TH-Series handheld thermal camera User reference Document Number: 81333-1 Date: July 2011
— TH-Series handheld thermal camera User reference Trademarks and patent notice Autohelm, hsb2, RayTech Navigator, Sail Pilot, SeaTalk, SeaTalkNG, SeaTalkHS and Sportpilot are registered trademarks of Raymarine UK Limited. RayTalk, Seahawk, Smartpilot, Pathfinder and Raymarine are registered trademarks of Raymarine Holdings Limited. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TH-Series Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operating Your TH-Series Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
— TH-Series User reference Important Safety Instructions • • • Read and follow these instructions. Heed all warnings. Only use the attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. Caution! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. return the equipment to the manufacturer for battery replacement. The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble the camera, store above 60°C, or incinerate.
1 Introduction The TH-Series handheld thermal camera enables you to see easily in low-light conditions or even total darkness. Typical uses for TH-Series cameras include: • When you have the TH-Series camera on deck, at night in dark anchorages you will be able to see your surroundings, even when it is cloudy and there is no moonlight or starlight. • See clearly in total darkness—unlike other night vision systems, TH-Series cameras require no light at all.
1—Introduction 1–1 TH-Series User reference TH-Series Camera Features • Rugged design — built to withstand the demands of outdoor use. • 240×180 or 320×240 resolution microbolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity. • 19 mm lens with 24° field of view. • Palm-sized portability and lightweight — only 12 oz. (340 g). • Embedded LED tasklight. • USB cable for battery charging. • Rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery — provides up to 5 hours of camera operation on a single charge.
2 Getting Started The TH-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.
2—Getting Started • TH-Series User reference TH24 and TH32 Camera Options The following optional accessories are available for the THSeries camera Floating Lanyard Camera Carrying Pouch Hard Shell Storage Case 4 July 2011
3 Operating Your TH-Series Camera 3–1 Camera Features and Controls Power Display Brightness/ (Tasklight On/Off when Camera in off state) LED Tasklight USB/Charging Plug 2× zoom/ Freeze Frame Eyepiece White hot/ Black hot/ Marine red Adjustable diopter ±2 Lanyard Clip 81333-1 5
3—Operating Your TH-Series Camera 3–2 TH-Series User reference Charging the Camera The battery in the camera should be fully charged prior to use. To charge the camera, lift the cover from the USB port, plug in the USB cable provided with the camera, and also plug it into a USB power source. • • When charging correctly, the charging indicator will be lit yellow. When fully charged, the charging indicator will light solid green. The initial charge time is approximately 4 hours.
TH-Series User reference 3–3 3—Operating Your TH-Series Camera TH-Series Power Management Your TH-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. • • When the camera is turned on from the Off state, it takes about four seconds to become operational.
3—Operating Your TH-Series Camera TH-Series User reference 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.
TH-Series User reference 3—Operating Your TH-Series Camera Zoom Button—TH32 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. When zoom has been selected the icon is continuously shown in the display: Freeze Frame Button—TH24 models only Use this button to freeze the video so that a single frame may be inspected closely.
3—Operating Your TH-Series Camera 3–5 TH-Series User reference Battery Your TH-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.
4 Technical Data 4–1 TH-Series Model Features The TH-Series cameras are available with either NTSC or PAL video output format. Scout Model TH24 TH-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 240 × 180 pixels TH32 TH-Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 320 × 240 pixels with 2× digital electronic zoom.
4—Technical Data 4–3 TH-Series User reference Environmental TH24 and TH24 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 TH24, TH32 Weight 12 oz. (340 g) with battery Size (L × W × H) 6.70” × 2.31” × 2.44” (172 × 58.7 × 62 mm) 4–5 Lens Choice TH24, TH32 24° × 18° FOV 4–6 Range Detection 1 Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.5 m) TH24 350 yd. (320 m) TH32 500 yd. (450 m) 1.
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