenes with great expanses of visible sky or water.
• User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC). There is a mechanical shutter between the camera sensor and the lens. This shutter is used to perform a non-uniformity correction (NUC), also known as flat-field correction (FFC). During FFC, the shutter presents a uniform temperature source to each detector element in the array. While imaging the flat-field source, the camera updates the offset correction coefficients, resulting in a more uniform image after the process is complete. All Command models allow for user to manually trigger or interrupt scheduled UCMNUC/ FFC function.
• Silent Shut terless NUC™ (SSN) – In addition to User-Controlled Manual NUC/ FFC, all Command models employ a digital, supplemental, non-mechanical flat-field correction that extends periods between mechanical shutter events and further reduces image noise. SSN is an always ON enhancement.
Information on the current operating state (battery status, active function in the display etc.) is continuously displayed, making field operation of the Command simple and convenient.
Manufactured for exceptional durability, the Command has a lightweight and robust aluminum body. A side Picatinny/ Weaver rail allows for the installation of an optional Digital Video Recorder, extended battery pack, or other equipment.
A standard NTSC/PAL video input/ output connector enables an external video display (monitor/ TV) or video recorder to be connected to the Command. An external 6VDC/600mA power source can also be connected to the Command.
The Command is powered by two CR123A (2×3V) batteries. Figure 2-2 shows the Command. The ITEM NO. column of Table 2-1 indicates the number used to identify
items in Figure 2-2.
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NOTE:
Here and below, the example used is the Command with a 50mm lens.
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FIGURE 2-2. COMMAND THERMAL IMAGING BI-OCULAR. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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TABLE 2-1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Objective Lens Cap 8 Eyepiece 2 Objective Lens 9 Battery Cap 3 Objective Focus Ring 10 Turn-Pull Switch 4 Body 11 Connector Cap 5 Button Control Panel 12 Connector 6 Eyepiece Focus Ring 13 Side Picatinny/Weaver Rail 7 Eyecup 14 Tripod Socket
2.2 SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 2-2. SYST EM DATA
ITEM
COM MAN D 336 3-12x50
Magnification (NTSC/PAL) 2.8× / 3.4× 1.5 × / 1.8 × 5.3× / 6.3× 2.8× / 3.7× 7.0× / 8.4× 3.7× / 4.4× Objective Lens Type Germanium Type of Focal Plane Array FLIR Tau 2 Frame Rate 30 Hz, or 60 Hz Pixel Array Format 336×256 64 0×512 336×256 640× 512 336×256 64 0×512 Pixel Size 17 µm Display Type AMOLED SVGA 060 Pixel Display Format 800×600 Display Brightness Discretely Adjustable to 8 Levels Turn-on Time, max 3 sec
COM MAN D 64 0 2-16x 50
COM MAN D 336 5-20x75
COM MAN D 64 0 3-2 4x75
COM MAN D
336 8-32x100
COM MAN D
640 4-32x100
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TABL E 2-2. CON TINUED
ITEM
COM MAN D 336 3-12x50
COM MAN D 64 0 2-16x 50
COM MAN D 336 5-20x75
COM MAN D 64 0 3-2 4x75
COM MAN D
336 8-32x100
COM MAN D
640 4-32x100
Digital Zoom 2×, 4× 2×, 4×, 8× 2×, 4× 2×, 4×, 8× 2×, 4× 2×, 4×, 8× Temperature Imaging
Modes (Image Palettes) User-adjustable
Image Enhancement Tools
White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion, Rainbow, Globow, Ironbow1, Ironbow2,
Sepia, Color1, Color2, Ice-Fire, Rain, and OEM
• Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) - “CONTRAST”
• Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – “SHARPNESS”
• Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – “SMART SCENE”
• Automatic Gain Control (AGC) - “GAIN”
• User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction /
Analog Video Input/
Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/FFC)
• Silent Shutterless NUC
PAL (768×574 pixels)*/ NTSC (640×480 pixels)
™
(SSN)
Output Format (resolution)
*Default setting (may be altered at the customer’s request).
TABLE 2-3 . OP TICAL DATA
Field of View
ITEM
COM MAN D 33 6 3-12 x50
- ang. X degrees 7.8 14.8 4.3 8.3 3.3 6.2
- ang. Y degrees 5.9 11.8 3.2 6.6 2.5 5.0
COM MAN D 64 0 2-16x 50
COM MAN D 336 5-20x75
COM MAN D 64 0 3-2 4x75
COM MAN D
33 6 8-3 2x100
COM MAN D
64 0 4-3 2x100
Objective Focal Length 50mm 75mm 100mm Objective F-number 1:1 1:1 1:1.3 Exit Pupil Diameter 14mm Eye Relief 16mm Focus Method Manual Focusing Range 5m to inf. 5m to inf. 10m to inf. Diopter Adjustment Manual Diopter Adjustment Range ±5 diopter
TABLE 2-4. ELECTRICAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Battery Two CR123A 3V Lithium batteries or CR123 rechargeable batteries
with voltage from 3.0V to 3.7V (2) Current Consumption, max 320 mA Battery Life at 20°C (68°F) Up to 4 hr (optional up to 12 hrs) Extended Battery Pack Two 18650 rechargeable batteries (3.7V), four CR123 rechargeable
batteries with voltage 3.7V max, or four standard CR123A 3V Lithium
batteries (operational time up to 8 hr) External Power Supply 6 VDC/ 600mA
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TABLE 2-5. MECHANICAL DATA
ITEM
COM MAN D 336 3-12x50
Overall Dimensions 270 × 122 × 65 mm
(10.6 × 4.8 × 2.6 in)
Dimensions w/o Eyecup 237 × 106 × 65 mm
(9.3 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)
COM MAN D 64 0 2-16x 50
COM MAN D 336 5-20x75
COM MAN D 64 0 3-2 4x75
305 × 122 × 89 mm
(12 × 4.8 × 3.5 in)
272 × 106 × 89 mm (10.7 × 4.2 × 3.5 in)
COM MAN D
336 8-32x100
COM MAN D
640 4-32x100
323 × 122 × 116 mm
(12.7 × 4.8 × 4.6 in)
290 × 116 × 116 mm
(11.4 × 4.6 × 4.6 in)
Weight (w/o Batteries) 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs) 1.28 kg (2.8 lbs) 1.87 kg (4.1 lbs)
TABLE 2-6 . ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Operating Temperature -40 to +50°C (-40 to +122°F) Storage Temperature -50 to +70°C (-58 to +158°F)
TABLE 2-7. ADVANCED WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (AWREC) DATA
ITEM DATA
Type Wireless Remote Control Working Range Up to 0.5m Battery Single CR2032 Lithium battery (3V) Battery Life at 20°C (68°F) Approx. 10,000 clicks Overall Dimensions 48 × 39 × 18mm (1.9 × 1.5 × 0.7 in) Weight (with Battery) 25 g (0.9 oz) Operating Temperature -30 to +50°C (-22 to 122°F) Storage Temperature -50 to +70°C (-58 to 158°F)
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2.3 STANDARD COMPONENTS
The Command standard components are shown in Figure 2-3 and listed in Table 2-8. The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 2-3.
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FIGURE 2-3. STANDARD COMPONENTS
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TABLE 2-8. STANDARD COMPONENTS
ITE M NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 Command Thermal Imaging Bi-Ocular 1
2 Objective Lens Cap 1
3 Eyecup 2
4 Battery Cassette 2
5 CR123A Lithium Battery 2
6 Advanced Wireless Remote Control (AWREC) 1
7 Picatinny Adapter for Advanced Wireless Remote Control 1
8 Video Cable 1
9 Operation and Maintenance Manual 1
10 Carrying Case 1
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2.4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Optional items are shown in Figure 2-4 and listed in Table 2-9.
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The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 2-4. The PART NO. column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer, to identify an item.
ITE M NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO.
1 HD DVR Digital Video Recorder ATAM000005
2 Extended Battery Pack ATAM000008
3 Tripod with a Grip ANAMTM0003
4 Hard Shipping/ Storage Case ANHC000001
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FIGURE 2-4. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TABLE 2-9. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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2.5 KEY FEATURES
• Multiple versions with optical magnifications ranging from 2x to 8x
• High-performance thermal imaging camera
• Lightweight and robust design
• Easy to operate
• Manually adjustable eyepiece and objective lens
• Real-time display
• Digitally controlled features:
• Palette
• Enhancement
• Settings
• Display Brightness
• Electronic Magnification
• User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC)
• Current operational state information display (battery status, active profile, palette setting)
• Wireless remote control
• Analog video input and output (NTSC/PAL)
• Powered by two standard CR123A batteries
• Power input capability
• Digital video recorder (optional)
• Serviceability under severe conditions
• Filled with dry nitrogen to prevent internal fogging
• Limited 3-year warranty
• 10-year warranty on FLIR detector
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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
3.1.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Verify that the equipment is OFF before installing the batteries.
To install two CR123A batteries (refer to Figure 3-1):
1. Unscrew the battery cap (A).
2. Remove the battery cassette (B).
3. Insert the batteries (C) into the cassette. Align the polarity symbols on the batteries with the polarity symbols on the cassette.
4. Insert the cassette with installed batteries.
5. Replace the battery cap.
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C
B
FIGURE 3-1. BATTERY INSTALLATION
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3.1.2 FASTENING AN ADVANCED WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Using the supplied Velcro tape (A, Figure 3-2), fasten the remote control (B) to an easily accessible place. You can use the Picatinny adapter for the Advanced Wireless Remote (C) for mounting the remote control
to Picatinny or Weaver rail. Install the adapter onto the rail (D). Insert the remote control into the adapter.
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B
A
FIGURE 3-2. ADVANCED WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
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D
3.1.3 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Use the side Picatinny/ Weaver rail to install any additional equipment, such as the Digital Video Recorder or the Extended Battery Pack.
3.1.4 CONNECTING AN ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
CAUTION:
Turn off the Command before you begin connecting/disconnecting any external equipment and before removing the batteries.
Remove the connector’s protective cap. Connect the cable of Digital Video Recorder or the Extended Battery Pack to the Command connector.
FIGURE 3-3. DIGITAL RECORDER INSTALLATION
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Use plug A (Figure 3-4) of the video cable to connect an external video recorder/ monitor/ TV to the Command. Connect plug C of the video cable to the Command connector.
Use plug B of the video cable to connect an external power source (6VDC/ 600mA) to the Command. Connect plug C of the video cable to the Command connector.
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A B
FIGURE 3-4. VIDEO CABLE
NOTE:
The external power supply must have a standard OD double-pole socket with a positive center contact.
CAUTION:
After removing the cable, replace the protective cap over the connector.
3.1.5 INSTALLING THE COMMAND ON A TRIPOD
To mount the Command to a tripod, screw the tripod into the 1/4’’ threaded socket located on the bottom of the Command.
CAUTION:
The unit may be badly damaged if the tripod collapses or falls over. Remove the unit from the tripod if it is not within your reach.
3.2 CONTROLS AND DISPLAY INDICATIONS
3.2.1 CONTROLS
CAUTION:
DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.
The Command controls are shown in Figures 3-6 and 3-7, and are defined in Tables 3-1 and 3-2. The ITEM NO. columns indicate the numbers used to identify items in the figures.
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NOTE:
Various display symbols indicating the current operating state of the Command can be displayed permanently, may appear momentarily, or can be set to appear only when a certain function is activated.
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FIGURE 3-5. CONTROLS
TABLE 3-1. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
ITEM
CONTROL/INDICATOR FUNCTION
NO.
1 Eyepiece Focus Ring Adjusts the eyepiece diopter. The total diopter adjustment range is
covered with 2 turns of the ring.
2 Turn-Pull Switch Activates the Command when turned ON.
NOTE:
You must pull the knob before turning in order to use either
ON or STB. Activates standby mode when turned to STB (see note above). Deactivates the Command when turned OFF.
3 Control Panel Buttons Configures operational settings. See Table 3-2 for button functions. 4 Objective Focus Ring Focuses the objective lens. Adjusts for sharpest view of the scene.
The total focus range is covered with three quarter turns of the lens.
5 Remote Control
Button
— Battery Status
Indicator (Battery icon in the top right hand corner of the display)
Activates/ deactivates the Command in standby mode. To turn the unit on, press the button once. Press it again to turn the unit off.
The color fill (green/ yellow/ red) bar in the battery icon indicates the current power level of the internal battery, or remaining battery life.
The totally shaded battery icon indicates the fully charged battery. The flashing transparent battery icon indicates a low battery.
The Command button control panel is shown in Figure 3-6.
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Table 3-2 contains the button functions and their descriptions. The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify buttons in Figure 3-6.
NOTE:
Each button is responsible for different functions, selected by pushing or holding down the button, or using the button in combination with a second one (as described in Table 3-2).
Pushing a button for 1.5+ seconds is considered “holding down.”
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FIGURE 3-6. BUTTON CONTROL PANEL
TABLE 3-2. BUTTON CONTROLS
ITEM
NO.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Display Brightness
Push button (1) to increase the screen brightness.
increase
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Digital Zoom Control To change the zoom gradually, push and hold button (1). Up Use the UP (1) button to navigate through the items on the menu. Display Brightness
Push button (2) to decrease the screen brightness.
Decrease
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Image Palette Control
To scroll through the available palettes, hold down button (2). There are 13 palettes available: White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion, Rainbow, Globow,
Ironbow1, Ironbow2, Sepia, Color1, Color2, Ice-Fire, Rain, and OEM. Down Use the DOWN (2) button to navigate through items on the menu. Flat Field Correction
1 + 2
(FFC)
Menu
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Selection
Simultaneously holding down buttons (1) and (2) induces manual Flat
Field Correction (FFC).
Holding down button (3) will bring up the Main Menu. The menu
includes the following functions: Palette, Enhancement, and Settings.
Push the SELECTION button (3) to view the settings available for the
item selected.
To enable left and right navigation (< >) press button (3). FFC Process
Interruption
Pushing button (3) when the countdown is on the screen will cancel the
FFC, and the shutter will not interrupt viewing.
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3.2.2 MAIN MENU
Most setup options can be accessed from the MAIN MENU. To display the MAIN MENU, hold down button (3) on the control panel (Figure 3-6). Once the MAIN MENU is displayed (Figure 3-7), use buttons (1) and (2) to navigate through items on the
menu. Push button (3) to view the settings available for the item selected.
MAIN MENU
> EXIT PALET TE ENHANCEMENT SETTINGS
FIGURE 3-7. MAIN MENU
Navigate through sub-menu items by pushing buttons (1) and (2), except where otherwise indicated. After a menu item is selected, push button (3) to activate the selected function. The function will either
be activated or will show <> symbols. When <> symbols are shown on the menu, the left and the right actions are required. Use button (1) to
increase (>) the value, and button (2) to decrease (<) the value. To enter the value and disable left and right navigation, press button (3).
Select EXIT and push button (3) to return to the MAIN MENU.
Palette Menu
The PALETTE menu (Figure 3-8 and Figure 3-9) allows you to select from a range of temperature imaging modes: White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion, Rainbow, Globow, Ironbow 1, Ironbow 2, Sepia, Color 1, Color 2, Ice-Fire, Rain, and OEM Custom.
NOTE:
To navigate through the items on the two-page PALETTE menu, hold down button (1) or button (2).
The palettes act as color templates for visualization of temperature changes. To navigate through the items on the PALETTE menu, press buttons (1) or (2).
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PALET TE
> EXIT WHITE HOT BLACK HOT FUSION RAINBOW GLOBOW IRONBOW 1 IRONBOW 2
FIGURE 3-8. PALETTE MENU
PALET TE
> EXIT SEPIA COLOR 1 COLOR 2 ICE-F IRE RAIN OEM CUSTOM
FIGURE 3-9. PALETTE MENU. CONTINUED
NOTE:
The most popular palettes are White Hot and Black Hot, usually known as inversion. White Hot mode is ideal for spotting targets, while Black Hot is most useful for situational reading.
NOTE:
Training and experience are required to quickly and properly interpret thermal images.
Enhancement Menu
The ENHANCEMENT menu (Figure 3-10) allows users to take advantage of advanced signal processing algorithms to improve image quality under a variety of different thermal environments.
ENHANCEMENT
> EXIT CONTRAST SHARPNESS SMARTSCENE SKY/SEA
FIGURE 3-10. ENHANCEMENT MENU
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CONTRAST - Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) – a digital contrast correction that allows for a smart scene optimization based on dynamic adjustments where a variety of contrast levels occur depending on relative scene temperature. The adjustment range is from -8 to +8 with default value 4. Lower values will make hotter objects get more contrast and higher values will make a colder objects get more contrast.
CON TR AST -8 CONT RA ST + 8
FIGURE 3-11. DIGITAL CONTRAST CORRECTION
SHARPNESS - Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – a sharpness correction that is digitally enhances the picture to present clearer imagery, significantly improves edge sharpening and further reduces image noise. The adjustment range is from -20 to +100 with default value 60. Lower values will create an object image with softer edges. Higher values will make an object sharper, enhance details and will further increase the signal to noise ratio.
SHA RPNESS -20 SHARPNE SS +10 0
FIGURE 3-12. SHARPNESS CORRECTION
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SMART SCENE - Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – a fine-tuning computational correction that significantly improves an overall visual acuity for targets that have thermal signatures similar to a surrounding background. Higher values provide a more linear automatic gain control behavior and objects with similar, but not the same temperature can be differentiated with greater accuracy. The adjustment range is from 0 to 100 with default value 15.
SMA RT SCENE 0 SMA RT SCENE 100
FIGURE 3-13. SMART SCENE OPTIMIZATION
GAIN - Automatic Gain Control (AGC) – a correction that used to automatically adjust the gain to an appropriate range, the weaker the image signal, the stronger the gain. The adjustment range is from 0 to 255 with default value 35.
GAIN 0 GAIN 35
FIGURE 3-14. GAIN CORRECTION
AGC SPEED – parameter that allows user to control the refresh rate of Automatic Gain Control (AGC). The adjustment range is from 0 to 128 with a default value of 12.
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Settings Menu
The SETTINGS menu (Figure 3-15) allows for direct changes to Video Standards and Factory Default settings.
The Firmware (FW) revision number is listed at the bottom of the menu display.
SETTINGS
> EXIT STANDARD FACTORY RESET FW: XXXXXXXXXX
FIGURE 3-15. SETTINGS MENU
STANDARD Changes the video output standard between NTSC and PAL.
FACTORY RESET Resets the camera to factory defaults.
SOFTWARE VERSION Software release is shown in alphanumeric format. When the SELECT button is pushed, the SW version will appear.
NOTE:
After configuration is complete, select EXIT on the MAIN MENU and push button (3). All settings will be saved.
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3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES
3.3.1 OPERATING
CAUTION:
DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.
CAUTION:
To prevent thermal damage to the equipment, never point it, either powered or not, directly at the sun or any other source of high intensity light that the unprotected human eye cannot tolerate (such as a welding arc). To prevent inadvertent exposure to these sources, never leave the equipment without the objective lens cap secured.
Operating procedures are as follows:
1. Remove the Command from the carrying case.
2. Remove the objective lens cap.
3. Point the equipment at an object.
4. Activate the Command by turning the turn-pull switch ON. After approximately 3 sec, video of the thermal scene should appear.
5. Adjust the Command for your eyesight by turning the eyepiece focus rings CW up to the stop, and then CCW until the display and symbols are as clear as possible. Bring the object into focus by turning the objective focus ring (CW for far focus, CCW for near focus).
NOTE:
The total diopter adjustment range is covered with 2 turns of the eyepiece focus ring. The total focus range is covered with three quarter turns of the objective focus ring.
BRIGHTNESS INCR EA SE / ZOO M (1)
MENU / SEL ECTION / FFC PROCESS INT ERRUP TION (3)
BRIGHTNESS DECR EASE / IMAGE PALETTE (2)
FIGURE 3-16. SETTING BUTTONS
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6. Using the buttons on the control panel (Figure 3-16), configure the Command to adapt it to your situation.
For more information on operational setting procedures, see Part 3.2 (Controls and Display Indications).
A. Adjust the brightness of the display for your comfort.
Push buttons (1) and (2) to increase/ decrease the display brightness by one level at a time until
you reach your desired brightness level.
B. Use FFC (Flat Field Correction) to improve image quality.
Push buttons (1) and (2) simultaneously to start manual Flat Field Correction.
If necessary, interrupt the automatic process by pushing the central button (3) on the control panel
during the 5-second countdown, which will appear at the bottom of the display.
C. Use the digital zoom to magnify the central area of the image.
Hold down button (1) to slowly zoom in on the image. The 2x, 4x, and 8x symbols (maximum zoom
factor is dependent on equipment model) will appear on the display.
NOTE:
Digital zoom allows distant objects to appear larger; however, the resolution will be compromised.
D. Use the image palettes for optimal visualization of temperature changes in the scene.
Hold down the palette control button (2) to scroll through available palettes. The palette name will
appear in the top part of the display.
E. Adjust the necessary adjustment using the MAIN MENU. See Part 3.2.2 (Using the MAIN MENU).
NOTE:
After configuration is complete, select EXIT on the MAIN MENU and push the SELECTION button to leave the MAIN MENU. All settings will be saved.
10. To operate the Command in short-time activation mode, turn the switch to STB (standby). To activate the Command, press the remote control button once. Press the remote control button again to deactivate the Command.
CAUTION:
DO NOT leave the equipment activated when not in use.
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3.3.2 COMMAND SHUT-DOWN
NOTE:
Shut down the Command properly to avoid losing unsaved settings and data.
Shut-down the Command as follows:
1. Be sure to save your settings and data.
2. Turn off the Command.
3. Place the protective cap on the objective lens.
4. Disconnect the cable (if applicable).
5. Place the protective cap on the connector.
6. Remove the batteries.
CAUTION:
Do not store the Command with the batteries still installed.
7. Store the Command and all accessories in the carrying case.
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SECTION 4
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
Table 4-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), has been provided so that you can keep your equipment in good operating condition.
Perform functional tests in the order listed in Table 4-1. Operating procedures are detailed in Chapter 3.
Explanation of Table Entries: SEQ NO. column. Sequence numbers are for reference and appear in the order required to perform
checks and services. LOCATION OF ITEM TO CHECK / SERVICE column. Indicates the location and the item to be checked
or serviced.
PROCEDURE column. Details the check/ service procedure. NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF... column. Indicates what faults will prevent your equipment from
operating successfully.
TABLE 4-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
LOCATION OF
SEQ
ITE M TO CHE CK /
NO.
SERVICE
1 Completeness Open storage/ carrying case and inventory
2 Soft Carrying
Case
3 Body Inspect for cracks or damage. Scratches and
4 Objective Lens
Cap
items by comparing with the data in this manual.
Shake out loose dirt or foreign material. Inspect for tears, cuts, excess wear, or damage.
gouges are OK if operation is not affected. Inspect for missing parts. Clean as required.
Inspect for cuts, tears, and dirt. Clean as required.
PROCEDURE
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
NOT FULLY MISSION
CAPABLE IF...
Missing items.
Cracked or damaged. Missing parts.
Cap is torn or cut. Cap is not secured to the housing of the lens.
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TABL E 4-1. CONT INUED
LOCATION OF
SEQ
ITE M TO CHE CK /
NO.
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
5 Eyecups Inspect for cuts, tears, and dirt. Inspect for
NOT FULLY MISSION
CAPABLE IF...
Cups are torn or cut. torn, bent, or improperly fitting eyecups. Clean as required.
6 Battery
Compartment and Cap
7 Lenses Inspect for cleanliness, scratches, chips, or
8 Objective Focus
Ring
Inspect for corrosion, moisture, and corroded or defective contacts. Inspect for cap damage or retainer breaks. Inspect rubber gasket for damage.
cracks. Clean as required.
Rotate objective focus ring to ensure it is not too tight or too loose. Range is approximately three quarter turns.
Contacts are damaged or
corroded. Retainer is broken.
Cap or rubber gasket is
damaged.
Chipped or cracked. Scratches
hinder vision through the
equipment.
Ring gets stuck, is too loose,
or adversely affects the user’s
ability to properly focus the
objective lens.
9 Eyepiece Focus
Rings
Rotate eyepiece focus rings to ensure the rings are not too tight or too loose. Range is approximately 2 turns.
Rings get stuck, are too loose,
or adversely affect the user’s
ability to properly adjust the
diopter.
10 Turn-P ull
Check for operation (without batteries). Switch is inoperative.
Switch
11 Connector Inspect for corrosion, moisture, and corroded
or defective contacts. Inspect for cap damage or retainer breaks.
12 Remote Control
Unit
Check for damage and missing parts. Check Velcro tape for wear.
13 Video Cable Inspect for damage. Inspect the cable
Contacts are damaged or
corroded. Cap is damaged.
Retainer is broken.
Damaged. Missing parts.
Damaged. connector for corrosion, moisture, and corroded or defective contacts. Clean as required.
NOTE:
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
For a complete operational check, it is necessary to connect a video monitor to the Command.
14 Turn- Pull
Switch
Install the batteries. Remove the objective lens cap. Point the equipment at an object. Turn the equipment on. Look for a thermal
No thermal image. Battery
icon is flashing (indicates a low
battery). image on the display. Look for a flashing battery icon in the eyepiece viewing area.
15 Control Board Ensure the Command is responsive to control
Unresponsive buttons. buttons.
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TABL E 4-1. CONT INUED
LOCATION OF
SEQ
ITE M TO CHE CK /
NO.
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
16 Remote Control Turn the equipment to standby. Point the
NOT FULLY MISSION
CAPABLE IF...
No image. equipment at an object. Push and hold the remote control button. Look for a thermal image on the display. Release the button. Turn off the equipment.
17 Video Cable Connect an external monitor to the Command.
No image. Point the equipment on an object. Turn the equipment on. Look for an image on the monitor. Turn off the Command. Disconnect the monitor.
POST-CHECK PROCEDURES Turn off the equipment. Replace the objective lens cap. Remove the batteries. Return the equipment and all accessories to
the carrying case.
4.2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
The purpose of troubleshooting is to identify the most frequent equipment malfunctions, probable causes, and corrective actions required.
Table 4-2 lists the common malfunctions that may be found during the operation or maintenance of the Command. Perform the tests/ inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
This table does not list all of the malfunctions that may occur with your device, or all of the tests and corrective actions that may be necessary. If you experience an equipment malfunction
that is not listed, or is not fixed by the corrective actions listed in the table, please contact Customer Service center.
TABLE 4-2. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNC TION PROBABLE CAUSE/ TEST/ INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION
The Command fails to activate.
Batteries are missing or
Insert batteries or install correctly.
improperly installed. Batteries are dead. Replace the batteries. Batteries, surfaces, or contacts
are dirty or corroded.
Clean the contact surfaces with a pencil
eraser and/or alcohol and cotton swabs. Remote control unit is damaged. Please contact Customer Support. Remote control battery is dead. Replace the battery as per Part 4.3.4. The equipment is damaged. Please contact Customer Support.
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TABL E 4-2. CONTINUED
MALFUNC TION PROBABLE CAUSE/ TEST/ INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION
The Command is not responsive to control buttons.
Remote control does not work.
Poor image quality. Check objective lens and
No image on an external monitor.
Hindered rotation of the battery cap.
Light is visible around eyecups.
The equipment is damaged. Please contact Customer Support.
Battery is missing or improperly installed.
Battery is dead. Replace the battery. Battery surfaces or contacts are
dirty or corroded. Remote control unit is damaged. Please contact Customer Support.
eyepieces focus. Check for fogging or dirt on
objective lens and eyepieces. The equipment is damaged. Please contact Customer Support. Video cable is damaged. Replace the video cable with a new one.
The equipment is damaged. Please contact Customer Support. Dirty cap thread. Clean the thread. Damaged cap thread. Replace the cap with a new one. If this
Check eyecups resilience. If the eyecups are defective, please
Insert battery or install correctly.
Clean the contact surfaces with a pencil
eraser and/or alcohol and cotton swabs.
Refocus.
Clean the lenses as detailed in Part 4.3.2.
If this is not effective, please contact
Customer Support.
is not effective, please contact Customer
Support.
contact Customer Support.
4.3 MAINTENANCE
4.3.1 GENERAL
The Command operator maintenance consists of operational tests, inspections for unit serviceability, cleaning and mounting procedures, and corrective actions (troubleshooting and replacement of a limited number of parts). Maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual (PMCS, troubleshooting, etc.) are not repeated in this section.
CAUTION:
The Command is a precision electro-optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage.
CAUTION:
DO NOT dismantle the equipment.
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4.3.2 CLEANING PROCEDURES
Clean the Command and optional items as follows:
1. Gently brush off any dirt from the equipment using only a clean, soft cloth.
2. Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gently wipe the external surfaces (except for optical surfaces).
3. Dry any wet surfaces (except for optical surfaces) with another clean, dry, soft cloth.
4. Using a lens brush, carefully remove all loose dirt from optical surfaces (objective lens and eyepiece).
5. Dampen a cotton swab with ethanol and lightly and slowly wipe optical surface. Clean the optical surface using circular movements, starting from the center and moving out towards the edge, not touching the lens holder and changing the cotton swab after each circular stroke. Repeat until the optical surface is clean.
6. Clean the battery contact surfaces and contact springs with a pencil eraser and/or alcohol and cotton swabs.
CAUTION:
Thoroughly dry each item before replacing into the storage/ carrying case.
4.3.3 BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Refer to Part 3.1.1 for battery installation procedures. Replace the remote control battery as follows:
1. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the four screws (A, Figure 4-1) that secure the cover to the bottom of the unit. Remove the cover.
A
FIGURE 4-1. ADVANCED WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION
2. Replace the battery with new one (CR2032, 3V). Install the battery, aligning their polarity markings (+/-) with those embossed on the compartment.
3. Replace the cover and tighten the screws (A).
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APPENDIX
LIST OF SPARE PARTS
The parts authorized by this list of spare parts are required for operator maintenance. The list includes parts that must be removed before replacing authorized parts.
The PART NO. column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer, which controls the design and characteristics of the item in terms of its engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection requirement, to identify an item.
5
4
3
2
1
FIGURE A-1. COMMAND SPARE PARTS LIST
6
11
12
9
7
10
14
13
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TABLE A-1. COMMAND SPARE PARTS LIS T
ITE M NO. DESCRIPTION PA RT NO.
1 50mm Objective Lens Cap AHSOLC50
- 75mm Objective Lens Cap AHSOLC75
- 100mm Objective Lens Cap AHSOLC100
2 50mm Objective Lens Assembly AHSOLA50
- 75mm Objective Lens Assembly AHSOLA75
- 100mm Objective Lens Assembly AHSO L A100
3 Connector Cap AHSCNCP
4 Batter y Cap AHSBC
5 Turn-pull Switch AHSSWT
6 Eyepiece Assembly AHSEPA
7 Eyecup AHSEC
8 Side Picatinny/Weaver Rail (not shown) AHSRRL
9 Battery Cassette AHSBTCS
10 Video Cable AHSVCB
11 Advanced Wireless Remote Control ANVR000001
12 Picatinny Adapter for Advanced Wireless Remote Control ANRA000002
13 Operation and Maintenance Manual AHSOMM
14 Carrying Case AHSCCS
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