Flir ThermovisionTS Scout Operators Manual

							Scout
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number:  431-TS00-00-10
Revision: 110
June 2011 
						

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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Scout Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Detection Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shipping Kits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Options and Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating Your Scout Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Features and Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Batteries and SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Charging the Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Scout Power Management  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Buttons and Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
SD Card Door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Auto-Standby Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
The Hot Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Installing the Shuttered Eyepiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
2× Extender (19 mm only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Checking Software Version  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Scout Camera Model Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Lens Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Storage File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Range Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32 
						

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1Introduction
FLIR’s Scout 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 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 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 Camera Visible Image 
						

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1–1 Scout Camera Features
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use. 
It is fully submersible (IP67).
• 240×180 or 320×240 microbolometer sensor for excellent 
image quality and clarity
• Hot Shoe—Provides convenient power input and video output.
• Choose the 19 mm lens with 24° field of view or include a 
removable 2× optical extender. Or, for longer-range viewing a 65 
mm lens with 7° field of view is available.
• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and 
right-handed users.
• Software upgrades using an SD card. 
• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video 
(Pro models only) on the removable SD card.
1 
• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of files from the camera to 
a PC.
• Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of 
camera operation on a single charge.
1. Available only with the TS24 Pro, TS32 Pro, or TS32r Pro 
models. 
						

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1–2 Detection Range1
The illustration below shows the comparative range performance of 
the Scout camera with different lens configurations. The data is based 
on detecting a man 1.8 meters tall (and one-half meter wide).
1. Actual range may vary depending on camera set-up, 
environmental conditions, and user experience.
19 mm 
Lens
19 mm 
Lens with 
2
× 
Extender
65 mm 
Lens
500 yd. (450 m)
863 yd. (790 m)
1586 yd. (1.45 km) 
						

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1–3 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.
Only use the auxiliary power adapters provided with your 
Scout camera. Connecting the camera to an improper power 
source may damage the camera and void your warranty.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s infrared 
optics.
Caution!
The camera window has an anti-reflective coating and should only 
be cleaned with low pressure fresh water and a lens cloth. 
Improper care of the camera window can cause damage to the 
anti-reflective coating, degrade the camera’s performance, and 
void the camera warranty. 
						

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2 Getting Started
The Scout cameras shown below are available with the features, 
options, and accessories described in this manual.
19 mm Lens Configuration
TS32r with 65 mm LensFocus Ring 
						

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2–1 Shipping Kits
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to 
determine the actual contents of your camera package.
• TS24, TS32, and TS32r Cameras
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, and Documentation/
Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the camera 
package:
Neck Lanyard
Hot Shoe
Video Output CableUSB Cable
AC Power Adaptor SD Card
Rechargeable
AA Batteries