® II Scout Series Thermal Imager Operator’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Scout II Series Camera Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using USB/Analog Video Adapter Cable—Scout II 320 only 8 Scout II Series Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction 1 Introduction FLIR’s Scout II 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.
1 Introduction 1–1 Scout II Series Camera Features • Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use. • Microbolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity • 336×256 pixel resolution, 17° horizontal field of view—Scout II 320 • 240×180 pixel resolution, 24° horizontal field of view—Scout II 240 • Palm-Sized Portability and Light Weight—Only 12 Ounces • Embedded LED Task Light • USB Cable for battery charging • USB/Video Adapter Cable for video out—Scout II 320 only.
2 Getting Started 2 Getting Started The Scout II 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 2–1 Charging the Camera Caution! To assure proper charging, Scout II Series cameras should be turned OFF throughout the charging cycle. Charging MUST only be done when the camera temperature is from 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), or battery damage may occur. The camera battery 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 plug other cable end into a USB power source.
2 Getting Started 2–2 Using USB/Analog Video Adapter Cable—Scout II 320 only To obtain analog video out, insert the adapter cable into the USB connector. The camera will detect the adapter cable and provide the video stream. Use an RCA cable to connect to a monitor or a video recorder. USB/Video adapter cable Customer supplied RCA cable When using the USB/Analog Video Adapter cable to record video or supply video to a remote monitor, it may be useful to turn off the Auto Shutdown feature of the camera.
2 Getting Started 2–4 Scout II/LS-X/LS-XR/Ocean Scout End User Tool The Scout II/LS-X/LS-XR/Ocean Scout end user tool is a graphical user interface (GUI) that is used with the following FLIR handheld thermal imaging cameras: • Scout II Series • LS Series • Ocean Scout These cameras are similar in design and may be referred to generally as “Cayman” cameras. The software allows a user to make minor configuration changes to one of these cameras.
3 Operating Your Scout II Series Camera 3 Operating Your Scout II Series Camera 3–1 Camera Features and Controls Power Display Brightness/ (Task Light On/Off when Camera is off) LED Task Light 3–2 USB/Charging/ Analog video out of USB port (Scout II 320 only) 2× zoom/ Freeze Frame White hot/ Black hot/ Instalert Eyepiece Adjustable Diopter Buttons and Controls Power Button Turn the camera On and Off.
3 Operating Your Scout II Series Camera White Hot/Black Hot/InstAlert ™ Button Use this button to toggle between the two video and the four InstAlert™ color palettes. In the default White Hot palette, hotter objects appear as white or light grey. In Black Hot, hotter objects appear as black or dark grey. In the InstAlert™ palettes the hottest objects in the scene are highlighted in red to simplify detection of animals, people, and objects.
3 Operating Your Scout II Series Camera 3–3 Battery Your Scout II 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 Technical Data 4–1 Scout II Series Model Features Scout Model Scout II 240 Scout II Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 240 × 180 pixels with freeze frame capability. Scout II 320 Scout II Series Handheld Thermal Camera with video resolution of 336 × 256 pixels with 2× digital electronic zoom.
4 Technical Data Environmental Scout II 240 and Scout II 320 Camera Operational Temp. -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Storage Temp. -40°F to 140°F(-40°C to 60°C) Ingress Protection Rating IP-67, submersible up to 1 meter Drop Test Rating 1 meter drop Physical Scout II 240, Scout II 320 Weight, including lens 12 oz. (340 g) Size (L × W × H) 6.70” × 2.31” × 2.44” (172 × 58.
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