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Electronic Thermal Throttle®
Your Eclipse LD may be equipped with Electronic Thermal
on Bullard firefighting Thermal Imagers. The ETT is ideal
for pinpointing hot spots during overhaul, searching for
overheated electrical equipment, or clarifying objects in
ambient temperature situations. To activate the ETT option,
the left side of the cover, which is the left button on the
area in the scene and color it blue. Additional presses of the left button will further
engage ETT and will color more of the scene blue, eventually coloring even the coolest
objects blue.
NOTE
As the throttle engages more of the scene, the blue will become lighter in hue to
help differentiate objects in the scene.
As you cycle through the scene, you’ll see the symbol “TT” and a corresponding
number in the upper left hand corner of the display. The “TT” indicates “Thermal
of the ETT are accomplished with the first few presses of the button. To deactivate the
ETT or lessen the amount of blue in the scene, press the right side of the cover, which
is the right button on the throttle. Alternatively, you can quickly deactivate the ETT, by
pressing both buttons simultaneously for one second or turning off the Eclipse LD and
turning it back on.
� CAUTION
radiant heat, as this could severely damage the thermal imager.
Custom Startup Graphic
power on your Eclipse LD. To upload your own image and change the startup graphic
on your Eclipse LD, go to myBullard and select the Eclipse LD module. You will see a
upload a new graphic and change it on your Eclipse LD.
SceneCatcher Digital Video Recorder
Your Eclipse LD may be equipped with Bullard’s SceneCatcher digital video recording
accessory. For the Eclipse LD, the SceneCatcher is installed inside the thermal imager
dot is visible on the display, you are recording video to the unit’s internal memory. To
deactivate the SceneCatcher, press and hold the right side of the cover until the red dot
disappears.
Loading/Unloading a Battery
battery release switch engaged, slide the battery into the
groove in the cavity located at the bottom of the unit. You
will hear an audible “click” when the battery is properly
seated. To unload a battery, depress and then slide the
battery release switch in the direction of the arrow
NOTE
If the battery is inserted without first retracting the battery release switch, the
battery will not fully seat. If this occurs, remove the battery and follow reload
using the instructions above.
The battery latch mechanism prevents accidental battery release upon impact.
Charging and Maintaining
Batteries
manual for charging instructions. If you purchased an
Eclipse LD Thermal Imager only, you received a charging
base.
To charge a battery in the charger included with your Eclipse LD, place it in the charging
steady green light will indicate a full charge. The system will detect the full charge and
will not overcharge the battery. A completely drained battery takes up to three hours to
fully recharge.
of its charge during storage. The amount of drain varies widely based on storage
conditions. To ensure adequate battery life, charge each of your batteries every two
weeks or, for best performance, keep your Eclipse LD and spare battery charged
instructions contained in the accompanying manual.
� WARNING
Do not allow the metal contacts on the battery to come in contact with a
battery is equipped with protective circuitry to prevent product damage, contact
with conductive surfaces can complete the battery circuit and cause the battery
to overheat or melt. Failure to observe this warning may result in permanent
battery damage, property damage and/or serious injury.
NOTE
plan for maintaining, charging, and replacing your batteries.
Retractable Strap
The Eclipse LD Thermal Imager fits easily into a turnout gear pocket for convenient
storage while crawling or working. Additionally, Bullard offers a retractable strap that
can be used with the Eclipse LD, so that it is always at the ready. The strap, purchased
separately, can be mounted to a D-ring on your turnout gear coat and connected to the
D-ring on the Eclipse LD.
Care Instructions
The Bullard Eclipse LD Thermal Imager requires little maintenance. For best results,
after each use:
provided.
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