Flir ThermovisionPathFindIR LE User Manual

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User Manual
334-0001-00-10-LE, rev. 100
May ’08 

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Warnings and Cautions
Introduction
Getting Started
Caring for your PathFindIR LE
Options and Accessories
Technical Data
Installation
Infrared Technology1
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1 Warnings and Cautions
1.1 Cautions  ................................................................................. 1
1.2 General Information  ................................................................. 2
2 Introduction
2.1 Overview  ................................................................................. 3
2.2 Thermal Imaging Driver Vision Enhancement System  .................. 3
2.3 What is Thermal Imaging?...

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7.6 Mounting Assistance .............................................................. 21
8 Infrared Technology
8.1  History of Infrared  ................................................................ 23
8.2 How do Infrared Cameras Work? .............................................. 27 

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1 Warnings and Cautions
1.1 Cautions
Do not operate any function that takes your attention away from safely driving 
your vehicle.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be 
performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a 
safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may 
result in an accident.
Consult your local and state driving regulations prior to installation.
In many states using active...

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1.2 General Information
Do not open the camera body for any reason. Disassembly of the camera 
(including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and will 
void the warranty.
Operating the camera outside of the specified input voltage range or the 
specified operating temperature range can cause permanent damage. 
Do not image extremely high intensity radiation sources, such as the sun, 
lasers, arc welders,...

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2 Introduction
PathFindIR LE - See More, Be Safer!
2.1 Overview
Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and 
important instruments you will have on your vehicle. The FLIR 
ThermoVision
®PathFindIR LE is a state-of-the-art thermal imaging system 
that will provide you with excellent night visibility and situational 
awareness, even in absolute darkness. 
The PathFindIR LE system is designed for simple, intuitive operation. The 
PathFindIR LE...

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When using a thermal imager in darkness, the image is created based on 
temperature differences of objects in the field of view, rather than 
reflected light from headlights. 
Furthermore, because thermal imaging cameras only 'see' heat sources 
and not reflected light, they are ideal to assist with driver vision and 
situational awareness for oncoming obstructions such as animals, people, 
and other vehicles
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The above...