FLIR Systems 431-0012-21-00S User manual

Thermal Monocular

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patents pending, or design patents pending.

If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or
need service, contact FLIR Systems, Inc. customer support for
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Phone: [phone] , select option 2 at the prompt
(“Handheld Products”)

Email: PVS.support@ir.com

This documentation is subject to change without notice.

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:

Modication 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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CONTENT

1. Introduction 4

2. Getting Started 5

3. Operating the Camera 6

4. User Menu 10

5. Maintenance 13

6. Specications 15

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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

This manual covers the FLIR SCOUT TK Series and all
applicable components. It is recommended that this manual
be read and understood to optimize camera operation.

1.2 INTRODUCTION

FLIR’s SCOUT TK Series thermal handheld camera gives
the user the ability to see clearly in total darkness, providing
a wealth of information during any nighttime activity. The
design is rugged enough to withstand the demands of
outdoor use. It uses FLIR’s proprietary Digital Detail
Enhancement™ image processing and employs a xed focus
lens. It has 4 external buttons for unit operation and an internal
menu to congure options. See Operating the Camera and
Using the Menu System sections for more details on buttons
and menu options.

SCOUT TK SERIES FEATURES:

• Rugged design

• 160 X 120 VOx Lepton® Microbolometer

• 20° horizontal eld of view

• 640 x 480 LCD Display

DETECTION

I see something.

RECOGNITION

It’s a four-legged animal.

IDENTIFICATION

I can tell it is a dog.

• Palm sized, light weight design (6 oz)

• Snapshot capture and Internal storage for up to 1000 images

• Video recording up to 4 hours of video

• Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery

• USB cable for battery charging and image download

THE SCOUT TK SERIES CAMERA
ALLOWS THE USER TO:

• See wildlife and difcult terrain in reduced visibility conditions
or total darkness

• See through smoke, dust, and light fog

• Search for missing pets

• Scan sidewalks, parking lots, and other public areas in the dark

1.4 CAUTIONS

• To assure proper charging, the camera should be turned off throughout
the charging cycle

• Only charge the camera’s battery when the temperature is from
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), otherwise battery damage could occur

• Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause
permanent damage. The battery is not user replaceable

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

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

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SECTION 2. GETTING STARTED

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING

The FLIR SCOUT TK Series camera is available with the
features, options, and accessories described in this manual.
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera to
determine the actual contents of your camera package.

In addition to the camera the following items are included in
the camera package:

• FCC Declaration of Conformity

• CE Declaration of Conformity

2.2 CHARGING THE CAMERA

The camera’s battery should be fully charged prior to use.
Note: The battery is not user replaceable.

TO CHARGE THE CAMERA’S BATTERY:

1. Lift the cover from the USB port.

2. Plug the cable provided with the FLIR SCOUT TK into the
camera’s USB port.

3. Plug the opposite end of the cable into a USB power source.

Indicator LED

Quick Start Guide Thank You Card

Lanyard

USB Cable

The indicator LED ashes while charging. The color of the
Indicator LED is determined by the level of charge.

FLASHING LED COLOR LEVEL OF CHARGE

Red <10%

Amber 10-20%

Green (Long Flash) >20%

Green (Short Flash) 100%

During normal operation the color of the indicator LED shows
the battery’s level of charge.

LED COLOR LEVEL OF CHARGE

Red <10%

Amber 10-20%

Green >20%

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SECTION 3. OPERATING THE CAMERA

3.1 CAMERA BUTTONS

This section details the use of the camera’s buttons.

Indicator LED

Power

Color Palettes

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Display Brightness Snapshot / Recording

Adjustable Diopter

3.1.1 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

While looking through the eyepiece, adjust the position of
the diopter lever to optimize the sharpness of the image in
the viewnder.

3.1.3 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS BUTTON

Press the Display Brightness Button to open the display
brightness selection screen. The display brightness can only
be adjusted while the display brightness selection screen
is displayed. There are 8 brightness levels which can be
selected. The graph on the left hand side of the display
brightness selection screen shows the current brightness.

Display brightness selection screen

3.1.2 POWER BUTTON

The Power Button performs the following functions:

CAMERA STATE SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

Camera OFF Turns Power ON N/A

Camera ON Access User Menu Turns Power OFF

While in the display brightness selection screen the buttons
have the following functionality:

BUTTON

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SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

Accesses User Menu Turns Power OFF

Increases the

display brightness

by one increment

Exits the brightness

selection screen

Decreases the

display brightness

by one increment

Quickly increases the

display brightness

N/A

Quickly decreases the

display brightness

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3.1.4 COLOR PALETTE BUTTON

The color palette button is used to select the color palette that
is applied to the image.

Press the color palette button to open the color palette
selection screen. Color palettes can only be changed while the
color palette selection screen is active. The graph on the left
side of the color palette selection screen displays the name
and color gradients of the current palette.

Note: The color palette selection screen automatically exits
after three seconds of inactivity.

BLACK HOT

Hot objects appear black. Scenes appear more lifelike than
White-Hot, especially at night.

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Color palette selection screen

THE SCOUT TK HAS 9 USER SELECTABLE
COLOR PALETTES.

WHITE HOT

Most commonly used palette. Hot objects appear white. Good
for scenes with either high or low contrast.

InstAlert

The hottest things in the image are colored and everything
else is greyscale.

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GRADED FIRE 1

The hottest things in the image are colored with a gradient of
color, and everything else is greyscale.

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GRADED FIRE 2

Similar to Graded Fire 1 but has more grey levels colorized
at the top.

RAIN

Well-suited for low contrast scenes.

IRON

Iron simulates the glow of things that are heated to visible
incandescence, like an iron in the re.

LAVA

Lava simulates the glow of hot lava against a cold surface.
The colors are in strong color contrast.

COLOR WHEEL

Similar to rain but has even more contrast since the base
colors are opposites in the color wheel.

While in the color palette selection menu the buttons have the
following functionality:

BUTTON

SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

Accesses User Menu Turns Power OFF

Moves up through the

color palette options

by one increment

Exits the color

palette menu

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Moves down through

the color palette options

by one increment

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Quickly moves up

through the color

palette options

N/A

Quickly moves down

through the color

palette options

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3.1.5 SNAPSHOT BUTTON

The snapshot button is used to capture images and to record
video. Up to 1000 pictures and up to 4 hours of recorded video
can be stored in the camera’s internal memory at one time.

The Gallery (accessible via the user menu) can be used to view
captured images and recordings. Note: Recordings cannot be
played back in the photo gallery, the rst frame is displayed in
the gallery. See User Menu section for details.

3.1.5.1 TAKING A PICTURE

Perform a short press of the snapshot button to capture a
single image. The camera icon will be displayed briey.

If the snapshot button is pressed before the previous image
has been saved, the new snapshot image is buffered. The
snapshot buffer can hold up to six images at a time. When the
snapshot buffer is full, a “Please wait…” warning is displayed.

3.1.4.2 RECORDING VIDEO

To record a video, press and hold the snapshot button. A
movie camera icon and elapsed time counter will be shown
while a video is recording.

To end recording and save the video to the camera’s internal
storage, press the snapshot button.

Recording icon with elapsed time counter Snapshot button

The FLIR SCOUT TK has internal storage for up to 4 hours of
video. When the video storage space is exhausted, a “Video
media full” warning is displayed.

Snapshot Buffer Full Message

The FLIR SCOUT TK has internal storage for up to 1000
images. When the image storage space is exhausted, a
“Gallery full” warning is displayed.

Image Storage Full Message

Recording Capacity Exceeded

3.2 BATTERY METER

The following image explains the battery meter when
operating on battery or external power.

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SECTION 4. USER MENU

4.1 USER MENU

To access the user menu press the power button while the
camera is operational. The user menu screen will be displayed

User Menu

The following items are available in the user menu:

• Battery: Turns the battery meter on/off in the display.

• Date/Time: Turns the date/time on/off in the display.

• 24 Hour: Changes the time display between 12 hour (AM/PM)
and 24 hour mode.

• Buttons: Enables/disables on-screen button display for navigation.

• User-selectable auto power off. The options are 5 min (default),
10 min, 20 min, or never.

• Set Clock: Used to set the date and time.

• About: Displays the camera’s software version and serial number.

• Gallery: Accesses the camera’s snapshot and video browser.

4.1.1 BATTERY INDICATOR

This selection is used to toggle the battery indicator on/off
in the display.

Battery Indicator icon on/off

4.1.2 DATE/TIME

This selection is used to toggle the date and time on/off
in the display.

Date & Time Stamp On/Off

4.1.3 TWENTY-FOUR HOUR

While in the user menu the buttons have the
following functionality:

BUTTON

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SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

Exits the user menu Turns Power OFF

Moves up through the

menu by one increment

Selects Current Item N/A

Moves down

through the menu

by one increment

Quickly moves up
through the menu

Quickly moves down

through the menu

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When the date/time stamp is enabled in the display, this
option toggles the time display between 12 hour (AM/PM)
and 24 hour mode.

24-Hour Clock Enabled

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4.1.4 BUTTONS

The user can enable/disable the reference button actions from
the display. The button functions shown on the screen match
the actions generated by pressing the camera’s buttons.

4.1.6 SET THE CLOCK continued

The button actions listed below can be used to set the
date and time:

BUTTON

SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

Buttons

On-Screen button functionality

4.1.5 AUTO POWER OFF (APO)

The user can set the amount of time that the camera can be active
without any user interaction prior to shutting off. The options are 5
minutes (Default), 10 minutes, 20 minutes, and never.

Exits the set clock

dialog box

Increases the value of

the highlighted item

by one increment

Moves to the next item N/A

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Decreases the value of

the highlighted item

by one increment

Turns Power OFF

Quickly increases the

value of the

highlighted item

Quickly decreases the

value of the

highlighted item

4.1.7 ABOUT

Pressing the snapshot button with the About option highlighted
will bring up the About dialogue box. This displays the software
loaded into the camera as well as the serial numbers of the
camera and sensor. Press any button to exit.

Set length of time for auto shutoff

4.1.6 SET THE CLOCK

Pressing the snapshot button with the Clock option highlighted
will bring up the set clock dialogue box.

The only software that has the ability to be updated by the
end user is the “Camera” software. See Software Update
section for details. The about dialogue box provides the
following information.

Access information about your specic camera

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Camera: VX.XX.X Current version of camera’s software

Sensor: VX.X.XX Current version of Lepton core software

Battery: VX.XX.X Current version of battery management software

Loader: VX.XX.X Current version of system bootloader

Camera SN: XXXXXX Scout TK’s serial number

Sensor SN: XXXXXX Lepton core’s serial number

SOC: MA21XX Processor Type

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4.1.8 GALLERY

Pressing the snapshot button with the Gallery option
highlighted will launch the snapshot and video gallery.

4.1.9 DELETE IMAGE/VIDEO INDIVIDUALLY

The button operation while in the individual image/video delete
dialog box is as follows:

BUTTON SHORT PRESS

Exits the Gallery

Cancels the

deletion

Deletes

Selected File

Select Gallery in user menu to view snapshots

The Gallery provides a convenient way to review the images
and video recording les that have been saved to the camera’s
internal storage.

Images appear to the left as thumbnails

The button operation while in the Gallery is as follows:

BUTTON

SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

Exits the Gallery Turns Power OFF

P

Deleting Images one at a time

Cancels the

deletion

4.1.10 DELETE ALL IMAGES/VIDEOS

The button operation while in the delete all images/video
dialog box is as follows:

BUTTON SHORT PRESS

Exits the Gallery

Cancels the

deletion

Brings up a

question box

delete all?

P

Deleting All Images and Videos

Cancels the

deletion

If you conrm the deletion a nal conrmation dialog box will
be shown. The button operation in the nal delete all images/
video dialog box is as follows:

CONFIRM DELETE OF ALL IMAGES/VIDEOS

BUTTON SHORT PRESS

Exits the Gallery

Scrolls up through

images by

one increment

Brings up a dialog

box to delete the

current image/video

P

Scrolls down through

images by

one increment

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Quickly scrolls up through

images in the Gallery

Brings up a dialog box

to delete all of the

camera’s images/videos

Quickly scrolls down

through images

in the Gallery

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Conrmation for deleting ALL images and videos

Cancels the

deletion

Deletes all

images

and videos

Cancels the

deletion

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SECTION 5. MAINTENANCE

5.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE

Software updates for your FLIR SCOUT TK can be found at
www.ir.com/hunting-outdoor/ under the “Resources” tab.

5.1.1 Software Update Procedure

To update your camera’s software:

1) Go to Resources tab at www.ir.com/hunting-outdoor/

2) Download the latest version of software to your computer

3) Fully charge the FLIR SCOUT TK

- Note: The software update procedure cannot be performed
while the battery is low. If the battery is too low to complete the
software update, the charge battery message will be displayed.

8) During the software update the messages below are displayed through
the eyepiece:

First Update status reading in SCOUT TK eyepiece

Warning dialogue box for low battery during update

4) Turn on your FLIR SCOUT TK

5) Connect your FLIR SCOUT TK to your computer using the USB
cable provided

6) Locate and open the drive named “FLIR” on your computer

7) Copy the latest software les to the folder labeled “UPDATE” on the

drive named “FLIR”. After the le has nished copying, press the
Power Button twice and remove the USB cable from the computer

- Note: The USB cable must be removed within three seconds of the

rst button press.

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Loading bar progression in SCOUT TK eyepiece

Loading bar progression in SCOUT TK eyepiece

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Loading bar progression in SCOUT TK eyepiece

9) It will take approximately 5 minutes for the software to load. The
camera will restart when the process is complete

5.3 CLEANING THE SCOUT TK

Wipe the housing with a damp cloth as needed. Use a high
quality lens wipe to remove dirt or smudges from the lens and
display window. Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the
housing, lens, or display window.

5.4 OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

The camera has built in over temperature protection to
prevent damage to the electronics. When an over temperature
condition is detected the image below is displayed for ten
seconds before the Scout TK shuts down. After a thermal
shutdown, the Scout TK will not turn on until the camera’s
interior has returned to a safe operating temperature.

Notication screen of a successful load and pending
restart to nish software update

5.2 BATTERY SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT

If the battery will not hold a charge and requires replacement,
please contact FLIR Systems for details on returning the unit
for service. For instructions on charging the battery refer to
Section 2.3 Charging the Camera.

Excessive Temperature warning

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SECTION 6. SPECIFICATIONS

6.1 CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS CHART

The table below contains the latest product specications
for the FLIR SCOUT TK; however, with all of our products as
they evolve and are further developed these specications are
subject to change without notice.

SCOUT TK PRODUCT FEATURE PARAMETERS

Start up <10 seconds

Detector Type 160 x 120 VOx Lepton® Microbolometer

Thermal Sensitivity, Waveband 7.5-13.5µm

Field of View (H x V) 20° x 16°

Image Processing FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement™

Media Storage 1000 images and 4 hours of video

USER INTERFACE

Display 640 x 480 pixel LCD

Refresh Rate <9Hz

Color Palettes User Selectable: WhiteHot/BlackHot/InstAlert

POWER

Battery Type Internal Li-Ion Cell

Battery Life (Operating @ 20°C) >5 Hours

USB Port Micro-USB

ENVIRONMENTAL

Ingress Protection Rating IP-67, Submersible

Operating Temperature -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Drop 1.2m (3.93 ft)

PHYSICAL

Weight 184g (6.5 oz)

Size 14.9cm x 5.5cm x 5.5cm (5.9” x 2.2” x 2.2”)

Country Of Origin USA

Graded Fire/Iron/Lava/Rain/Color Wheel

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