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IR516A

Non-refrigeration Portable Infrared Reconnaissance Device Operation and Maintenance Manual

Wuhan Guide Infrared Co., Ltd. June, 2018

Notes Th i s o pe ra ti o n a n d ma i nten a n ce ma n ua l presents the usage and considerations of the reconnaissance device in detail. In order to protect the personnel security of the operators, keep rationally and effectively maintaining and using the reconnaissance device and protect the normal service life of the reconnaissance device, the company requires that the users must carefully read and strictly observe the requirements of the following operation specification before using the reconnaissance device.

Before publishing a new manual, the reconnaissance device should be used and maintained in accordance with this manual, and other materials are for reference only.

If you find there are errors in the manual while using, please timely send feedback to us for studying and revising.

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CONTENTS

1

PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................. 1

2

MAIN FUNCTIONS................................................... 2

3

MAIN PERFORMANCE INDICATORS..................... 2

3.1 Infrared Reconnaissance Distance................... 2

3.2 Infrared Detector............................................... 2

3.3 Infrared Optical Performance............................ 3

3.4 Storage Module................................................. 3

3.5 OLED................................................................ 3

3.6 Continuous Working Hours............................... 3

3.7 Power Supply.................................................... 3

3.8 Physical Characteristics.................................... 4

3.9 Interconnecting interfaces................................. 4

3.10 Packing............................................................. 4

3.11 Temperature Requirements.............................. 4

3.12 Vibration and Shock Requirements................... 4

3.13 Security Requirements...................................... 5

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3.14 Waterproof and

Dustproof Grade Requirements........................ 5

3.15 Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements... 5

4

PACKING CONFIGURATION................................... 5

5 OPERATIONS........................................................... 6

5.1 Preparation Before Use.................................... 9

5.1.1 Open the Box........................................... 9

5.1.2 Install the Batteries.................................. 9

5.2 User Manual.................................................... 12

6

COMMON FAULT ANALYSIS AND

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................ 16 7

SAFETY PROTECTION MEASURES AND

PRECAUTIONS...................................................... 19 8

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE.................... 20

8.1 Sealing and Packaging................................... 20

8.1.1 Basic Packaging Method....................... 20

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8.1.2 Packaging Materials............................... 21

8.1.3 Packaging Box....................................... 21

8.1.4 Packaging Method................................. 21

8.2 Packaging....................................................... 22

8.2.1 Shipping Case........................................ 22

8.2.2 Shipping Case Size................................ 22

8.2.3 Packaging Method................................. 22

8.3 Transportation................................................. 22 8.4 Storage........................................................... 23 9 MISCELLANEOUS................................................. 24

9.1 The Contents and Precautions on Inspection

after Opening the Box..................................... 24

9.2 Guarantee from and After-sales Service &

Contact Address of the Production Unit.......... 24

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WARNING PAGE

Warning..................................... 6 a) Do not make the reconnaissance device directing at the sun, carbon dioxide laser, welding machine and other high-intensity radiation sources. b) The time interval between the startup and shutdown of the device in succession should be longer than 20 seconds. c) T h e r e a r e s o p h i s t i c a t e d o p t i c a l instruments and static-sensitive electronic equipments integrated in the reconnaissance device. Do not randomly throw, beat or vibrate the reconnaissance device and its accessories, so as to avoid deformation of the structural parts or the installation dimensions. d) Do not disassemble the reconnaissance device by yourself. If failure occurs, please contact the factory in time,

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otherwise no warranty shall be provided. e) When laying aside the device and during transport, remove the batteries and place the reconnaissance device in a protective packing box. f)

If it indicates low battery while using, please replace batteries in time to avoid the batteries are damaged by overdischarge.

g) If the reconnaissance device is not used under the operating conditions specified in this manual, the reconnaissance device may be damaged.

ATTENTION............................... 8 a) When cleaning the non-optical surface of the reconnaissance device, do not use chemical solvents or thinner to scrub.

Instead, you can use a piece of clean, soft and dry flannelette to wipe the housing.

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b) The infrared lens of the device is coated with a layer of antireflection film to prevent reflection. Please clean it only when it is obviously dirty, since scrubbing the lens frequently may cause wear of the lens coating. Please avoid touching the surface of the lens, otherwise the fingerprints will leave acidic substances from the skin, which may damage the coating and the lens surface. Only use the special cloth to clean the lens. c) When the observation task is completed or no one observes the target for a long time after the device is booted, please shut down in time to extend the effective utilization time of the reconnaissance device.

ATTENTION............................... 9 Before using the reconnaissance device, do open the box to check if the device is complete.

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ATTENTION............................... 9 a) When inserting batteries into the device, do not need to distinguish the positive and negative poles, but the two batteries should be inserted reversely (one battery is inserted in positive direction, and the other one is inserted in reverse direction); b) Before removing the batteries, make sure that the reconnaissance device is turned off. In the case of opening the battery compartment cover and removing and batteries when the device is still running, it will cause serious damage to the reconnaissance device. c) Be sure to charge the batteries for at least 5 hours before using the reconnaissance device for the first time; d) Please use the batteries which match with this reconnaissance device; e) Do not disassemble, throw, or short circuit the battery to prevent accidents;

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f)

Please immediately stop using the batteries if overheat, discoloration, deformation, odor, or other abnormalities occur during use, charging, and storage.

ATTENTION............................. 16 Please keep the lens cover closed in the process of turning on the device, and open the cover after entering the real-time image.

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IR516A Non-refrigeration Portable Infrared Reconnaissance Device Operation and Maintenance Manual 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW In the case of observing the battlefield from a close distance in night or under bad weather, as a generaltype reconnaissance equipment, IR516A non-refrigeration portable infrared reconnaissance device (hereinafter referred to as reconnaissance device) can be used to identify the enemy’s situation and terrain, as well as help improve the effect of observing targets and shooting.

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2 MAIN FUNCTIONS a)

Use infrared thermal imaging technology to search, identify and align with the targets;

b)

With photographing, videorecording and playback functions, and be able to export the stored videos and pictures through the USB interface;

c)

With power control, infrared contrast adjustment, infrared brightness, infrared electromotion focus, infrared image pseudo-color palettes switching, 2 times zooming and 4 times zooming in functions;

d)

The video output can be displayed by the local OLED or an external display device.

3 MAIN PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 3.1 Infrared Reconnaissance Distance In the case of visibility not less than 15km, humidity not greater than 80% as well as the temperature difference between the target and the background not less than 4℃ : a)

For the 2.3m×2.3m typical target: identification distance ≥ 1.1km, detection distance ≥ 3.1km;

b)

For the standing individual soldiers: identification distance ≥ 0.85km, detection distance ≥ 1.6km.

3.2 Infrared Detector a)

Working band: 8μm ~ 14μm;

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b)

Pixel size: 17μm;

c)

Number of pixels: 400 × 300;

d)

Detector type: uncooled focal plane detector.

3.3 Infrared Optical Performance a)

Focal length: 70mm;

b)

Viewing angle: the viewing angle of IR516A 5.5°×4.1°(±5%);

c)

F#: 0.9

d)

MRTD: ≤ 400mK@2.0cy/mrad (room temperature).

3.4 Storage Module a)

Nominal storage capacity: not less than 32GB;

b)

Video data storage format: AVI;

c)

Image data storage format: JPG.

3.5 OLED 1280 × 1024 high-resolution color OLED, with binocular display and adjustable diopter.

3.6 Continuous Working Hours Continuous working hours under room temperature: ≥ 4.5h (do not replace batteries).

3.7 Power Supply a)

External power input: DC12V ± 0.5V;

b)

Built-in batteries: 2 18650 batteries;

c)

Overall power consumption: ≤ 4W (room temperature).

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3.8 Physical Characteristics a)

Mainframe weight (with batteries): ≤ 1.5Kg;

b)

Size: ≤ 210mm × 170mm × 100mm;

c)

Mechanical interface: 1/4 inch standard interface;

d)

Appearance color: army green, desert yellow, black optional.

3.9 Interconnecting interfaces a)

Video interface: PAL video output (N can be customized);

b)

Communication interface: RS232;

c)

USB interface: support USB2.0;

3.10 Packing When selecting carrying bags and safety boxes, consider the needs of field battle, as well as the needs of multifunctional use such as the protection, portable, operation shielding functions.

3.11 Temperature Requirements a)

Operating temperature: -40℃ ~ +60℃ ;

b)

Storage temperature: -40℃ ~ +60℃ .

3.12 Vibration and Shock Requirements a)

Vibration conditions: the device powered on, sine sweep frequency of 5Hz ~ 200Hz ~ 5Hz, the peak acceleration of 1.5g, and in three mutually perpendicular axial directions, 6min for each axial -4-

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direction; b)

Shock conditions: half sine wave, pulse width of 6ms, acceleration of 20g, and in the three mutually perpendicular axial directions, shock three times for each direction.

3.13 Security Requirements Put the device in the safety box. Let the box free fall from the position where it is 122cm from the cement floor, in which case, the product can not be damaged.

3.14 Waterproof and Dustproof Grade Requirements IP67.

3.15 Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements The electromagnetic compatibility of the device meets the army ground platform requirements of RE102 (2MHz ~ 18GHz), RS103 (30MHz ~ 1GHz, 1GHz ~ 18GHz) in GJB 151A-97 Electromagnetic emission and susceptibility requirements for military equipment and subsystems.

4 PACKING CONFIGURATION Reconnaissance device configuration table is shown as Table 1, and the corresponding picture of the configuration is shown in Figure 2.

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Table 1 Product Configuration List No. 1

Item

Quantity Remark

Mainframe of non-refrigeration reconnaissance device

1

Standard

2

Battery (cells)

4

Standard

3

Charger

1

Standard

4

Power adapter

1

Standard

5

External connection cable

1

Standard

6

Accompanying document

1

Standard

7

Safety box

1

Standard

8

Tripod

1

Optional

9

Carrying bag

1

Optional

5 OPERATIONS WARNING a) Do not make the reconnaissance device directing at the sun, carbon dioxide laser, welding machine and other high-intensity radiation sources, otherwise the components of the device may be seriously damaged. b) The time interval between the startup and

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shutdown of the device in succession should be longer than 20 seconds. c) There are sophisticated optical instruments and static-sensitive electronic equipments integrated in the reconnaissance device.

Do not randomly throw, beat or vibrate the reconnaissance device and its accessories, so as to avoid deformation of the structural parts or the installation dimensions. d) Do not disassemble the reconnaissance device by yourself. If failure occurs, please contact the factory in time, otherwise no warranty shall be provided. e) When laying aside the device and during transport, remove the batteries and place the reconnaissance device in a carrying bag and then put it in a protective packing box. f)

If it indicates low battery while using, please replace batteries in time to avoid the battery is damaged by over-discharge.

g) If the reconnaissance device is not used under the operating conditions specified in this manual, the reconnaissance device may be damaged.

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ATTENTION a) When cleaning the non-optical surface of the reconnaissance device, do not use chemical solvents or thinner to scrub. Instead, you can use a piece of clean, soft and dry flannelette to wipe the housing. b) The infrared lens of the device is coated with a layer of antireflection film to prevent reflection.

Please clean it only when it is obviously dirty, since scrubbing the lens often may cause wear of the lens coating. c) Please avoid touching the surface of the lens, otherwise the fingerprints will leave acidic substances from the skin, which may damage the coating and the lens surface. Only use the special cloth to clean the lens. d) When the observation task is completed or no one observes the target for a long time after the device is booted, please shut down in time to extend the effective utilization time of the reconnaissance device.

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5.1 Preparation Before Use 5.1.1 Open the Box ATTENTION Before using the reconnaissance device, do open the box to check if the device is complete.

Before using the reconnaissance device, be sure to open the box to check. a)

Open the safety box, and check if the device is complete according to the reconnaissance device configuration table (Table 1);

b)

Check if there is any obvious damage on the lens, body, eyepiece, buttons of the reconnaissance device.

And wipe the infrared lens with a piece of lens cloth to ensure that the lens are clean.

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batteries, but the two batteries should be inserted reversely (one battery is inserted in positive direction, and the other one is inserted in reverse direction); b) Before removing the batteries, make sure that the reconnaissance device is turned off. In the case of opening the battery compartment cover and removing and batteries when the device is still running, it will cause serious damage to the reconnaissance device. c) Be sure the batteries are fully charged before using the reconnaissance device for the first time. d) Please use the batteries which match with this reconnaissance device; e) Do not disassemble, throw, or short circuit the battery to prevent accidents; f)

Please immediately stop using the batteries if overheat, discoloration, deformation, odor, or other abnormalities occur during use, charging, and storage.

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a)

As shown in Figure 7，open the battery compartment cover in the counterclockwise direction;

Figure 2 Open the battery compartment cover b)

As shown in Figure 8, insert the two batteries in the same direction, with one outward, and the other one inward;

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g)

As shown in Figure 9, close the battery compartment cover, and clockwise tighten the battery compartment cover.

Figure 4 Tighten the battery compartment cover 5.2 User Manual a)

The reconnaissance device is a separate working system, and it can normally operate after installing the batteries accompanied by the mainframe according to 5.1.2;

b)

Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds, after which the reconnaissance device is booted, OLED lights turn on, and the boot screen appears;

c)

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from the eyepiece, the display screen will automatically shut down; d)

The current image magnification is shown on the upper left corner of the display; The power information is shown on the upper right corner; The remaining percentage of the internal storage is shown on the lower right corner.

e)

The button prompt message isn’t shown on the screen under the initial conditions. When you press any button, the button prompt message corresponding to the six entities button, the main interface will be popped up.

If no operation occurs for a certain period of time, the prompt message will be automatically blanked. Press any button, the message will be popped up again.

f)

Aim the reconnaissance device at the observation target. Press the " " and " focus until the image is clear.

g)

" buttons to tune

If the image is not asymmetrical, aim the reconnaissance device at a scene with even temperature, for example a clean cloudless sky or a closed lens cover, and then short press the " " button, the screen image will pause briefly and resume later, which means to do compensation and correction by using the external scene as a target.

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h)

Short press "

" button to take pictures, while long

press " " button for 3 seconds to take videos. And a short press during the process of video recording can stop taking videos. i)

Press the "menu" button to enter the secondary option menu, "Setting", "Playback", "Back", "Cursor", "Zoom", "Palette" menu items will appear on the screen.

Enter the "Setting" menu item to operate six settings: brightness, contrast, self-calibration interval, hot spot tracking, formatting and factory reset. Use the switch key on the upper left corner to cycle these six settings whose specific meaning is shown in Table 2. Enter the "Playback" button to view the recorded pictures and videos; Enter the "Back" button to return to the main interface; Short press "Cursor" to turn on or off the cursor; Short press "Zoom" to switch the image for 1x, 2x and 4x magnification; short press "Palette" to switch to the other palette such as black hot, white hot, red hot, green hot, etc.

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Table 2 Meaning of Each Parameter MENU ITEM

FUNCTIONS

REMARKS

Brightness

Adjust the brightness Brightness range: 0~99

Contrast

Adjust the contrast

Contrast range: 0~99

Adjust the selfTime

calibration interval

time range: 0~30 minutes

time When turned on, the Hot-T

Hot spot tracking

cursor will track the hot spot

Format Factory j)

Format the SD card Restore factory settings

All parameters are restored to factory Settings

Use the reconnaissance device, long press the power switch, until the shutdown progress bar to reach the far right, release the button, you can turn off the reconnaissance device.

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ATTENTION Please keep the lens cover closed in the process of turning on the device, and open the cover after entering the real-time image.

6 COMMON FAULT ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Common fault analysis and troubleshooting is shown in Table 3.

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Table 3 Common Fault Analysis and Troubleshooting FAULT MODE

FAULT ANALYSIS

TROUBLESHOOTING

a) The reconnaissance device stops working, and there is no video output: poor a) Reconnect to ensure contact between the good contact; power supply, video, b) Adjust the focal USB cables and the length back and device; forth, observe the b) Imaging blurring: the imaging changes of observation target the target, and select Operational is not at the focus of the best focal point error the reconnaissance to observe; device; c) Re-align a uniform c) Poor imaging effects: scene or the closed non-uniformity lens cover for noncorrection was not uniformity correction; performed well; d) Clean the lens with a d) Imaging blurring: the special lens cloth. lens is contaminated during the process of installation and debugging.

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FAULT MODE

FAULT ANALYSIS

TROUBLESHOOTING

a) No video output: the a) Fully charge the power supplied by battery or replace the the adapter is beyond Damaged power adapter; the specified range or accessories b) Reprocess or replace self-contained battery the damaged or is low; the video cable broken cable. is damaged or broken;

Local fault

a) Send it back to the factory to rewrite the program; If it is not because of b) Poor imaging effects: operational errors or the detector drifts; damaged accessories the correction data that the system can not stored in the image work properly, there processing board may be faults inside the does not match; and device. there are faults in the a) The device can not internal program; output and display c) Imaging blurring: there real-time images in are serious quality a long time after the problems with the boot screen is over: optical lens. there are problems b) Send it back to the with the internal factory for detection, procedures or circuits; and find out the faulted hardware parts to repair or replace.

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7 SAFETY PROTECTION MEASURES AND PRECAUTIONS a)

Do not make the reconnaissance device directing at the sun, carbon dioxide laser, welding machine and other high-intensity radiation sources.

b)

When laying aside the device and during transport, remove the batteries, cover the lens cover and place the reconnaissance device in a protective packing box.

c)

Do not use the batteries which do not match with this reconnaissance device;

d)

During the process of starting up the device, please ensure that the visible light objective lens is not blocked, otherwise you will not be able to see the target.

e)

Do not pull out or plug in the external cable if the device is not powered off. And it is recommended that the electrical equipments connected directly to the cable should be powered off when pulling out or plugging in the cable.

f)

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damages. g)

Do not disassemble the reconnaissance device by yourself. If failure occurs, please contact the factory in time, otherwise no warranty shall be provided.

8 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 8.1 Sealing and Packaging 8.1.1 Basic Packaging Method a)

The exterior and interior packages of the products are reasonably designed according to product characteristics as well as the environmental requirements on transportation, storage and use, so that the products will not become deformed, damaged ,or deteriorated;

b)

The protection packages have such protective functions as waterproof, moisture-proof, rust-proof, anti-fogging, shockproof, and mechanical damage prevention.

c)

Before packing, the products have been proved to be qualified and attached with conformity certificates as well as the complete spare parts & accessories and technical documents on the products after inspection;

d)

The products are packaged in strict accordance with the product packaging technology and technical

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requirements, and the packaging containers, materials, auxiliary materials meet the requirements of the product designs; e)

The product packaging environment is clean and dry, without harmful substances;

f)

The stacking is stable, which is convenient to transport, handling, carrying, storage, management and use.

8.1.2 Packaging Materials The packaging materials meet the requirements of the standards.

8.1.3 Packaging Box The packaging boxes are provided with shockproof, antidrop, dustproof, and moisture-proof performance.

8.1.4 Packaging Method a)

The packaging box adopts the separate assembly pattern with the compression moulded anti-shock materials;

b)

The moving parts of the products are locked after putting in the box.

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8.2 Packaging 8.2.1 Shipping Case The shipping case is provided with shockproof, anti-drop, rain-proof performances.

8.2.2 Shipping Case Size The size of the shipping case meets the requirements of the standards.

8.2.3 Packaging Method a)

Some shock-proof cushioning materials will be filled in the gaps between the packaging boxes as well as the gaps between the packaging boxes and the wall of the case, as so to avoid mutual friction and collision between the boxes or between the boxes and the case;

b)

There is a piece of complete product with all components, spare parts & accessories and manuals in the shipping case.

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ordering party to the end-users or the warehouse for storage in accordance with the provisions of the order contract; b)

The shipment quality and the safety requirements of the transport process shall be in line with the relevant provisions of the international transport management department;

c)

When loading and unloading the products, pay attention to the following items: 1) No matter what type of loading and unloading method is adopted, it should ensure safety and reliability; 2) Strictly comply with the requirements on fireproof, waterproof and moisture-proof regulations; 3) Do not transport the products by using the vehicle which has already loaded with flammable, explosive and corrosive items; 4) Avoid collision during transport.

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manufacturer’s responsibility to take care of and maintain the products during the storage period. Before shipment, the representative of the ordering party will perform ex-work inspection in accordance with the relevant provisions on delivering products from the factory.

If the ordering party needs to store the products for a long time, this party shall energize and test the products once every six months.

The products shall be stored in a dry, ventilated and non-corrosive gas environment, with the temperature of 5℃～ +30℃ and a relative humidity of not more than 80%.

9 MISCELLANEOUS 9.1 The Contents and Precautions on Inspection after Opening the Box After opening the box, pay attention to steadily place the instrument box, and check the items one by one by using the packing list.

9.2 Guarantee from and After-sales Service & Contact Address of the Production Unit Address: No.6, Huanglong Hill South Road, East Lake Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei Province After-sales service tel: 027-81298628 / 027-81298627

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