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Page 1: ...Marconi Applied Technologies User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...rconi Applied Technologies Firefighters Solid State Through Smoke Vision System User s Manual and Warranty Terms 2001 Marconi Applied Technologies Limited DAS547191AA Issue 4 ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH ...

Page 3: ... should not be directed towards very hot objects e g the sun We recommend that it is stored in the supplied case WARNINGS indicate a hazard Failure to appreciate the hazard could result in personal injury or death Do not proceed until the hazard is understood CAUTIONS indicate a hazard Failure to appreciate the hazard could result in severe damage to the unit Do not proceed until the hazard is und...

Page 4: ...ede the operation of the fan at the rear of the charger The Rechargeable Battery System is despatched from Marconi Applied Technologies in a safe condition Any unauthorised modifications may compromise safety and invalidate the warranty Marconi Applied Technologies products are designed to be safe when used in accordance with the instructions provided Marconi Applied Technologies does not accept r...

Page 5: ...us system Through the proper use of this Argus 2 system the user will be able to see through dense smoke and darkness By detecting and displaying the relative temperatures of objects within the scene it assists the firefighter to locate the seat and spread of the fire and to move swiftly in search and rescue of casualties The ability to see in zero visibility conditions significantly improves fire...

Page 6: ... a full charge Inside each pack is the in pack intelligence a small circuit which continuously monitors the charge state of the pack and provides an output to the battery status bar in the Argus Camera This battery status bar provides a continuous real time indication of the remaining charge allowing the firefighter to avoid unpredicted power loss A built in discharge option is included to recalib...

Page 7: ... 1 7 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Optional designated as TP 18 2 Charger and Batteries 20 2 1 GETTING STARTED Connecting Power to the Charger 20 2 2 OPERATION of the CHARGER 21 2 3 ADDITIONAL OPERATING NOTES 23 2 4 PROBLEM SOLVING 27 2 5 SPECIFICATIONS 28 3 Warranty Terms 30 3 1 EXPRESS WARRANTY 30 3 2 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY 31 3 3 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 31 3 ...

Page 8: ...echargeable batteries which are optional The battery pack is inserted into the handle of the camera 1 1 2 Check that the battery packs contain LR6 type batteries if using rechargeable batteries check they are fully charged before use Open battery door and insert the battery pack as shown It will only fit in the correct orientation Close the door 4 ...

Page 9: ... in the centre 1 1 4 From two seconds after switch on the camera will display the Argus 2 start up screen while the system performs a self test routine 1 1 5 After 20 to 40 seconds depending on ambient temperature the thermal image with battery status display in lower left hand corner will appear 5 ...

Page 10: ...sposal Batteries should be disposed of in line with their manufacturers instructions Note Rechargeable packs and charger unit are available as an option to primary cell operation 1 2 2 Battery Changing 1 2 2 1 Open the cartridge by pressing down on the contact end while holding the outer The inner will slip out of the sleeve 1 2 2 2 Remove the old batteries and dispose of them safely 1 2 2 3 Inser...

Page 11: ...d Technologies recommend the use of rechargeable systems at ambient temperatures of 5 8C or less 1 2 3 2 With a new set of batteries the battery bar will be at its full status with 15 bars showing With high quality batteries it may remain at this height for some minutes The number of bars will then progressively decrease as the batteries are consumed When the battery is low the whole battery displ...

Page 12: ... operate at this temperature but the user may see some degradation of the image quality If the user ignores this warning and continues to operate the camera in very high temperatures the temperature warning graphic will flash When the temperature warning is flashing the camera is very close to its absolute operating limit and the image will start to degrade considerably The user must remove the un...

Page 13: ...date the warranty 1 4 OPERATING NOTES 1 4 1 Interpreting The Image Relative Temperatures The image displayed is simply a black and white picture of the infra red energy entering the lens The camera displays relative temperature differences between individual objects and their surroundings irrespective of overall ambient temperature The camera is set up to display objects at various shades between ...

Page 14: ... indicate the area of fire behind the masonry 1 4 4 Search for Persons and Objects The camera is not restricted to locating fires In many cases the firefighter will be using the camera in a search for casualties to seek out dangerous items such as fuel tanks or gas cylinders and also as an aid to navigation through unknown premises 1 4 5 Image Clarity The sharpness and clarity of the image provide...

Page 15: ...rs and polished or painted surfaces Care must be taken to ensure that the image seen is not simply a reflection Experience will give the operator added confidence 1 4 8 Control of Water Streams jets When viewed through the ARGUS camera water streams from hose reels will appear black against the background scene The control and aim of water flow can be monitored by viewing the flow and its effect o...

Page 16: ...era then please follow the fault finding flow diagram 1 5 3 User Maintenance and Replaceable Parts No routine maintenance is required for the camera If it is not in regular use it should be switched on for a period of ten minutes every month to check correct operation Due to the environment in which the camera is used certain parts can be replaced by the user These and the codes by which they shou...

Page 17: ...ESUME NORMAL OPERATION WIPE CLEAN IS LENS COVERED WITH SOOT CONDENSATION OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS REPLACE COMPLETE SET OF BATTERIES WITH LR6 TYPE TRY A NEW BATTERY PACK HAVE BATTERIES ALREADY BEEN REPLACED HAVE YOU TRIED ANOTHER BATTERY PACK RETURN CAMERA TO THE SERVICE CENTRE YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO FAULT FINDING FLOW DIAGRAM 13 ...

Page 18: ... supplied as one piece including insulation and BNC cover Also included in the kit is the secondary lens seal First remove the sidestraps as per 1 5 4 The muff can be spread at the rear and pulled forward and upward off the main camera If required the secondary lens seal can now be replaced This simply pulls off the camera To replace align the tabs with the slots in the main casing and press home ...

Page 19: ...aterial near the flange The visor will detach from the camera To fit the new part place the cutout on the visor over the flange at the top of the camera pull it over one top corner Now pull the visor over firstly the second top corner and then the two lower corners 1 5 8 Battery Pack DAS532398AA Spare primary cell packs are available 15 ...

Page 20: ...ield of view Bi ocular 508 horizontal Visor Adapted to masks Optics Germanium lens f 1 0 for infrared 8 to 14 mm automatic aperture Carrying mode In readiness by neckstrap In use by grip or adjustable sidestrap Operation One button with indicator light Depth of field One to thirty metres Visual performance Visibility is not impaired by smoke water vapour water spray or darkness but is obstructed b...

Page 21: ... 710 8C Storage temperature 710 to 50 8C Sealing Dust and water proof to EN 60529 class IP67 EMC As directive 89 336 EEC Mechanical stability Tested against shock and vibration Video output Connector for BNC plug sealed by rubber cap Connection cable 75 O coaxial for recorder or monitor The unit will support up to 100 metres of video cable Storage Carrying case for camera neckstrap spare battery p...

Page 22: ...h as hot gas bottles or tanks and a warning of high air temperatures 1 7 1 Spot Temperature Measurement is by means of a pyrometer mounted inside the camera case and viewing the scene through an aperture in the outer cover The sensor is protected from heat and moisture as are the other camera electronics The sensor displays the average scene temperature within the sample window which appears as a ...

Page 23: ...emperature is displayed on the video as for the scene temperature above The range for ambient temperature measurement is 0 8C 32 8F to 150 8C 302 8F If ambient temperature measurement is not required the sensor can be unplugged and the readout display will automatically be removed from the video Specification Range spot scene temperature 0 8C to 500 8C 32 8F to 932 8F Ambient 0 8C to 150 8C 32 8F ...

Page 24: ...left powered continuously 2 1 1 To Power from an AC Supply Connect the AC supply lead to the AC mains input socket on the rear panel of the charger see below Connect the AC supply lead to a mains supply of the voltage specified on the rear panel CAUTION Charger type DAS546180AA is for operation on 100 120 V 60 Hz mains supplies Charger type DAS546180BA is for operation on 200 240 V 50 Hz mains sup...

Page 25: ...rgraph CHARGED GREEN pack has completed fast charge and entered trickle charge mode The bargraph indicator to the left of the pack entry slot shows the charge state of the pack Note Packs should only be inserted into the charger when the STATUS indicator is green and all other indicators are unlit This may be up to 30 seconds after the removal of the previous pack STATUS INDICATOR DISCHARGING INDI...

Page 26: ...ge bargraph It is recommended that the packs are left in the charger for 2 hours after the CHARGED light has illuminated to allow them to achieve full charge capacity A pack may safely be left in the powered charger indefinitely CAUTION Do not leave a pack in the charger with no power applied for long periods this may deeply discharge the pack and cause loss of cell capacity 2 2 3 Operation Discha...

Page 27: ...hes re insert the pack into the charger The pack should now fast charge to 100 as normal Note In extreme cases it may be necessary to repeat the conditioning 2 3 2 Shelf Life The pack self discharge consumes up to 2 of full charge per day Packs stored off charge will still run a camera for 1 hour after two weeks storage The charger s maintenance mode ensures that packs remain fully charged It is r...

Page 28: ... indicators or functions operate in this state The pack should be removed and the charger power supply momentarily disconnected to reset it 2 3 5 Re calibrating the In pack Intelligence In normal use the in pack intelligence automatically re calibrates the full capacity of the pack whenever it receives a full discharge If the battery pack is often used for short periods and never fully discharged ...

Page 29: ...RGING 6 CHARGING 6 CHARGED STATUS DISCHARGING 6 CHARGING 6 CHARGED STATUS 6 DISCHARGING CHARGING 6 CHARGED STATUS 6 DISCHARGING 6 CHARGING CHARGED The charger is ready to accept a battery pack The charger is discharging the pack The charger is charging the pack The charger has completed the fast charge and entered trickle charge mode 25 ...

Page 30: ...erature range Battery pack present The charger pack is too hot Remove pack and disconnect power until the charger pack has cooled down The bargraph reading is not accurate in this state The charger is discharging the pack and it is cold The charger is charging the pack slowly because it is cold Full bargraph The charger has charged the pack and it is cold Empty bargraph The charger has discharged ...

Page 31: ...ve and reinsert the pack If the problem persists return the pack to the supplier CHARGED state reached without full battery indication Pack was in deep discharge state Condition the pack as described in section 2 3 1 If unsuccessful recalibrate the pack as described in section 2 3 5 Peak charge indication appears inaccurate In pack Intelligence requires recalibration Recalibrate the pack as descri...

Page 32: ...nominal Height including feet 60 mm nominal Depth 170 mm nominal Net weight 1 5 kg nominal Temperature operating 0 to 40 8C Environmental sealing IP20 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Safety Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC BSEN60335 Part 1 and Part 2 29 For operation from a DC supply the use of an appropriate DC to AC adaptor is recommended Contact Marconi Applied Technologie...

Page 33: ... indicate charge status to the camera and has recoverable short circuit protection Capacity 8 Ni MH cells IEC nominal capacity 1600 mAh Length 129 mm nominal Width 36 mm nominal Height 38 mm nominal Net weight 250 g nominal Temperature storage 710 to 40 8C operating 710 to 40 8C 710 to 65 8C can be tolerated for short periods Environmental sealing IP55 29 ...

Page 34: ...ss than one 1 year Replacement parts and repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the date of shipment Marconi shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own or authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from misuse of the product No agent employee or representative of Marconi may bind ...

Page 35: ...arconi to successfully repair any non conforming product shall not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of its essential purpose 3 3 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES PURCHASER SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL MARCONI BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR ECONOMIC SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND W...

Page 36: ... Burospace 91572 Bievres Cedex Tel 01 60 19 55 80 Fax 01 60 19 55 29 E Mail mtech fr marconi com Web site www argusdirect com Canada David Soward Marconi Applied Technologies 7956 Torbram Road Suite No 208 Brampton Ontario L6T 5A2 Tel 905 789 3840 Fax 905 789 3847 E Mail david_soward eevinc com UK Rest of the World Andre Goodson The argusdirect team Marconi Applied Technologies 106 Waterhouse Lane...

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