9
8
TROUBLESHOOTING
13
Listed below are some potential problems that may occur when using the
scope. Carry out the recommended checks and troubleshooting steps in
the order listed. Please note that the table does not list all of the possible
problem
possible cause
corrective action
The unit will
not turn on.
The image is blurry, with
vertical stripes and uneven
background.
The image is too dark.
Batteries have been wrongly
installed.
Oxidized contact points in the
battery compartment due to
“leaky” batteries or contact
points becoming exposed to
a chemically reactive solution.
The batteries are fully
exhausted.
Calibration is to be done.
The lowest brightness level
is set.
Reinstall the batteries observing polarity.
Clean the battery compartment,
focusing on the contacts.
Install fresh batteries.
Do the calibration according to section
8 “OPERATION”
Adjust brightness by rotating the
encoder
(5)
.
Select a suitable video output standard - PAL or NTSC (refer to section
9
“MENU”
).
Use the included video cable to connect a peripheral device to the
“Video out”
jack
(11)
.
Switch on your thermal imaging scope – a peripheral device will show
the image seen through the scope.
Battery packs
EPS3/EPS5
(SKU#79111/79112)
CVR640
video recorder (SKU#17044) and others.
ACCESSORIES
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Using the Weaver mounting rail
(8)
, you can attach various accessories to
the
Quantum
scopes, such as:
The ¼” tripod mounts from both sides of the scope are designed to have
the scope installed on a tripod or have a hand strap (included) attached.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
12
The thermal imaging scopes have IPX4 degree of protection (protected
against splash water) but they are not intended for submersion into
water.
Attempts to disassemble or repair the scope will void the warranty!
Clean the scope's optical surfaces only if necessary, and use caution.
First, remove (by blowing with a blower brush or canned air) any dust or
sand particles. Then proceed to clean by using camera/lens cleaning
equipment approved for use with multicoated lenses.
Do not pour the
solution directly onto the lens!
The scope can be used in operating temperatures ranging from
-20 °C to +50 °C. However, if it has been brought indoors from cold
temperatures, do not turn it on for three to four hours. This will prevent
external optical surfaces from fogging.
Always store the unit in its carrying case in a dry, well-ventilated space.
Remove the batteries if the scope is not going to be used for an
extended period (longer than one month).
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
problems. If the problem experienced with the scope is not listed, or if the
suggested action meant to correct it does not resolve the problem,
please contact the manufacturer.
The FPAs (focal plane arrays) by ULIS employed in Quantum thermal scopes feature high
quality but the manufacturer allows a certain amount of non-operating pixels. Such pixels
are not a defect and foreseen in regulations of the array manufacturer.
A non-operating pixel
is defined as a black or luminous dot.
A cluster
is defined as a group of several non-operating pixels adjacent by side or corner.
Central area A
is defined as an area with a size of ¼ of the total length and width of the
image.
Peripheral area B
is defined as part of the image excluding the central area.
For the 160x120 array (models Quantum HS19, LS19):
Not more than four non-operating pixels or one cluster consisting of not more than
four non-operating pixels are accepted in the central area.
Not more than nine non-operating pixels or one cluster consisting of not more than
nine non-operating pixels are accepted in the peripheral area.
For the 384x288 array (models Quantum HD38, LD38):
Four single non-operating pixels or not
more than two clusters consisting of
not more than two non-operating
pixels are accepted in the central area.
Ten single non-operating pixels or not
more than two clusters consisting of
not more than ten non-operating pixels
are accepted in the peripheral area.
A
B
