Agm global vision Anaconda series User manual

USER MANUAL

ANACONDA

THERMAL IMAGING CLIP-ON SYSTEM

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LIST OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

Safety Summary 4

1. GENERAL INFORMATION 6

1.1 System Description 6

1.2 Standard Components 9

1.3 Optional Equipment 10

1.4 Key Features 11

2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12

2.1 Installation and Mounting 12

2.2 Controls and Display Indicators 18

2.3 Operating Procedures 26

3. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 29

3.1 Operator Troubleshooting 29

3.2 Maintenance 30

4. WARRANTY INFORMATION 32

4.1 Warranty Information and Registration 32

5. SPECIFICATIONS 34

5.1 Specifications 34

APPENDIX 37

A. Spare Parts List 37

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SAFETY SUMMARY

• Read and follow all instructions

• Read all warnings

• Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

• All service must be provided by the manufacturer

WARNING:

Always make sure your firearm is unloaded before you place the equipment on the firearm. Verify

that the chamber is empty, particularly if you stop the procedure and resume at a later time. Safe

handling rules should be followed at all times.

WARNING:

If a scope is mounted too far to the rear of a weapon, the eyepiece can injure the shooter’s brow.

Shooting at an uphill angle also increases this risk, because it shortens the distance between the

brow and the rear of the scope. When mounting your scope, we recommend positioning it as far

forward in the mounts as possible.

With hard-recoiling rifles, serious injury or even death can result from eyepiece impact when

discharging the firearm.

BEFORE SHOOTING THE FIREARM, verify that your installation provides sufficient space between

the eyepiece and the scope to account for the recoil generated by your rifle.

NOTE: Give special attention to this warning when shooting uphill and/or from a prone position.

These shooting conditions can dramatically reduce space allotted for recoil between your

eyes and the weapon. PLEASE maintain maximum distance when shooting magnum firearms

or firearms with heavy recoil. THE USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR

HAVING THE RIFLESCOPE PROPERLY MOUNTED TO A FIREARM AND USING THE RIFLESCOPE

PROPERLY. ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR MOUNTING SYSTEM PRIOR TO USING

YOUR FIREARM.

WARNING:

This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions! The FDA has

reported an increase in the number of deaths associated with sensitivity to natural latex proteins.

If you are allergic to latex, learn which products contain it and strictly avoid exposure to those

products.

WARNING:

Recommends that you use an eyecup on the eyepiece of the day scope, to allow for maximum

comfort, space, and to remain undetected.

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CAUTION:

• To prevent thermal damage to the equipment, never point it (whether ON or OFF) directly at the

sun or any other source of high intensity light that the unprotected human eye cannot tolerate

(such as a welding arc). To prevent accidental exposure to these types of sources, never leave

the equipment around without the objective lens cap secured.

• DO NOT dismantle the equipment.

• Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from moisture, dramatic temperature changes, and

electrical shocks.

• DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.

• DO NOT leave the equipment activated during periods of non-operation.

• DO NOT store the equipment without first removing the batteries.

• Thoroughly clean and dry all items before placing them into the storage case.

• To avoid deformation or damage, remove the light suppressor from the Anaconda before

placing the equipment in storage.

• Scope Mounting Systems are not recommended for installing the Anaconda on firearms with

dynamic recoil (0.308 Win or stronger).

NOTES:

• The optical axes of the Anaconda and day scope should be aligned. The distance between the

axes should not exceed 3 mm. If the difference in the axis heights of the Anaconda and day

scope above the weapon rail exceeds 3 mm, you will need to replace the day scope mounting

rings or monoblock.

• To avoid losing unsaved data, DO NOT remove the batteries or disconnect the external power

source while the Anaconda is on.

• Inadvertent sun damage is not considered a defect in material or workmanship, and is therefore

not covered in the product warranty.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Anaconda consists of two primary parts: a thermal imaging device and a mount. The

equipment comes with the mount secured to the body of the device (as shown in Figure 1-1).

The Anaconda is a thermal sensitive device. It can sense differences in heat emitted by objects

in its field of view, and converts the received temperature pattern into a viewable image that

represents the scene in black and white or a color pattern, depending on the selected image

palette.

NOTE:

It is important that the Anaconda sensor receive sufficient thermal contrast between the target

and background area, or between the different parts of a target. For example, there would be a

vast temperature contrast between the snow and any heat target (such as an animal), making it

exceptionally easy to distinguish the target.

The main optical-electronic components of the Anaconda include: an objective thermal lens, an

output lens, a thermal-imaging camera, a display, a control card, and a button control panel. The

Anaconda is equipped with manual objective lens focusing.

FIGURE 1-1. ANACONDA THERMAL IMAGING CLIP-ON SYSTEM

ANACONDA TC50-336

ANACONDA TC50-640

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To accommodate individual user needs, the Anaconda has a variety of digitally controlled options,

such as:

• Display brightness

• Palette color selection

• User-Controlled, Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC)

• Imaging enhancements

• Custom settings

Anaconda series clip-ons are based on FLIR Tau 2 cameras that offer improved overall image

quality in a wide range of dynamic thermal environments. The Anaconda includes special, user-

adjustable imaging tools that include:

• Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) – a digital “Contrast” correction that allows for smart

scene optimization based on dynamic adjustments, where a variety of contrast levels occur

depending on relative scene temperature.

• Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – a “Sharpness” correction that digitally

enhances the picture, significantly sharpens edges, and further reduces image noise.

• Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – a fine-tuning computational correction that significantly

improves overall visual acuity for targets that have thermal signatures similar to the surrounding

background.

• Automatic Gain Control (AGC) – a “Gain“ correction that used to automatically adjust the gain to

an appropriate range, the weaker the image signal, the stronger the gain.

• User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC).

There is a mechanical shutter between the camera sensor and the lens. This shutter is used to

perform a non-uniformity correction (NUC), also known as flat-field correction (FFC). During FFC,

the shutter presents a uniform temperature source to each detector element in the array. While

imaging the flat-field source, the camera updates the offset correction coefficients, resulting

in a more uniform image after the process is complete. All Anaconda models allow for user to

manually trigger or interrupt scheduled UCMNUC/ FFC function.

• Silent Shutterless NUC™ (SSN) – In addition to User-Controlled Manual NUC/ FFC, all Anaconda

models employ a digital, supplemental, non-mechanical flat-field correction that extends

periods between mechanical shutter events and further reduces image noise. SSN is an always

ON enhancement.

Information on the current operating state (battery status, active function, etc.) is continuously

shown, making field operation of the Anaconda simple and convenient.

Manufactured for exceptional durability, the Anaconda has a lightweight and robust aluminum

body. A side Picatinny/Weaver rail allows the user to install an optional HD Video Recorder, WiFi

Attachment, Extended Battery Pack, or other equipment.

A standard NTSC/PAL video input/output connector enables an external video display (monitor,

TV) or video recorder to be connected to the Anaconda.

The Anaconda is powered by two CR123A (2×3V) batteries. An external 6VDC/600mA power

source and USB power bank can also be connected to the Anaconda.

The quick-release mount of the Anaconda fits any Picatinny, MIL-STD-1913, or Weaver weapon rail.

The mount’s lever-cam clamping device ensures easy, quick, and reliable mounting and removal.

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The Anaconda is shown in Figure 1-2. The ITEM NO. column of Table 1-1 indicates the number

used to identify items in Figure 1-2.

NOTE:

Here and below, the model Anaconda TC50-640 is used for the example.

FIGURE 1-2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

11 UNIVERSAL

CONNECTOR (S620)

MICRO-USB

CONNECTOR

TABLE 1-1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

1Body 8Battery Cap

2Mount 9 Universal Connector with a Cap

3Riser 10 Micro-USB Connector with a Cap

4 Objective Lens Cap 11 Output Lens Cap

5 Objective Lens 12 Output Lens

6 Focus Ring 13 Operation Switch

7Button Control Panel 14 Side Picatinny/Weaver Rail

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1.2 STANDARD COMPONENTS

The Anaconda standard components are shown in Figure 1-3 and listed in Table 1-2.

The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 1-3.

FIGURE 1-3. STANDARD COMPONENTS

910 11 12 13

14 15 16

6 7 8

TABLE 1-2. STANDARD COMPONENTS

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

1Anaconda Thermal Imaging Clip-On system 1

2 Objective Lens Cap 1

3 Output Lens Cap 1

4Mount 1

5Battery Cassette 2

6CR123A Lithium Battery 2

7Wireless Remote Control 1

8 Picatinny Adapter for Wireless Remote Control 1

9 Light Suppressor (for Anaconda TC50-336) 1

10 Light Suppressor 1 (for Anaconda TC50-640) 1

11 Light Suppressor 2 (for Anaconda TC50-640) 1

12 Light Suppressor 3 (for Anaconda TC50-640) 1

13 Light Suppressor for Day Scope 1

14 Video Cable 1

15 Operation and Maintenance Manual 1

16 Hard Shipping/ Storage Case 1

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1.3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Optional items are shown in Figure 1-4 and listed in Table 1-3.

FIGURE 1-4. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

321 4 5

The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 1-4.

The PART NO. column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer, to identify an item.

TABLE 1-3. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO.

Scope Mounting System 1 (for Anaconda TC50-640 only)