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SceneCatcher module (optional)
If your Eclipse LD is equipped with the SceneCatcher Digital Video Recorder, make sure
you have installed the SceneCatcher module (instructions for installing a module are
below).
In the SceneCatcher module, you can:
• manage recorded videos on your Eclipse LD or on your PC
• play back, move, and delete video clips you have recorded with SceneCatcher
• capture a screen shot
• view, move, and delete captured screen shots
• synchronize Eclipse LD internal clock with PC
• access manuals
NOTE
For instructions on how to use other modules that are available via myBullard,
consult the corresponding user manuals of these products located in the
modules.
Installing a module
To install a module in myBullard, click the “+” symbol located in the bottom right
corner of the myBullard main screen. Click the “Available Modules” tab and select a
new module from the list.
Connecting Your Eclipse LD
After installing the myBullard software, you will need to connect your Eclipse LD
Thermal Imager to your computer. In order to connect your Eclipse LD to your
computer, please follow these steps (Figure 2):
1. Press in firmly and pull back on battery release to release battery.
2. Press in firmly and pull back on battery release and insert red data cable
assembly.
3. Connect power adaptor to red data cable assembly.
4. Connect power adaptor to power outlet.
5. Connect USB to PC.
6. Turn on Eclipse LD by pressing power button.
NOTE
Ensure you use the red data cable assembly. Previous Eclipse versions with
black assemblies are not compatible with Eclipse LD.
Use and Operation
Power
To turn on your Bullard Eclipse LD Thermal Imager,
depress the black power button located on top of the unit
(Figure 3). Upon pressing the power button, you will hear
an audible click, and the thermal imager will display the
Bullard logo. A thermal image will appear within a few seconds. This image consists
of black, white and gray elements indicating heat signatures of objects and scene
dynamics. Warmer elements appear as lighter shades, while cooler elements appear
as darker shades.
To turn off power, depress the power button.
Battery Status Indicator
A battery status indicator, located at the bottom center of the display, indicates the
remaining battery charge for the Eclipse LD. A full charge is indicated by a full green
bar in the battery indicator. During operation, the bar will deplete from left to right,
changing to yellow when it reaches 50% charge, and then to red when it reaches 25%
charge. At 10% remaining charge, the red bar will flash.
NOTE
You will periodically observe a momentary freeze in the image. This is normal
and is a function of the self calibration shutter. The shutter will activate every 30
seconds to three minutes, depending on the environment.
Temperature Measurement Features
Your Eclipse LD may be equipped with an optional temperature measurement feature.
If equipped, the default setting for your Eclipse LD shows a numeric temperature
indicator on the top right portion of the display. The number displayed represents the
approximate temperature of the object viewed within the “crosshairs” shown in the
middle of the display. With myBullard, you can also select your Eclipse LD to display
the Relative Heat Indicator (RHI) feature. If activated, the right portion of the display
on the Eclipse LD will show a bar graph style temperature gauge. The RHI functions
identically to the numeric temperature display except that the temperature is displayed
graphically as a bar.
The accuracy of the indicators is dependent on numerous factors including the
distance from the object being viewed and its emissivity, which is the object’s ability to
radiate heat. Units are calibrated with a preset emissivity corresponding with normal
construction materials. Objects with emissivities that vary greatly from this, such
as metals and shiny objects, will reduce the accuracy of the temperature indication.
Additionally, temperature measurement accuracy decreases as the distance from the
object in the “crosshairs” increases.
NOTE
The RHI and numeric temperature indicators provide a quick reference to
compare objects of similar emissivities to serve as a guide to pinpoint intense
heat sources. Due to the inherent issues with accuracy, use these features with
caution and verify indicated heat levels through traditional means whenever
possible.
NOTE
You can customize how temperature measurement is displayed on your Eclipse
LD. With myBullard, you can select either the RHI or numeric indicators or both
to display on the Eclipse LD and choose either Fahrenheit or Celsius scales.
To change the default setting, go to myBullard and locate the Temperature
Measurement settings within the Eclipse program menu.
Super Red Hot
Your Eclipse LD may be equipped with Bullard’s Super Red Hot feature which colorizes
heat levels in various color hues. Starting at 500 F degrees, heated objects are tinted
yellow and gradually transition to orange and then to solid red as heat levels rise. This
feature identifies specific heat layers alerting firefighters to areas of intense heat
providing an enhanced visual awareness of the hottest objects in a scene.
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