FUZION FUSION THERMAL & OPTICAL BI-SPECTRUM MONOCULAR USER MANUAL
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FCC INFORMATION Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC/IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. FCC compliance: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
LIST OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE Safety Summary 5 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 7 1.1 System Description 7 1.2 Key Features 8 1.3 Standard Components 8 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 2.1. Basic Operations 9 2.2 Main Function 14 2.3 Client Software Introduction 20 3. MAINTENANCE 21 3.1 Maintenance 21 3.2 Troubleshooting 22 4. WARRANTY INFORMATION 23 4.1 Warranty Information and Registration 23 5. SPECIFICATIONS 25 5.
SAFETY SUMMARY • • • • Read and follow all instructions Read all warnings Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer All service must be provided by the manufacturer WARNING: This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause potentially fatal allergic reactions! If you are allergic to latex, it is important that you strictly avoid exposure to products that contain it.
Maintenance • • • • If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance. Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of ethanol, if necessary. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the device may be impaired. Clean the lens with soft and dry cloth or wiping paper to avoid scratching it.
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The AGM Fuzion Handheld Thermal & Optical Bi-spectrum Monocular is equipped with 12μm high sensitivity thermal detector, ultra-low light optical detector, 1024×768 OLED display and eyepiece with a large field of view. The device can quickly detect hiding objects even under extreme environments such as smoke, fog, rain, snow, etc. It can be widely applied to scenarios including patrol, search and rescue, drug interdiction, and suspect apprehension.
1.2 KEY FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bi-spectrum image fusion and object highlight Detail enhancement and target recognition Selection of thermal view channel, visible light channel, or both them combined 12 μm, 35 mK NETD high sensitivity thermal detector Fast 50 Hz imaging 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x digital zoom Digital image processing technology Ultra-low illumination optical channel 1920×1080 optical resolution 1024×768 resolution, 0.
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1. BASIC OPERATIONS 2.1.1 UNPACKING The following steps must be completed prior to each mission. 1. Open the carrying case, remove the monocular, and verify that all components are included. 2. Inspect the monocular for any obvious evidence of damage to the optical surfaces, body, eyecup, operation buttons, etc. Ensure that all optical surfaces are clean and ready for use. Clean all optical surfaces with a lens tissue. 2.1.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1.
2.1.3 CONTROLS AND INDICATION The Fusion controls are shown in Figures 2-2 and are defined in Tables 2-2. Each button is responsible for some functions selected by short press or long press (hold) the button. Pushing a button for 2+ second is considered “long press” (hold). 5 1 2 3 4 FIGURE 2-2. CONTROLS AND INDICATION TABLE 2-1. CONTROLS AND INDICATOR FUNCTIONS ITEM CONTROLS FUNCTIONS 1 POWER BUTTON Press: Standby mode/Wake up device. Hold: Power ON/OFF. 2 CAPTURE BUTTON Press: Capture image.
2.1.4 POWER ON AND OFF Power On When the battery is enough, hold the POWER button to power on the device. Refer to the figure below for the main view of the monocular display. DIGITAL ZOOM HOT SPOT TIME AND DATE STORAGE BATTERY FIGURE 2-3. THE DISPLAY MAIN VIEW Power Off When the device is turned on, hold the POWER BUTTON device. to power off the NOTE See the battery icon on the device display for the electricity quantity.
2.1.7 PALETTE SETTINGS You can select different palettes to display the same scene in different effects. Press in live view interface to switch palettes. TABLE 2-2. PALETTE SETTINGS PALETTE DESCRIPTION OPTICAL The image of optical channel is displayed in this mode. WHITE HOT The hot part is white-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the lighter the color is. BLACK HOT The hot part is black-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the more black the color is.
FIGURE 2-4. VIDEO RECORDING NOTE: • When capturing succeeds, the image freezes for 1 second and a prompt shows on the display. • For exporting captured pictures, refer to Export Files. 2.1.10 CONNECTING THE DEVICE 1. Open the cable interface cover. 2. Connect the device and PC to copy/delete files. 2.1.11 FILE EXPORT 1. Connect the thermal monocular to your PC with USB cable and open the detected disk. 2. Open computer disk and select the disk of device.
2.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS 2.2.1 MENU OPERATION When the device powers on, hold button to display the menu. Rotate the operation wheel to move between menu items. The active element is highlighted in orange. Press button to select menu item or change an option. Hold button to exit the menu. FIGURE 2-5. THE MAIN MENU TABLE 2-3. MENU FUNCTION MENU ITEM SYMBOL OPTION FUNCTION CONTRAST 5 Levels of contrast Adjust the image contrast. BRIGHTNESS 5 Levels of brightness Adjust the image brightness.
MENU ITEM SYMBOL OPTION DPC --ON BURNING PREVENTION OFF FUNCTION Correct dead pixel manually. Turn on and off the Burn Prevention function. LANGUAGE 17 Languages VERSION --- View the firmware version number and serial number. RESTORE --- Restore the device to defaults. TIME SYNC. Time Format / Time / Date ON OSD Select the language of interface. Set the time and date. Enable or disable OSD.
2.2.4 SCENE MODE You can select proper Scene Mode according to environment temperature to improve the display effect. 1. Hold button to go to the menu. 2. Rotate the wheel to select / Scene Mode menu item ( is default option) and press to switch scene. Recognition mode ( ) improves an image so that the object edge is more distinct. Jungle mode ( ) is more suitable for hunting environment because of the highlight function of small objects. 3. Hold to save settings and exit. 2.2.
2.2.8 CVBS OUTPUT You can view the video on CVBS monitor, to get a better and clear image, more convenient to check the detail. 1. Connect the USB-CVBS cable to USB port of thermal monocular and to monitor’s CVBS port. NOTE: USB-CVBS cable need to be purchase separately. NOTE: CVBS Output function doesn’t support hot plug, so please connect the cable before power on. 2. Hold button to show the menu. 3. Select CVBS menu item and press video output. button to turn on or turn off the CVBS 2.2.
2.2.10 BURNING PREVENTION This function can prevent damage to the thermal sensor from the sun or other high temperature bright light source. When enabling this function, the shield will close until the environment turns to normal. 1. Hold button to go to the menu. menu item and press 2. Rotate the wheel to select disable the Burn Prevention function. button to enable or NOTE: When the burn-prevention function is disabled, the shield won’t be forced to close in such conditions. 2.2.
When OSD (On-Screen Display) is on the information such as time, date, Wi-Fi hotspot activation, digital zoom, storage memory status, and battery status displays in top right corner of viewfinder. 2.2.16 AUTO POWER OFF You can set the time for the automatic shutdown of the device as required. 1. Hold button to show the menu of device. Auto Power Off menu item and press 2. Rotate the wheel to select to select OFF, 30 min or 45 min. button 2.2.
2.3 CLIENT SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION We recommend using T-Vision software. Install the client software on your mobile phone first, and then connect your phone to the hotspot of the monocular. Refer to section 2.2.18 for details of hotspot connection. NOTE: The device password is set by user at first activation. If the password was lost or forgotten, it can be reset. To make a reset, provide the following action: 1. Hold button to show the menu of device. menu item and press the button 2.
3 MAINTENANCE 3.1 MAINTENANCE 3.1.1 CLEANING PROCEDURES 1. Gently brush off any dirt from the body of the device using a clean, soft cloth. 2. Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gently wipe down the external surfaces (except lenses). 3. Dry any wet surfaces (except lenses) using another dry, clean, soft cloth. 4. Using a lens brush, carefully remove all loose dirt from the lenses. 5. Dampen a cotton swab with ethanol and slowly, gently wipe down the lenses.
3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 3-1 lists the most common malfunctions that may occur with your equipment. Perform the tests, inspections, and corrective actions in the order they appear in the table. This table does not list all the malfunctions that may occur with your device, or all of the tests, inspections, and corrective actions that may be necessary to fix them.
4 WARRANTY INFORMATION 4.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION 4.1.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase.
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5 SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 SPECIFICATIONS FUZION TM25-384 FUZION TM35-384 FUZION TM35-640 12 μm VOx Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays 12 μm VOx Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays 12 μm VOx Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays 384 × 288 384 × 288 640 × 512 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 8 μm to 14 μm 8 μm to 14 μm 8 μm to 14 μm 25 mm 35 mm 35 mm F1.0 F1.0 F1.0 Field of View (HxV) 10.5° × 7.9° 7.5° × 5.7° 12.5° × 10° Magnification 2.5x – 20x 3.
FUZION TM25-384 FUZION TM35-384 FUZION TM35-640 Optical Sensor Wavelength 400-1000 nm 400-1000 nm 400-1000 nm Optical Module Lens Focal Length 22 mm 22 mm 22 mm Hotspot Yes Yes Yes Sleep Mode Yes Yes Yes 16 GB EMMC 16 GB EMMC 16 GB EMMC On-board video recording On-board video recording On-board video recording Yes Yes Yes Yes (via USB) Yes (via USB) Yes (via USB) Built-in Storage Record Video Capture Snapshot CVBS Output Battery Type One 18650 reOne 18650 reOne 18650 recharge
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