StingIR THERMAL IMAGING 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 6 1.1 System Description 6 1.2 Standard Components 7 1.3 Key Features 7 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 2.1. Basic Operations 9 2.2 Home Screen Operations 11 2.3 Menu Operations 12 3. MAINTENANCE 15 3.1 Maintenance 15 3.2 Troubleshooting 15 4. WARRANTY INFORMATION 17 4.1 Warranty Information and Registration 17 5. SPECIFICATIONS 19 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.
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The AGM StingIR miniature handheld observational thermal monocular is equipped with 384×288 or 640×480 12μm high-sensitivity infrared detector and high-resolution OLED display. It supports functions of observation, digital compass, inclinometer, and so on. The highsensitivity built-in thermal detector provides you with clear view even in total darkness. The AGM StingIR is a full-featured unit, weighing less than 7 ounces/200 grams.
1.2 STANDARD COMPONENTS The standard components are shown in Figure 1-2 and listed in Table 1-2. The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 1-2. 1 2 3 5 6 4 FIGURE 1-2. STANDARD COMPONENTS TABLE 1-2. STANDARD COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 Monocular 1 2 Helmet adapter bracket 1 3 18650 battery cap 1 4 Type-C cable 1 5 Operation manual 1 6 Packing case 1 1.
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1. BASIC OPERATIONS 2.1.1 INSTALLING THE BATTERY StingIR supports three kinds of batteries: CR123 (rechargeable lithium battery), CR123A (nonrechargeable lithium battery), and 18650 (rechargeable lithium battery). When using the 18650 battery, you need to replace the existing battery cap with the 18650 battery cap. A C B FIGURE 2-1.
2.1.2 CONTROL BUTTONS 1 2 3 FIGURE 2-3. CONTROL BUTTONS TABLE 2-1. CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS ITEM BUTTON 1 UP 2 MENU 3 DOWN 2.1.3 FUNCTIONS Short press: Turns on digital zoom / Returns to the previous option / Increases the value. Long press: corrects the shutter. Short press: Displays the menu/confirms the option. Long press: Powers on/off the device. Short press: Adjusts the image polarity / Moves to the next option / Decreases the value.
1. Take out the helmet adapter bracket, and fix the screw on the adapter bracket into the middle screw hole of the night vision device mounting interface. 2. Install the device with the helmet adapter bracket available on the tipper car bracket (selfprovided). 3. Install the tipper car bracket and the device on the helmet (self-provided). CAUTION: In helmet-mounted use, you need to operate the menu in the device to flip the screen.
2.2. HOME SCREEN OPERATIONS 2.2.1 HOME SCREEN DISPLAY The information displayed on the home screen of StingIR includes the infrared image, battery level, azimuth information, pitch angle information, roll angle information, digital zoom multiple, image polarity, reticle (displayed after being set in the menu), and PIP (displayed after being set in the menu). 1 2 8 3 4 5 7 6 FIGURE 2-5. HOME SCREEN TABLE 2-2.
2.2.2 DIGITAL ZOOM In the home screen, short press the Up button to display the digital zoom image. The device defaults to full-screen digital zoom. AGM StingIR-384 supports 1.0–4.0× digital zoom, and y ou can short press the Up button to switch digital zoom multiples. AGM StingIR-640 supports 1.0–8.0× digital zoom, and you can short press the Up button to switch digital zoom multiples. 2.2.
fewer outdoor thermal targets to highlight thermal targets; Arctic is suitable for scenes with low ambient temperature, like winter; Rainforest is suitable for scenes with high ambient temperature and high humidity. FIGURE 2-7. APPLICATION SCENARIO SCREEN 2.3.3 DISPLAY Display allows setting options like Compass, Menu Flip, Digital Zoom, and Reticle Display. Compass allows setting the compass information and whether to display the pitch angle and roll angle. By default, they are displayed.
Azimuth Calibration allows calibrating the azimuth. You are recommended to perform an azimuth calibration when using the device for the first time or in a different place. After entering Azimuth Calibration, you can view the calibration instructions. Specifically, horizontally rotate the device 360° around itself, click Start to start the rotation, and click OK after the rotation is complete. Pitch Calibration allows calibrating the device vertically.
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.
TABLE 3-1. TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT TEST OR CHECK (a) Reinstall the battery. Unable to screw or open the cover of the battery holder (a) Check whether the battery is installed in the correct direction. (b) Check whether there are sundries or scraps around the knob of the battery cover. (c) Check whether the battery cover is damaged, worn or deformed. (d) Check whether the battery holder is damaged or deformed.
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.
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