FLIR PS32, PS24 Operator's Manual

Scout PS-Series

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Thermal Imager

Operator’s Manual

Document Number: 431-PS00-00-10

Revision: 110

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contact FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. customer support at 805.964.9797
for additional information prior to returning a camera.

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Table of Contents

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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Scout PS-Series Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Your Scout PS-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Scout PS-Series Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Auto Shutdown Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Scout PS-Series Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Physical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lens Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Range Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Important Safety Instructions

•Read these instructions!

•Follow all instructions!

•Heed all warnings!

•Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer!

•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Caution!

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. return the
equipment to the manufacturer for battery replacement.

The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble the camera, store above
60°C, or incinerate. The battery is factory replaceable only and
must be replaced with the identical battery pack.

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1Introduction

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FLIR’s Scout PS-Series thermal handheld cameras give
hikers, hunters, and outdoorsmen the ability to see clearly
in total darkness, providing a wealth of information during any
nighttime excursion.

The Scout PS-Series camera enables
the outdoorsman to:

•See animals and difficult terrain in reduced visibility

or total darkness

•See through smoke, dust, and light fog

•See camouflage and foliage in any lighting conditions

•See more—and see farther—than with low-light night vision

goggles

The Scout PS-Series camera makes images from heat, not light,
a feat impossible for the naked eye or even image intensified (I

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night vision devices, which means you can see clearly even without
any visible light at all. People, animals, and objects all make their
own heat and their own contrast, and are clearly seen by the
Scout PS-Series camera in even the most adverse conditions.

Scout PS-Series Camera Image Visible Image

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1–1 Scout PS-Series Camera Features

•Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use.

•240×180 or 320×240 microbolometer sensor for excellent
image quality and clarity

•19 mm lens with 24° field of view

•Palm-Sized Portability and Light Weight—Only 12 Ounces

•Embedded LED Tasklight

•USB Cable for battery charging

•Rechargeable Internal Li-Ion battery—Provides up to 5 hours of
camera operation on a single charge.

Caution!

Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause
permanent damage and will void the warranty.

Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity
radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.

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

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