L-3 Communications Thermal-Eye X200xp, User Manual

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Page 3: ... 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 from that t...

Page 4: ...ication Product Thermal Infrared Camera Model Type X200xp Camera X2 Version 7070410 7070415 EU Representative BFi OPTiLAS INTERNATIONAL SA Z I La Petite Montagne Sud 4 allée du Cantal 91018 EVRY CEDEX FRANCE 33 0 1 60 79 59 55 A Sample of this product has been tested To demonstrate compliance with EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 3 Using the following test standards EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN6100...

Page 5: ...eries 11 Turning on the Power 13 Camera Warm Up 13 Camera Shutter 13 Automatic Contrast 14 Checking the Battery Power 14 Adjusting the Display Brightness 15 Focusing for Close up Operation 16 Cleaning 16 3 Accessories 17 Accessory Video Power Cables 17 Operating With Video Power Cables 17 4 Additional Information 19 Specifications 19 Frequently Asked Questions 21 Trouble Shooting Guide 22 Warranty...

Page 6: ...ding affordable thermal imaging solutions for fire law enforcement marine security and other commercial uses Infrared energy often referred to as infrared or IR is electromagnetic radiation that travels in a straight line through space similar to visible light Although infrared shares some of the properties of visible light its different wavelength has several unique characteristics For instance m...

Page 7: ... observing the thermal properties of objects in any light condition A B C D E Infrared energy is emitted proportionally 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 the Infrared detector is passed to electronics for image processing The signal processing ci...

Page 8: ...amera 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 point this camera directly into the sun welding arcs or any other extreme intensity objects that you would not view with your eyes Doing so will damage the Camera Contacting L 3 Communications Inf...

Page 9: ...5ft to Infinity Rotate Lens for close range 4ft 15ft Single Button Operation Variable Brightness Display Long eye relief can be used w glasses face shields etc Connect External Power or external Video requires optional cables Model Number Serial Number behind the external connections plug Tripod Mount 1 4 20 thread Battery Icon indicates battery charge ...

Page 10: ...ed or left handed To avoid dropping the camera attach the strap provided Both a neck 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 11: ...e the battery compartment indicate the direction to install batteries Notice the Raised Tab next to the sign and the Sunken Tab next to the sign These tabs allow the user 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 12: ...y charger If using rechargeable batteries they must be charged with a separate external charger Replacing 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 In case above the display will correct itself after a 5 10 minute waiting peri...

Page 13: ...e on off knob Turn the on off dial knob Clockwise to turn on the camera Camera Warm Up The camera requires approximately 3 seconds of warm up time During these 1st 3 seconds after the camera is switched on a logo will appear in the Display After 3 seconds have passed the logo will disappear and video of the thermal scene will begin Camera Shutter To maintain an optimum Thermal Image the X200xp wil...

Page 14: ...the scene i e trees bushes roadway edges Checking the Battery Power A battery icon will appear in the built in LCD display to indicate the approximate amount of charge remaining in the batteries New Alkaline Batteries will generally provide enough charge for approximately 2 hours of operation while new Lithium Batteries will provide enough charge for approximately 6 hours of operation Operating Ti...

Page 15: ... past the on off detent continuing to increase the LCD display brightness Brighter LCD Display Turn Clockwise Dimmer LCD Display Turn Counterclockwise To maximize battery life set the LCD Display to the minimum brightness setting practical On Off Dim Bright ...

Page 16: ... Lens may feel difficult to turn This is normal and is due to the tight seal required to make the camera waterproof Cleaning Do not apply any chemicals to the camera 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 and if additional cloths are needed they may be purchased fro...

Page 17: ...are AC DC Power Adapter Power Cable Video Cable These may appear the same as common power video cables However they are actually unique for the X200xp Camera Do Not attempt to use other similar cables they will not operate the X200xp camera and may cause damage Operating With Video Power Cables The X200xp External connections are located inside the Rear Plug Power Video Pull To Open Push To Close ...

Page 18: ...wer Source Operation of the X200xp will be the same as above AC DC power adapter The Power Source used by the customer should be capable of supplying at least 500ma The Power Source used by the customer should be nominal 12Vdc however can range from 8 16Vdc without harm to the camera Video Cable Connect the Video Cable to the X200xp Connector labeled Video and to a Video Monitor When Connecting th...

Page 19: ...Infrared Polarity White Hot Black Cold Range to Detect Human Activity 475 meters Optics Field of View 110 x 80 Focal Length 25 mm Focus Range 1 meter to infinity Video Viewfinder Display Monochrome LCD Viewfinder Brightness Adjustable integral to on off switch Auxiliary Video Out Analog SMPTE 170 NTSC monochrome output jack on rear Power Power 2 AA Batteries Operating Time 2 hrs alkaline batteries...

Page 20: ... EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 3 Features Enhanced DSP Image Processing On screen battery level indicator Left or Right 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 Carrying Case 2AA Alkaline Batteries Neck Strap Wrist Strap Lens Cleaning Cloth Storage Temperatur...

Page 21: ...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 Q3 Is the Lens normally difficult to turn A3 Yes the camera is manufactured with tight seals to make it waterproof which makes these seals difficult to turn ...

Page 22: ...The LCD Display Brightness is too low Adjust the display brightness 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 Battery Gauge shows empty The Batteries are very near the end of their charge Replace Batteries ...

Page 23: ...d the battery gauge will indicate empty regardless of the condition of the batteries installed 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 camera before replacing batteries Wait 5 10 minutes and the display will clear itself ...

Page 24: ...dit 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 or ii which have been repaired or altered without L 3 IP s prior written consent or iii which have been subjected to...

Page 25: ...LE 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 ...

Page 26: ...e department 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 Number and Serial Number ar...

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Page 28: ...28 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 7070431 Rev B ...