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Scout_Operators.book Page ii Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM — Scout PS-Series Operator’s Manual © 2011 FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
Scout_Operators.book Page iii Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Scout PS-Series Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating Your Scout PS-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Scout_Operators.book Page 1 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 1 Introduction FLIR’s Scout PS-Series thermal handheld cameras give hikers, hunters, and outdoorsmen the ability to see clearly in total darkness, providing a wealth of information during any nighttime excursion.
Scout_Operators.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 1—Introduction 1–1 Scout PS-Series Operator’s Manual Scout PS-Series Camera Features • Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use.
Scout_Operators.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 2 Getting Started The Scout PS-Series camera is available with the features, options, and accessories described in this manual. Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to determine the actual contents of your camera package.
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Scout_Operators.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 3—Operating Your Scout PS-Series Camera Scout PS-Series Operator’s 3–2 Charging the Camera Caution! To assure proper charging, Scout PS-Series cameras should be turned OFF throughout the charging cycle. Charging MUST only be done when the camera is at temperatures from 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) or battery damage may occur. The battery in the camera should be fully charged prior to use.
Scout_Operators.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM Scout PS-Series Operator’s Manual 3–3 3—Operating Your Scout PS-Series Scout PS-Series Power Management Your Scout PS-Series camera is equipped with a power management system that provides up to five hours of continuous operation. When left in the Off state the battery will hold a charge for up to two months. To make the best use of the camera it is important to understand the basic power states of the camera.
Scout_Operators.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 3—Operating Your Scout PS-Series Camera Scout PS-Series Operator’s When the highest brightness level is reached, subsequent button presses advance to the next lower brightness levels. When the lowest brightness level is reached, subsequent button presses advance to the next higher brightness level.
Scout_Operators.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM Scout PS-Series Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Scout PS-Series Zoom Button—PS32 models only Use this button to switch the camera between no zoom (full resolution) and 2× zoom. The central part of the image is magnified twice its normal size when 2× is selected.
Scout_Operators.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 3—Operating Your Scout PS-Series Camera Scout PS-Series Operator’s 3–5 Battery Your Scout PS-Series camera is equipped with a sophisticated power system using a rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery. Battery Status Indicator While the camera is On, a battery status indicator is always shown in the corner of the display image. This indicator provides an estimation of the remaining battery charge.
Scout_Operators.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 4 Technical Data 4–1 Scout PS-Series Model Features The Scout PS-Series cameras are available with either NTSC or PAL video output format. Scout Model PS24 Scout PS-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 240 × 180 pixels PS32 Scout PS-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 320 × 240 pixels with 2× digital electronic zoom.
Scout_Operators.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 11, 2011 11:24 AM 4—Technical Data 4–3 Scout PS-Series Operator’s Manual Environmental PS24 and PS24 Operational Temp. -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Storage Temp. -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) Ratings 4–4 IP-67, 1 meter drop Physical PS24, PS32 Weight 12 oz. (340 g) with battery Size (L × W × H) 6.70” × 2.31” × 2.44” (172 × 58.7 × 62 mm) 4–5 Field of View PS24, PS32 Field of View (FoV) 4–6 24° × 18° Range Detection 1 Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.
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