RATTLER TS35-640 RATTLER TS50-640 THERMAL IMAGING RIFLESCOPE/CLIP-ON USER MANUAL
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FCC INFORMATION Please take attention that changes or modiͤcation 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 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 2.1. Basic Operations 9 2.2 Main Function 15 2.3 Client Software Introduction 22 3. MAINTENANCE 24 3.1 Maintenance 24 3.2 Troubleshooting 25 4. WARRANTY INFORMATION 26 4.1 Warranty Information and Registration 26 5. SPECIFICATIONS 28 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. WARNING: Always make sure your firearm is unloaded before you place the scope on the firearm.
WARNING: The external optical surfaces should be clean at all times. Touching the optical surfaces with bare hands is not recommended. WARNING: Sand and sea water can damage the optical coatings! WARNING: Do not point the device directly at the sun! WARNING: Image performance is dependent on scenery and atmosphere conditions. Contrast in the same image may vary as a function of the time of day due to the effect of the sun.
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The AGM Rattler TS35-640 and Rattler TS50-640 are the compact thermal imaging scopes developed for 24 hours operation under any weather and environmental conditions. Two objective lens options allow the customer to choose perfect unit for your needs where 35mm lens designed for medium range shooting, while the 50mm lens model will be great for long range missions.
1.2 KEY FEATURES • 640×512 thermal resolution • ΥQ Q/ 2)8( LMKL WIRWMXMZMX] HIXIGXSV • Fast 50Hz imaging • -QEKI TVSGIWWMRK XIGLRSPSK] %HETXMZI %+' (() ( (26 • VIWSPYXMSR MRGL 30)( HMWTPE] • \ 87 SV \ 87 STXMGEP QEKRMJMGEXMSR • 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x digital zoom • Lightweight and compact design • Easy to operate control panel • %YXSQEXMG SV QERYEP WMPIRX GEPMFVEXMSR • Video recording and snapshot • &YMPX MR )11' QIQSV] +& • Various reticle types a
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 device, and verify that all components are included. 2. Inspect the device 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.
2.1.3 SELECT BATTERY TYPE You can change the battery type according to your need. Select the correct battery voltage in the device menu. 1. In the view mode, hold button to show the menu. 2. Select Battery Voltage menu item, and press button to switch the voltage. 2.1.4 CONNECTING THE DEVICE WARNING: Please remove the batteries from the battery compartment before connecting the device to your PC, or it may cause computer damage. 1. Open the cable interface cover. 2.
TABLE 2-2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS BUTTON 2.1.
2.1.8 THERMAL VIEW OBSERVATION 1. Power on the riflescope. 2. Hold the riflescope and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye. 3. Adjust the diopter adjustment ring until the OSD text or image is clear. 4. Point the riflescope towards the target of the view. Bring the object into focus by rotate the objective focus ring. NOTE: You must perform the focus adjustment before any further use of the riflescope. 5.
2.1.13 SHUTTER RELEASE Press button in the view mode to release the shutter once for correction of the non-uniformity of display. 2.1.14 VIDEO RECORDING / IMAGE CAPTURE Video Recording Hold button in the view mode and start recording. In the upper left corner, the recording time displays. Hold button again to stop recording. FIGURE 2-4. VIDEO RECORDING Image Capturing Press button in the view mode, to capture the image.
2.1.16 INSTALLING THE RATTLER ON A PICATINNY/WEAVER RAIL WARNING: Always make sure your firearm is unloaded before you place the scope on the firearm. Reconfirm that the chamber is empty if you stop the procedure then resume later. Safe firearms handling rules should be followed at all times. The Rattler comes fully-assembled with a Picatinny/Weaver mount. The mount is attached to the scope with two screws. To install the Rattler on a Picatinny/Weaver rail, perform the following (Figure 2-5): 1.
2.2 MAIN FUNCTIONS 2.2.1 MENU OPERATION When the device powers on, hold button in the view mode for 4 seconds to display the menu. Press and buttons 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 save settings and exit the menu. 5 FIGURE 2-6. MAIN MENU TABLE 2-4. MENU FUNCTION MENU ITEM BATTERY VOLTAGE 2)8;36/ SYMBOL OPTION FUNCTION 3.0 V / 3.7 V OFF Select the battery voltage.
MENU ITEM SYMBOL FFC OPTION Auto / Manual / External BURN PREVENTION Select the Flat Field Correction (FFC) mode. ON Turn on and off the CVBS Output function to view the video on CVBS monitor. --- Correct dead pixel manually. OFF CVBS DPC FUNCTION ON OFF Turn on and off the Burn Prevention function. VERSION --- View the firmware version number and serial number. RESTORE --- Restore the device to defaults.
2.2.3 NETWORK CONFIGURATION Connect your phone or tablet to the Wi-Fi hotspot of the riflescope, you can configure the parameters and realize functions of the device. 1. Hold button to show the menu. 2. Select menu item to enable Wi-Fi hotspot function. 3. Turn on the WLAN and connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. - Hotspot Name: Wlan-IPTS Serial No. - Hotspot Password: Last 9 digits of Serial No. 4.
NOTE: When Reticle is enabled, the PIP view is the detail of crosshair. When Reticle is not enabled, the PIP view is the detail of central part. 3. Press button to activate or deactivate PIP mode. 4. Hold button to exit. If digital zoom is enabled, the PIP view also zooms. If the digital zoom ratio exceeds 4, the PIP does not zoom. You can quickly enable or disable the PIP function by holding down the button. 2.2.8 RETICLE AND BORESIGHTING Enable the reticle to aim at the target.
TABLE 2-5. BORESIGHT CORRECTIONS MODEL ADJUSTMENT VALUE RETICLE OFFSET BORESIGHT INCREMENT RATTLER 87 1 click 1 pixel 0.21 mil / 0.73 MOA / 2.1 cm at 100 m distance / 0.76 in at 100 yd distance RATTLER TS50-640 1 click 1 pixel 0.15 mil / 0.52 MOA / 1.5 cm at 100 m distance / 0.54 in at 100 yd distance 2.2.9 RETICLE COLOR You can change the color of the reticle. Enable reticle first. 1. Hold button to show the menu. 2. Select Color menu item and press button to switch the color of reticle.
2.2.12 DEFECTIVE PIXELS CORRECTION Defective Pixels Correction (DPC) function can correct the defective pixels on the screen which have not performed as expected. Before you start switch the palette to White Hot mode. 1. Hold 2. Select 3. Press pixel. 4. Hold button to show the menu. , DPC menu item and press button. , and buttons to move the cursor to the position of dead button to correct the dead pixel. 2.2.
The following languages are supported: English, Russian, German, Czech, French, Spanish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish. 3. Hold button to save settings and exit. 2.2.18 TRAJECTORY CORRECTION Enable the trajectory correction to shot the target with high accuracy by marking the offset between the big crosshair and small crosshair. Trajectory correction available only with Reticle 1 type. Select Reticle 1 in the Boresighting menu. 1.
1. Hold button to show the menu. 2. Select menu and press button to enter the Time Sync. 3. Press or buttons to select the time format, time or date. Press button to switch and confirm. 2.2.20 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY You can display the information of Wi-Fi hotspot activation, current magnification, storage memory status, battery status, time and date in top of viewfinder. 1. Hold 2. Select 3. Hold button to show the menu. OSD menu item and press button to enable or disable OSD. button to exit. 2.2.
2.2.22 HOT TRACKING The device can detect the highest temperature spot in the scene and mark it on display. 1. Hold button to show the menu. / and press button to enable/disable hot spot mark (marking 2. Select the spot of highest temperature). When the hot spot mark is enabled, the mark displays in the spot of the highest temperature. When the scene changes, the mark moves. 2.3 CLIENT SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION Install T-Vision (V5.4.
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. Use a high quality lens wipe to remove dirt or smudges from the lens and display window.
6. Turn off the device. 7. Turn on the device. After a while, the firmware update process will start automatically. During the update, the screen will display the inscription “Upgrading ...”. The update process will be completed when the word “Upgrading ...” goes out. Repeat steps 5-7 for each updating file. 3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 3-1 lists the most common malfunctions that may occur with your equipment. This table does not list all the malfunctions that may occur with your device.
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 Detector Type Resolution Refresh Rate Response Waveband 0IRW *SGEP 0IRKXL Aperture *MIPH SJ :MI[ ,: Magnification RATTLER TS35-640 RATTLER TS50-640 ΥQ :3\ 9RGSSPIH Focal Plane Arrays ΥQ :3\ 9RGSSPIH Focal Plane Arrays 640×512 640×512 50 Hz 50 Hz ΥQ XS ΥQ ΥQ XS ΥQ 35 mm 50 mm F1.0 F1.0 12.5° × 10.0° 8.7° × 7.0° 2× - 16× 2.
RATTLER TS35-640 Picture In Picture Mode Built-in Storage Video Recording RATTLER TS50-640 Yes Yes 16 GB EMMC 16 GB EMMC On-board video recording On-board video recording Snapshot Image Yes Yes CVBS Output Yes (via USB) Yes (via USB) Battery Type Two CR123A (3V) Lithium batteries or two RCR123 (up to 4.2V) rechargeable batteries Two CR123A (3V) Lithium batteries or two RCR123 (up to 4.2V) rechargeable batteries Battery Operating Time Up to 4.
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