
User Manual
Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer
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GUIDIR
IR529
User Manual
Wuhan Guide Infrared Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 26 Shucheng Rd, Hongshan District, Wuhan 430070 P. R. China
Telephone: +86-27-8767 1991
Facsimile: +86-27-8767 1927
Email: overseas@guide-infrared.com
Internet: www.guide-infared.com
© Wuhan Guide Infrared Technology Co., Ltd., 2006
Publication No: IR529 UM 002
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The Quality Management System of Wuhan Guide Infrared Technology Co., Ltd. is approved to
ISO9001:2000 for the design and manufacture, stockholding, in-house repair and site servicing of
non-contact temperature measuring instrumentation.
Wuhan Guide Infrared Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes and
improvements on any of the products described in this manual without prior notice.
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GUIDIR
IR529 Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer complies with current
European directives relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety. (EMC
directive 89/336/EEC; Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC)
Copyright
© Wuhan Guide Infrared Technology Co., Ltd, 2006. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of the
products may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed or translated into any language or computer
language in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Wuhan Guide Infrared Technology Co., Ltd.
This manual must not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or
transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent, in writing,
from Wuhan Guide Infrared Technology Co., Ltd.
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Contents
Contents .........................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................4
Precautions.....................................................................................................................................4
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................5
Calibration and Repair Philosophy..................................................................................................5
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................6
System Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 7
Parts Described ..............................................................................................................................7
Quick Start Guide ...........................................................................................................................9
Operating the System.....................................................................................................................9
Battery Charging...........................................................................................................................19
Non Uniformity Calibration (NUC).................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................20
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Introduction
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This publication provides the necessary information required to safely operate the GUIDIR
IR529
Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer.
It is important to fully check all equipment with which you have been supplied
The equipment should be used, maintained and serviced by suitably trained personnel, capable of
carefully following the procedures and guidelines given in this User Manual
All User Manuals and leaflets should be read thoroughly before proceeding with operation of the
equipment
It is also advisable that all User Manuals and Instruction Leaflets supplied are kept readily available,
for reference when the equipment is in general use
Precautions
The following precautions must be adhered to at all times and must be considered in addition to
any advised precautions issued at the relevant worksite or work area
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• Do not use the GUIDIR
IR529 Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer in temperature
exceeding its working and storage temperature ranges
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• When the GUIDIR
IR529 Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer is not in use or is to be
transported, ensure that the unit is stored in the protective carry case
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• The GUIDIR
IR529 Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer incorporates precision optical
equipment and static-sensitive electronics which should be protected from shock and
vibration at all times
• Do not attempt to open the camera body, as this action will void the warranty
• Do not connect or disconnect the cables without switching off the power supply
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Maintenance
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To ensure that the GUIDIR
IR529 Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer is kept in good working
condition and remains fully operational, the following guidelines should be adhered to at all times
Non-optical surfaces
The non-optical surfaces of the camera can be cleaned when required, with a soft cloth dampened
with water and a mild detergent
Optical surfaces
The optical surfaces of the camera lens should only be cleaned when visibly dirty. Care should be
taken to avoid touching the exposed lens surface, as skin acid left behind from fingerprints can be
damaging to coatings and lens substrates. Use only a proprietary lens cleaning tissue
Calibration and Repair Philosophy
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To ensure the accuracy and reliability of the GUIDIR
IR529 Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer, it
is highly recommended that the instrument be calibrated at 12 monthly intervals
Calibration or repair for the instrument can be obtained by either contacting the address/ telephone
number on the cover of this User Manual, or by email to the following addresses:
overseas@guide-infrared.com
The GUIDIR
Caution
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IR529 Handheld Thermal Binocular Viewer does not incorporate any user serviceable
parts. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera. Opening the unit invalidates the
warranty
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Technical Specifications
Imaging performance
Detector Uncooled FPA Microbolometer, 384X288 pixels, 35μm
Spectral Response 8~14μm
NETD 0.08ºC@25ºC [Typical]
FOV/ Focus: 5.5°×4.1°/ 140mm
Image Presentation
Video Output PAL/NTSC
Integrated Display: 2 OLED viewfinders
Image Color: White heat, black heat, 256 level (9 palettes optional)
Offset & Gain Control Automatic/ Manual
Electronic Zoom 2X
Power System
Battery Type: 7.2V rechargeable Li-ion battery
Battery Operating Time: >2 hours
External Power Supply: AC adapter, 110/220 VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Dissipation: <4.5 watts
Physical Characteristics
Size 290mm×140mm×144m
Weight 2.0Kg
Tripod Mounting: 1/4”-20
Interface
Video output/ Power Composite video output/ power input
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature -20ºC~50ºC
Storage temperature -40ºC~60ºC
Humidity:
Shock:
Vibration:
<80%RH
GJB150-86
GJB150-86
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System Configuration
• IR529 Camera with GPS, digital compass
• Two OLED viewfinders
• Video cable
• Power cable & AC adapter
• Two batteries
• Battery charger & AC adapter
• Test certificates
• User manual
• Transportation case
Parts Described
IR lens
Side View
Camera body
Antenna for GPS
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