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N-Vision Optics LLC

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220 Reservoir Street, Suite 26, Needham, MA 02494

781-505-8360

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Thermal Binocular

ATLAS

Revision 2.39 March 2017

N-Vision Optics LLC

Summary of Contents for ATLAS

Page 1: ..._________________________________________________________ 220 Reservoir Street Suite 26 Needham MA 02494 781 505 8360 OPERATOR S MANUAL Thermal Binocular ATLAS Revision 2 39 March 2017 2017 Copyright...

Page 2: ...djustment 11 Operating Modes and Menus 11 ATLAS Control Switches 12 Normal Mode Description 13 Taking Photos 13 Zoom 13 Polarity 14 Contrast Enhancement CE Adjustment 14 Menu Mode Description 14 Navig...

Page 3: ...dge 9 Figure 6 Inserting Batteries Into Batteries Cartridge 9 Figure 7 ATLAS Control Switches 10 Figure 8 ATLAS Control Switches 12 Figure 9 ATLAS Electrical Connector 19 Figure 10 Optional ATLAS Cabl...

Page 4: ...etecting the long IR part of the spectrum 7 5 13 5 m and designed to meet the demands of security professionals nature enthusiasts sailors hunters and sportsmen alike ATLAS offers unsurpassed performa...

Page 5: ...eries in pockets containing metal objects such as keys coins sharp tools etc Those objects can damage batteries and short circuit them Shorted batteries may become very hot and could potentially cause...

Page 6: ...egardless of available ambient light Black Hot White Hot polarity selection Color Pallet Edge Detect mode Digital 2x and 4x zoom High resolution throughout the entire field of view Nitrogen purged in...

Page 7: ...al 7 Vertical Focus Manual Detection man size target m 2250 60 Detection Probability Recognition man size target m 820 60 Recognition Probability Identification man size target m 430 60 Identification...

Page 8: ...ATLAS Components Figure 3 ATLAS Front View Figure 4 ATLAS Rear View...

Page 9: ...ies Operation Refer to Figures 3 and 4 to identify components Installing Batteries WARNINGS DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES DO NOT MIX BRANDS OF BATTERIES DO NOT MIX DISPOSABLE AND RECHARGEABLE BATTE...

Page 10: ...rward Unscrew the Battery Compartment Cover 4 that is holding the Batteries Cartridge Pull Battery Cartridge 2 from the Battery Compartment Cover 4 Install three CR123 batteries 3 as shown on Figure 6...

Page 11: ...ny user input by briefly closing the shutter located between image sensor and objective lens The calibration in Blade mode occurs automatically when system determines that calibration is necessary but...

Page 12: ...ll enter USB Mode when it is connected to the USB port of a Personal Computer PC with an optional USB cable When ATLAS is connected to the USB port of a PC its core electronics power up automatically...

Page 13: ...ssed and released quickly This only works if Enable Photo in Normal Mode is set to YES in Settings 2 Digital Zoom Magnifying Glass Cycles digital zoom settings 1X 2X 4X 3 CE Cal Switch Increases the C...

Page 14: ...the USB port of a PC all switches will function as in Normal Mode Normal Mode Description Normal Mode is used for observation with ATLAS When the user powers up ATLAS it always starts in Normal Mode F...

Page 15: ...lgorithmically not important and outlines objects that produce distinctive heat signature This helps users stay focused for longer periods of time and quickly identify object of interest when it becom...

Page 16: ...5 to decrease it To save the changed menu item press Switch 4 MENU Main Menu System Settings Under this submenu a user can change type of calibration choose format of the output video signal PAL or NT...

Page 17: ...S to Scene calibration mode NOTE 3 Scene calibration mode does not occur automatically and requires user to perform it manually To do Scene calibration press and hold the Switch 3 CAL for approximatel...

Page 18: ...polarity with Switch 4 MENU Polarity in Normal Mode NOTE Instead of an image ranging between black and white to represent different infrared emittance levels there is a false color option to instead...

Page 19: ...away excess dirt and dust that may restrict the performance or damage moving and mating parts If needed the use of a highly diluted detergent solution is permissible Dry with a soft clean cloth or all...

Page 20: ...ility to Power the ATLAS from external USB power source Conduct observation using remote monitor Record video input from the ATLAS Download images from the ATLAS to PC Figure 9 ATLAS Electrical Connec...

Page 21: ...nation the output video is a 1 Volt peak to peak signal Video Out must be terminated in order to get a video signal Video GND output video ground reference not to be used for any other ground than vid...

Page 22: ...ment for damage Replace battery or install correctly Tighten Battery Compartment Cover Flickering image or unit turns off under light impact Visually inspect Check for loose Battery Compartment Cover...

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