FLIR Breach PTQ136 User Manual

FLIR

BREACH

Multifunctional Thermal Imaging Monocular

TM

USER MANUAL

© 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.

Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of FLIR Outdoor & Tactical
Systems and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, trade names, or
company names referenced herein are used for identification only and
are the property of their respective owners.

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 support for additional information
prior to returning a camera.

Phone:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

This documentation is subject to change without notice.

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.

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 recovery 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.

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

FLIR Outdoor & Tactical Systems

815 Dubuque Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
International Phone/Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

www.flir.com

Export Information

Equipment described herein may require US Government authorization
for export purposes. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.

©2018 FLIR Systems, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without
notice, check our website: www.flir.com.

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CONTENT

Safety Statement 4

1. Introduction 5

2. Getting Started 7

3. Operating the System 9

4. Main Menu 11

5. Display Indication 15

6. Maintenance 16

7. Warranty 17

8. Specifications 18

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SAFETY STATEMENT

BreachTM Thermal Monocular

• 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:

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE.
Disassembly can cause permanent damage and void the warranty.

WARNING:

This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause
allergic reactions!

CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION:

• Do not point the camera at high-intensity radiation sources such as
the sun, lasers, or arc welders

• Do not leave fingerprints on the camera’s infrared optics. Clean only
with low pressure fresh water and a lens cloth

• 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 dry each item before placing them into the
storage case

The Breach thermal imaging monocular is used as a handheld viewer,
and it has the ability to save an image or a video clip.

Nevertheless, in the industry and throughout this manual, this type of
device is also referred to as a camera.

NOTES:

• To avoid losing unsaved data, DO NOT remove the batteries or
disconnect the external power source while the product is on

• Inadvertent 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 MONOCULAR

This manual covers the FLIR Breach thermal monocular and all
applicable components. It is recommended that you read and
understand this manual to optimize the monocular’s operation.

1.2 INTRODUCTION

Built for the rigors of law enforcement, the FLIR Breach spots the
heat of suspects and objects in total darkness. Featuring the new FLIR
Boson core and a compact design, the FLIR Breach offers unmatched
tactical awareness. Weighing only 7.4 ounces (210 grams), the FLIR
Breach can be concealed in a pocket or mounted to a helmet with its
mini-rail feature, while adding minimal weight to officers’ heavy gear.
Additional features include onboard recording and seven palettes for
fast detection of suspects or evidence, day or night.

Breach employs a fixed focus 1x lens and provides up to 4x digital
e-Zoom. It has three external buttons for unit operation and an internal
menu to configure options. The Breach monocular is powered by one
CR123A (3V) battery.

Breach has three integral rail mounts. The mini-rail design allows for
mounting on a wide variety of in-service head mounts, helmet mounts,
and install additional equipment.

Equipped with digital compass and inclinometer, Breach offers the
operator the tools necessary to interpolate accurate distance to target
and target orientation.

1.3 FEATURES

• FLIR BOSON 12μm Pitch Thermal Sensor

• High resolution FLCOS display

• Multiple palettes

• Integrated digital compass and digital inclinometer

• Onboard video recording and picture capture (internal storage)

• USB-C connectivity

• Battery status indicator

• Rapid start-up

• Easy adaptability to wide selection of head and helmet with Dove
Tail/ Bayonet interfaces

• Rugged construction

• Limited 3-year warranty

• 10-year warranty on FLIR detector

• Made in the USA

1.4 REGISTER YOUR BREACH

You can register your product online at:

www.flir.com

The Breach monocular has an internal storage for video recording and
pictures. It is capable of digital video out via the USB-C. Breach has
internal video and image recording. The files can be transferred directly
to the computer.

NOTE: Internal recording and image capture cannot be used when
USB-C is plugged into a computer.

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1.5 INFRARED THERMAL VISION
VERSUS IMAGE INTENSIFIED
NIGHT VISION

Breach makes images from heat, not light, a feat impossible for the
naked eye or image intensified (I2) night vision devices. This allows you
to see clearly without any visible light. People, animals, and objects all
generate or reflect heat and are clearly seen by the Breach in even the
most adverse conditions.

BREACH ENABLES THE USER TO:

• See people or objects in difficult terrain, reduced visibility, or total

darkness

• See through smoke, dust, and light fog

• See more and further than low light night vision

1.6 DETECTION, RECOGNITION,
IDENTIFICATION

DETECTION

I see something.

IMAGE INTENSIFIED I

THERMAL IMAGING

2

RECOGNITION

It’s a four-legged animal.

IDENTIFICATION

I can tell it is an Elk.

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