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431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page ii Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual © 2012 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.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page iii Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Important Instructions and Notices to the User: Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device. Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page v Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 1 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 1 Introduction The BHS-Series Bi-Ocular handheld thermal imaging camera lets law enforcement officers see clearly in total darkness, giving them the information they need while making quick decisions, enhancing mission effectiveness, maximizing operational capabilities, and improving officer safety.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 2 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 1—Introduction 1–1 • • • • • • • • • • • 2 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Features Micro bolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity Quick Connect Hot Shoe—Provides convenient power input and video output. Choose from interchangeable 35 mm, 65 mm, or 100 mm quick-disconnect lenses (purchased separately).
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 3 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 1–2 1—Introduction Cautions Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty. Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the cameras electronics to water or debris. Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.
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431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 5 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 2 Getting Started The BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera with accessories is shown packed in its Hard Carrying Case. The available lenses are shown in “Lens Options” on page 7. Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to determine the actual contents of your camera package and lens or lenses you have purchased.
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431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 7 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 2–2 2—Getting Started Lens Options The QD35, QD65, and QD100 manual focus lenses (as selected at purchase) include a lens cap, rear lens cover, and lens cloth. Each lens has a dedicated storage location in the Hard Carrying Case, or the case can be adjusted to store the lens while still attached to the camera.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.
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431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 10 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera 3–2 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Installing the SD Card Install the SD card included with your camera package as follows: 1. Remove the small SD card door. No tools are required. Grasp spring loaded buttons on SD card door edges and pull 2. Install the SD card into card slot with label facing the front of the camera. 3.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 11 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–3 3—Operating Your Camera Installing the Batteries The batteries must be installed and charged before using your camera. 1. Pull off the battery cover by lifting the latch as shown at the right. Battery cover latch 2. Install the batteries paying attention to the positive and negative markings, as shown at the right. 3.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 12 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera 3–4 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Charging the Camera The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining battery life. 1. Connect the Hot Shoe to your camera. 2.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 13 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–5 3—Operating Your Camera BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Power Management Your BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera is equipped with a power management system that provides up to five hours of continuous operation and up to five days of standby time between battery charges.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 14 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Power States • • There are three power states: Off, On, and Standby The initial power-on Bootup process between the Off state and the On state takes about 90 seconds (fast flashing red state LED). During the Bootup process, pressing the Power button again will turn the camera off.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 15 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–6 3—Operating Your Camera Buttons and Controls Power Button Changing between the Off, On, and Standby power states is controlled by the Power button. The table below describes how the camera moves between states. From State To State Method Off On On Standby Momentarily press the Power button Standby On On Press the Power button for 1 second.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 16 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Capture Button Use this button to capture snapshots (in JPEG format) or video clips (in AVI format). The files are stored on the integrated SD card. AVI files are viewable via the FLIR Viewer Utility included on the BHS-Series Bi-Ocular resource CD. • • Momentarily pressing the button captures a single snapshot.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 17 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera Still Frame Capture and Store—To capture and store a single still image of what is currently being shown in the display, momentarily press the Capture button. The thermal image will momentarily freeze and the following icons will appear in the display: The SD Card Memory Gauge indicates how much memory is left on the SD card.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 18 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual White/Black Hot Button Use this button to toggle between the two video options. In the default White Hot mode, hotter objects appear as white or light grey. In the Black Hot mode, hotter objects appear as black or dark grey.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 19 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–7 3—Operating Your Camera Batteries Your BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera is equipped with a sophisticated power system that accommodates a wide variety of AA battery types. This includes rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. The camera is optimized for operation with the 2700 mAh rechargeable NiMh batteries that were supplied with your camera.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 20 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera 3–8 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual SD Card Door The SD Card door is located on the bottom of the camera in front of the battery compartment. The SD card, the USB connector, and the Auto-Standby Enable switch is located under the door. Auto-Standby Enable switch mini-USB SD Card Note The Hot Shoe must be removed to access the SD Card door.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 21 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera SD Card Capacity and Type The BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera supports storing images and video on standard 1-Gb and 2-Gb SD cards or up to 32-Gb on SDHC cards. Installing an SD Card To install an SD card, insert the card into the slot and press on the SD card until its edge is nearly flush with the surface and release.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 22 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera 3–9 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Auto-Standby Operation Auto-Standby is a feature of the BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera that helps to guard against draining the batteries prematurely by inadvertently leaving the camera on. Auto-Standby puts the camera into the Standby state if the following three conditions are met: • • • The camera is in the On state.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 23 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera 3–10 The Hot Shoe Note The Hot Shoe is not waterproof and should not be used in wet environments. The Hot Shoe provides the connections to power the camera for continuous operation or charging the batteries; and for accessing the analog video output. The Hot Shoe attaches to the bottom of the camera and is secured by two latches.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 24 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3–11 Bayonet Lens Mounting System The BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera is equipped with a robust bayonet mounting system to allow for field-interchangeable optics options and future accessories. As shipped, the BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera comes with a lens-cover assembly mounted on the bayonet mount. Caution! Always keep the camera window covered.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 25 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 3—Operating Your Camera 3–12 Installing Software Upgrades Your BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera may require software upgrades during it’s lifetime. The upgrade process requires an SD card loaded with the upgrade file. After receiving the upgrade file from FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., load it onto your SD card. Caution! During a software installation, the camera must remain powered on.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 26 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 3—Operating Your Camera BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 7. To check the current installed version of software, place the camera in standby, then turn on while looking in the upper right corner of the display for the software version number, as shown below.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 27 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 4 Technical Data 4–1 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Model Features BHS-X Pro BHF-XR Pro Accessory Kit BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Handheld Thermal Camera (with choice of lens) and accessory kit. Includes the image save function, video save function with real-time stamp, USB2 port, and hard carrying case.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 28 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM 4—Technical Data 4–4 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual Physical Weight (without lens) 2.20 lb. (1 kg) with batteries Size (L × W × H) 11.0” × 6.5” × 2.63” (28 × 16.5 × 6.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page 29 Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual 4–7 4—Technical Data Range Detection Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up, environmental conditions, and user experience. QD35 Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.5 m) 2,559’ (780 m) BHS-X Pro Recognize Man 623’ (190 m) BHS-X Pro Detect Vehicle (2.3 m × 2.3 m) 7,054’ (2150 m) BHS-X Pro Recognize Vehicle 1,837’ (560 m) BHS-X Pro Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.
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431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.
431-BHS0-01-10 BHS-Series Operators Manual.book Page ii Friday, April 6, 2012 1:16 PM Santa Barbara FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. World Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. 70 Castilian Dr. Goleta, CA 93117 USA PH: +1.888.747.FLIR (+1.888.747.3547) Portland FLIR Corporate Headquarters FLIR Systems, Inc. 27700A SW Parkway Ave. Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA Europe CVS Eurasian Headquarters FLIR Commercial Systems B.V.