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Legal Compliances and
Disclaimers

Attention! Accolade 2 LRF thermal imaging binoculars require a license if exported outside
your country.

Electromagnetic Compliance

This product complies with EU Standard EN 55032:2015, Class A.

Warning! Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio
interference.

Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This product is subject to change in line with improvements to its design.

Repair of the device is possible within 5 years.

Summary of Contents for ACCOLADE 2 LRF

Page 1: ...Accolade 2 LRF Manual ...

Page 2: ...uick Menu Functions Main Menu Functions Enter the Main Menu Wi Fi Activation Image Detail Boost Mode Icon Brightness Color Modes Calibration Mode PiP Mode Wi Fi Settings General Settings Microphone Rangefinder Remote Control Defective Pixel Repair Defective Pixel Repair Restore Default Pixel Map Device Information Video Recording and Photography Wi Fi Function Built In Laser Rangefinder Display Of...

Page 3: ...Technical Maintenance and Storage Troubleshooting Legal Compliances and Disclaimers ...

Page 4: ...tions fog smog rain and beyond obstacles like branches tall grass dense foliage etc known to hinder target detection Accolade 2 LRF devices do not require an external light source and are not affected by bright light exposure These binoculars are equipped with a precise built in laser rangefinger capable of measuring distances up to 1000 m accurately 1 m Accolade 2 LRFThermal Imaging Binoculars ar...

Page 5: ...ry Pack Battery charger with mains adapter Micro USB cable Neck strap Quick start guide Lens cloth Warranty card Accolade 2 LRF thermal binocular IPS7 rechargeable battery Battery Charger Power adapter Micro USB cable Carrying case Neck strap Quick Start guide Lens cloth Warranty card ...

Page 6: ...x2 x4 x8 Objective lens 1 1 2 Close up range m 3 Exit pupil diameter mm 5 Field of view HxV degrees m 100m 12 4 21 8 Diopter adjustment D 5 Interpupillary distance adjustment mm 56 71 Range of detection deer type object m y 1800 1970 Display Type AMOLED Resolution pixels 640x480 Operational Characteristics Power supply 3 7V Battery type Capacity Output voltage Li Ion Battery Pack IPS7 6400 mAh DC ...

Page 7: ...ideo or more than 100 000 photos Wi Fi Channel Frequency 2 4 GHz Standard 802 11 b g Characteristics of the Rangefinder Safety class for laser equipment according to BS EN 60825 1 2014 1 Wavelength nm 905 Max measuring range m y 1000 1094 Measurement accuracy m 1 Actual operating time depends on the extent of using Wi Fi integrated video recorder and integrated laser rangefinder The reception rang...

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Page 9: ...ecorder Integral Wi Fi module Wi Fi video transmission Live internet video sharing Frost resistant AMOLED display Quick change long life rechargeable Battery Packs Fully waterproof IPX7 Extra features Picture in Picture mode 8 color palettes 4 observation modes 3 calibration modes Manual contrast and brightness adjustment ...

Page 10: ...Components and Controls ...

Page 11: ...utton MENU 4 Recording button REC 5 Navigation button DOWN 6 Interpupillary distance adjustment rings 7 Diopter adjustment rings 8 Lens focusing ring 9 Battery Pack 10 Battery Pack latch 11 Tripod mount 12 Radiator cooling system 13 Lens cover 14 Objective lens ...

Page 12: ...15 MicroUSB port 16 MicroUSB cable 17 Integrated laser rangefinder ...

Page 13: ...press Change observation modes long press Video Recorder Button Start pause resume video recording short press Stop video recording long press Switch to video photo long press Capture Photo short press Main Menu Button Enter main menu long press Navigation upwards rightwards short press Navigation downwards leftwards short press Con rm selection short press Exit submenu without con rming selection...

Page 14: ...ress Switch between quick menu options short press Increase value short press Decrease value short press Exit quick menu long press Rangefinder Button Activate rangefinder short press Measure distance short press Start stop SCAN mode long press ...

Page 15: ...C of the charger 2 Remove the protective cover from the Battery Pack 3 Install the Battery Pack into the charger 4 Click the lever C Step 2 heck the current battery level Upon installation a green LED indicator D on the charger will start to glow and begin flashing once if the battery charge ranges from 0 to 50 twice if the battery charge ranges from 51 to 75 three times if the battery charge rang...

Page 16: ...rt it If the indicator starts blinking green the battery is good If the indicator keeps lighting red the battery defective Do not use the battery The LED indicator D will display the battery charge status LED Indicator Battery Charge Status Battery is empty Image not found or type unknown Battery is full Step 3 onnect the charger to the mains supply 1 Connect the Micro USB plug of the USB cable to...

Page 17: ...Battery Installation 1 Lift the lever 10 2 Install the battery 9 all the way into the dedicated slot on the device housing so that element F appears from below 3 Fix the battery by clicking the lever 10 ...

Page 18: ...Never use a modified or damaged charger Do not leave the Battery Pack with a charger connected to the power adapter after charging is complete Do not expose the Battery Pack to high temperatures or an open flame Do not submerge the Battery Pack in water Do not connect an external device with a current consumption that exceeds permitted levels The Battery Pack is short circuit protected however any...

Page 19: ...with charge level as a percentage 4 If the device operates on external power supply but the IPS7 battery is not connected icon is shown 5 When the external power supply is disconnected the device switches to the internal battery pack without powering off Warning Charging IPS7 IPS14 batteries at air temperatures below 0 C 32 F may reduce battery life When using external power connect the Power Bank...

Page 20: ...d rotate the lens focusing ring 8 6 To set up display brightness and contrast and continuous zoom please refer to the Quick Menu Functions section 7 After use press and hold down the ON OFF button to turn the device off Warning Never point the lens at intensive energy sources such as laser radiation emitting devices or the sun It can damage electronic components in the device The warranty does not...

Page 21: ...y the ON OFF 1 button Open the lens cover Mode SA semi automatic Press briefly the ON OFF 1 button to calibrate You do not need to close the lens cover the microbolometer is closed with the internal shutter automatically Mode automatic The device calibrates by itself according to the firmware algorithm You do not need to close the lens cover the microbolometer is closed with the internal shutter a...

Page 22: ...nification please refer to the Digital zoom line in the Specifications table by 2 4 or 8 times To operate the discrete digital zoom press successively theDOWN 5 button The digital zoom will not be saved after the device is re started To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 23: ...bjects which increases their detail The result of the function depends on the selected mode and observation conditions the higher the contrast of objects the more noticeable the effect This option is enabled by default but can be disabled in the main menu The description of enabling disabling the Image Detail Boost function is available here ...

Page 24: ...calibration mode three seconds before automatic calibration a countdown timer is shown in place of the calibration mode icon 4 Current full magnification for example 16x 5 Wi Fi connection status 6 Running time 7 Power indication Battery charge level if the device is powered by the Battery Pack External battery power indicator if the device is powered by an external power supply ...

Page 25: ... to change display brightness from 0 to 20 Contrast press briefly the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons to change display contrast from 0 to 20 Base mode Image not found or type unknown it allows you to select one of the three observation modes Forest Rocks Identification as a base for the User mode Smooth digital zoom press the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons to change digital zoom from 2 5 to 20 Smooth digital zoom is in...

Page 26: ...To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 27: ... the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons to switch between the menu options 3 Enter a menu option with a brief press of the enu 3 button 4 Exit the menu with a long press of the enu 3 button 5 Automatic exit takes place in 10 sec of inactivity buttons are not pressed General View of the Menu Tab 1 Tab 2 ...

Page 28: ...To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 29: ...nd hold down the enu 3 button to enter the main menu 2 Select the Wi Fi Activation menu option with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 3 Turn Wi Fi on off with a short press of the enu 3 button To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 30: ...1 Press and hold down the enu 3 button to enter the main menu 2 Select the Image Detail Boost menu option with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 3 Turn Image Detail Boost on off with a short press of the enu 3 button To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 31: ...eld conditions against the background of leaves bushes and grass The mode is highly informative about an object being observed as well as landscape details Rocks This is the best mode when observing objects after a sunny day or within urban conditions Identification This is the best mode when observing objects within adverse weather conditions fog mist rain and snow It allows you to recognize the ...

Page 32: ...he UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons to select the Icon Brightness icon 3 Press the Menu 3 button briefly to enter the submenu 4 Use the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons to select the desired brightness level from 0 to 10 5 Press the Menu 3 button briefly to confirm the selection To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 33: ...nu 2 Select the Color Modes icon with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 3 Press briefly the Menu 3 button to enter submenu 4 Select the desired palette with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 5 Confirm your selection with a brief press of the Menu 3 button Black Hot white color corresponds to low temperature black color to high temperature Red Hot ...

Page 34: ...Red Monochrome Rainbow Ultramarine Violet Sepia Note to quickly change color modes press and hold the UP 2 button To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 35: ...ter the main menu 2 Select the Calibration Mode option 3 Press briefly the Menu 3 button to enter submenu 4 Select the desired calibration mode with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 5 Confirm your selection with a brief press of the Menu 3 button More details in the section Microbolometer Calibration To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 36: ...PiP Mode 1 Press and hold the Menu 3 button to enter the menu 2 Select the PiP Mode option 3 A short press of the Menu 3 button switches the mode on off To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 37: ...bmenu 2 The default password 12345678 will appear on the screen 3 Set the desired password with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 4 Switch between digits with a short press of the Menu 3 button 5 Save the password and exit the submenu with a long press of the Menu 3 button Access Level Setup This menu option allows you to set required access level of the Stream Vision application to your device Access level...

Page 38: ...firm Date format is displayed as YYYY MM DD year month day 3 Select the correct values for the year month and date with a short press of the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 4 Switch between digits with a short press of the enu 3 button 5 Save selected date and exit the submenu with a long press of the enu 3 button Time Time setup 1 Select option Time with UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 2 Press briefly the enu 3 button t...

Page 39: ... show Do you want to restore default settings and Yes and No options Select Yes to restore default settings If No is selected action is aborted and you return to the submenu The following settings will be restored to their original values before changes made by the user Video recorder mode video Observation mode forest Calibration mode automatic Language English Wi Fi off default password Magnific...

Page 40: ...ress of the enu 3 button If Yes is selected display will show Do you want to format memory card and Yes and No options Select Yes to format the memory card If No is selected formatting is aborted and you return to the submenu To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 41: ...sound during video recording 1 Press and hold the Menu 3 to enter the main menu 2 Select the Microphone menu item with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 3 To turn on the microphone briefly press the Menu 3 button 4 To turn off the microphone briefly press the Menu 3 button To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 42: ...e reticle will disappear from the display if the rangefinder is not used longer than 4 seconds Target Position Angle TPA Function TPA allows you to change the angle of target location angle of elevation When the function is activated the angle is shown continuously When the function is disabled the angle is shown if the rangefinder is working The angle is shown in a pop up menu during measurement ...

Page 43: ...arts 30 sec within which hold down for two seconds any RC button 5 If activation is successful the message Connection complete appears 6 If error occurs the message Connection failed appears Repeat the procedure 7 The RC is activated and ready for use 8 To unlink the RC press the Menu 3 button wait for the countdown to expire without pressing any RC button for 30 sec 9 All remote controls previous...

Page 44: ...erial number Firmware version Hardware version Service information To display information do the following 1 Press and hold down the enu 3 button to enter the main menu 2 Select option Device Information with the UP 2 DOWN 5 buttons 3 Press briefly the enu 3 button to confirm To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 45: ...een modes Video Photo Video with a long press of the REC 4 button Photo mode Capturing an image 1 Switch to the Photo mode with a long press of the REC 4 button 2 Take a picture with a brief press of the REC 4 button The image freezes for 0 5 sec and a photo is saved to the internal memory 3 In the top left corner of the display you can see photography icon 100 means that you can take more than 10...

Page 46: ...ices on macOS based computers we recommend that you use VLC video player or Elmedia player Download links are shown below VLC Video Player http www videolan org vlc download macosx html ELMEDIA Video Player https apps apple com us app elmedia multiformat video id937759555 mt 12 To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 47: ...i activated by the user Wi Fi in the device is being activated Wi Fi is on no connection with device Wi Fi is on device connected Your device is detected by an external device as Accolade 2 LRF_XXXX where XXXX is the last four digits of device s serial number After entering the password on an external appliance see Password Setup subsection of the Wi Fi Settings section for more information on set...

Page 48: ... 4 Point the rangefinding reticle at an object and press the UP 2 button 5 In the top right corner of the display you will see distance in meters or yards depending on settings Note if the rangefinder is idle longer than for 4 seconds it turns off automatically Operation in SCAN mode 1 To measure distance in scanning mode hold down the UP 2 or LRF 21 button on remote control for longer then two se...

Page 49: ...urface and environmental conditions Reflectivity is also affected by surface texture color size and shape of the target A shiny or brightly colored surface is normally more reflective than a dark surface Measuring range to a small sized target is more difficult than to a large sized target Accuracy of measurement can also be affected by light conditions fog haze rain snow etc Ranging performance c...

Page 50: ...closure The device keeps running 1 When the device is on hold down theON OFF 1 button Display goes out message Display Off appears 2 To activate the display press briefly the ON OFF 1 button 3 When holding down the ON OFF 1 button the display shows Display Off message with countdown the device will turn off To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 51: ...rt press of the DOWN 5 button The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window while the image in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification 2 5x When PiP is turned on you can operate the discrete and continuous digital zoom The full optical magnification will take place only in the dedicated window When PiP is turned off the image is shown with the optical magnification set for ...

Page 52: ...ich allows you to stream an image from the display of your thermal imager to a smartphone or tablet PC via Wi Fi in You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision here Download from Google Play Download from App Store Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision here ...

Page 53: ...section you may use Wi Fi to download update Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision here Stream Vision 2 1 Download free Stream Vision 2 App in Google Play or App Store 2 Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device smartphone or tablet 3 Launch Stream Vision 2 and go to section Settings 4 Select your Pulsar device and press Check firmware update 5 Wait for the up...

Page 54: ...ON 19 Button ZOOM 20 Button LRF 21 Brief press Enter quick menu Turn on device Calibrate the microbolometer Activate incremental zoom Activate rangefinder Measure distance Long press Enter main menu Display Off Turn off device Activate function PiP Activate SCAN mode Clockwise rotation Increase parameter move upwards Counterclockwise rotation Decrease parameter move downwards ...

Page 55: ...s 6 Confirm selection with a short press of the Menu 3 button Connection modes Power In this mode when a computer is used as an external power supply the icon appears in the status bar The device will continue operating and all functions are available The Battery pack installed in the device is not being charged When disconnecting from the computer the device will continue to operate from the batt...

Page 56: ... made recording stops and video is saved When USB is disconnected from the device where connection is in the Memory Card mode the device remains on the OFF state Turn the device on for further operation To see the Components and Controls scheme click here ...

Page 57: ...sing The state of the objective eyepiece and rangefinder lenses there should be no cracks spot dust deposits etc The state of the rechargeable battery should be charged and the electric contacts should be no signs of salts oxidation or debris Correct functioning of the controls ...

Page 58: ...loth Clean the electric terminals of the Battery Pack and device s battery slot using a grease free organic solvent Check the objective and eyepieces lenses rangefinder s emitter and receiver lenses If required remove dust and sand preferably by a noncontact method Clean the external surfaces of the lenses with products expressly designed for this purpose Store the device in a carrying case Remove...

Page 59: ... Possible cause USB cable is damaged Solution Replace USB cable Possible cause The external power supply is discharged Solution Charge the external power supply The image is blurry with vertical stripes and uneven background Possible cause Calibration is required Solution Carry out calibration according to Microbolometer Calibrationsection Black screen after calibration ...

Page 60: ... or require turning off and on again The image is too dark Possible cause Brightness or contrast level is too low Solution Adjust the brightness or contrast level in the Quick Menu Poor image quality Detection range reduced Possible cause Problems described may arise in adverse weather conditions snow rain fog etc Smartphone or tablet cannot be connected to the device Possible cause Password in th...

Page 61: ...d Possible cause Smartphone or tablet is out of range of a strong Wi Fi signal There are obstacles between the device and the smartphone or tablet e g concrete walls Solution Relocate smartphone or tablet into the Wi Fi signal line of sight More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision by following the link The image of the object being observed is missing Possible cause Ob...

Page 62: ...e quality is worse than at positive temperatures Possible cause Because of variations in thermal conductivity objects surrounding environment background under observation become warm more quickly at above zero temperatures which allows higher temperature contrast and thus the quality of the image produced by a thermal imager will be better At low operating temperatures objects under observation ba...

Page 63: ...hen measuring Solution Do not stress the device when measuring Possible cause Distance to the object exceeds 1000 m Solution Pick an object at a distance not longer than 1000m Possible cause Low reflection ratio for example tree leaves Solution Pick an object with higher reflection ratio see point Additional Information in section Built In Laser Rangefinder Large measurement error Possible cause I...

Page 64: ... Standard EN 55032 2015 Class A Warning Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference Caution use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure This product is subject to change in line with improvements to its design Repair of the device is possible within 5 years ...

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