Tac-Eye® Display System User Manual
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1. S415 TECHNOLOGIES Tac Eye Display System User Manual SI 615 TECHNOLOGIES THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Tac Eye User Manual Page 2 si gt lt 15 TECHNOLOGIES Table of Contents OF COMEDI 3 PRODUCE SUMMAR Y orrira aa AE E EN 4 PEA VOM ST T oenar EET E sa vaya sla S 4 PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS EEG 5 E1022 2 M Pr 5 MAC EVO PC P 5 Button RET T TO LOTO E 6 INTERCONNECT ken 6 Input Connector sensu nens eee woes aioe 6 PAU a 6 WISER TIN VERA erek Aw dd uk werk Wu k d 7 AG PEERS TES 7 AMAID BAL LO k ray n n 33 ene BESES ERE E RAA 7 COR OL SIL s u suri n na dus uvis b dox s k k ee W k ia b K Hene Wen REUS ERE FUR b 8 Lj e PIA ENG ZM MM MNE NEM E DEE MEMED ME Na EDENE MM MEN 9 COMME ON MON eMe c 9 AMDO arcs ase yes Q 9 P 9 ACCESSORIES p2. LT is highlighted in Figure 8 This image shows the icons on each button for clarity There are four 4 buttons 1 Power This button turns the device on and off By default all Tac Eye products turn on immediately when plugged into a power source It is an orderable configuration option to wait for power button depression to activate the device if this is the desired operational configuration lf power is connected but there is no video source detected a Tac Eye LT will produce a blue screen A Tac Eye PC will flash and fade to black Image orientation and brightness levels are saved and the Tac Eye will always power up in its last set configuration 2 Image Flip This button rotates the image 180 allowing the Tac Eye to be mounted in front of the Left or Right eye and maintain proper image orientation 3 Brightness Up This button increases the brightness of the display when depressed 4 Brightness Down Image Freeze This button decreases the brightness of the display when depressed When this button is held it freezes the video frame composite input only allowing time to record and communicate data The frozen video frame is outlined by a dashed line as a visual queue this mode has been entered To return to the source video just release the button Figure 8 Tac Eye Buttons HMD Button The HMD Button is a configuration option non standard and is shown in the balloon within Figure 1 Pressing this button w
3. damaged or rendered defective a as a result of accident misuse abuse or other external causes b by operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user documentation that shipped with the product c by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Six15 or d by modification or service by anyone other than 1 51 15 ii a Six15 authorized service provider or iii your own installation of end user replaceable Six15 or Six15 approved parts if available for your product in the servicing country IMPORTANT EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SIXI5 EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF YOUR SIX15 BRANDED HARDWARE PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL SIX15 S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT SIXI5 IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE PRODUCT OR THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER YOU ADVISED SIX15 OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SIX15 IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY How to Obtain Warranty Service If your product needs service refer to the Six15 website at www Six 15 com or your pr
4. dual purpose device Besides being a standard mouse with a 360 joystick and two 2 buttons it has the ability to decompress VGA video from a USB data stream This allows for T ac Eye power control and video to all be provided by a single USB port simplifying the system and providing further cable management Figure 19 VGA Mouse Tac Eye User Manual Page 11 515615 TECHNOLOGIES CLEANING AND CARE The Tac Eye display systems are rugged and do not need much attention It is recommended as with any device that a better user experience is tied to product maintenance To ensure the Tac Eye remains at its functional peak take afforded opportunities to clean the device using the following instructions Instructions 1 For light cleaning wipe the Tac Eye down with a cloth and clean fresh water 2 To remove caked mud or debris rinse the exterior surfaces with clean low pressure running water If required allow the mud debris to soak and soften then reintroduce the clean running water Use a cloth to wipe it down if desired 3 To remove excessive sand and dust methods 1 2 or a low pressure air nozzle may be used 4 To decontaminate a Tac Eye wipe it down with isopropyl alcohol SAFETY e A LT system has a strong tether between the control box and the HMD be sure that the cable is routed properly to prevent entanglement e As with any other device it is recommended to read the entire user manual be
5. interference that may cause undesired operation as TAC EYE Tac Eye User Manual Page 14 SI 615 TECHNOLOGIES WARRANTY INFORMATION What This Limited Warranty Covers 51 15 warrants that the Six15 hardware product and all the internal components of the product that you have purchased from Six15 are free from defects in materials or workmanship during the Limited Warranty Period The Limited Warranty Period for Six15 products is one 1 year from the date of product purchase Proof of purchase may be required for warranty service During the Limited Warranty Period Six15 will repair or replace the defective component parts or the hardware product In the unlikely event that your Six15 product has a recurring failure Six15 at its discretion may elect to provide you with a replacement unit of Six15 s choosing that is at least equivalent to your Six15 branded product in hardware performance 51 15 reserves the right to elect at its sole discretion to give you a refund of your purchase price instead of a replacement Any repair to or replacement of any product or part is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the remainder of the Limited Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever 1s longer What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover This Limited Warranty does not apply to expendable parts This Limited Warranty does not extend to any product from which the serial number has been removed or that has been
6. Se 2 wa Z mm xn P Av SLIDE ON CLIP ATTACHMENT Figure 3 Tac Eye PC units in mm Tac Eye User Manual Page 5 SI gt lt 15 TECHNOLOGIES Button Option There is an available option of providing a single button on the HMD of both Tac Eye models which is shown in the balloon within Figure 1 The button provides a local video mute function for immediate control of light security INTERCONNECT Input Connector QDC The input connector of both Tac Eye models is Glenair PN 804 001 06ZNU8 13G This is a push pull quick disconnect QDC connector with 10 12 of mated retention force it is shown in both open and closed positions in Figure 4 and Figure 5 EEE EB a Figure 4 QDC Open Figure 5 QDC Closed Adapters Six15 Technologies provides two standard input adapters for the Tac Eye LT The VGA Adapter shown in Figure 6 provides a VGA connector to connect to VGA video sources and the BNC Adapter shown in Figure 7 provides a BNC connector to connect to composite video sources Both Adapters provide a USB connection for power and alternate control and are roughly 12 long The BNC Adapter is not compatible with the Tac Eye PC There are also other custom adapters available and others may be developed if necessary Figure 6 VGA Adapter Figure 7 BNC Adapter Tac Eye User Manual Page 6 SsI gt lt 15 TECHNOLOGIES USER INTERFACE Keypad The keypad located on the control box of the Tac Eye
7. ac Eye LT Feature Set Tac Eye User Manual Page 4 S1 15 TECHNOLOGIES PRODUCT CONFIGURATIONS NOTE There are multiple configurations product accessories available from Six15 Technologies your configuration may be comprised of components listed here and others that are not Tac Eye LT The Tac Eye LT shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 When displaying the supported composite formats the Tac Eye LT upscales imagery to utilize the entire display When displaying VGA content the size of the image will be match the input resolution The system can be powered and controlled via a single USB connection and any 5V 0 25V input can power the device 32 4 1 N i a 4 vA 4 SER ll gt 865 0 e 177 4 610 0 5415 6 SUDE ON CLIP ATTACHMENT iam T MU l gor H e M CES ST SLIDE ON CLIP ATTACHMENT Figure 2 Tac Eye LT units in mm Tac Eye PC The Tac Eye PC is shown below in Figure 3 This model does not have a control box or associated keypad and is minimized to the HMD and a 19 cable The PC model does not support composite video formats NTSC RS 179 PAL It also handles VGA resolution content in the same fashion as the LT model As there is no keypad available a Microsoft Windows application can be provided MM Hat J 491 50 7 l CO 2 o l i eu H D 33 2 ss
8. an be used to strap the cable to anything available Tac Eye User Manual Page 9 512615 TECHNOLOGIES ACCESSORIES Helmet Mount The helmet mount is compatible with the Ops Core ACH ARC Kit rail system and is shown at right in Figure 13 This configuration maintains the left right eye adjustability discussed in the eye clip portion of the Mounting Section Figure 13 Helmet Mount Red Light Filter RLF The Red Light Filter is used to reduce the visibility of any resulting light signature due to light splash light reflecting off of User s face and maintain scotopic night vision The red light filter and its mounting method are shown in Figure 14 and Figure 15 Figure 14 Red Light Filter Figure 15 Red Light Filter Mounting Eyecup The Eyecup is used to keep stray light out of the viewing path The eyecup and its mounting method are both highlighted in Figure 16 and Figure 17 pl ii a kk n Figure 16 Eyecup Figure 17 Eyecup Mounting Tac Eye User Manual Page 10 SI 615 TECHNOLOGIES Tac Eye Handle The Tac Eye Handle is an accessory that fits over the existing HMD making the viewer more ergonomic for the hand and provides two 2 clips on either side for mounting to a belt pouch sleeve or MOLLE This is an accessory for users preferring a stow and go application and is shown to the right in Figure 18 VGA Mouse Figure 18 Tac Eye Handle The VGA Mouse shown below in Figure 19 is a
9. fore operating the Tac Eye WARNINGS e Never point the exit window of the Tac Eye directly at the sun or other intense light source This can back feed the optical engine and damage the internal display e Do not attempt to repair a Tac Eye or associated accessories contact Six15 Technologies to report a non performing product Attempting to disassemble voids the warranty on the product Tac Eye User Manual Page 12 SI 5 TECHNOLOGIES TROUBLESHOOTING Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Solutions The Tac Eye may be configured to wait for power button depression to turn on try pressing the power I plug in the Tac Eye button and nothing happens The system may not be powered verify support equipment is powered and working properly and that all interconnects are properly mated The brightness may be turned all the way down try I have no video image increasing the brightness in the Tac Eye The system may not be turning on or may have a poor connection see Solutions 1 and 2 The Tac Eye intentionally displays a blue screen The Tac Eye only when it is on but has no video input Verify the video displays a blue screen source IS powered and operational and that the video connection is fully mated The Control Panel relies on a valid USB connection to operate If the Tac Eye is powered on but the Control Panel is not operational there is a USB problem in the system Contact Six15 for technical supp
10. hen installed on the Tac Eye LT forces the display into a video mute mode which draws a black screen and indicates the mode by also drawing a grey dashed line around the display frame This aids light security and is not a power saving mode Pressing this button when installed on the Tac Eye PC forces the display into a low power state where there is no image on the display also aids light security this is a power saving mode Tac Eye User Manual Page SI 15 TECHNOLOGIES Control Panel The Tac Eye Control Panel allows for computer control of the device This application controls the LT and PC models equivalently Running and using the application requires the use of a Microsoft Windows operating system and an enumerated USB connection lt gt Tac Eye Lite Control Panel 1 ey Video Control Video Contral Brightness Q 150 Brightness Contrast 133 Contrast 6 Tac Eye Lite Attached 255 255 0xFF 0xFC30 7 Figure 9 Control Panel Indexed Figure 10 Tac Eye Control Panel Description om a pm Firmware String Reports the revision of the firmware the device Table 1 Control Panel Index Descriptions Tac Eye User Manual Page 8 SI 615 TECHNOLOGIES MOUNTING Control Box There is a belt clip on the back of the Tac Eye LT control box as seen in Figure 11 This clip ca
11. n also be used to secure the device to body worn MOLLE HMD The HMD ts built with an eyeglass clip in its default configuration the clip can be seen in Figure 1 This clip allows a Tac Eye device to be mounted to the left or right eye of many eye wear including those listed on the US Military s Approved Eyewear List APEL This is done by sliding the clip over the lens of the eyewear When swapping the mount from eye to eye use either the Image Flip button or the Control Panel application to orient the image properly The HMD can also be fitted with a helmet mount in place of the eyeglass clip which is discussed later in the Accessories Section Figure 11 Tac Eye LT Control Box Clip Both the eyeglass clip and the helmet mount feature an adjustable ball and socket joint to ensure ideal orientation when mounted There is a large thumbwheel used to loosen and tighten the joint this is highlighted in Figure 12 To make an adjustment turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the joint then re position the HMD and turn the knob clockwise to lock the joint in place again The helmet mount has an additional and identical mechanism at the helmet interface allowing for added adjustability Figure 12 Thumbwheel Cables Besides having a thin flexible cable that is easily routed and trapped by Velcro hooks straps and MOLLE two 2 o rings are provided near the HMD as cable management features They c
12. oduct s manual You can also call the Six15 Support Center toll free 855 844 4655 Local Laws and This Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or country to country Some states or countries do not allow certain exclusions of warranties or limitations of certain types of damages Accordingly certain exclusions or limitations might not apply to you Consult your applicable laws to determine the full scope of your legal rights Tac Eye User Manual Page 15 5415 TECHNOLOGIES CONTACT INFORMATION Six15 Technologies Customer Service Department 336 Summit Point Drive Henrietta NY 14467 CAGE Code 1X0E0 855 844 4655 Toll Free U S and International TAC EYE IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK IN THE U S 38 7PB0002 01 Tac Eye User Manual Page 16
13. onitor and consumes much less power It allows the user to maintain light discipline no light signature from user and can be interfaced electrically and mechanically to a variety of models inherently or by utilizing the available accessories Its high contrast SVGA display is perfect for displaying images from an Ultra Mobile PC unmanned sensors or any other video source Simple controls allow the operator to optimize the display to their conditions with little to no training required The Tac Eye 2 0 Display System was designed to give the user access to Mission critical data The head mounted display HMD was designed to plug directly into computer systems FLIR imagers camera systems thermal weapons sights or remote video sensors FEATURE SET lt Sealed Connector push pull breakaway Bend Relief Molds gt prevents cable damage lt Mounting Clip for Belt or MOLLE Hybrid Cable gt small yet durable lt Eyeglass Clip swaps with Helmet Mount lt Sapphire Window high resistance to damage Other Features 800x600 Full Color Display RGB Supports VGA and Composite Video multiple resolutions Multi Function Keypad Power Image Flip Brightness Freeze Cable Clip and Rings Cable Routing Fully Adjustable Display Position Mounts Ball Joint USB Connectivity Alternate Control Optional Button instantly dims display Figure 1 T
14. ort The Control Panel isn t working Table 2 Troubleshooting Options If any of the proposed Solutions do not eliminate the problem contact Six15 Technologies for further resolution Technical Support If there is trouble using the Tac Eye you are encouraged to contact Six15 Technologies to investigate and report the problem To ensure expedient resolution of any issue be prepared to provide e Both the Model and Serial Numbers of the Tac Eye on cable label e A list of all connected equipment e A description of the operational environment e The step by step process that has led to or continues to demonstrate the failure Tac Eye User Manual Page 13 SI 615 TECHNOLOGIES SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Display Type AMOLED 800 x 600 Pixels full color RGB Field of View 29 5 Diagonal Exit Pupil and HMD Size Units in mm Head Borne Weight 51 grams 1 81 ounces Up to 256 per primary color 0 1 ftL to gt 23 ftL Range 9 FL to 18 FL gt 200 1 color gt 200 1 color ___ VGA 640x480 and 800x600 NTSC RS 170 PAL lt 1 0W VGA lt 1 5W NTSC RS 170 PAL Usable image lt 3 seconds 51101710 Ingress Protection IP 68 Table 3 Specifications List REGULATORY 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
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