User Manual TT-Type P-Type
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1. The Lithium AA battery holder is intended to be used as a spare Do not connect the battery pack and does not allow mains power adapter to external power charging video the 12 V DC input when output or USB connectivity AA batteries are fitted The camera will always take its energy from the lithium AA cells if they are fitted and internally disconnect the 12 V DC input The charging light will not come on Lithium AA cells will give about 5 hours of normal use The camera has been tested and certified for use with the following types of Lithium AA cells e Energizer Lithium AA L91 e Duracell Lithium AA LF1500 The camera will not operate correctly with other types of AA cells such as alkaline Ni MH zinc carbon or zinc chloride WARNING Do not attempt to recharge Lithium AA cells Do not fit Lithium AA cells incorrectly Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 23 GR13350 5 Changing the Lens P Type 5 1 Fitting the Lens For P Type cameras the lens is ordered separately e Remove the protective cover from the front of the camera e Insert the lens into the front of the camera and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into position e Set the lens type on the camera menu 5 2 Removing the Lens Press and hold the lens catch shown below At the same time rotate the lens anti clockwise Lens Catch Lens Removed Lens Fitted 5 3 Set Lens Type Whenever the camera is used for the first t2. argus thermal imaging from Avon Protection User Manual TT Type P Type www argusdirect com Whilst Avon Protection has taken care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein it accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any use thereof and also reserves the right to change the specification of goods without notice Avon Protection accepts no liability beyond the set out in its standard conditions of sale in respect of infringement of third party patents arising from the use of tubes or other devices in accordance with information contained herein Avon Protection Hampton Park West Semington Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6NB Telephone 44 0 1245 493493 Contact argus by e mail argus avon protection com or visit www argusdirect com Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 1 GR13350 CONTENTS 1 searety and Regulatory Mormann Creme b eden od oed va enda re oe inch Rte us uet Gres ual 3 1 1 FGO Gompliance Information LS aeos code poete ao titt iene he cee eral 3 1 2 Canada Compliance Information ccccccccccsseccceeeeseeceeeeeeeseeeeseesesseeeseeeessaeeeseeeesseesseeesaeeesees 3 JONES DAE tt M 3 14 Gamera Warnings GalultloFis u aciei cuo eot IIo a inet be ese 3 2 elici t E 4 SO Operaio GANGS Cite sait iod ooi p SS Moi e niu uM UII PII IM Me pM EMIL M LS ade 5 9 Syste
3. and the temperature reading is strongly affected by the temperature of the object in the reflection Very cold objects have very little infrared emission and it is difficult to determine their exact temperature with any degree of accuracy Therefore the temperature reading should be used as an indication only and not relied upon for personal safety Typical Emissivities of Some Materials Most accurate Sand X 2090 4A Least accurate Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 20 GR13350 4 Batteries and Charging The camera is supplied with a rechargeable lithium ion battery This must be fitted inside the camera and fully charged before first use A new and fully charged Li ion battery will give about 5 hours of use This time will be reduced when operating in very cold temperatures continually using the torch light T T Type only The capacity of rechargeable batteries declines with age When this occurs it will be necessary to replace the rechargeable battery to achieve the normal operating time Replacement batteries can be purchased from many electrical or photographic shops and websites In case of difficulty contact your Avon Protection representative The camera has been tested and certified for use with the following rechargeable lithium ion batteries e Duracell DR5 e ENIX FML9051 4 1 Battery Removal and Replacement TT Type P Type Hold the camera with the display facing
4. from Avon Protection With over 30 years experience in thermal imaging Avon Protection continues to produce high quality affordable systems designed for person vehicle and object detection in civilian and industrial security applications The Argus TT Type and P Type cameras have been designed with digital imaging technology for a sharper picture and superior performance and use proven uncooled Amorphous Silicon ASi Microbolometer Detector technology The Argus TT Type and P Type cameras are simple to operate robust and self contained with fully automatic operation No control or adjustment is required in use They are small lightweight ergonomic cameras which can be used for e Search and rescue operations involving casualties and fugitives e Seeing in zero visibility conditions e Detecting border incursions even under the cover of darkness smoke and various weather conditions e Collecting evidence occupancy evaluation and collision investigation e Detecting and displaying the relative temperatures of objects within the scene The Argus TT Type and P Type are designed to withstand harsh environments but contain many high technology components and should be treated carefully The cameras have many special features and can be set by the user These features include X2 X4 Zoom Adjustable brightness display Shuttered viewfinder with adjustable dioptre P Type Direct Temperature Measurement White Hot Black Hot sel
5. 63 Replacement E UU Um 25 er vuole ERES 27 7 1 Display Waning SEE 27 P ANEE Batere sand FOWO cessan o Omm 27 Ko AMS FODICING enera ieu utei Cn M D MM E I E E M E 27 74 Memory Gard Problems i ua Ere a rut REIP Eau UU une vm EIU e sss 27 MEM solet E TOES 28 8 1 Using Image jpeg to View raw FIIOS ccceccceeccceeeceeeceececeeeceeeceueeceeeseuseceeeceueesaeessueenseesseeens 28 Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 2 GR13350 1 Safety and Regulatory Information Before using this product the customer shall read and understand all the instructions and warnings Avon Protection does not accept responsibility for damage or injury resulting from failure to follow the instructions provided Refer to the Product Safety Sheet PSD776213A for safety and warning notes for the P Type Refer to the Product Safety Sheet PSD774946A for safety and warning notes for the TT Type 1 1 1 2 1 3 FCC Compliance Information US This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 harmfu
6. MODEL JE T1320 S N UK 746 LENS MAX TEMP LENS TEMP 2 RUNTIME POWER AN Gmm f EE U gI Big of l o m f mor V LITHIUM This screen provides you with information about the camera This may be of use if trying to diagnose a fault SD CARD IMAGES 1000 AVAIL UIDEO 9 2 HRS AVAIL SOFTWARE DSP 2 77 FPGA 003 ARM 03 01 ARMU 01 42 E2U GROUP 2014 Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 15 GR13350 3 8 Configuration Tool The argus Security Configuration Tool is supplied on the camera s embedded storage The Configuration Tool runs on a PC with Windows XP Vista Win7 Some of the tasks the tool allows the user to perform are as follows e Set the temperature to either C or F Set the time and date format and synchronise the time and date with the PC Set the colour modes Format the SD card Running the Configuration Tool To run the software connect the argus camera to your computer using the supplied USB cable The camera is recognized as a removable disk Navigate to the removable disk and open it Note If the camera is not recognised as a removable disk check that the camera is connected to the PC and switch off and back on again Run SecurityConfig exe e Argus Security Config Lal imaging Fom amp v AAA gus amp c o 12 2 amp GB 25 12 US 12 25 11 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Click for colour mode preview Delete all i
7. down Turn the battery locking screw anti clockwise and rotate the battery locking ring one quarter by one quarter turn and pull to remove the turn anti clockwise Carefully pull the battery battery compartment cover Slide the battery holder out from the camera Press down on away from the eye piece to remove it the battery clip to slide out the old battery Slide in a new battery and replace the battery cover Turn the battery locking screw clockwise to Slide in a new battery then carefully slide the battery holder back into the camera Rotate the battery lock the battery locking ring compartment clockwise to the locked position Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 21 GR13350 4 2 Charging the Battery Inside the Camera Hemove the connector cover Plug in the mains power supply or vehicle adapter to the 12 V DC input On the TT Type there is a light next to the connector which will indicate the status of charging On the P Type there is a small light inside the viewfinder above the image Off No power applied or no battery fitted Yellow Charging Green Battery fully charged Hed Battery too warm cold for charging A fully discharged battery will take about 4 hours to fully charge inside the camera The camera can be operated normally while the battery is charging but this will result in longer charging times 4 3 Charging the Battery Outside the Camera The battery can be removed f
8. into position and remove the supplied lens cap Refer to section 5 for more information about changing the lens Battery Insert the rechargeable Li lon battery into the camera as described in section 4 The rechargeable battery should be fully charged in the camera or external charger before turning on This may take up to 4 hours using the mains power supply The charging indicator will turn green when the battery is charged Three full charge discharge cycles may be required for the battery to achieve full capacity Please read the battery manufacturer s charging instructions provided with the battery Basic Operation e urn the camera on with a short press on the middle button e After about one second a start up image will appear on the screen This image may be changed see section 3 9 After a few more seconds the display will show the thermal image e While the camera is in operation it will recalibrate to maintain its performance and image quality During recalibration an internal shutter closes and the image will briefly freeze while the internal electronics optimises the performance of the sensor This occurs more frequently when first turned on then the calibration interval increases as the internal temperature of the camera stabilises e When the camera is turned on o Along press on the power button will turn the camera off o A short press on the power button will enter the menu Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection System
9. 0 7 Fault Finding 7 1 Display Warnings Over Temperature The internal temperature of the camera is above the correct operating range The camera must be turned off to cool down and prevent permanent damage General Warning A The control system has detected an internal camera fault Turn the camera off for five minutes and turn back on again If the warning symbol is still present or the symptoms return contact your Avon Protection representative Failure to act upon these warnings may result in damage to the system and may invalidate the warranty 7 2 Batteries and Power Battery charging LED Battery is too hot or cold to be charged safely Allow battery to cool is RED on camera or warm to ambient temperature and try again Battery capacity is All rechargeable batteries lose capacity over time When capacity lower than when new becomes lower than required for the application obtain a new battery Camera does not turn Battery may be discharged Power the camera with an external on supply mains or vehicle and charge the battery 7 3 Image Problems Image will not focus Adjust both the eyepiece and the front lens to obtain focus P type Image quality poor Check lens type on menu is the same as the lens type fitted P type 7 4 Memory Card Problems If problems are experienced in writing to or reading from the memory card e Reformat the memory card in the camera not on a computer using the configuration tool e T
10. correctly into the camera Select Format Memory Card on the configuration tool Press the Save icon on the configuration tool and remove the USB lead The camera will automatically generate the directory structure after reformatting MicroSD and MicroSDHC are trademarks of the SD Card Association Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 19 GR13350 3 10 Temperature Indication The camera allows the operator to view the average temperature of the centre spot of the scene defined by the target markings The temperature reading is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the display This system is intended to give the operator the ability to detect possible hazards heat signatures of people or objects and to compare temperatures The temperature measurement feature can be changed between Celsius C and Fahrenheit F using the camera menu Notes e he camera can measure scene temperatures between approximately 20 C and 150 C 4 F and 300 F e The object being measured must fully fill the target marks to get a good reading e lf the temperature is higher than the maximum the display will show e fthe temperature is lower than the minimum the display will show A perfect black body has an emissivity of 1 0 and will give the most accurate reading Most materials have an emissivity less than 1 0 Very reflective materials have very low emissivities
11. diagnostic file can be found in the top level ARGUS TIC directory on the memory card The name of the file is TTnnnnn txt TT Type or PXnnnnn txt P Type nnnnn is the camera serial number The diagnostic file contains information about the camera which may be useful to Avon Protection in diagnosing any camera faults Avon Protection may ask you to copy this file from the memory card to a computer and send it by email to Avon Protection for fault finding Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 18 GR13350 How to Replace a Memory Card TT Type P Type Remove the battery holder The memory Hemove the battery cover and battery The card can be found inside the camera memory card can be found in a slot under the between the plastic case and the battery connector To replace a memory card it is necessary to push the card into the socket It will then spring out The memory card can be replaced with a card compatible with Class 10 MicroSD and MicroSDHC memory cards See section 6 3 for information Whenever a memory card is inserted into the camera for the first time or if you experience problems with a memory card the card should be reformatted using the configuration tool Copy any data you want to keep from the memory card the configuration tool must be copied or it will have to be downloaded from the website to a PC using the camera USB link see above Make sure the memory card is inserted
12. ection Time and Date Customisable Start up Screen On screen set up menu Image and video capture playback on removable memory card This manual contains information covering operation of the system user maintenance care of the product and a full technical specification The following versions are subject to export controls An export licence will be required if exported outside the EU T 320x or P 320 The following versions are exempt from export controls T 329x or P 329 z T Black B Black G Green or Y Yellow x Bor C lens type Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 4 GR13350 3 Operation and Use 3 1 System Configuration TT Type 10 11 12 13 14 See section 4 for location of battery 8 7 1 Power Button Menu On Off 2 Zoom Button Menu Up 3 Image Capture Button Menu Down 4 Colour Mode Button Menu Left 5 Video Capture Button Menu Right 6 Torch On Off Button 7 Torch Light 8 LCD Display 9 Battery Holder 10 Connector Cover See section 3 12 for location of memory card Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems GR13350 13 14 USB Connector Power Input Connector 12V DC Charging Indicator Video Output Connector Version 7 10 2015 Page 5 3 2 System Configuration P Type VOD MELDE e e a s 10 7 711 1 Power Button Menu On Off 7 Straps 2 Zoom Button Menu Up 8 EyePiece 3 Image Ca
13. ectory may contain to 100 vid A0001700 avi aeos 1 V00018 1 V00019 TTnnnnn txt TT Type only PXnnnnn txt P Type only Diagnostic file When large video files have to be copied it will be quicker to remove the memory card and connect to the computer using a memory card reader Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 17 GR13350 How to Change the Camera Start Up Image A custom start up image can be loaded into the camera as follows 1 m ON eS 8 9 Generate an image file on the computer in the following format Name oplash bmp Size 320x240 pixels Format 24 Bit Bitmap Turn the camera on Connect the camera to the computer using the USB lead The computer should recognise the memory card as a Mass Storage Device and open an explorer window Copy the image file from the computer to the top level ARGUS TIC directory Close the window On Windows computers it is recommended to select Safely Remove Hardware before disconnecting the camera Hemove the USB lead from the computer and camera Turn the camera off and back on The camera will read the new image file when it turns on 10 Turn the camera off and back on again This time the new image will appear at start up Keep a copy of the image file on your computer The camera will rename the image file on the memory card after it has been successfully loaded into the camera Diagnostic File The
14. erating Notes Interpreting the Image The display shows the relative temperature differences between all the objects and backgrounds in the scene When the colour mode is set to White Hot hotter objects appear whiter and cooler objects appear blacker When the colour mode is set to Black Hot hotter objects appear blacker and cooler objects appear whiter Changing between White Hot and Black Hot can be useful to make some details of the scene more obvious The sharpness and clarity of the image provided is related to the temperature of the scene and objects in view A cold room provides little infrared energy and less detail is detected than in a warm environment where objects give off significant energy In general the warmer the scene the more thermal contrast is available which will give greater detail in the picture Glass plastic and water are not transparent to long wavelength infrared energy so it is not possible to see through a closed window with the Thermal Imaging Camera Just as a mirror will reflect visible light polished surfaces e g glass polished wood and shiny materials will reflect infrared radiation Care must be taken to ensure that the image seen is not simply a reflection Experience will give the operator added confidence Potential Applications e Building and Border Patrol Quickly search both confined spaces and open areas e Collision Investigation See tyre skid patterns at night detect wa
15. fset to first image bytes 3 Change the Import Settings as shown PAUITUORETANEDINIES right Gap between images bytes White is zero Little endian byte order 4 Click OK E Ee Open all files in folder Use virtual stack z OK Cancel Help Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 28 GR13350
16. ime or when the lens is changed to a different type it is necessary to set the lens type on the camera menu If this is not done it will affect the image quality and the Direct Temperature Measurement may be incorrect See section 3 4 5 4 Camera Care e The camera is not IP65 rated waterproof when the lens is removed Do not change the lens in wet damp or marine environments to prevent water getting inside the camera e When the lens is removed the camera sensor and calibration shutter are exposed Do not touch these to prevent damaging them e he lens should only be cleaned with a soft cloth or warm water Do not use tools hard brushes or solvents Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 24 GR13350 6 Maintenance 6 1 Cleaning The camera may be cleaned with a cloth soaked with warm clean soapy water Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners When cleaning the camera prevent ingress of water by ensuring that the following parts are fitted battery compartment connector cover front lens P Type In marine environments do not allow build up of salt on the camera 6 2 Maintenance No routine maintenance is required for the camera other than to ensure the battery cover on the P Type is regularly lubricated with the silicone grease as supplied If it is not in regular use it should be switched on for a period of ten minutes every month to check correct operation 6 3 Replacement Parts The followi
17. l 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 interference will not occur in a particular installation Any modification not approved by Avon Protection could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canada Compliance Information This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 TUV Label oee the product label for EU and other regulatory information Camera Warnings Cautions All users should familiarise themselves with the correct operation functionality and features of the camera before use The camera can only be serviced by authorised personnel There are no end user serviceable parts except those described in the maintenance section of this manual Use only the mains power supply or vehicle power leads supplied by Avon Protection Avon Protection technologies recommends that the camera is stored in the supplied package or an alternative case supplied by Avon Protection The lens on P Type cameras should only be changed in dry conditions to prevent water penetration into the camera Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 3 GR13350 2 Introduction The Argus TT Type and P Type are the latest generation of the Argus Security Thermal Imaging Cameras TIC
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19. mages and video stored on SD card Save settings must be pressed to save changes i Remove USB cable from camera 6 Format SD card Set camera to current PC time Lens selection P Type onl Disable functions from displaying on camera Be 9 Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 16 GR13350 3 9 Memory Card The camera is supplied with a memory card already fitted This is used for Storing images Storing videos otoring camera diagnostic information Changing the start up image Updating the camera software How to Copy the Memory Card Contents to a Computer There is no need to remove the memory card to transfer the contents to a computer Follow the following instructions 1 Turn the camera on 2 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB lead 3 he computer should recognise the memory card as a Mass Storage Device If an explorer window does not open automatically select My Computer to locate the memory card 4 Files can be copied from this window to directories on the computer 5 Close the window 6 Remove the USB lead from the computer and camera The structure of the directories on the memory card is follows 1 ARGUS TIC Images 100023 A0002300 jpg Each directory may contain A0002301 jpg upto 100 images A0002302 raw Maximum 1000 images in total J 100024 100025 Videos V00017 A0001700 avi roc 7 A0001700 avi 20 dir
20. ng items may be replaced by the user Item JDescipion gt O Use only the following batteries Duracell DR5 Rechargeable Batteries ENIX FML9051 Rechargeable Energizer Lithium AA L91 Primary Duracell Lithium AA LF1500 Primary USB Lead USB cable with mini USB connector 2 metres Video Lead Video cable with phono connector 2 metres 4G Class 10 MicroSD or MicroSDHC Memory Card tested with Verbatim SDCard oamsung and Transcend Vehicle Charger 250 V 1 A Fast Acting Fuse UL Certified 1 25 x 0 25 inch 32 x 6 mm Lead Fuse Do not use any other fuse type or rating Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 25 GR13350 The following items are available as spares and accessories from Avon Protection Part No TT P Description gt 1 0 Power Pack containing mains power supply and worldwide adapters v v LU e e battery charger with adapter plate vehicle power cable ARG PLENSE Lens E 46mmFL 160 5 deg FOV 320 10 deg FOV D 1250m ARG PLENSF Lens F 65mmFL 160 3 5 deg FOV 320 7 deg FOV D 1750m THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS If any damage beyond these parts occurs return the camera to Avon Protection or an authorised repair centre Any attempt at repair by unauthorised personnel may cause serious damage and will invalidate the warranty Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 26 GR1335
21. old this button down to turn the camera off This will take several seconds When the camera is on a short press will display the menu This will cycle between normal 2X Zoom and 4X Zoom When the camera is in zoom mode a magnifying glass icon appears at the bottom of the display Range Lock Long press to lock unlock A lock symbol will appear at the bottom of the display This will cycle through the selected colour modes All cameras have 12 colour modes available The Set Up menu or configuration tool can be used to add or remove each of the available colour modes to the colour cycle button Press this button to capture an image If zoom is turned on the image will be the full image not the zoomed image Images are normally stored on the memory card in compressed jpg format This can be changed in the set up menu or configuration tool to and or raw format which has higher depth of greyscale for more detailed analysis Press this button to start or stop video recording Videos are stored on the Memory Card If zoom is turned on the video will be the full image not the zoomed image Videos are stored in Motion JPEG format in a avi file The camera saves the video in maximum 10 minute segments Torch On Off TT Type only e Press this button to turn the torch light on or off e The torch will operate even when the camera is turned off e Using the torch for a long time will reduce the battery life e Warning Do n
22. on a scale from black at the lowest temperature through white to red at the highest temperature Presents fine detail utilising a full colour scheme from blue through red and yellow to white Protects the user s own night vision using a red hue White being the highest temperature Protects the user s own night vision using a red hue Black being the highest temperature Protects the user s own night vision using a green hue White being the highest temperature Protects the user s own night vision using a green hue Black being the highest temperature Version 7 10 2015 Page 14 e Display Settings Brightness Adjust the brightness level of the display from 1 to 7 Adjust the day month and year of the date The date format can be changed using the configuration tool Change the time hours and minutes Change between Celsius and Fahrenheit Date e File Settings The user can select whether to save images in jpg and or raw format Note if both jpg and raw is selected the camera will save both formats with the same filename with a different file extension This will reduce the amount of individual images saved as 2 images will be saved instead of 1 Pressing the Delete All icon will delete all images and video saved on the SD card e Lens P Type Only Selects B lens Selects C lens Selects D lens Selects E lens Selects F lens e About Camera A a ca mm CNE i O
23. ot look at the torch light from short range Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 11 GR13350 3 Menus To enter the menu press the Power button briefly Press the Power button again to select items in the menu Press the left button at any time to exit a menu and return to the previous menu To exit out of image and video playback the return icon has to be pressed Main Menu View Images View Videos Settings Settings Locked e VIEW IMAGES View images stored on the Memory Card e VIEW VIDEOS View videos stored on the Memory Card e SETTINGS Entering the Settings menu allows many of the camera features to be customised Settings Locked icon will appear if locked using the configuration tool See next page for more information Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 12 GR13350 View Images Next Image Scroll through to the next image Previous Image Scroll back to the previous image Delete Delete the image being viewed Go back to the previous menu View Video Next Image Scroll through to the next video Previous Image Scroll back to the previous video Play selected video Delete the video being viewed Return to the previous menu Settings Menu Colour Modes Display Settings File Settings Lens P Type Only J Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 13 GR13350 e Col
24. our Modes The user can add or remove each of the available colour modes to the colour cycle button by ticking on the icon Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems GR13350 Auto White Hot Auto Black Hot Proximity Search White Hot Proximity Search Black Hot Compare White Hot Compare Black Hot Heat Seeker Inspection Night Vision Red White Hot Night Vision Red Black Hot Night Vision Green White Hot Night Vision Green Black Hot Presents the image on a scale from black at the lowest temperature to white at the highest temperature Presents the image on a scale from white at the lowest temperature to black at the highest temperature Exaggerates the brightness of objects with temperatures beyond or 3 C of the spot temperature when in close range White being the highest temperature Exaggerates the brightness of objects with temperatures beyond or 3 C of the spot temperature when in close range Black being the highest temperature The camera will enhance anything that is significantly different from the locked temperature range effectively highlighting differences in the scene White being the highest temperature The camera will enhance anything that is significantly different from the locked temperature range effectively highlighting differences in the scene Black being the highest temperature Colours the hottest temperature in the scene in red Presents the image
25. pture Button Menu Down 9 Dioptre Adjust 4 Colour Mode Button Menu Left 10 Connector Cover side 5 Video Capture Button Menu Right 11 Battery Cover under 6 Lens supplied separately 12 14 13 12 Video Output Connector 13 USB Connector 14 Power Input Connector 12V DC See section 4 for location of battery See section 3 12 for location of memory card Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 6 GR13350 3 3 Display 23 59 59 a n 7 713 5 4 6 7 8 1 Time 6 Battery Capacity 2 Date 7 Zoom Symbol 3 Direct Temperature 8 Direct Temperature Measurement Target Reading only on TT Type 4 Image Capture Symbol 5 Video Capture Symbol Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 7 GR13350 3 4 Getting Started The packing case contains the following items see Quick Start Guide e Camera TT Type or P Type e Power Supply Kit e Quick Start Guide o Mains Power Supply e Rechargeable Li lon Battery o Set of Interchangeable Plugs e USB Lead o Battery Charger Adapter e Video Lead o Vehicle Power Lead 12 V e Neck Strap P Type o e Wrist Strap TT Type e A memory card is already fitted inside e Lens Cleaning Cloth the camera Lens TT Type cameras have an integrated lens which requires no focusing For P Type cameras the lens is ordered separately and should be inserted into the front of the camera Rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks
26. rmth from recently occupied seats locate missing passengers or vehicle parts e Detecting Evidence Locate items recently hidden or thrown away in daylight or darkness Detect voids and hidden compartments e Fugitive Suspect Search People hiding in dark corners or in bushes are visible by their heat signature e Occupancy Evaluation Determine how many passengers were in a recently abandoned vehicle when the suspects have run away e Officer Safety See in low light conditions to help identify threats to personnel from suspects animals or dangerous objects e Routine Patrols General guarding and patrol of property Detects hidden intruders overheating equioment and leaking water e Routine Raids Locate people hiding during a raid from their heat signature Determine if rooms are empty in dark conditions e Search and Rescue Large areas of land or water can be quickly searched on foot from a vehicle or from a boat e Training and Assessing nstructors can assess trainees in realistic night time training exercises The video recording option gives useful feedback when reviewing performance Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 10 GR13350 3 6 Button Summary Power and Menu o Zoom Colour Cycle Image Capture B Video Capture B A short press will turn the camera on The start up screen will appear after about one second When the camera is on h
27. rom the camera to be charged This allows the camera to be used with a spare battery while the first one is charging Hemove the battery as described above Slide the battery onto the External Battery Charger and connect this to the mains power supply or vehicle adapter The STATUS light is red when power is connected The CHARGING light will indicate the status of charging Hed Charging Green Finished Charging A fully discharged battery will take about 4 hours to fully charge using the External Battery Changer 4 4 Battery Life Indicator The battery symbol gives an indication of the remaining battery capacity When the battery symbol turns red and shows one bar there is less than one hour of capacity When there are no bars and the battery symbol is flashing the camera will soon automatically turn off If the camera is turned on and the external power supply is connected the battery indicator will show a red flash symbol Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 22 GR13350 4 5 Using Lithium AA Cells Non Rechargeable TT Type P Type An alternative battery holder is Four non rechargeable Lithium AA cells can be fitted available which allows the camera inside the battery compartment instead of the Li ion to be powered using four non rechargeable battery Be careful to insert the AA cells rechargeable Lithium AA cells in the correct direction as shown inside the battery compartment
28. ry removing the memory card with the camera turned off then replace the memory card in the socket e Try replacing the memory card with another good quality memory card Copyright O 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 27 GR13350 8 Appendices 8 1 Using Image jpeg to View raw Files Images are normally stored on the memory card in compressed jpg format The format can be changed to raw format to give uncompressed monochrome images with higher depth of greyscale for more detailed analysis The raw format is not supported by all computer image viewing programs Avon Protection suggests using ImageJ available at hitp rsbweb nih gov ij To change the format use the camera menu aw images can be imported into ImageJ as follows Image gu Edit Image Process Analyze Plugins Window Help New A eal revise els lal J gt Open Cirio ght click to switch J OpenNext Ctr Shift O 1 Click on the menu File gt Import gt Raw Open Samples Open Recent Image Sequence E ECHEEEEEEN NC m UU oem 2 Select the raw file from the TNR ctus Text image correct directory E Text File Revert dan SS URL LE Exe iie Stack From List DNE CHIP TIFF Virtual Stack Quit AMI Image type Bese ieee Animated Gif Exif Data Width 3 pixels NIfTI Analyze Height pixels Of
29. s Version 7 10 2015 Page 8 GR13350 Focus P Type Camera Only e Viewfinder On P Type cameras first adjust the viewfinder dioptre adjust to give a sharp picture when looking at the icons such as the battery indicator Operators who wear glasses may find it easier to remove the rubber eye cup first Alternatively they can remove their glasses and adjust the viewfinder This can be adjusted for dioptres from approximately 2 to 4 e Front lens Next the front lens should be adjusted to give the sharpest picture The lens may need to be adjusted again when looking at objects at different distances e Set Lens Type Several lenses are available for the P Type camera Whenever the camera is used for the first time or when the lens is changed to a different type it is necessary to set the lens type on the camera menu If this is not done it will affect the image quality Press the middle button briefly to enter the menu Lens B Lens C Lens D Settings Lens P Type Lens E only Lens F LENS C D E gt dentification approx 50m 90m 115m gt Recognition approx 190 m 350m 460 m Detection approx 500 m 950 m 1250 m Field of View Horizontal Oo Oo Oo With 320 x 240 Sensor il us e Note Identification as friend or foe at 6 25 cm pixel Recognition as person object at 25 cm pixel Detection of person at 66 7 cm pixel Copyright 2015 Avon Protection Systems Version 7 10 2015 Page 9 GR13350 3 5 Op
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