L-3 Communications Thermal-Eye X-50, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different ...

Page 3: ...tment of Commerce CE Manufacturers Declaration of Conformity Product Identification Thermal Infrared Camera Model Type X 50 Camera X2 Version 7070410 7070415 Manufacturer L 3 Communications Infrared Products 13532 North Central Expressway MS 37 Dallas TX 75243 USA 800 990 3275 Tested by Nemko Dallas Inc 802 North Kealy Road Lewisville TX 75057 EU Representative BFi OPTiLAS INTERNATIONAL SA Z I La ...

Page 4: ...Installing 2 AA Batteries 16 Closing the Battery Compartment Door 17 Acceptable Battery Types 17 Replacing Batteries 18 Turning on the Power 19 Camera Warm Up 19 Automatic Camera Shutter 19 Automatic Contrast 20 Determining Remaining Battery Power 21 Adjusting the Display Brightness 22 Focusing for Close up Operation 23 Cleaning 24 3 Accessories 25 Accessory Video and Power Cables 25 Operating wit...

Page 5: ...l AC DC Power Adapter 26 Power Cable 27 Video Cable 27 4 Specifications 28 5 Frequently Asked Questions 31 6 Troubleshooting Guide 32 7 Warranty 33 Warranty Registration Card 34 How To Return Products For Warranty Repair 35 ...

Page 6: ...ain them for future reference Welcome to Infrared L 3 Infrared Products L 3 IP has long been a leader in the production and development of military products based on infrared thermal imaging In an effort to make this technology more widely available L 3 IP s engineers and scientists developed many unique ways of translating infrared energy into visible imagery Now L 3 IP is providing affordable th...

Page 7: ...ry high temperatures e g light bulbs long wavelength infrared 7 14 μm is emitted by all objects at ordinary temperatures This means infrared is all around us all the time even in the dark Different objects give off varying amounts of infrared depending on the temperature of the object The X 50 was designed to sense differing amounts of long wavelength infrared coming from the various areas of a sc...

Page 8: ...om the objects is focused by the optics onto an infrared detector The information from the infrared detector is passed to electronics for image processing The signal processing circuitry translates the infrared detector data into an image that can be viewed on the built in video monitor A B C D E HOT COLD WARM A B C D E Page 8 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 9: ... turn off your vehicle engine Contact sparking may occur and cause an explosion Do not remove power removing batteries or disconnecting optional external power supply without first turning the camera off using the on off switch Do not permanently attach this camera to dynamic mount applications such as on vehicles or heavy machinery in which transmitted vibration is continuously sustained Never po...

Page 10: ...e to assist with questions about this product When you contact us please have the following information available Camera part number Camera serial number Part and serial numbers are located under the rear L 3 Communications Infrared Products Customer Service door plug Department 800 990 3275 US or 972 528 1528 Int l ...

Page 11: ...peration X 50 Features Rubber armored construction Submersible to 3 meters Floats in water Standard AA batteries Viewing range 15ft to infinity Rotate lens for close range 4ft 15ft Page 11 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 12: ...g eye relief supports use w glasses and face shields Connect external power or external video requires optional cables Model serial number behind the external connections plug Tripod mount 1 4 20 thread Battery icon Indicates charge Page 12 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 13: ...Holding the Camera The camera can be mounted to a tripod using the 1 4 20 insert Tripod Mount The camera can be held either right or left handed Page 13 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 14: ... strap and a wrist strap are provided for your convenience Attach the strap to the camera by looping it through the attachment point as shown below The camera can be held in any orientation and the image in the LCD display will remain upright Page 14 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 15: ...Loading the Batteries Opening the Battery Compartment Door Unscrew battery compartment door knob counterclockwise Open the door to install batteries Page 15 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 16: ...ries Notice the raised tab next to the sign and the sunken tab next to the sign Use these to install the batteries in complete darkness by feel without having to see the battery symbols Sunken Tab Insert battery with positive end down Raised Tab Insert battery with positive end up Page 16 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 17: ...le Battery Types The camera will operate from the following types as long as they are AA size Alkaline Nickel Metal Hydride NiMh rechargeable Lithium The camera does not have an internal battery charger If using rechargeable batteries they must be charged with a separate external charger Page 17 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 18: ...if the camera is to be stored for extended periods 2 weeks or more Always follow the battery manufacturers directions for proper disposal of batteries Before removing replacing batteries always ensure the camera is first turned off Failure to first turn the camera off may result in a flickering or ghost image display the next time the camera is turned on The display will correct itself after a 5 1...

Page 19: ...s on the camera display After three seconds the logo is replaced by the thermal image Automatic Camera Shutter The X 50 uses an automatic shutter to optimize the amount of IR energy reaching the detector While the shutter is adjusting at 30 to 90 second intervals the display freezes for approximately second and a faint click may be heard inside the camera Page 19 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 20: ...s and other warm objects at close range the video gain is automatically decreased resulting in more detail on facial features and flat surfaces When viewing a scene with low informational content such as a park field or roadway the video gain is automatically increased to provide more detail in the background of the scene for objects such as trees bushes and roadway edges ...

Page 21: ...tely 5 hours of operation FULL EMPTY The length of time the X 50 will operate on a set of batteries is based on setting the camera s display to minimum brightness night time setting for a camera operating at room temperature Very low or high temperatures with the camera display operating at maximum brightness can reduce the expected time of operation by as much as 50 The battery icon is most accur...

Page 22: ...b clockwise past the on off detent to increase the LCD display brightness Turn counterclockwise to decrease the brightness On Off Dim Bright To maximize battery life set the LCD display to the minimum practical brightness setting Page 22 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 23: ...r focus position objects from 15 feet to infinity are in focus By rotating the lens objects as close as 4 feet can be brought into focus Far Focus Near Focus The lens may feel difficult to turn This is normal and is due to the tight seal required to make the camera waterproof Page 23 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 24: ...era Clean as follows Clean the body of the camera using a water moistened cloth Clean the lens with a cleaner cloth that has been specially formulated for cleaning camera lenses one is provided If additional cloths are needed they may be purchased from any camera retailer ...

Page 25: ...Power Cables Common accessories for the X 50 camera are AC DC power adapter Power cable Video cable Hard shell carry case The power and video cables may appear to be the same as those which are commonly available however they are actually unique for the X 50 camera DO NOT attempt to use other similar cables as they will not operate the X 50 camera and may cause damage ...

Page 26: ... Connect the AC DC power adapter to the X 50 connector labeled Power and the other side an AC power wall outlet Connecting the AC DC power adapter will disable the batteries and the X 50 will receive its power from this outlet The AC DC power adapter will provide power to the camera however it will not recharge batteries installed in the camera Page 26 X 50 User Manual ...

Page 27: ...arm to the camera Video Cable Connect one end of the video cable to the X 50 connector labeled Video and the other end to a video monitor When the video cable is connected to the camera the video automatically switches from the internal LCD display to the external video monitor When disconnected the video switches back to the camera s LCD display The X 50 may require 3 4 seconds for the video to s...

Page 28: ...tter Infrared Polarity White Hot Black Cold Range to Detect Human Activity 1000 feet 305 meters Optics Field of View 110 x 80 Focus Range 4 feet to infinity Video Viewfinder Display Monochrome LCD Viewfinder Brightness Adjustable integral to on off switch Auxiliary Video Out Output jack on rear NTSC or PAL depending on Model Power Power 2 AA Batteries Operating Time 2 hrs alkaline batteries 5 hrs ...

Page 29: ...g Temperature 140 F to 1220 F 100 C to 500 C Storage Temperature 40 F to 1760 F 200 C to 800 C Storage temperature does not include batteries Always follow battery manufacturers recommendations for battery storage Waterproof Yes 3 meter submersion with both doors closed Buoyant Yes floats in water Shockproof Yes 2 meter drop EMC Compliance FCC part 15 class B CE Mark EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 3 ...

Page 30: ...ht hand operation with rugged slip resistant grip Tactile battery loading feature for night time installations Long eye relief viewfinder for easy use w glasses face shields Standard Equipment 2AA alkaline batteries Neck strap wrist strap Lens cleaning cloth Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 31: ...ed down mode for 15 minutes will resolve the problem Q2 Why does my camera sometimes behave erratically A2 When batteries become very low the camera may behave erratically i e video flashing power cycles on off etc Replacing batteries is the most common cure to erratic operations Also using the camera outside of the operational temperature range may cause erratic behavior Returning the camera back...

Page 32: ...ess by turning the on switch clockwise Batteries are completely discharged Replace batteries No image in the LCD display no logo no battery icon and no video The optional video cable is connected Disconnect the optional video cable The internal display is flickering flashing has a ghost image or has horizontal lines Batteries were replaced before first turning the camera off Always turn off the ca...

Page 33: ...eplace any part of the product which fails to meet the warranty or refund buyer s purchase price in the form of credit For warranty repairs replacements at L 3 IP s cost for shipping buyer shall return product s to L 3 IP s facility designated by L 3 IP with a written explanation of failure The warranty shall not apply to products i used for purposes for which they are not designated or intended o...

Page 34: ...HALL L 3 IP OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE OR DATA OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS WHETHER UNDER THEORIES IN TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF L 3 IP OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Warranty Registration Card Complete warranty registration online at www thermal eye com select Support and sel...

Page 35: ...ent This number must be marked clearly on the outside of the package being returned 3 Service department will provide a shipping address 4 The following information must be included on the packing slip a Camera model number b Camera serial number c Reason for return d Date and place of purchase e Description of problem f Return Authorization number Camera model and serial numbers are clearly marke...

Page 36: ...L 3 Communications Infrared Products Customer Service Department 13532 North Central Expressway MS 37 Dallas Texas 75243 800 990 3275 U S 972 528 1528 International 1000385 1 Rev B ...