FLIR Scout III Quick Start Guide: Thermal Monocular Operation

Device Overview

This document provides a quick start guide for the FLIR Scout III thermal monocular. It outlines the basic functions and operations of the device.

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the front and side view of the FLIR Scout III thermal monocular. Key components labeled include:

Power: The main power button.
Display Brightness: Control for screen brightness.
Task Light On/Off: Button to activate or deactivate the task light.
Task Light: The integrated task light.
Mini-USB/Charging/Analog video out: Port for charging and video output (available on 320 & 640 models).
White/Black Hot/InstAlert™/Graded Fire: Mode selector for different thermal imaging palettes.
Eyepiece: For viewing the thermal image.
Adjustable Diopter: For focusing the eyepiece.
Charging Indicator: Light indicating charging status.

Power Management

The Scout III features three power states: On, Off, and Auto Shutdown.

On: Pressing the power button turns the device on. This process takes approximately 4 seconds, during which the FLIR splash screen is displayed on the eyepiece.
Off: To turn the camera off, push and hold the power button.
Auto Shutdown: If no buttons are pressed for approximately five minutes, the display will show "Auto shutdown 30s". After a 30-second countdown, the camera will automatically turn off to conserve power.

Display and Imaging Modes

Display Brightness: While the camera is on, pressing the display brightness button cycles through five different brightness settings for optimal viewing in various conditions.

Imaging Palettes: The device supports several thermal imaging modes:

White Hot: Hotter objects appear as white or light grey.
Black Hot: Hotter objects appear as black or dark grey.
InstAlert™: Hot objects within the scene are highlighted in red for quick identification.
Graded Fire: Hot objects are highlighted in yellow, providing enhanced detail and contrast.

Zoom and Freeze Frame

The zoom functionality varies by model:

On the 320 camera, a quick press toggles between 1x and 2x zoom.
On the 640 camera, a quick press toggles between 1x, 2x, and 4x zoom.
On the 240 camera, a single press of the zoom button freezes the current image, and a second press unfreezes it.

Diopter Controls

The diopter adjustment allows for precise tuning of the eyepiece to match the user's vision, ensuring the sharpest possible image.

To adjust, locate the diopter adjustment lever on the eyepiece. When the lever is positioned straight away from the front of the camera, it is in the neutral setting. Adjust the diopter setting until the image viewed in the viewfinder is maximally sharp.

Charging the Camera

It is recommended to fully charge the camera's battery before its initial use. The initial charge typically takes approximately 4 hours. For a complete charge, the camera must be turned OFF during the entire charging cycle.

Charging Caution: Charging should only be performed at ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Exceeding these temperature limits may result in battery damage.

Charging Procedure:

Lift the protective cover from the mini-USB port on the camera.
Plug the provided mini-USB cable into the camera's port.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to a standard USB power source.

Charging Indicators:

While charging, the indicator light will be orange.
When the battery is fully charged, the indicator light will turn solid green.

When the camera is powered on, a battery status indicator is always visible in the corner of the display image, providing an estimation of the remaining battery charge.

Diagram Description: An illustration demonstrates the charging process. It shows the mini-USB port cover being lifted, the mini-USB cable being connected to the camera, and the cable's other end plugged into a USB power source.

Analog Video Output

For models 320 and 640, analog video output is available. To utilize this feature:

Insert the provided Mini-USB/Video Adapter Cable into the camera's mini-USB connector.
The camera will automatically detect the adapter cable and begin outputting the video stream.
Connect an RCA cable from the adapter cable to an external monitor or video recorder to view the thermal feed.

Registration, Warranty, and Export Information

Register online at: www.flir.com/scout/registration
For warranty information, visit: www.flir.com/scout/warranty

Please note that the equipment described in this guide requires authorization from the U.S. Government for export purposes. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. For questions regarding export controls, please contact: exportquestions@flir.com.

Document Revision: QRC 4205353 Rev 1

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