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1. 13 T 13 13 O 14 DISPLAY ICONS AND COMPONENTS 15 aetna jennie 16 M 17 18 18 GET STARTED OPERATING GUIDE 21 POWER UP AND LOGQGIN 21 INSTALL NEW SENSING ELEMENT 23 24 n 24 beta ain E UEU E 28 SCAN RFID TAG ON SENSING ELEMENT BAG35 LOG OUT OR POWER OFF 38 38 38 TABLE OF CONTENTS H HI 39 5 0 VERIFY SENSOR PERFORMANCE DESORBER cap et 41 aL TOVERI fem 41 47 5 2 TO VERIFY DURING OPERATION 49 M 50 5 3 TROUBLESHOOT VERIFY FAILED 52 6 0 PARTICLE SAMPLING 53 6 1 SWIPE 5 53 6 2 SWIPING BY 55 55 of S 61 Do RESUL S it 65 7 0 SWIPING WITH WAND 70 7 1 LOADING WAN
2. 115 115 115 11 2 TO DISCONNECT FROM AC POWER 119 11 3 4 42 22 7 120 m I 121 TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 4 TO CHARGE BATTERY ATTACHED TO UNIT 122 11 5 TO CHARGE BATTERY WITH EXTERNAL eldicuH A e 123 11 6 TO RECONNECT BATTERY TO UNIT 129 11 7 SLEEP MODE nnnm nnns 131 131 132 12 0 ERROR 55 85 135 12 1 CRITICAL ERROR MESSAGES 135 12 2 SENSOR DISABLED MESSAGES 136 12 3 PLEASE WAIT MESSAGE 137 12 4 ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES138 13 0 TIPS AND 140 SAFETY 140 13 2 68 140 13 3 QLEANINQ oo eu ceee eine 141 134 141 14 0 143 14 1 143 14 2 144 14 3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 144 14 4 STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 144 14 5 CONNECTIONS 2 2 2 4 2
3. SE X3 Please Wait System is Stabilizing Verify New File Help Step 4 Verify the Sensing Element is performing properly When Press Verify to Check System Performance appears in the display follow the steps outlined in Section 5 0 Press Verify to Check System Performance Verify Cancel Help Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 37 4 4 LOG OUT OR POWER OFF Step 1 Press and hold the Menu Power button until the Log Out Cancel and Off soft key tabs appear File 3818 il 14 09 22 14 20 SE X3 2 Present Sample Log Out Cancel Menu button Log Out Cancel and Off soft keys Pressing the center Cancel soft key will exit the Log Out tabs and return to the primary tabs for the current mode Log Out will exit the current mode Operator mode and return to the initial Login screen Step 1 Press and hold the Menu Power button until the Fido X3 Startup 38 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Log Out Cancel and Off soft key tabs appear File 3818 iil 14 09 22 14 20 SE X3 Present Sample Log Out Cancel Off Menu button Log Out Cancel and Off soft keys Step 2 Press and the left Log Out soft key Step 3 The Fido will log out of Operator mode and the Login screen will appear Press the menu button to login to Operator mode or enter the Admin CODE to login to Administrator mode Training and info www flir com fido newus
4. Step 2 Insert the swipe in the desorber slot with the area of collected particles facing the display screen Particles face display Particles illustrated in red and direction of movement illustrated in blue are not actually visible e When properly inserted the bottom of the swipe fits against the bottom of the desorber The desorber automatically clamps the swipe into position Fido X3 Sampling 62 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Swipe clamped in desorber e Analyzing appears in the display File 1625 5 14 13 16 56 Unit 8701001 Analyzing Response Analyzing sample Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 63 e When Analyzing is complete the desorber releases the swipe Remove swipe Particles illustrated in red and direction of movement illustrated in blue are not actually visible WARNING THE AREA THE SWIPE RELEASED FROM THE DESORBER WILL BE HOT Step 3 Pull the swipe from the desorber Fido X3 Sampling 64 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc NOTE Removing the swipe File 5810 prematurely causes a system error gA me ee and an error message appears in the display Discard the swipe Press New File to reset the Eitor message desorber Recollect the sample with a new swipe and restart this procedure at Step 1 Step 4 Go to the next section for result details 6 3 RESULTS Results appear in the display as either No Threat Detected or
5. 144 14 6 HOST COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS 145 TABLE OF CONTENTS 14 7 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS 14 8 COMMUNICATIONS 14 9 CAPACITY 1 0 SAFETY SUMMARY Follow basic safety precautions and mind the warnings in this section when operating Fido X3 Failure to do so can result in serious injury In addition the may not operate as intended WARNING ANY EQUIPMENT CONNECTED THROUGH THE FIDO X3 DATA PORTS MUST BE ISOLATED FROM MAINS VOLTAGE BY THE ISOLATION EQUIVALENT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF IEC 61010 OR IEC 60950 A ELECTROCUTION HAZARD 1 1 POWER CABLES Check power cables and immediately replace any that appear crimped or have damaged insulation Power cables in poor condition can cause electric shock Do not submerge Fido X3 in liquid e Adhesive electrical tape is not a safe or permanent repair for worn or damaged cables Fido X3 Safety Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 AN BURN HAZARD 1 2 DESORBER AND INLET TIP When the unit is powered the inlet tip and desorber plate are hot enough to cause burns The inlet tip also remains hot for several minutes after powering the unit off AA BROKEN GLASS HAZARD 1 3 SENSING ELEMENT The glass Sensing Element can break if mishandled while being removed or replaced If the Sensing Element breaks in the Sensing Element chamber tilt the X3 unit over a disposal bin so any remaining pieces of glass fall out of the chamber and into th
6. Step 2 Position the unit so the back is facing up and the desorber is farthest away from you Turn the Fido over Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 25 Step 3 Open the Sensing Element door latch Flip open latch with fingertips Fido X3 Startup 26 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 4 Prop the door on the back of the unit Prop latch on unit e The end of the Sensing Element with the colored dot extends from the chamber and is warm The other end of the Sensing Element is near the inlet tip and hot Sensing Element extends from chamber Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 27 A WARNING THE SENSING ELEMENT IS HOT Step 5 Prepare to catch the Sensing Element in a glass suitable receptacle or if wearing protective gloves the palm of your hand Step 6 Tilt the unit up so the Sensing Element slides down and out of the chamber Dispose of the Sensing Element as you would any glass item ELEMENT CAN BREAK DISPOSE OF WARNING THE GLASS SENSING SENSING ELEMENT PROPERLY Step 1 Open a box of Sensing Elements and remove a bag each bag contains a single Sensing Element Step 2 Tear open at the notch Fido X3 Startup 28 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Tear at notch e The Sensing Element is packaged so the end with a colored dot is by the notch Caution Only handle the end of the Sensing Element marked with the colored dot Step 3 Th
7. Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 2 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 3 To continue operations while recharging connect the additional battery if charged to the unit Step 4 Remove the external battery charger from the storage case Insert the charging point of the depleted battery into the charger External charger and battery Step 5 Remove the AC power adapter from the storage case Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 25 AC Power adapter Step 6 Connect the AC power adapter cord to the auxiliary port on the charger Turn the locking ring on the cord clockwise to secure the connection Connect AC power adapter to charger e The locking pins on the charger port click into the locking ring receptacles on the cord Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 2 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Charger port and AC power adapter cord Step 7 Plug the AC power adapter cord into a grounded electrical outlet e The indicator light on the battery charger flashes while the battery is charging but becomes continuous when the battery is fully charged Charger indicator light Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 27 NOTE The battery charger typically becomes warm while charging Step 8 When the indicator light on the charger glows continuously unplug the AC power adapter cord from the electrical outlet Step 9 Disconnect the AC power adapter cord from
8. Relative Humidity 10 to 95 Non Condensing Altitude O km to 3 048 km 0 ft to 10 000 ft 14 4 STORAGE ENVIRONMENT Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Relative Humidity 10 to 95 Non Condensing 14 5 CONNECTIONS Auxiliary Port To charge system receive AC power and download files Fido X3 Specifications 1 44 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 14 6 HOST COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS Memory 1 GB minimum Free Hard Disk Space 1 GB minimum Processor 1 GHz 14 7 SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS Windows XP 32 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Windows 7 32 bit 64 bit 14 8 COMMUNICATIONS USB 2 0 Minimum supported USB version mode via Auxiliary port 14 9 CAPACITY Internal Memory SD Card 1500 Hours Fido X3 Specifications Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 145 FLIR Systems Inc Explosives Detection 1024 S Innovation Way Stillwater OK 74074 T t 1 405 372 9535 fidohelp flir com http gs flir com detection explosives PROPRIETARY FLIR Systems Inc Copyright 2014
9. Threat Material Detected Alerts are specified with the type of explosive compound detected Fido X3 Sampling Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 65 File 790 File 5798 a File 5805 a File 5802 5 17 13 16 28 PAN 5 17 13 16 31 A 5 17 13 16 34 A 5 17 13 16 34 Unit 8701002 D ET Military No Threat Detected Nitrates Peroxide Explosives Detected Detected POSSIBLE RESULTS Example of ALERT Types Alerts are accompanied by the flashing Alert status icon and if enabled an audible tone and vibrational signal Section 9 4 The type of compounds detected that cause Fido to Alert are determined by the type of Sensing Element that is installed To modify the current detection capability obtain additional Sensing Element types For details contact Fido Support by phone at 1 405 372 9535 Magnitude of Response The Fido will provide a relative rating based on the amount of threat material detected A response that generates one bar indicates that the threshold for detection has been crossed for the indicated threat material See Administrator s Manual A response that registers four bars indicates a response at the Fido X3 Sampling 66 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc high end of what the sensor is capable of registering File 5798 File 5798 A 5 17 13 16 31 5 17 13 16 31 K3 New File One bar response to Military Four bar response to Milit
10. trademarks of FLIR Systems Inc All other product and company names may be the property of their respective owners PROPRIETARY INFORMATION This documentation contains confidential and proprietary information that must be maintained in confidence used only in a manner consistent with the documentation and may not be disclosed to any third parties WARRANTY STATEMENT The Fido equipment that is the subject of this manual is covered by a standard warranty The terms of the warranty are defined by the Terms and Conditions of Sale that was in effect at the time of purchase A copy of this document can be obtained through your FLIR Systems sales channel for Detection Products FLIR Systems Inc Explosives Detection 1024 South Innovation Way Stillwater Oklahoma 74074 USA T 1 405 372 9535 F 1 405 372 9537 www flir com detection TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 0 1 2 1 3 3 0 3 1 3 3 3 4 4 0 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 SAFETY SUMMARY 1 POWER CABLES 1 DESORBER AND INLET 2 SENSING ELEMENT 2 THEORY OF 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2 7 MILITARY KIT COMPONENTS 8 COMMERCIAL KIT COMPONENTS 10 EXTERIOR
11. 13 4 OTHER e Do not drop the inlet tip or use excessive force e g do not use pliers or a wrench to tighten or loosen it Fido X3 Troubleshooting Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 141 142 Contaminants can reside in the tiny gouges and grooves caused by rough handling or overtightening This type of contamination can cause an unwanted negative response Do not reuse contaminated swipes Order additional swipes by calling Fido Support at 1 405 372 9535 or email your request to fidohelpOflir com Stay in contact with the Fido Training Team by phone at 1 405 372 9535 or email at fido training flir com Fido Trainers are the best source of Fido information and X3 upgrades Fido X3 Troubleshooting Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 14 0 SPECIFICATIONS 14 1 POWER Input Voltage 12 to 28 VDC Input Power 50 W Max AC Power Adapter Input Voltage 110 VAC to 240 VAC AC Power Adapter Frequency Range 50 Hz to 60 Hz AC Power Adapter Input Power 60 W Max Battery Type Lithium ion Battery Voltage Nominal 14 4 VDC Battery Capacity 5800 mAh Battery Charging Temperature 10 C to 45 C 50 F to 113 F The battery may be charged at higher temperatures but life expectancy of the battery may be reduced Fido X3 Specifications Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 43 14 2 TECHNOLOGY Sensor Technology Amplified Fluorescent Polymer 14 3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F 122 F
12. 2 TO DISCONNECT FROM AC POWER Step 1 Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet AC outlet AC power cord Step 2 Disconnect the AC power adapter from the auxiliary port by turning the locking ring on the cord counterclockwise Disconnect adapter Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 1 9 Replace Cap Step 3 Replace the cap on the auxiliary port The locking pins on the port click into the receptacles in the cap Step 4 Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power adapter AC power cord AC power adapter Step 5 otow the AC power adapter and AC power cord in the storage case 11 8 DC POWER Fido X3 ships from the factory with one of the two 14 4 VDC rechargeable batteries connected to the unit The additional Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 2 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc battery is in the storage case There are two options listed below for recharging a battery and both require AC power Option 1 Connect the Fido X3 with battery attached to AC power see Section 11 1 Option 2 Connect the battery without the X3 unit to the external battery charger see Section 11 5 It takes approximately four hours to fully charge a depleted battery whether recharged while connected to the unit or to the external battery charger One fully charged Fido X3 battery provides up to eight hours of power to the unit 1 The battery charger and the Fido X3 un
13. 22 Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc To obtain Administrator training contact Fido Training by phone at 1 405 372 9535 or email at FidohelpOflir com Step 3 Allow a few minutes for the system to reach operating conditions Step 4 If Replace Sensing Element appears in the display go to the next section If not skip to Section 5 0 Replace Sensing Element e The next part of the process is to install a Sensing Element 4 2 INSTALL NEW SENSING ELEMENT Sensing Elements are available in multiple types Please see the information provided on the box Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 23 Handle the end with dot Caution Only handle the end of the Sensing Element with the colored dot 4 2 1 WHEN REPLACE SENSING ELEMENT Change Sensing Elements 1 Iftroubleshooting a Verify Failed 2 After performing a Power Clean If the System requests it m X9 When you need a different detection capability 5 When your operating plan calls for it 4 2 2 TO REMOVE SENSING ELEMENT Step 1 Ensure the unit is powered on If the desorber is removed avoid contact with the inlet tip IMPORTANT The unit must be POWERED ON when seating a sensing Element in order to reset the Sensing Element timer Fido X3 Startup 24 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc The Sensing Element timer records the number of hours that have elapsed since a Sensing Element was installed
14. 8709999 Present Sample Press Verify Soon Setup UnMute Clean Tip NOTE If Press Verify Soon appears while sampling complete the current operation first before verifying IMPORTANT Sensor performance is critical to system operation Verify as soon as possible when requested by the system You can also verify sensor performance at will by pressing the Verify tab when the Verify tab is in the display Fido X3 Startup 50 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc e Verify tab is disabled light grey text when conditions i e temperature flow rate within the system are incompatible with performing verification ix File 3665 14 09 11 15 30 zi SE X3 Present Sample Verify New File Help Verify tab is enabled black text To verify at will with the 7 SE X3 2 Please Wait System is Stabilizing Verify New File Help Verify tab is disabled grey text e Desorber follow Section 5 1 e Inlet no desorber follow Section 10 0 Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 12 File 3719 1 14 09 12 14 20 51 5 3 TROUBLESHOOT VERIFY FAILED Wait 30 Seconds then Retry Verification T Passed or Failed Failed Retry Verification with Different Reference Standard T Passed r Resume Standard Failed Operaticns Failed Replace Sensing Element then Retry Verification Y Passed or Failed Failed Contact Fido Suppor
15. Systems Inc 3 3 EXTERIOR OVERVIEW 1 Desorber 2 Desorber Slot 3 Display Screen 4 Menu Power Button 5 Release Button for Battery 6 Battery A soft key is any one of the three buttons on the unit immediately under the display Soft keys have context specific functions and each soft key corresponds to a tab in the display screen with text indicating the soft key s current function Pressing a soft key activates the function shown on the corresponding tab Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 3 1 Soft Key for Left Display Tab Mute tab in figure 2 Soft Key for Middle Display Tab New File tab in figure 3 Soft Key for Right Display Tab Verify tab in figure When there are more than three functions possible a short press of the Menu button will cycle the functions of the soft keys and the text on the tabs accordingly Toggle the Menu button until the desired soft key function is shown 1 Latch to Sensing Element Chamber 2 Auxiliary Port Cap removed 3 Flashlight Button Fido X3 Overview 1 4 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 3 4 DISPLAY ICONS AND COMPONENTS Primary Operators Screen Components Present Sample Press Verify Soon 1 Status Icon 2 Current File Number 3 Date and Time 4 Cycling Messages Unit Serial Number SE Type in Use o Battery Icon 6 External Power Connection Icon 7 WiFi Icon 8 Display Messages 9 Tab for lef
16. i e Body color Sampling Swipe color or Reference Standard style in your kit may differ from the ones shown here and elsewhere in this manual Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Fido X3 Military Kit Configuration in storage case Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc COMMERCIAL KIT COMPONENTS Storage Case Sensing Elements Two boxes 10 Sensing Elements per box Sampling Swipes Four boxes 50 swipes per box Spare Inlet Tip Vapor Reference Standard 2 Maintenance Kit Fido X3 with Desorber and Battery Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 8 9 10 TE 12 13 14 15 16 Vapor Guard AC Power Adapter and AC Power Cord Spare Battery Battery Charger Single point Harness Sampling Wand M E Reference Standard USB Cord CD ROM with PDF Manuals Not Shown Fido X3 Commercial Kit contents removed from storage case NOTE Many components in this kit are designed to be compatible with Fido systems for the purpose of detection capability upgrades Thus the appearance of some accessories i e Body color Sampling Swipe color or Reference Standard style in your kit may differ from the ones shown here and elsewhere in this manua Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 1 To inquire about upgrades contact Fido Support by phone at 1 405 372 9535 or email fidohelp flir com Fido X3 Overview 1 2 Copyright 2014 FLIR
17. the auxiliary port by turning the locking ring on the power cord counterclockwise Stow the AC power adapter in the storage case Step 10 Remove the battery from the charger Remove battery from charger Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 2 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 11 Stow the charged battery in the storage case for later use or reconnect it to the unit by following steps in the next section 11 6 TO RECONNECT BATTERY TO UNIT Step 1 Hold the unit with the display screen facing up Step 2 Hold the battery with the battery latch facing up Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 29 Battery latch Step 3 Insert the battery charging point into the battery receptacle at the lower part of the unit Receptacle and battery e The battery latch clicks into place when the battery is Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 3 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc securely connected to the unit Battery latched in place 11 7 SLEEP MODE 11 7 1 ABOUT SLEEP MODE Fido will enter Sleep mode after a set period of inactivity While in Sleep mode the text Sleep Mode appears in the display Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 31 Sleep Mode In Sleep mode the system maximizes the lifetime of the oensing Element by powering down the air intake pump and LEDs NOTE The length of inactivity that must elapse before the unit enters Sleep mode can only be
18. this may cause burns or other injury 13 2 PROCEDURES e Press the New File soft key to start a new file for each person object room or vehicle screened e Follow command approved procedures when the Fido X3 displays a Detection Alert e Bevigilant about properly collecting samples Improper sample collection and presentation can cause you to miss explosive contamination e Do not try to obtain a vapor sample from a vehicle as it is driving by No detection system has the ability to reliably detect explosives in this manner e Do not present wet swipes to the inlet tip or desorber If a Fido X3 Troubleshooting 14 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc swipe becomes wet from rain snow or other environmental precipitate air dry the swipe first before collecting a sample e When screening wet vehicles or packages select a dry surface i e vehicle interior inside package flap to swipe e Do not present excessively greasy or oily swipes to the unit It may result in an unwanted negative response and require extensive cleaning of the unit e Perform a prescreening check on your hands before operating the unit to ensure you are not contaminated 13 3 CLEANING e Never use gasoline diesel or other fuel to clean any part of the Fido X3 e Use only 10096 cotton balls for the Inlet Tip Quick Clean since polyester and nylon will melt onto a warm inlet tip Refer to the Fido X3 Maintenance Manual for more information
19. 7 1 LOADING WAND To load the swipe in the wand without touching the area where particles will collect follow these steps Caution Do not touch the area of the swipe used to collect particles Step 1 Open a box of sampling swipes and remove a packet Step 2 Hold the packet so that the TOP imprint is in readable orientation at the top of the packet TOP imprint Fido X3 Sampling 70 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 3 Open packet at the notch e The sampling swipes packaged so that the end with the hole is by the TOP imprint on the bag Hole in swipe Step 4 Grasp a swipe by the end with the hole and pull it from the package Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 11 Hold swipe near hole Step 5 Squeeze the trigger on the sampling wand Trigger on swipe side of wand e trigger lowers the post that holds the swipe Step 6 On the swipe side of the wand tip slide the end of the swipe with the hole into the slot Fido X3 Sampling 72 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Swipe side of wand tip Step 7 Turn the wand over so the post is facing you Thread the post through the hole in the swipe Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 73 Post threaded through hole Step 8 Release the trigger e The post and fitting hold the swipe in place Wand armed with swipe 7 2 SWIPING WITH WAND Fido X3 Sam
20. CT TO AC POWER The Fido X3 unit can be operated on electric AC or battery DC power When the unit is connected to AC power connecting a battery to the unit is optional e For DC power details see Section 11 3 CONDITION OF POWER CORDS DO NOT 0 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD CHECK OPERATE UNIT WITH DAMAGED CORDS Step 1 Remove the AC power adapter and AC power cord from the storage case Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 1 5 AC power adapter AC power cord Step 2 Remove the cap from the auxiliary port on the unit Auxiliary port and cap Step 3 Connect the AC power adapter cord to the auxiliary port on the Fido unit Rotate the locking ring Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 1 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc clockwise to secure Connecting to auxiliary port e The locking pins on the auxiliary port click inside the receptacles on the locking ring Step 4 Connect the AC power cord to the AC power adapter Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 1 7 AC power cord AC power adapter Step 5 Plug the AC power cord into a grounded electrical outlet AC power outlet e When the unit is receiving AC power the Plug icon appears in the Operations screen File 3698 System Stabilizing Prepare to Present Sample Plug icon position indicated with blue arrow Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 1 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 11
21. D 70 7 2 SWIPING WITH 74 7 3 DESORBING USING 78 8 0 COLLECTING VAPOR SAMPLES 83 8 1 REMOVING THE DESORBER 83 8 2 INSTALLING THE VAPOR GUARD 85 8 3 SAMPLING VAPOR 87 64 HESULES 90 9 0 TABS IN 93 9 1 PRIMARY TABS OVERVIEW 93 TABLE OF CONTENTS mn 94 9 2 VERIFY 94 9 3 NEWFILETAB nnn 95 HELP TAB 96 9 5 SETUP 97 97 m 99 n 99 100 mn 100 100 96 MUTE UNMUTE 102 n 102 102 97 CLEAN 103 10 0 INLET TIP WITHOUT DESORBER 105 10 1 PREPARE AND PRESENT REFERENCE 105 10 2 VERIFY OUTCOME 110 10 3 TROUBLESHOOT VERIFY FAILED 113 11 0 EXTENDED 115 11 1 TO CONNECT TO AC POWER
22. Fido X3 OPERATIONS MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2014 FLIR Systems Inc September 2014 REV 2c This documentation is provided as a component of the Fido detection system All parties or individuals in possession of this documentation accept in full and without exception or limitation FLIR Systems Inc unrestricted rights of ownership of this material This documentation is not available by any other means except by license which is only available from FLIR Systems Inc Under no circumstances may any part or the whole of this documentation be reproduced stored in a retrieval system transmitted copied modified distributed displayed sold licensed published or derivative works created therefrom in any form or by any means electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the written permission of FLIR Systems Inc obtained in advance of the requirement It is expressly forbidden for the holder of this documentation to use it either in its entirety or in part or any graphics to provide training or tuition assistance or knowledge transfer to any other party whatsoever or for marketing of promotional literature or material of any type whatsoever without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems Inc Use of this documentation in any manner inconsistent with the user manual and related documentation is strictly prohibited Use of the documentation is not transferable TRADEMARKS Product name and any design elements are registered
23. L IIT om One bar response to Military Four bar response to Military Explosives Explosives Depending on environmental conditions or the operational scenario a trained administrator may have disabled one or more of the Detection Alert channels This will cause the Fido to flash the message Some Channels Disabled For more information please refer to the Administrator manual Section Understanding Alerts or speak to a trained administrator Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 91 File 3757 il 14 09 12 14 56 5 Press NEW FILE to Sample Some Channels Disabled Verify New File Help Some Channels Disabled Step 1 Wait while the system saves the file e When Present Sample appears in the display the unit is ready to analyze the next sample SE X3 File 3665 1 ix 14 09 11 15 30 A Present Sample Verify New File Help Ready for sample Step 2 Press the New File soft key and prepare the next Sample for testing Fido X3 Sampling 92 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 9 0 TABS OPERATOR This section contains descriptions of each primary function and its associated tab 9 1 PRIMARY TABS OVERVIEW In Operator mode there are six tabs that access the six primary functions Only three tabs appear in the display at a time To cycle through the tabs press the Menu button Left Tab Middle Tab Right Tab First Set of Tabs Second Set Mute or of Tabs Unmu
24. OTE The Reference Standard does not need to be stored in the shipping bag after the initial use Step 2 First Use Only Write the current date using a pen or permanent marker in the label space provided on the rear of the M E Reference Standard Subsequent Uses The M E Reference Standard does not have an expiration date and can be continued to be used until it repeatedly fails to verify a Sensing Element Fido X3 Startup 42 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc e Record the first use date in the label space provided on the back of the M E Reference Standard PIN 18 Rich Noc I 75 Arrow illustrates location to write first use date on label located on back of sheath Step 3 Press the Verify soft key e System Stabilizing Please Wait appears System Stabilizing Please Wait Cancel Step 4 Extend the M E Reference Standard from its sheath Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 43 The slider button locks the Reference Standard in either the fully extended position shown here or fully retracted position CAUTION Do not touch the active area raised square on metal of the Reference Standard Oil from your skin or impurities from gloves can degrade the reference material Step 5 Once the baseline is stable Present Military Reference Now will appear Present Military Reference Now Cancel Fido X3 Startup 44 Copyright O 2014 FLIR System
25. Power Clean steps Fido X3 Sampling 1 0 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 10 0 INLET TIP without Desorber This section covers inlet tip use when verifying and sampling by hand without the desorber installed 10 1 PREPARE AND PRESENT REFERENCE Follow this Verify procedure when the following conditions exist e Using inlet tip desorber is not attached In the display Press Verify to Check System Performance Press Verify to Check System Performance Verify Cancel Help Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 05 f File 3610 14 09 03 13 49 Ye Unit 8709999 Present Sample Press Verify Soon Press Verify Soon Setup UnMute Clean Tip You can postpone verification see Section 5 2 for options Step 1 Remove the Vapor Reference Standard from the storage case Vapor Reference Standard Step 2 Warm the Vapor Reference Standard in your hands for 60 seconds e Vapor Reference Standard works best when warm Fido X3 Sampling 1 0 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Warm up the Vapor Reference Standard Step 3 Press the Verify soft key e After the baseline has stabilized the Fido X3 will begin a 5 second countdown In 5 Seconds Present Military Reference The countdown provides time to open the Vapor Reference Standard Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 07 Step 4 Remove the lid of the Vapor Reference Sta
26. TE UNMUTE TAB The Mute Unmute tab manually disables or enables audio tones To set the audio tones see the Setup Menu Item Descriptions Indicates Mute Audio is Enabled Select to disable audio Audio is Disabled Select to enable audio Unmute The Mute Unmute tab disables or enables the audio tones that accompany an Alert or other system actions 9 6 1 MUTE AUDIO TONES Step 1 Press the Menu Power button to cycle through the tabs until the Mute tab is in the display Step 2 Press the Mute soft key e Audio tones are muted the Unmute tab becomes visible 9 6 2 TO UNMUTE AUDIO TONES Fido X3 Sampling 1 02 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 1 Press the Menu Power button to cycle through the tabs until the Unmute tab is in the display Step 2 Press the Unmute soft key e Audio tones are enabled and the Mute tab becomes visible again 9 7 CLEAN TIP TAB Use the Clean Tip tab to start a Power Clean cycle that cleans the inlet tip and desorber when desorber is attached File 3610 iil n 14 09 03 13 49 Unit 8709999 Present Sample Press Verify Soon Setup UnMute Clean Tip Clean Tip soft key tab on right WARNING THE INLET TIP REACHES 180 C 365 F DURING A POWER CLEAN CYCLE AVOID CONTACT WITH THE INLET TIP WHEN THE DESORBER IS ABSENT Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 03 e See Fido Maintenance Guide for
27. acklight Contrast Flashlight Next Select Setup screen Step 1 Open the Setup tab e By default the screen opens with the first top item in the menu highlighted Step 2 Press the Next soft key to move the highlight through the items in the menu To reverse the direction press the Menu button and Next will change to Back Step 3 When the Setup item you want to adjust is Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 97 highlighted press the Select soft key In the following figure Flashlight is the highlighted menu item Vibrate Signal Audio Volume Backlight Contrast Next Select Exit Flashlight menu item highlighted e Pressing Select moves the highlight to the setting column for the selected item and three new tabs appear in the lower display Vibrate Signal Audio Volume Backlight Contrast Flashlight Done and Step 4 Use the and soft keys to cycle through the settings for a menu item Descriptions of each Setup menu item are in the next section Step 5 When the desired setting is reached press the Fido X3 Sampling 98 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Done soft key e The setting is saved the highlight returns to the menu item and the Next Select and Exit tabs return Step 6 To change the settings of additional items in the Setup menu use Next or Back to highlight a new item then press the Select soft key To exit Setup press the Exit soft key Be
28. adjusted in Administrator mode Step 1 In the Sleep Mode screen press the Wake soft key to wake the system e System is Stabilizing appears in the display Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 3 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc File 3719 T 14 09 12 14 20 Please Wait System is Stabilizing Verify New File Help Step 2 Wait while the system returns to operating conditions Step 3 The unit is ready to resume standard operations when Present Sample appears in the screen SE X3 n File 3665 1 s 14 09 11 15 30 Present Sample Verify New File Help Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 33 This page intentionally left blank Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 3 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 12 0 ERROR MESSAGES 12 1 CRITICAL ERROR MESSAGES If a Critical Error message listed below appears in the display contact Fido Support for assistance by telephone at 1 405 372 9535 Important Only a Fido Technician can correct a Critical Error Critical Error Indication Message Fan Has Failed Failed cooling fan Pump Has Failed Failed pump Thermistor Has Failed heater or thermistor Failed Unknown Cause Failure cause is unknown Fido X3 Troubleshooting Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 135 12 2 SENSOR DISABLED MESSAGES A system malfunction that generates a Sensor Disabled message can be corrected by taking the action describe
29. ary Explosives Explosives Depending on environmental conditions or the operational scenario a trained administrator may have disabled one or more of the Detection Alert channels This will cause the Fido to flash the message Some Channels Disabled For more information please refer to the Administrator manual Section Understanding Alerts or speak with a trained administrator File 3757 il 14 09 12 14 56 SE X3 Press NEW FILE to Sample Some Channels Disabled Verify New File Help Some Channels Disabled Step 1 Wait while the system saves the file Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 67 Step 2 Discard the sampling swipe if d Explosives were detected e Swipe is visibly dirty or deformed f Swiping hands Do NOT reuse a dirty or scuffed up swipe e When Present Sample appears in the display the unit is ready to analyze the next sample Fido X3 Sampling 68 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc File 3762 1 Ki 14 09 12 15 12 a Unit 8709999 Present Sample Setup UnMute Clean Tip Ready for sample Step 3 Press the New File soft key If needed remove a new sampling swipe from the packet Otherwise reuse the swipe from the previous sample To order more swipes call Fido Support at 1 405 372 9535 or send a request via email to Fidohelp flir com Fido X3 Sampling Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 69 7 0 SWIPING WITH WAND Commercial Kit Only
30. d in the table below e For assistance contact Fido Support by telephone at 1 405 372 9535 Sensor Disabled Sensor Door is Sensing Element Check position of Open door is either open extractor or not properly Properly close Indication Corrective Action closed Sensing Element door Channel Counts Sensing Element Replace Sensing Warning brightness counts Element see are outside Section 4 2 accepted range Fido X3 Troubleshooting 1 3 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 12 3 PLEASE WAIT MESSAGE When a Please Wait message appears in the display standby to resume standard operations See the table below for details Please Wait Indication Corrective Action Message None operations will resume when complete Stabilizing Sensor System is stabilizing Inlet temperature is adjusting XX represents the displayed temperature None operations will resume when complete Inlet Temp XX C Front channel temperature Front Temp is adjusting None operations will XX C XX represents resume when complete the displayed temperature Back channel temperature Back Temp adjusting XX None operations will XX C represents resume when complete the displayed temperature Fido X3 Troubleshooting Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 137 Please Wait Indication Corrective Action Message Desorber temperature is adjusting None operations will XX represents r
31. e bin Fido X3 Safety Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 2 0 THEORY OF OPERATION 1 Sampling swipes are used to collect particles from a surface Sampling swipe e Particles can be collected by hand or with the sampling wand Swiping by hand Swiping by wand Fido X3 Theory Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 3 e The area of the swipe against the surface collects the particles e Pressure exerted by the tip of your finger or wand on the surface forces particles to adhere to the swipe Particles illustrated in red not actually visible adhere to swipe 2 The area of the swipe with the collected particles will face the display screen when presented to the unit Particles illustrated in red not actually visible face display Blue arrows again for illustration only show direction of insertion Fido X3 Theory 4 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 3 Particles on the swipe are vaporized in the desorber drawn through the heated inlet tip and into the Sensing Element Heated inlet tip 4 The sensor analyzes the vaporized particle sample Sensor Sensing Element Fido X3 Theory Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 5 5 Results of analysis appear in the display screen as Sample Clear or THREAT MATERIAL Alert The type of explosive compound that caused the Alert is also given Some examples are Military Nitro Peroxide or Nitrate Alert NOTE The type of compounds that are detected d
32. epends upon the type of Sensing Element that is installed The Fido X3 is capable of detecting a variety of analytes To adjust the current detection capability with additional Sensing Elements contact Fido Sales by phone at 1 405 372 9535 e To start screening samples skip ahead to Section 4 0 Fido X3 Theory Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 3 0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The Fido X3 comes in two kit configurations Military and Commercial The contents of these kits are mostly the same with a few key differences Exclusive to Military Kits Exclusive to Commercial Kits e MOLLE Belt Attachment Single point Harness e Printed Manuals CD ROM with PDF e Waterproof Day Bag Manuals Vapor Guard Sampling Wand This manual covers the components in both kit variations Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 7 3 4 MILITARY KIT COMPONENTS 1 MOLLE Belt Attachment 8 M E Reference Standard 2 Waterproof Day Bag 9 USB Cord 3 Printed Manuals 10 AC Power Adapter and 4 Maintenance Kit AC Power Cord 5 Spare Battery 11 Vapor Reference 6 Sampling Swipes Standard 2 Four boxes 50 swipes 12 Spare Inlet Tip per box 13 Battery Charger Sensing Elements 14 Fido X3 with Desorber Two boxes 10 Sensing and Battery Elements per box 15 Storage Case NOTE Many components in this kit are designed to be compatible with Fido systems for the purpose of detection capability upgrades Thus the appearance of some accessories
33. er Press MENU to Continue or Enter Admin CODE now ABEI LNOP RSTU Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 39 Log Out will exit the current mode Operator mode and return to the initial Login screen Step 1 Press and hold the Menu Power button until the Log Out Cancel and Off soft key tabs appear File 3818 T 14 09 22 14 20 27 SE X3 Present Sample Log Out Cancel Off Step 2 Press and the right Off soft key to power off the system The screen will go white for a few seconds and then the Fido logo will appear briefly as the Fido completes the power off sequence Once the screen is black the system is off Fido X3 Startup 40 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 5 0 VERIFY SENSOR PERFORMANCE DESORBER ATTACHED 5 1 TO VERIFY Follow this Verify procedure when the following conditions exist e Desorber is attached In the display Press Verify to Check System Performance Press Verify to Check System Performance Verify Cancel Help File 3665 1 6 2 14 09 11 15 30 SE X3 o A Verify File Help You can postpone verification when needed see Section 5 2 for options Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 41 Step 1 Remove the M E Reference Standard from the shipping bag M E Reference Standard M E Reference Standard shown in stored in shipping bag retracted position with thumb on the slider button N
34. esume when complete the displayed temperature t These messages may appear during normal system use to indicate the system is not yet ready for sampling and do not typically indicate a fault However if one of these messages persists for more than ten minutes it may indicate a fault Consult the Fido X3 Maintenance Manual or contact Fido support for further troubleshooting 12 4 ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGES Additional messages that may appear in the display screen are outlined in the following table No corrective action is needed for these types of messages Message Indication Analyzing Swipe System evaluating standby Fido X3 Troubleshooting 1 3 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Message Indication System is System is recovering from an event Stabilizing i e Detection Alert standby Please Wait Gathering Baseline System collecting baseline data System is resolving an event standby Please Wait Present Sample System is ready to analyze sample Pump has not yet reached the set flow rate Operations will resume Pump is Not Ready once flow rate range is achieved Flow XXccm Typically appears for a few seconds shortly after wake from sleep mode Fido X3 Troubleshooting Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 139 13 0 TIPS AND REMINDERS 13 1 SAFETY e Be prepared and have a plan for when you encounter explosives e Do not screen a person by placing the inlet tip on or near skin as
35. g a swipe with visible particles will likely result in an overload and contaminate the unit Step 4 The next procedure is to present the swipe with the collected particles to the unit as described in the following section Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 11 7 3 DESORBING USING WAND Step 1 Press the New File soft key e Anew file is created and Gathering Baseline appears in the display File 3699 Wl lt 14 09 11 15 48 Unit 8709999 Please Wait Gathering Baseline Verify New File Help e Next System is Stabilizing appears File 3719 1 14 09 12 14 20 Please Wait System is Stabilizing Verify New File Help e When the sensor is stable Present Sample appears Fido X3 Sampling 78 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc File 3665 14 09 11 15 30 Present Sample Verify New File Help Step 2 Hold the wand so the swipe is hanging from the tip Side view of swipe in wand Step 3 Position the swipe over the desorber slot The collected particles on the swipe face the display screen Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 79 Particles face display Step 4 Slide the swipe into the desorber until the wand tip rests against the desorber Slide swipe in slot Wand rests on desorber e When properly inserted the bottom of the swipe fits against the bottom of the desorber The desorbe
36. ge Sensing Element Verify Passed Verify Failed Step 1 If Verification Passed wait for the Exit tab to appear and go to the next step If Verification Failed press the Exit soft key and go to Troubleshoot Verify Failed for Inlet Tip Section 10 1 2 Step 2 When the Exit tab appears press the Exit soft key File 1609 Verification Pass Press Exit Now e The system is ready to screen samples and Press NEW FILE to Sample appears in the display Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 1 1 112 File 3763 1 64 14 09 12 15 19 P SE X3 Press NEW FILE to Sample Verify New File Help NOTE During standard operations a prompt to Press Verify Soon will appear fifty five minutes after each successful verification is completed Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 10 3 TROUBLESHOOT VERIFY FAILED v Passed or Failed Passed Failed Retry Verification with Different Reference Standard Passed or Resume Standard Failed iii Failed Replace Sensing Element then Retry Verification Y Passed or Failed ionis Failed ontact Fido Support a 1 405 372 9535 Fido X3 Sampling Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 1 3 This page intentionally left blank Fido X3 Sampling 1 1 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 11 0 EXTENDED OPERATION This section contains the details needed for extended operation of the Fido X3 11 1 TO CONNE
37. gin Setup Menu Item Descriptions 9 5 2 Vibrate Signal Disable or enable vibration to accompany an Alert or the stages of sensor verification Settings for Vibration 9 5 3 Audio Volume Set the volume of the audio tones emitted in Operator mode Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 99 Settings for Audio Volume O to 100 9 5 4 Backlight Adjust by percent the backlight brightness of the display Adjusting the backlight may improve the visibility of the display screen in some extreme lighting and or temperature conditions Settings for Backlight O to 100 9 5 5 Contrast Adjust by percent the contrast of the display screen Adjusting the contrast may improve the visibility of the display screen in some extreme lighting and or temperature conditions Settings for Contrast 0 to 100 9 5 6 Flashlight Disable or enable the flashlight feature and select the flashlight color and brightness Fido X3 Sampling 1 00 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Flashlight Setting Description WHITE Bright White GREEN Bright Green DISABLED Flashlight Disabled TIP Press the flashlight button on the back of the Fido to activate the flashlight and see the effect while making your selection Flashlight Back of Fido X3 Showing Flashlight Button End of Setup Menu Item Description Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 01 Resume Primary Tab Descriptions 9 6 MU
38. it require external AC power to recharge a battery Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 21 2 The Fido X3 kit includes a single AC power cord that can be used with either the battery charger or the Fido unit 3 Since the kit only supplies one power cord only one battery can be charged at a time To charge multiple batteries simultaneously order additional battery chargers and AC power cords by contacting Fido Support via telephone 1 405 372 9535 or email your request to fidohelp flir com 11 4 TO CHARGE BATTERY ATTACHED TO UNIT To charge a battery while it is attached to the X3 unit connect the unit to AC power for steps see Section 11 1 2 The unit may be 1 Powered on and performing operations i e analyzing samples or in Sleep mode OR Fido X3 Extended Operation 1 22 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 2 Powered off When Fido X3 is powered off and connected to external power the system charges the battery Charging appears in the screen with the percent charge received When charging is complete the Charging screen shuts off Battery Charging 35 75 11 5 TO CHARGE BATTERY WITH EXTERNAL CHARGER Step 1 Unlock the battery from the unit by pushing the battery release latch Fido X3 Extended Operation Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 23 Thumb on battery release latch Step 2 Pull the battery charging point out from the unit Battery removed
39. key to start a new file for each person object room or vehicle screened Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 95 9 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 NOTE 96 HELP TAB The Fido X3 comes equipped with on device video training to serve as a refresher for a properly trained Fido Operator To use the Help menu Open the Help tab by pressing the Menu button Replace Sensing Element Replace Sensing Element Verify System swipe Verify System swipe Verify System vapor Verify System vapor Vapor Sampling Vapor Sampling Swipe Sampling Swipe Sampling Remove the Desorber Remove the Desorber Clean the Desorber Clean the Desorber Next Select Exit Next Select Exit Help video selection menus Press the Next soft key to scroll through the list of available videos until the desired video is highlighted in blue The video will automatically begin to play Once the video has completed you may replay the video by pressing the Replay soft key or exit the video by pressing the Exit soft key Replay Exit Replay and Exit tabs appear during Help video playback The videos do not produce any sound For more in depth training or to request an additional training video please contact the Fido Training center at fidohelp flir com Fido X3 Sampling Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 9 5 SETUP TAB There are 5 menu items in the Setup tab for Administrator mode ibrate Signal Audio Volume B
40. l Power Connection icon area If WiFi is connected one of the following icons will appear to indicate signal strength Wireless Access Point Signal Strength Indicator Fido X3 Overview 1 8 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc While attempting to connect or if there is a problem with the WiFi connection one of these icons will appear Attempting to connect x Unable to connect possible configuration or hardware error Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 9 This page intentionally left blank Fido X3 Overview 20 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 4 0 GET STARTED OPERATING GUIDE To immediately begin operations start below with Step 1 4 1 UP AND LOGIN Step 1 Press and hold the Menu Power button until the unit powers on Power button e heFLIR Fido splash screen appears followed by the Login screen Training and info www flir com fido newuser Press MENU to Continue or Enter Admin CODE now ABEI RSTU Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 21 Step 2 NOTE If the unit does not power on after five seconds the battery may need charging e Replace the depleted battery with a charged back up battery see Section 11 5 OH e Operate the unit on an external power adapter see Section 11 1 Press the Menu button to enter Basic Operator mode Menu button NOTE To enter Administrator mode see the Administrator manual
41. ndard canister Lid and canister of Vapor Reference Standard IMPORTANT Do not place material in the Vapor Reference Standard canister and keep the canister tightly closed when not in use Step 5 When the system displays Sampling Reference Standard place the open end of the canister over the inlet tip within five seconds Fido X3 Sampling 1 0 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc In 5 Seconds Present Military Reference Sampling Reference Standard Present Vapor Reference Standard to inlet tip once Sampling Reference Standard appears Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 09 NOTE If the Vapor Reference Standard is not detected within ten seconds of Sampling Reference Standard appearing in the display sensor verification will fail If this occurs wait 30 seconds and retry verification Step 6 When Verification Pass or Verification Failed appears in the display screen remove the Vapor Heference Standard from the inlet tip Close the canister and return it to the storage case File 1609 Verification Pass Please Wait Step 7 Go to the next section to interpret results 10 2 VERIFY OUTCOME The system assigns a File number to the verification record and the outcome appears as either Fido X3 Sampling 1 1 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc File 1609 Verification Pass File 1631 Verification Failed Press Exit Now Retry in 30 seconds or Chan
42. o that the hole in the swipe is closest to the end with the notch Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 55 Hole in swipe Step 3 Slide the tip of your index finger inside the packet and begin pulling the top swipe out Slide fingertip in packet Step 4 Slide your index finger over the top of the whole swipe Hold the swipe in place near the hole Fido X3 Sampling 56 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Swipe under index finger Step 5 To swipe by hand follow steps in Section 6 2 To swipe using wand follow steps in Section 6 3 6 2 2 TO SWIPE SURFACES BY HAND Step 1 Select a surface to swipe e Since explosive contamination is easily transferred from hands to objects choose surfaces people are sure to touch first when performing routine tasks Refer to the list below for suggestions Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 57 First Touch Surfaces Individuals Equipment Vehicles Structures Cell Phone Hand Tools Door Handles Door Knobs Rearview Faucet Keys ID Badges Mirror Handles Seatbelt Door Wallet Pick Buckle Thresholds Laptop Shovel Gearshift Gates Steering Light Wheel Switches Dashboard Controls Luggage Handle Backpack Water Bottle Mop Eyeglasses Weapons Purse Camera Fido X3 Sampling 58 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 2 Position the swipe on the surface and pull the swipe towards you Keep firm pressure on the end of the
43. p 3 Separate the desorber from the unit Fido X3 Sampling 84 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Inlet tip of Fido X3 unit and metal plate of desorber 8 2 INSTALLING THE VAPOR GUARD COMMERCIAL KIT ONLY Step 1 The vapor guard rotates on a hinge Mate the male knuckles on the vapor guard to the female section of the unit Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 85 Hinge on unit and knuckles on vapor guard Step 2 Rotate the top of the vapor guard towards the unit while squeezing the spring grips Step 3 Click the vapor Guard onto the unit and release the spring grips Fido X3 Sampling 86 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Inlet tip of Fido X3 unit with Vapor Guard installed 8 3 SAMPLING VAPOR Step 1 Remove the desorber for steps see Section 8 1 Step 2 Attach the Vapor Guard for steps see Section 8 2 Commercial Kit Only Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 87 Step 3 When the New File tab appears press the New File soft key File 3763 1 14 09 12 15 19 SE X3 Press NEW FILE to Sample Verify New Help Step 4 Prepare the item to sample i e loosen or open lids and watch the countdown presented on the screen Fido X3 Sampling 88 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc File 3698 iil 5 14 09 11 15 48 4 SE 2 In 4 Seconds Present Sample Step 5 Hold the inlet tip approximately inch 6 mm awa
44. pling 14 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 1 Select a surface to swipe e Explosive contamination is easily transferred from hands to objects so choose surfaces people are sure to touch first when performing routine tasks Refer to the list below for suggestions First Touch Surfaces Individuals Equipment Vehicles Structures Cell Phone Hand Tools Door Handles Door Knobs Rearview Faucet Keys ID Badges Mirror Handles Seatbelt Door Wallet Pick Buckle Thresholds Laptop Shovel Gearshift Gates oteering Light Wheel owitches Dashboard Controls Luggage Handle Backpack Water Bottle Mop Eyeglasses Weapons Purse Camera Step 2 Position the wand tip with swipe on the surface and pull the swipe towards you Keep firm pressure Fido X3 Sampling Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 15 on the swipe with the wand tip as you move it across the surface Apply firm pressure e The raised indention on the end of the wand tip is the main point of contact for the swipe against a surface Fido X3 Sampling 76 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 3 Always pull the swipe towards you and apply enough pressure on the wand tip to keep the button in contact with the surface Pull swipe towards you IMPORTANT Do not directly swipe explosives and then present the swipes to the unit Fido X3 is extremely sensitive and only requires a trace amount of material to provide results or an Alert Presentin
45. press the Exit soft key Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 47 File 1609 File 1631 Verification Pass Verification Failed Press Exit Now Retry in 30 seconds or Change Sensing Element Verify Passed Verify Failed e The system is ready to screen samples and Present Sample appears in the display File 3665 1 14 09 11 15 30 32 5 Present Sample Verify File Help NOTE During standard operations a prompt to Press Verify Soon will appear fifty five minutes after the last successful veri fication was completed Fido X3 Startup 48 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 5 2 TO VERIFY DURING OPERATION During standard operations a prompt to Press Verify Soon appears fifty five minutes after the last successful verification is completed File 3610 1 14 09 03 13 49 Unit 8709999 Setup UnMute Clean Tip Present Sample Press Verify Soon When Press Verify Soon appears in the display you have two options for responding Option 1 Start verification immediately by pressing the Verify soft key a If the desorber is attached follow the steps in Section 5 1 b If the desorber is not attached follow the steps in Section 10 0 Option 2 Although the system can be used Press Verify Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 49 Soon will continue to display until verification is performed File 3610 ii 5 we 14 09 03 13 49 2 Unit
46. r automatically clamps the swipe into position Step 5 Hold the swipe in place with the wand Fido X3 Sampling 80 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Hold swipe in place e Analyzing appears in the display File 1625 5 14 13 16 56 Unit 8701001 Analyzing Swipe e When Analyzing is complete the desorber releases the swipe RELEASED FROM THE DESORBER WILL BE WARNING THE AREA THE SWIPE HOT Step 6 Pull the swipe from the desorber Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 81 NOTE Removing the swipe File 5810 prematurely causes a system 5 17 13 16 38 3 x3 error and an error message appears in the display Discard the swipe Recollect the sample with a new swipe and restart this procedure at message Step 1 Step 7 Go to Section 6 4 for result details Fido X3 Sampling 82 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 8 0 COLLECTING VAPOR SAMPLES 8 1 REMOVING THE DESORBER Vapor sampling can only be accomplished by removing the desorber Step 1 To unlock the desorber from the unit simultaneously press and hold in the latches on each side of the desorber Press both latches in towards each other e The desorber rotates on a hinge and may still be connected at the hinge joint Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 83 Yellow arrows illustrate the hinge locations Step 2 Tilt the desorber back to release it from the hinge Ste
47. rough the outside of the packet push the Sensing Element up from the bottom to the open end of the bag Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 29 Colored dot on handling end Step 4 Grasp the end with the colored dot and pull the Sensing Element from the bag but DO NOT discard the bag Grasp end with colored dot FidoX3 Startup 30 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc WARNING THE GLASS SENSING ELEMENT CAN BREAK Step 5 Insert the Sensing Element into the Sensing Element chamber Insert Sensing Element into chamber Step 6 Use your fingertip to push the Sensing Element in the chamber Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 31 Push Sensing Element into chamber e Once inside the chamber the Sensing Element meets increased resistance at the leading edge of an O ring at the end of the chamber Step 7 With your fingertip gently push the Sensing Element through the O ring until it stops at the end of the chamber Fido X3 Startup 32 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Insert Sensing Element into chamber When the Sensing Element is properly seated in the chamber approximately 1 4 in 6 mm of the element extends from the chamber Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 33 Sensing Element E Sensing NOT Element Fully Sbated Fully Seated 4 a o m i Comparison view of unseated seated Sen
48. s Inc Insert the M E Reference Standard into the desorber screen as shown with the active side e g slider button facing the display screen The Reference Standard should touch the bottom of the slot Active side faces display When the Reference Standard is properly inserted the desorber clamps it into place and it is no longer necessary to hold the M E Reference Standard sheath When the integrity of the sensor is verified the desorber releases the Reference Standard from the Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 45 slot and verification results are available in the display WARNING THE REFERENCE STANDARD WILL BE HOT AFTER BEING INSIDE THE DESORBER Step 6 Remove the Reference Standard from the desorber slot Do not touch the metal portion of the Reference Standard Step 7 Retract the M E Reference Standard back inside the sheath using the slider button M E Reference Standard retracted into integrated sheath Step 8 Go to the next section for verification outcome Fido X3 Startup 46 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc The system assigns a File number to the verification record and the outcome appears as either Verification Pass or Verification Failed File 1609 Verification Pass Please Wait File 5812 Verification Failed Please Wait Verify Passed Verify Failed Step 1 Wait for the Exit tab to appear and go to the next step Step 2 When the Exit tab appears
49. sing Element Step 8 Slide the door into the unit and fold the latch into position against the back of the unit Latch sensor door closed Step 9 Turn the Fido over so the display screen is facing you Go to the next section to enter the type of Sensing Element just installed Fido X3 Startup 34 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 4 3 SCAN RFID TAG ON SENSING ELEMENT BAG Step 1 Locate the RFID tag on the Sensing Element bag e The reader is embedded in the right side of the unit reader area illustrated by red outline in the figure below i RFID reader location Step 2 Scan the RFID tag by pressing it against the unit as indicated by the arrow on the screen Wait up to three seconds for the tag to be scanned If the scan fails move the tag away and repeat until the Fido identifies the Sensing Element type Fido X3 Startup Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 35 Scan the Sensing Element bag e When the Sensing Element is identified the type appears in the display SE Type X3 NOTE This Fido is designed to handle multiple types of Sensing Elements each with unique detection capabilities Fido X3 Startup 36 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Therefore the type of Sensing Element installed in your system may differ from the type shown here Step 3 Allow a few minutes for the newly seated Sensing Element to reach operating temperature Discard the bag File 3719 1 14 09 12 14 20
50. swipe with your fingertip as you move it across the surface Apply firm pressure Step 3 Always pull the swipe towards you and apply firm pressure Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 59 Pull swipe towards you IMPORTANT Do not directly swipe bulk explosives and then present the swipes to the unit Fido X3 is extremely sensitive and only requires a trace amount of material to provide results or an Alert Presenting a swipe with visible particles will result in an overload and contaminate the unit Step 4 The next procedure is to present the swipe with the collected particles to the unit To present swipes to the desorber go to the next section To order more swipes call Fido Support at 1 405 372 9535 or send a request via email to Fidohelp flir com Fido X3 Sampling 60 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc Step 1 Press the New File soft key e Anew file is created and Gathering Baseline appears in the display A File 3699 q 14 09 11 15 48 Unit 8709999 Please Wait Gathering Baseline Verify New File Help e Next Stabilizing Sensor appears File 3719 fa lt 14 09 12 14 20 SE T Please Wait System is Stabilizing Verify New File Help e When the sensor is stable Present Sample appears Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 61 4 File 3665 ij 14 09 11 15 30 A as SE X3 Present Sample Verify NewFile Help
51. t a 1 405 372 9535 Fido X3 Startup 52 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 6 0 PARTICLE SAMPLING 6 1 SWIPE MATERIALS Sampling swipes are packaged in batches of five in packets One of the surfaces inside each packet has a protective coating that preserves the side of the swipes used to collect the particles e There are two different types of swipe material in slightly different types of packaging 1 Curved Swipes Packed tightly in the packet 2 Flat Swipes Packed in the packet marked TOP However all Fido swipes regardless of appearance or packaging are the same in function use and quality Fido X3 Sampling Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 53 Swipe Packets 1 Curved Swipes Packet follows the curved shape of the swipes Flat Swipes Packet stamped TOP indicates the side of the swipe that is the top Your index finger will be placed on TOP of the swipe Flat Swipe or Curved Swipe when removing a swipe from the packet Fido X3 Sampling 54 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 6 2 SWIPING BY HAND 6 2 1 TO PREPARE SWIPE To position the swipe under your finger without touching the area where particles will collect follow these steps Caution Do not touch the area of the swipe used to collect particles Step 1 Open a box of sampling swipes and remove a packet Swipe packet Step 2 Open the packet of swipes at the notch e he sampling swipes are positioned in the packet s
52. t soft key 10 Tab for middle soft key 11 Tab for right soft key Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 5 3 4 1 STATUS ICON Icon Title Indication System operating within normal limits Wait while system readies Waiting i e gathers baseline or stabilizes system Threat material detected System error has occurred follow the on screen instructions and or refer to the Error Message tables in the Appendix Fido X3 Overview 1 6 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc When the unit is operating on battery power the Battery icon appears in the Operations screen File 1610 5 14 13 9 37 Unit 8701001 Present Sample UnMute New File Verify Battery icon indicating 2096 charge e See Section 11 4 for recharging steps The Battery icon also shows the battery charge level by portion filled with color 100 8096 6096 4096 2096 Near 096 e An animated icon of the battery filling indicates the battery is charging e Afully charged battery provides up to 8 hours of power to the unit Fido X3 Overview Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 1 7 e ttakes approximately 4 hours to fully charge a depleted battery whether recharged via 1 The external charger 2 Theunit with under AC power While the unit is connected to external power an External Power Connection icon will be displayed below the battery icon d If WiFi is enabled a WiFi icon will appear below the Externa
53. te New File Help Clean Tip e Tabs are located in the lower part of the display screen File 3665 iil File 3762 14 09 11 15 30 a 14 09 12 15 12 a ae SE X3 Unit 8709999 Present Sample Present Sample First set of tabs Second set of tabs e There is also a set of secondary tabs that access the Login Cancel and Off secondary functions see Section 2 2 3 for details Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 93 4 File 3768 T 14 09 12 15 34 SE X3 Present Sample Log Out Cancel Off Login Cancel and Off tabs Step 1 To access a primary tab not currently in the display press the Menu button Menu Power button Step 2 When the desired primary tab is in the display screen press the corresponding soft key to open the tab 9 2 VERIFY TAB To initiate the sensor verification process press the Verify Fido X3 Sampling 94 Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc soft key Use the Reference Standard type appropriate for the Sensing Element in use and whether or not the desorber is installed For example with the Fido X3 sensing element use the M E Reference Standard if the desorber is attached or the M E Vapor Reference Standard when the desorber is removed M E M E Vapor Reference Standard Reference Standard 9 3 NEW FILE TAB The New File function Saves and closes the previous file 2 Opens and starts a new file e Press the New File soft
54. y from the sample item until results appear in the display or until the ten seconds countdown elapses File 3766 naro 15 24 X3 Present Sample Time 8 sec Step 6 Return the sample item to its previous state e g replace the lid Go to the next section for results Fido X3 Sampling Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc 89 8 4 RESULTS Results appear in the display as No Threat Detected or a Detection Alert Military Peroxide Explosives Detected Detected POSSIBLE RESULTS Example of Types e Alerts are accompanied by the flashing Alert status icon and if enabled an audible tone and vibrational signal Section 9 4 The type of compounds detected that cause Fido to Alert are determined by the type of Sensing Element that is installed To modify the current detection capability obtain additional Sensing Element types For details contact Fido Support by phone at 1 405 372 9535 Magnitude of Response The Fido will provide a relative rating based on the amount of threat material detected A response that generates one bar Fido X3 Sampling 90 Copyright O 2014 FLIR Systems Inc indicates that the threshold for detection has been crossed for the indicated threat material See Administrator s Manual A response that registers four bar indicates a response at the high end of what the sensor is capable of registering File 5798 File 5798 A 5 17 13 16 31 A 5 17 13 16 31 x3 x3 BUL

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