FLIR Systems SCOUT III 240, 431-0009-31-00, 431-0019-31-00 User manual

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SCOUT® III

Thermal Monocular

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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

This product is an export controlled item. Authorization by the
US government must be obtained prior to any shipment outside the
United States.

When shipping from manufacturer Internal Lithium battery state of charge
(SOC) does not exceed 30% of rated capacity, in compliance with IATA UN
3480, PI 965, Section IA and IB

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CONTENT

1. Introduction 4

2. Getting Started 5

3. Operating the System 7

4. Symbology 10

5. Maintenance 11

6. Specications 12

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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

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

1.2 INTRODUCTION

FLIR’s Scout III Series thermal handheld monoculars give hikers,
hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts the ability to see clearly in
total darkness, providing a wealth of information during any
nighttime excursion.

SCOUT III Features

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

• Microbolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity

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

• Embedded LED Task Light

• Battery charging via USB Cable

• USB/Video Adapter Cable for video out – Scout III 640 & 320 only.

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

DETECTION

I see something.

RECOGNITION

It’s a four-legged animal.

IDENTIFICATION

I can tell it is an Elk.

The SCOUT III Series monocular makes images from heat, not light, a
feat impossible for the naked eye or image intensied (I2) night vision
devices. This allows you to see clearly without any visible light. People,
animals, and objects all generate or reect heat and are clearly seen by
the Scout III Series camera in even the most adverse conditions.

Scout III series monocular enables the outdoor
enthusiast to:

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

• See through smoke, dust, and light fog

• See camouage and foliage in any lighting conditions

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

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1.3 REGISTER YOUR SCOUT III

You can register your product online at:

www.ir.com/scout/registration

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FLIR Thermal

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SECTION 2. GETTING STARTED

2.1 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING

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

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

• FCC Declaration of Conformity

• CE Declaration of Conformity

Quick Start Guide

Wrist Strap

Thank You Card

Lens Cap

Molle-Compatible
Belt Holster

USB Cable

USB to RCA Cable
(320 & 640 models only)

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2.3 CHARGING THE SYSTEM

To assure proper charging, SCOUT III Series monoculars should be
turned OFF throughout the charging cycle. Charging MUST only be
done when the camera temperature is from 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), or
battery damage may occur.

The monocular battery should be fully charged prior to use. To charge
the monocular, lift the cover from the USB port, plug in the USB cable
provided with the monocular, and plug other cable end into a USB
power source.

USB Port

2.4 BATTERY

Your Scout III Series monocular is equipped with a sophisticated power
system that uses a rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery.

BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR

While the monocular is ON, a battery status
indicator is always shown in the corner of
the display image. This indicator provides an
estimation of the remaining battery charge.

BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION

The SCOUT III Series monocular is a sealed unit with sensitive
electronics and contains no user-serviceable parts. Service or repair
is to be performed only by the manufacturer. The monocular must never
be opened or modied by the user. The monocular contains no user
serviceable components. The battery used in this device may present
a risk of re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble the
monocular, store above 60°C, or incinerate. The battery is replaceable
only in the factory. Return the product to the manufacturer for
battery replacement.

Full Charge

Half Charge

Plugged In

Charging Indicator

• When charging the charging indicator will be lit orange.

• When fully charged, the charging indicator will light solid green. The
initial charge time is approximately 5 hours.

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SECTION 3. OPERATING THE SYSTEM

3.1 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND BUTTONS

Zoom (320 & 640 models)

Power

Task Light

Display Brightness
Task Light On/Off

Mini-USB/Charging/Analog
video out

(320 & 640 models only)

Charging
Indicator

Palette Selection

Eyepiece

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

Use this button to cycle through the ve levels of display brightness.
Each press of the button advances to the next level of brightness.

When the highest brightness level is reached, subsequent button
presses advance to the next lower brightness levels. When the lowest
brightness level is reached, subsequent button presses advance to the
next higher brightness level. One of the following icons is displayed
for approximately 3 seconds after the button is pressed indicating the
current brightness level:

Dim Bright

SYSTEM STATE SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

System OFF Flashes LED Task light Turn on LED Task Light

Systemt ON

Changes Current

Display Brightness

N/A

3.1.3 COLOR PALETTES

Use this button to toggle between the available color palettes. Please
see the following images for examples of SCOUT III’s color palettes.

WHITE HOT

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

3.1.2 POWER BUTTON

The Power Button performs the following functions:

SYSTEM STATE SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS

System OFF Turns Power ON N/A

System ON Access User Menu Turns Power

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BLACK HOT

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

InstAlert™ Level 3

The hottest 15% of things in the image are colored and everything else
is greyscale.

InstAlert™ Level 1

The hottest 5% of things in the image are colored and everything else
is greyscale.

InstAlert™ Level 2

The hottest 10% of things in the image are colored and everything else
is greyscale.

InstAlert™ Level 4

The hottest 20 % of things in the image are colored and everything
else is greyscale.

GRADED FIRE

The hottest things in the image are colored with a gradient color of
yellow’s and oranges and everything else is greyscale.

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3.1.4 ZOOM BUTTON (Scout III 320 and 640 only)

3.3 SCOUT III POWER MANAGEMENT

Use this button to switch the monocular between no
zoom (full resolution), 2x zoom (320), and 2x & 4x zoom
(640). The central part of the image is magnied by the
zoom level selected.

When zoom has been selected, the icon appears continuously
in the display. See user menu section for additional details

FREEZE FRAME BUTTON (Scout III 240 only)

Allows current visible frame to be frozen

Use this button to freeze the video so that a single
frame may be inspected closely.

3.2 USING USB/ANALOG VIDEO ADAPTER

CABLE

To obtain analog video out, insert the adapter cable into the
USB connector. The monocular will detect the adapter cable
and provide the video stream. Use an RCA cable to connect to a
monitor or a video recorder.

(Scout 640 and 320 models)

Your SCOUT III Series monocular is equipped with a power
management system that provides up to ve hours of continuous
operation. When left in the Off state the battery will hold a charge for
up to two months. To use the product it is important to understand the
basic power states of the product.

• When the monocular is turned on from the Off state, it takes about
ve seconds to become operational. During the bootup process, the
FLIR splash screen is shown. Pressing the Power button will toggle the
monocular between On and Off.

• The camera shuts down after about ve minutes if no

buttons are pushed.

SYSTEM STATE HOW DO YOU KNOW?

OFF

ON

The display is off and the Task Light comes on

when the Brightness button is pressed.

The display is on and the LED Task Light is
disabled. If the image appears blank, make

sure the lens cover is removed.

3.4 AUTO POWER OFF OPERATION

Auto Power Off is a feature of the SCOUT III Series monocular that helps
to guard against draining the battery prematurely by inadvertently leaving
the camera on.

Auto Shutdown turns the camera off if the following conditions are met:

• The product is On

USB to RCA Video Cable

Customer Supplied RCA Cable

When using the USB/Analog Video Adapter cable to record video or
supply video to a remote monitor, it may be useful to turn off the Auto
Power Off feature of the monocular.

• No buttons have been pressed for ve minutes

Once these conditions are met, you will see the following message in
the display: “Auto Power Off 30s.” After counting down for 30 seconds,
the monocular will shutdown.

Press any button during this countdown to terminate Auto Power Off
and resume normal operation.

3.5 SCOUT III/LS-X/LS-XR END USER TOOL

The SCOUT III/LS-X/LS-XR end user tool is a graphical user
interface (GUI) that is used with the following FLIR handheld
thermal imaging monoculars:

• SCOUT III Series

• LS Series

To download the GUI go to: www.ir.com/hunting-outdoor, and then
click the resource tab and select product literature.

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SECTION 4. SYMBOLOGY

The SCOUT III user interface has a clear and simple on-screen
symbology that allows the user to easily navigate through the settings,
and optimize the image quality based on certain variables. From the
zoom function to palette choice the symbology on-screen matches the
button symbology so the user becomes instantly familiar with how to
manipulate and operate all of SCOUT III’s functions.

See the reference points below to get a solid understanding of the
onscreen functionality.

The brightness indicator
appears on screen when
adjusting the brightness
level of the LCD screen

The battery symbol clearly
displays the battery status

The magnifying glass clearly indicates the

zoom functionality of the SCOUT III and the 2X

inside the symbol indicates the magnication

This symbol clearly identies the current
palette that the image is being displayed in. In
this example instAlert level 1 is displayed (I1)

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SECTION 5. MAINTENANCE

5.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE

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

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 system.

5.3 CLEANING THE SCOUT III

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 WARRANTY INFORMATION

Get detailed warranty information on your SCOUT III by visiting: www.

ir.com/scout/warranty

5.5 CAUTIONS

• Do not disassemble the monocular enclosure. Disassembly can cause

permanent damage. The battery is not user-replaceable

• Do not point the monocular at high-intensity radiation sources, such

as the sun, lasers, or arc welders

• Do not leave ngerprints on the monocular’s infrared optics. Clean

only with low pressure fresh water and a lens cloth

• All service must be provided by the manufacturer

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SECTION 6. SPECIFICATIONS

SCOUT III 240 SCOUT III 320 SCOUT III 640

SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

Detector Type 240 × 180 VO x

Microbolometer

Video Refresh Rate 30Hz NTSC 60Hz NTSC 30Hz NTSC

Field of View (H x V) 24° × 18° 17° × 13° 18° × 14°

Focal Length 13 mm Fixed Focus 19mm Fixed Focus 35mm Fixed Focus

Start up < 1.5 seconds

Image Processing FLIR Proprietar y Digital Detail Enhancement™

USER INTERFACE

Zoom Button Freeze Frame 2X Zoom 2X, 4X Zoom

Video Detection Palettes User Selectable: Black Hot, White Hot, Inst Aler t™ and Graded Fire

Brightness Multiple Brightness Levels

Task Lig ht LED (operational when imager power off )

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Display 640 X 480

Video Output N/A NTSC composite video NTSC composite video

POWER

Batter y Ty pe Internal Li-Ion Cell

Batter y Life (Operating) >5 hours, Auto- off after 5 minutes of non -use

Battery Power 3.7 V 240 0mAh

ENVIRONMENTAL

Rating IP-67, Submersible

Operating Temp. -4° F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)

Storage Temp. -4 0°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

PHYSICAL

Weight (incl. lens) 12 oz (3 40 g)

Size (L × W × H) 6.70” x 2.31”x 2.44”

Color (housing) Flat Dark Earth

Countr y Of Origin USA

RANGE PERFORMANCE

Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.5 m) 38 0yd (35 0m) 600 yd (550m) 1200yd (1140m)

PACKAGES INCLUDE

Handheld Thermal Monocular, USB Power Adapter/Charger, Wrist strap, Custom Video out cable ( 320 & 640 version),
USB Cable, Quick St art Guide, Molle bag

336 × 256 VOx

Microbolometer

640 × 512 VOx

Microbolometer

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