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Axion XQ LRF

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Page 2: ...mage Detail Boost Status Bar Quick Menu Functions Main Menu Functions Enter the Main Menu Mode Image Detail Boost Color Modes Calibration Mode PiP Mode Icon Brightness General Settings Rangefinder Defective Pixel Repair Defective Pixel Repair Restore Default Pixel Map Device Information Built In Laser Rangefinder Display Off Function PiP Function USB Connection Installing the Device On a Tripod Te...

Page 3: ...er target detection Unlike night vision devices based on electron optical converters thermal imaging devices do not need an external light source and are resistant to bright light Axion XQ LRF thermal imagers are designed for various applications including hunting observation security terrain orientation search and rescue operations etc Axion XQ LRF thermal imagers are equipped with a built in las...

Page 4: ...RF thermal monocular APS 5 rechargeable battery 2 battery locking covers Battery charger Power adapter USB Type C cable Carrying case Hand strap Quick reference user manual Lens cleaning cloth Warranty information Tripod adapter ...

Page 5: ... 384x288 Pixel Pitch µm 17 Frame Rate Hz 50 Optical Characteristics Optical Magnification x 3 5 Smooth Digital Zoom 3 5 14 Digital Zoom x 2 4 Lens Focus mm 38 Relative Aperture D f 1 2 Minimum Focus Distance m 3 Eye Relief Diameter mm 3 5 Angular Field of View Horizontal x Vertical degree 9 8x7 4 ...

Page 6: ... 4 2 Battery Type Capacity Nominal Output Voltage APS 5 Li ion Battery Pack 4900 mAh DC 3 7 V External Power Supply 5 15 V USB Type C Battery Run Time at t 22 C hours 7 Degree of Protection IP Code IEC60529 IPX7 Operating Temperature Range C 25 to 40 Dimensions mm inch 167x74x73 6 57x2 91x2 87 Weight without battery kg oz 0 38 13 4 Characteristics of the Rangefinder Wavelength nm 905 Measurement R...

Page 7: ...Measurement Accuracy m 1 Depends on the characteristics of the object under observation and environmental conditions ...

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Page 9: ...utomatic Automatic Detection range up to 1350 m 1475 yds Smooth digital zoom 3 5 14x 4 observation modes Forest Rocks Identification User Integrated laser rangefinder Display Off function Defective pixel repair Updatable firmware Wide operating temperature range 25 to 40 Fully waterproof IPX7 rated Tripod mount Battery Pack Quick Change Li Ion Battery Pack APS 5 Charging from USB Power Bank Quick ...

Page 10: ... MENU button 4 UP ZOOM button 5 Power ON OFF CALIBRATION button 6 Lens focus ring 7 Lens cover 8 Tripod adapter socket 9 USB Type C connector 10 Laser rangefinder LED indicator displays the current status of the device LED Indicator Operating Mode Device is turned on ...

Page 11: ...The device is turned on battery charge 10 ...

Page 12: ...ress Single distance measurement short press Activate rangefinder scan mode long press Deactivate rangefinder scan mode short press Turn off rangefinder long 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 long press Exit menu switch to viewin...

Page 13: ...comes with an APS 5 rechargeable Lithium ion battery APS 5 batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology when using a standard charging set charger USB Type C cable power adapter Before first use make sure the battery is fully charged ...

Page 14: ...1 in the battery compartment 19 of the device 2 Connect the USB cable 16 to the USB Type C connector 9 of the device 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable 16 to the Power Adapter 15 4 Plug the Power Adapter 15 into a 100 240 V socket 17 ...

Page 15: ... device and sold separately 2 Connect the plug of the USB Type C cable 16 to the USB Type C connector of the Power Adapter 15 3 Plug the Power Adapter 15 into a 100 240 V socket 17 4 Connect the other end of the USB Type C cable 16 to the USB Type C connector 14 of the charger 5 LED indicators 13 will display the battery charge level see Table ...

Page 16: ...charge level is from 26 to 50 Battery charge level is from 51 to 80 Battery charge level is from 81 to 99 Battery is fully charged It can be disconnected from the charger Defective battery Do not use the battery Standby mode is when the batteries are in the charger but the Power Adapter is not connected In this mode the indicators are only on for 10 seconds Attention When using a Power Adapter tha...

Page 17: ... rechargeable APS 5 battery 11 2 Insert the APS 5 battery 11 along the guide into the battery compartment 19 3 Lock the battery 11 by turning the Lock cover 18 clockwise until it stops 4 Turn the Lock cover 18 counter clockwise to remove the battery 11 ...

Page 18: ...Do not leave the battery unattended while charging Do not use the charger if it has been modified or damaged Do not leave the battery in a plugged in charger after charging is complete Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or open flames Do not use the battery as a power source for devices that do not support APS 5 batteries Do not disassemble or deform the battery or charger Do not drop ...

Page 19: ...espan of the battery will decrease significantly Using the battery at sub 0 C 32 F ambient temperature decreases battery capacity This is normal and not a defect Using the battery at temperatures outside the range of 25 C to 40 C 13 F to 104 F may reduce battery life The battery is short circuit protected Any situation that may cause short circuiting should be avoided ...

Page 20: ...entage charged level 4 An icon will be displayed when the device is powered by an external power source and the PS5 battery is not connected 5 The device automatically switches to the APS 5 battery when the external power supply is disconnected Attention Charging APS 5 batteries from an external source at temperatures below 0 C 32 F can reduce battery life When using external power connect the pow...

Page 21: ...he lens cover before calibrating manually 7 Select the desired observation mode Forest Identification Rocks User by briefly pressing the UP 4 User mode allows you to change and save user defined brightness and contrast settings in the quick menu 8 Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU 3 button and select the desired color palette for more details see the Color Modes section 9 Activate ...

Page 22: ...ess the ON OFF 5 button briefly Open the lens cover after the calibration is completed SA mode Semi Automatic Press the ON OFF 5 button briefly to activate calibration There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically A mode Automatic The device is calibrated autonomously according to firmware algorithms There is no need to close the lens ...

Page 23: ...e functionality allows you to quickly increase the base magnification by 2 or 4 times as well as return to the base magnification Press and hold theUP 4 button to change the digital zoom To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 24: ...cts to improve the image detail The results of the function depend on the selected mode and the observation conditions the higher the object contrast 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 25: ...ion Mode Calibration Mode in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins Magnification Time Power Indication charge level if the device is powered by a battery charge level if the device is charging and powered by a battery no battery the device is connected to an external power supply ...

Page 26: ...ss the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to change image contrast from 0 to 20 Note display brightness and contrast settings are saved in the memory when the device is turned off Base Mode allows you to select one of the three other observation modes Forest Rocks Identification as the base for the User mode Smooth Digital Zoom press the UP 4 DOWN 2 button to change the value of the digital zoom from 3 5 to 14 T...

Page 27: ...e MENU 3 button 2 Press the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to move through the menu items 3 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to select the menu item 4 Press and hold the MENU 3 button to exit the menu or wait for 10 seconds to exit automatically General View of Menu Tab 1 Tab 2 ...

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

Page 29: ... selection ForestMode The most suitable mode when searching and observing in the field against a background of foliage shrubs and grass This mode provides a high level of information on both the observed object and landscape details RocksMode The most suitable mode for observing objects after a sunny day or in urban environments IdentificationMode The most suitable mode for observation in adverse ...

Page 30: ...Detail Boost 1 Press and hold the MENU 3 button to enter the main menu 2 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to select Image Detail Boost icon 3 Press theMENU 3 button briefly to turn the function on off To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 31: ... enter the main menu 2 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to select Color Modes icon 3 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to enter the submenu 4 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to select the desired palette 5 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to confirm the selection Black Hot a black and white palette where white corresponds to cold temperatures and black to hot temperatures ...

Page 32: ...Red Hot Red Monochrome Rainbow Ultramarine Violet Sepia To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 33: ...s described below 5 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to confirm the selection Automatic A In this mode the firmware determines the need for calibration The calibration process starts automatically Semi Automatic SA The user determines the need for calibration based on the image quality and can act at a convenient time depending on the object being observed Manual M In the Manual silent calibration ...

Page 34: ...icture mode 1 Press and hold the MENU 3 button to enter the main menu 2 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to select the PiP Mode icon 3 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to turn on off To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 35: ...utton to enter the main menu 2 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to select the Icon Brightness icon 3 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to enter the submenu 4 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 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 36: ...irm the selection 4 Press and hold the MENU 3 button to save your selection and exit from the submenu Date Date setting 1 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to enter the Date menu item The date is displayed in dd mm yyyy format 2 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to select the desired year month and date Press the MENU 3 button briefly to toggle between digits 3 Press and hold the MENU 3 button to save the...

Page 37: ...t settings or No to cancel 3 Confirm your selection with a short press of the MENU 3 If Yes is selected display will show Do you want to restore default settings and Yes and No options Select Yes to restore the default settings Selecting the No option will cancel the reset and exit the submenu The following settings will be returned to their defaults before being changed by the user Observation Mo...

Page 38: ...ss of the MENU 3 button TPA This feature allows you to determine the target position angle When the function is activated the angle is constantly displayed in the upper right corner of the display 1 Select TPA with the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons 2 Turn TPA on off with a short press of the MENU 3 button THD THD True Horizontal Distance function allows you to measure true horizontal distance to a target ba...

Page 39: ...Name Hardware Version Device Serial Number Service Information To display information do the following 1 Press and hold the MENU 3 button to enter the main menu 2 Use the UP 4 DOWN 2 buttons to select the Device Information icon 3 Press the MENU 3 button briefly to view exit the information To see the button operation scheme click here ...

Page 40: ...s down after 3 seconds of inactivity Scan Mode 1 Press the ON OFF 5 button briefly to power the device on 2 Activate the rangefinder by pressing the DOWN 2 button briefly A red mark appears on the display 3 Activate the scan mode by long pressing the DOWN 2 button to continuously measure the distance to objects 4 The measurement results are displayed in the upper right corner 5 Deactivate the rang...

Page 41: ...erally lighter colored objects and those with a shiny surface will have a higher reflection coefficient Measurement accuracy can be influenced by the light conditions fog haze rain snow etc The results may be less accurate when operating in sunny weather or if the rangefinder is directed towards the sun It is easier and more reliable to measure the distance to large objects than to small ones To s...

Page 42: ...to be switched on instantly 1 When the device is on press and hold the ON OFF 5 button for less than 3 seconds The display goes blank and the message Display Off 2 Press the ON OFF 5 button briefly to turn on the display 3 When you press and hold the ON OFF 5 button the display shows the message Display Off with a countdown Holding the button down for the duration of the countdown will power the d...

Page 43: ...tio in the PiP The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window while the image in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification 3 5x When the PiP is turned on you can control both the discrete and smooth digital zoom In this case the zoom value changes only take place in the dedicated window When the PiP function is turned off the screen will display at the magnification that was s...

Page 44: ... press of the ON OFF 5 button 3 With a computer used as an external power supply the icon appears in the status bar The device will continue operating and all functions are available 4 The battery installed in the device will not be charged 5 When disconnecting from the computer the device will continue to operate from the APS 5 battery if it is present and holding enough charge To see the Compone...

Page 45: ...ng the Device On a Tripod 1 Open the cover 21 of the socket 8 2 Attach the tripod adaptor 20 to the socket 8 3 Rotate the adaptor handle clockwise until it stops 4 Secure the adaptor with the device on a tripod ...

Page 46: ...ppearance there should be no cracks on the body The state of the objective eyepiece and rangefinder lenses there should be no cracks grease spots dirt or other deposits The state of the rechargeable battery should be charged and the electric contacts should be no signs of salts oxidation or debris The controls should be in working order ...

Page 47: ...al contacts of the rechargeable battery on the device using a non greasy organic solvent Check lenses of objective eyepiece and rangefinder If necessary remove the particles of dust and sand preferably using a non contact method Cleaning of the exterior surfaces of the optics should only be done with products specifically designed for this purpose Store the device in a carrying case Remove the Bat...

Page 48: ...e Possible cause The USB cable is damaged Solution Replace the USB cable Possible cause The external power supply is discharged Solution Charge the external power supply if necessary The image is blurry with vertical stripes or an uneven background Possible cause Calibration is required Solution Perform image calibration according to the Microbolometer Calibration section of the ...

Page 49: ...ode close the lens cover and calibrate the device Image is too dark Possible cause Brightness or contrast level is too low Solution Adjust the brightness or contrast level in the Quick Menu Color bars appear on the display or the image disappears Possible cause The device was exposed to static charges during operation Solution When the exposure to static charges is over the device may either reboo...

Page 50: ...ause of thermal conductivity thereby generating a high temperature contrast Consequently the image quality produced by the thermal imager will be better In low temperature conditions objects being observed background will cool down to roughly the same temperature which leads to a greatly reduced temperature contrast and a degraded image quality This is normal for all thermal imaging devices Rangef...

Page 51: ...Pick an object at a distance not longer than 1000m Possible cause Low reflection ratio i e leaves of trees Solution Pick an object with higher reflection ratio see point Additional Informationin section Built In Laser Rangefinder Large measurement error Possible cause Inclement weather conditions rain mist snow ...

Page 52: ...f European 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 y...

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