Operator`s manual

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1.2.4. MECHANICAL FUNCTION
The mechanical adjustments of the TICO sights allow for physical dif-
ferences between individual operators using the system. The scope
functions include the Keypad, Output Connector, Eyepiece Diopter
Adjustment Ring, Focusing Ring, Battery Module, Accessory Rail,
and Weapon Mount. The controls are identified in Figure 1.2.
KEYPAD
WEAPON MOUNT
RELEASE
BATTERY
MODULE
WEAPON
MOUNT
ACCESSORY
RAIL
FIGURE 1.2. TICO MECHANICAL CONTROLS
1.2.5. OPTICAL FUNCTION
The optical functions include an objective lens, thermal imaging
detector, display and eyepiece. Infrared energy is emitted propor-
tionally to the temperature of an object. The warmer the object,
the more energy it emits. The infrared energy from the objects is
focused by the optics, onto an infrared detector. The information
from infrared detector is passed to electronics for image process-
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