NVECTECH Patriot 2 Thermal Imaging Monocular
Instruction manual for the thermal imaging monocular.
Introduction
The Patriot 2 thermal imaging monocular is a reliable companion for tactical operations in extreme environments. It provides high resolution and detection range, allowing operators to see in the dark, through fog, and smoke. The Patriot 2 offers guaranteed accuracy and reliability, helping users carry out their missions with confidence and efficiency.
Features
- Battery Indicator: Intelligent indication of battery charge.
- Updated Menu: More convenient and functional interface.
- New Altitude and Temperature Sensors: For additional analysis of the environment.
- New Most Sensitive Matrix <18mK: (384x288px, 640x512px), faster and more sensitive.
- Wide Selection of Lenses: 19 mm - 1200 m, 25 mm - 1500 m, 35 mm - 2000 m, 50 mm - 2900 m.
- Updated Controls: Stronger, more comfortable, and sensitive.
- Reinforced Robust Housing: High degree of protection for critical elements.
- Development: NVECTECH (Ukraine).
Detection Range
The detection range varies with different lenses. Data is based on detection of a human (1.8m tall), a boar (0.7m), a wolf (0.5m), a rabbit (0.3m), and a bird (0.2m high).
- 0.2M Lens: 19mm - 150m, 25mm - 195m, 35mm - 260m, 50mm - 365m
- 0.3M Lens: 19mm - 215m, 25mm - 270m, 35mm - 390m, 50mm - 550m
- 0.5M Lens: 19mm - 250m, 25mm - 470m, 35mm - 650m, 50mm - 910m
- 0.7M Lens: 19mm - 480m, 25mm - 650m, 35mm - 910m, 50mm - 1280m
- 1.8M Lens: 19mm - 1200m, 25mm - 1500m, 35mm - 2000m, 50mm - 2900m
Application Scenarios
- Observation of animals
- Adventures in nature
- Protection of law and order
- Emergency search and rescue
Warning
- Avoid hard objects ⚠️.
- Do not point the lens directly at the sun or high-temperature light sources ☀️.
- Do not expose the device to extreme cold or hot environments ?️.
- Charge the battery once every three months if not in use ?.
- Ensure the Type-C cover is tightly closed in wet environments ?.
- Do not disassemble or modify the device in any way ?️.
Package Content
- One Monocular Patriot 2
- Two Eyecups (Regular and Cat Eye)
- One Tactical Pouch
- One Type-C to USB Charging Cable
- One Type-C to Type-C Video Cable
- Arm and Neck Straps
- One Instruction Manual
Charging
The battery should be fully charged before use. The battery is not user-replaceable.
- Remove the Type-C port cover.
- Connect the cable from the kit to the Type-C port.
- Insert the opposite end of the cable into a USB power supply.
Battery Charge Indicator: 1 bulb - ≤20%, 2 bulbs - ≤40%, 3 bulbs - ≤60%, 4 bulbs - ≤80%, 5 bulbs - ≤100%. During charging, the corresponding light flashes.
Buttons
- ON/OFF: Long press for 3 seconds to turn ON/OFF. Short press to enter/exit standby mode.
- FOTO/VIDEO: Short press for FOTO, long press for VIDEO.
- LEFT JOYSTICK PRESS: Activates AI Range-finder.
- RIGHT JOYSTICK PRESS: Cycles through pseudo-color palettes.
- UP JOYSTICK PRESS: Zoom in (+).
- DOWN JOYSTICK PRESS: Zoom out (-).
- CENTRAL JOYSTICK PRESS: One click for shutter, double click for main menu.
Lenses Settings
- Diopter Adjustment: Adjust the position while looking into the eyepiece diopter level to optimize sharpness on the OLED display.
- Focusing: Adjust the focus manually by rotating the lens.
Pseudo-Color Palettes
The RIGHT JOYSTICK PRESS changes the pseudo-color to the following options:
- Blackhot
- Whitehot
- Redhot
- Violet
- Golden
- Green
Pseudo-color converts thermal distribution of objects into visual images displayed in shades of gray or pseudo-color.
AI Range-Finder
The LEFT JOYSTICK PRESS activates the AI Range-finder function. This function distinguishes targets of known size, determines their distance, and marks them on the screen.
Top Menu
The top menu displays various information:
- N: GPS North coordinate.
- E: GPS East coordinate.
- H: GPS Height above sea level.
- X: Digital scale coefficient.
- Lens Diameter: Diameter of the objective lens.
- AI Range-finder: Status of the AI Range-finder (activated/deactivated).
- GPS: Status of GPS (activated/deactivated).
- HOTSPOT: Status of HOTSPOT (activated/deactivated).
- SP: Status of stabilization picture (activated/deactivated).
- 80%: Battery charge level.
- 19:04: Time.
- 25°C: Temperature sensor reading.
- A: Azimuth (clockwise angle relative to north).
- Compass: Compass indicator.
Main Menu
Double-press the CENTRAL JOYSTICK to enter the menu settings. Use the joystick to navigate and short press to confirm.
- Image: Thermal image processing settings (Brightness, Sharpness, Noise, Contrast, Menu brightness, Show/hide top menu, Mode - WDR or OBJECT).
- Reticle: Adjusting reticle properties (ON/OFF, Brightness, Point color, Type, Color, XY position).
- Wire+File: Wireless connection and saved files (HOTSPOT ON/OFF, Saved photos, Saved videos).
- Settings: General settings (PIP ON/OFF, Blindpixel correction, OLED brightness/color, Tracking ON/OFF, Battery indicator mode, Stabilization picture).
- Sensors: Monocular sensor settings (GPS ON/OFF, Temperature sensor mode, Compass ON/OFF, Compass Calibration, Range-finder mode - AI or MIL, Correction - auto/manual).
- System: Basic settings and system lock (Update software, Restart monocular, Version, Date/Time, Language, Block, UVC streaming).
Application
Use the dedicated application available on the AppStore or PlayMarket to control the device in real-time, view photos and video recordings, and share them. The application also allows fixing target coordinates and finding other NVECTECH products.
Specification
Models | PATRIOT 2 | L19 | L25 | L35 | L50 | H50 | L50 PRO | |
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MICROBOLOMETER | RESOLUTION | 384X288 | 640X512 | 384X288 | ||||
PIXEL PITCH | 12μm | |||||||
NETD | ≤18mk@300k | |||||||
SPECTRAL RANGE | 8-14μm | |||||||
FRAME RATE | 50Hz | |||||||
OPTICS | OBJECTIVE LENS | 19mm (F0.8) | 25mm (F0.8) | 35mm (F0.8) | 50mm (F0.9) | 25-50mm (F0.9) | ||
FOV | 13.8° x 10.4° | 10.5° x 7.9° | 7.5° x 5.6° | 5.3° x 4.0° | 8.8° x 7.0° | 10.5°x7.9/ 5.3°x4.0° | ||
MAGNIFICATION | 1.8X | 2.4X | 3.3X | 2.8X | 2.8X | 2.4X-4.8X | ||
DIGITAL ZOOM | 1-4X continuous zoom | |||||||
EYE RELIEF | 40mm | |||||||
EXIT PUPIL | 6mm | |||||||
DIOPTER | ±5D | |||||||
DISPLAY | TYPE | AMOLED | ||||||
OLED COLORS | 6 | |||||||
DISPLAY SIZE | 0.39inch | |||||||
COLOR PALETTE | 6 | |||||||
IMAGE MODE | WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) Mode | |||||||
BATTERY | BATTERY TYPE | Internal high capacity lithium ion (18650 x 2) | ||||||
BATTERY LIFE | Continuous working time ≥ 20h | |||||||
INTERFACE | TYPE-C | Supports battery charging, data transfer, UVC video output | ||||||
WIRELESS | Hotspot connection, App remote control | |||||||
ENVIRONMENT | WORK TEMPER. | -25°C - +50°C | ||||||
IP RATING | IP67 | |||||||
SIZE | 221x66x67 | 224x66x67 | 241x73x73 | |||||
ACCESSORY | ACCESSORIES | Video cable, USB data cable, Wrist strap, Protective bag, User manual | ||||||
FUNCTION | FOTO/VIDEO PLAY | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
AI DIST. MASURE. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
MIL DIST. MASURE. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
RETICLE | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
INBUILD MEMORY | 64GB | |||||||
PIP | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
HEAT TRACK | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
GPS | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
HEIGHT SENSOR | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
TERMOMETER | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
COMPASS | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
AZIMUTH | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
REAL TIME REC. | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | |
UVC | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Manufacturer Information
NVECTECH
Model: [Model Number]
Serial number: [Serial Number]
Date of sale: [Date of Sale]
Seal and signature of the seller: [Seller Information]
Kosmichna st. 49-g, Dnipro, Ukraine
Site: www.nvectech.com, www.nvectech.ua
E-mail: info@nvectech.com
Manufacturer: LTD NVECTECH
Contact Numbers: +38 093 698 11 67, +38 098 758 75 85, +38 063 785 78 55, +38 095 761 13 92
Warranty: 2 years!
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.