Flir ThermovisionBTS Scout Operators Manual

							Scout Bi-Ocular
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number:  431-BTS0-00-10
Revision: 110
March 2012
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							© 2012 FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this 
manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted to 
any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written permission 
of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
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pending.
If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact FLIR 
Commercial Vision Systems, Inc. customer support at 805.964.9797 for additional 
information prior to returning a camera.
The contents of this document are subject to change. For additional information visit 
www.flir.com or write to FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., 70 Castilian Drive, Goleta CA 
93117.
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The European Union (EU) has enacted Waste Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), which aims to 
prevent EEE waste from arising; to encourage reuse, recycling, and 
recovery of EEE waste; and to promote environmental responsibility.
In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with 
the “crossed out wheeled bin” either on the product itself or in the 
product literature must not be disposed of in regular rubbish bins, 
mixed with regular household or other commercial waste, or by other regular municipal 
waste collection means.  Instead, and in order to prevent possible harm to the 
environment or human health, all EEE products (including any cables that came with the 
product) should be responsibly discarded or recycled.
To identify a responsible disposal method where you live, please contact your local waste 
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Important Instructions and Notices to the User:
Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial 
Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device.
Note 1: 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 the 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 of the receiver; 
and/or
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Note 2: This equipment was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a Class B 
digital device using a shielded cable for connecting the equipment to an analog video 
output to a monitor and using a shielded USB cable for connecting the equipment to a 
personal computer. When making such connectio n s ,  s h i e l d e d  c a b l e s  m u s t  b e  u s e d  w i t h  
this equipment.
Industry Canada Notice: 
This Class B digital apparatus complies wit h C an adian  ICE S-0 03 .
Avis d’Industrie Canada:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
International: +1.805.964.9797
www.flir.com 
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lens Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Features and Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the SD Card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Installing the Batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Charging the Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Scout Bi-Ocular Power Management  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Buttons and Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
SD Card Door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Auto-Standby Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
The Hot Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Additional Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Field of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
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1Introduction
FLIR’s Scout Bi-Ocular handheld thermal imaging cameras give hikers, 
hunters, and outdoorsmen the ability to see clearly in total darkness, 
providing a wealth of valuable information during any nighttime 
excursion.
The Scout Bi-Ocular camera enables the outdoorsman to:
• See animals and difficult terrain in reduced visibility and total 
darkness
• See through smoke, dust, and light fog
• See camouflage and foliage in any lighting conditions
• See more—and see farther—than with low-light night vision 
goggles
The Scout Bi-Ocular camera makes images from heat, not light, a feat 
impossible for the naked eye or even image intensified (I
2) night vision 
devices, which means you can see clearly even without any visible light 
at all. People, animals, and objects all make their own heat and their 
own contrast, and are clearly seen by the Scout in even the most 
adverse conditions.
Image with Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Visible Image
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1–1 Scout Bi-Ocular Camera Features
• Micro bolometer sensor for excellent image quality and clarity
• Quick Connect Hot Shoe—Provides convenient power input and 
video output.
• Choose from interchangeable 35 mm, 65 mm, or 100 mm 
quick-disconnect lenses (purchased separately).
• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and 
right-handed users.
• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video 
on the removable SD card.
• Software upgrades using SD card in the field. 
• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of still images and video files 
from the camera to a PC.
• Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of 
camera operation on a single charge.
• Battery charging AC adapter is included.
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use.
• Hard Carrying Case—Provides protected storage for your Scout 
Bi-Ocular camera, lenses, and all accessories.
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1–2 Cautions
Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can 
cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the 
cameras electronics to water or debris.
Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity 
radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.
Use only the supplied adapters to power or recharge the camera.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s optics.
Always keep the camera window covered. A lens or the lens cover 
should always be installed on the camera to protect the window.
Caution!
Always keep the camera window covered. A lens or the lens cover 
should always be installed on the camera to protect the window.
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