AGM Global Vision ASP User manual

USER MANUAL
ASP
THERMAL IMAGING MONOCULAR

2021.05.07
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LIST OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
Safety Summary 4
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 5
1.1 System Description 5
1.2 Standard Components 7
1.3 Optional Equipment 8
1.4 Key Features 9
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10
2.1 Installation and Mounting 10
2.2 Controls and Display Indications 13
2.3 Operating Procedures 20
3. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 23
3.1 Operator Troubleshooting 23
3.2 Maintenance 24
4. WARRANTY INFORMATION 26
4.1 Warranty Information and Registration 26
5. SPECIFICATIONS 28
5.1 Specifications 28
APPENDIX 30
A. Spare Parts List 30

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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:
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.
CAUTION:
• Do not dismantle the equipment.
• Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from moisture, dramatic temperature drops, and
electrical shocks.
• DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.
• DO NOT leave the equipment activated during breaks in operation.
• DO NOT store the equipment with the batteries installed.
• Thoroughly clean and dry each item before placing them into the storage case.
CAUTION:
To prevent thermal damage to the equipment, never point it, either 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 inadvertent exposure to these types of sources, never leave the
equipment with the objective lens cap off.
NOTES:
• To avoid losing unsaved data, DO NOT remove the batteries or disconnect the external power
source while the Asp 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 Asp is a thermosensitive device. It senses the 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 contrasting black & white or color patterns, depending on the user’s selected image
palette.
NOTE:
It is important that the Asp 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 Asp consists of next primary parts: a body, a lens assembly and an eyepiece assembly. Figure
1-1 represents three versions of the device equiped with objective lenses with 25mm, 50mm, and
75mm focal length.
The main optical-electronic components of the Asp include: an objective Germanium thermal
lens, eyepiece, a thermal-imaging camera, a display, a control card, and a button control panel.
The Asp is equipped with manual eyepiece and objective lens focusing.
All Asp devices are based on FLIR Tau 2 cameras that allow for improvements in overall image
quality in a wide range of dynamic thermal environments.
To accommodate individual user needs, the Asp has a variety of digitally controlled options such
as:
• Display Brightness
• Digital Zoom
• Palette Color Selection
• User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC)
Information on the current operating state (battery status, active function in the display etc.) is
continuously displayed, making field operation of the Asp simple and convenient.
FIGURE 1-1. ASP THERMAL IMAGING MONOCULAR
ASP TM50ASP TM25 ASP TM75

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Manufactured for exceptional durability, the Asp has a lightweight and robust aluminum body.
A side Picatinny/ Weaver rail allows for the installation of 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 Asp.
The Asp is powered by two CR123A (2×3V) batteries. An external 6VDC/600mA power source and
USB power bank can also be connected to the Asp.
Figure 1-2 shows the Asp. The ITEM NO. column of Table 1-1 indicates the number used to identify
items in Figure 1-2.
NOTE:
Here and below, the example used is the Asp with a 50mm lens.
TABLE 1-1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Objective Lens Cap 8 Eyepiece
2 Objective Lens 9 Battery Cap
3 Objective Focus Ring 10 Micro-USB Connector with a Cap
4Body 11 Universal Connector with a Cap
5Button Control Panel 12 Operation Switch
6Eyepiece Focus Ring 13 Side Picatinny/Weaver Rail
7Eyecup 14 Tripod Socket
FIGURE 1-2. ASP THERMAL IMAGING MONOCULAR. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
UNIVERSAL
CONNECTOR (S620)
MICRO-USB CONNECTOR
8
9
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
11
10
12 13
14

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1.2 STANDARD COMPONENTS
The Asp standard components are shown in Figure 1-3 and listed in Table 1-2.
The ITEM column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 1-3.
TABLE 1-2. STANDARD COMPONENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1Asp Thermal Imaging Monocular 1
2 Objective Lens Cap 1
3Eyecup 1
4Battery Cassette 2
5CR123A Lithium Battery 2
6Wireless Remote Control 1
7 Picatinny Adapter for Wireless Remote Control 1
8Video Cable 1
9Operation and Maintenance Manual 1
10 Carrying Case 1
FIGURE 1-3. STANDARD COMPONENTS
1
2
3
10
9
46
5
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1.3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Optional items are shown in Figure 1-4 and listed in Table 1-3.
The ITEM 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 DESCRIPTION PART NO.
1 AGM WiFi Attachment 6305WIF1
2 AGM HD Recorder 6305HDR1
3 AGM Extended Battery Pack 6308EXB1
4 Professional Titanium Tripod with a Grip 6606TTR1
5Hard Case for Storage/Transportation 6610HCS1
FIGURE 1-4. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
21 53
4

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1.4 KEY FEATURES
• High-performance thermal imaging camera
• Lightweight and robust design
• Easy to operate
• Manually adjustable eyepiece and objective lens
• Real-time display
• Digitally controlled features:
- Palette
- Settings
- Display Brightness
- Electronic Magnification
- User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction / Flat-Field Correction
(UCMNUC/FFC)
• Current operational state information display (battery status, active profile, palette setting)
• Wireless remote control
• Analog video input and output
• Powered by two standard CR123A batteries
• Power input capability
• Digital HD video recorder (optional)
• External Wi-Fi module (optional)
• Serviceability under severe conditions
• Filled with dry nitrogen to prevent internal fogging
• Waterproof
• Tripod mountable
• Limited 3-year warranty

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2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
2.1.1 BAT TERY INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Verify that the equipment is OFF before installing the batteries.
To install two CR123A batteries (refer to Figure 2-1):
1. Unscrew the battery cap (A).
2. Remove the battery cassette (B).
3. Insert the batteries (C) into the cassette. Align the polarity symbols on the batteries with the
polarity symbols on the cassette.
4. Insert the cassette with installed batteries.
5. Replace the battery cap.
2.1.2 FASTENING AN WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Using the supplied Velcro®tape (A, Figure 2-2), fasten the remote control (B) to an easily accessible
place.
You can use the Picatinny adapter for the wireless remote control (C) for mounting the remote
control to Picatinny or Weaver rail. Install the adapter onto the rail (D). Insert the remote control
into the adapter.
FIGURE 2-1. BATTERY INSTALLATION
A
B
C

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2.1.3 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Use the side Picatinny/Weaver rail to install any additional equipment, such as the AGM HD Video
Recorder, WiFi Attachment, or the Extended Battery Pack.
2.1.4 CONNECTING AN ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
CAUTION:
Turn off the Asp before you begin connecting/disconnecting any external equipment and before
removing the batteries.
Remove the connector protective cap (see Figure 1-2).
Connect a cable of the external 5V battery bank to the Asp Micro-USB connector.
Connect a cable of Digital Video Recorder, WiFi Attachment, or the Extended Battery Pack to the
Asp S620 universal connector.
Use the video cable plug (A, Figure 2-4) to connect an external video recorder/monitor/TV to the
Asp. Connect the video cable plug (C) to the Asp S620 universal connector.
FIGURE 2-2. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
A
B
B
C
D
FIGURE 2-3. HD RECORDER INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2-4. VIDEO CABLE
A B
C

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Use the video cable plug (B) to connect an external power source (6 VDC / 600 mA) to the Asp.
Connect the video cable plug (C) to the Asp S620 universal connector.
NOTE:
The external power supply must have a standard OD double-pole socket with a positive central
contact.
CAUTION:
After removing the cable, replace the protective cap over the connector.
2.1.5 INSTALLING THE ASP ON A TRIPOD
To mount the Asp to a tripod, screw the tripod into the 1/4’’ threaded socket located on the bottom
of the Asp.
CAUTION:
The unit may be badly damaged if the tripod collapses or falls over. Remove the unit from the
tripod if it is not within your reach.

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2.2 CONTROLS AND DISPLAY INDICATIONS
2.2.1 CONTROLS
CAUTION:
DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.
The Asp controls are shown in Figure 2-5 and are defined in Table 2-1. The ITEM column indicate
the numbers used to identify items in the figures.
NOTE:
Various display symbols indicating the current operating state of the Asp can be displayed
permanently, may appear momentarily, or can be set to appear only when a certain function is
activated.
TABLE 2-1. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
ITEM CONTROL/
INDICATOR FUNCTION
1Eyepiece Focus
Ring
Adjusts the eyepiece diopter. The total diopter adjustment range is
covered with 2 turns of the ring.
2Operation
Switch
Activates the Asp when turned to ON.
Activates Standby mode when turned to STB.
Deactivates the Asp when turned to OFF.
3Control Panel
Buttons Configures operational settings. See Table 2-2 for button functions.
4Objective Focus
Ring
Focuses the objective lens. Adjusts for sharpest view of the scene.
The total focus range is covered with three quarter turns of the lens.
5Remote Control
Button
Activates/deactivates the Asp in standby mode. To turn the unit on,
press the button once. Press it again to turn the unit off.
—Battery Status
Indicator
The color fill bar in the battery icon indicates the current power level
of the battery.
The totally shaded battery icon indicates the fully charged battery.
The flashing transparent battery icon indicates a low battery.
FIGURE 2-5. CONTROLS
1
2
34
5

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The Asp button control panel is shown in Figure 2-6.
Table 2-2 contains the button functions and their descriptions. The ITEM column indicates the
number used to identify buttons in Figure 2-6.
NOTE:
Each button is responsible for different functions, selected by pushing or holding down the
button, or using the button in combination with a second one (as described in Table 2-2).
Pushing a button for 1.5+ seconds is considered “holding down.”
TABLE 2-2. BUTTON CONTROLS
ITEM FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1, 3
Display Brightness
Control
Push the button (1) to increase the screen brightness or
push the button (3) to decrease the screen brightness.
Image Palette
Control
To scroll up through the available palettes push and hold
button (1) or (3) to scroll down or up respectively. There
are 13 palettes available: White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion,
Rainbow, Globow, Ironbow 1, Ironbow 2, Sepia, Color 1,
Color 2, Ice-Fire, Rain, OEM Custom.
User-Controlled
Manual Non-Uniformity
Correction/ Flat-Field
Correction (UCMNUC/
FFC)
Simultaneously holding down buttons (1) and (3)
induces manual User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity
Correction/Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC).
Up, Down Use the UP (1) and DOWN (3) buttons to navigate through
the items on the menu.
2Digital Zoom Control To change the zoom progressively, push button (2).
Reticle On/ Off Pushing and holding button (2) to reticle ON/OFF.
4
Reticle Color Control To change the reticle color, push button (4). There are four
colors available of the reticle: Black, White, Red and Cyan.
Reticle Pattern
Control
To scroll through the reticle types, push and hold button (4).
There are five types of reticles available: Dot 4 MOA, Line
Dot, Cross Center Dot, Cross, Crosshair.
1
3
4
5
2
FIGURE 2-6. BUTTON CONTROL PANEL

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ITEM FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
2, 4
Reticle Position Zeroing Simultaneously holding down buttons (2) and (4) zeroes the
reticle position to the center of the screen.
Left, Right Use the LEFT (4) and RIGHT (2) buttons to navigate through
the items on the menu.
5
OK Push the OK button (5) to view the settings available for the
item selected.
MENU
Pushing and holding button (5) will bring up the Main Menu
selection. The menu includes the following functions:
Palette, Temperature, Reticle, Boresight, Scenarios,
Corrections and Settings.
UCMNUC/ FFC Process
Interruption
Pushing button (5) when the countdown is on the screen
will cancel the UCMNUC/ FFC and the shutter will not
interrupt viewing.
2.2.2 MAIN MENU
Most setup options can be accessed from the MAIN MENU.
To display the MAIN MENU, push and hold down the MENU button (5) on the control panel (Figure
2-7). Push and hold down the MENU button again to exit the menu.
Once the MAIN MENU is displayed (Figure 2-8), use the UP and DOWN buttons (Figure 2-7) to
navigate through the items on the menu.
Push the OK button to view the settings available for the item selected.
NOTES:
Navigate through submenu items by pushing the UP and DOWN button, except where otherwise
expressly indicated. The LEFT and RIGHT buttons are available only when specified on the
menu screen with < > symbols.
After a menu item is selected, push the OK button to make the selected setting/ activate the
selected function.
Select the EXIT item and then push the OK button to return to the MAIN MENU.
FIGURE 2-7. MAIN MENU NAVIGATION BUTTONS
(1) UP
(3) DOWN
(4) LEFT
(5) MENU/OK
(2) RIGHT

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Palette Menu
The PALETTE menu (Figures 2-9) allows the user to select from a choice of temperature imaging
modes: White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion, Rainbow, Globow, Ironbow 1, Ironbow 2, Sepia,
Color 1, Color 2, Ice-Fire, Rain, and OEM Custom.
NOTE:
To navigate through the items on the two-page PALETTE menu, hold down the UP/ DOWN button.
The palettes act as color templates for visualizing temperature changes in the scene.
NOTE:
The most popular palettes are White Hot and Black Hot, usually known as inversion. White Hot
mode is good for spotting targets, while Black Hot mode is most useful for situational reading.
NOTE:
Training and experience are required to quickly and properly interpret the thermal image being
displayed.
Temperature Menu
The TEMPERATURE menu (Figure 2-10) allows the user to select varying temperature detection
graphics in the display field of view.
Select Display Off to remove all temperature data from the display.
MAIN MENU
> EXIT
PALETTE
TEMPERATURE
RETICLE
BORESIGHT
SCENARIOS
CORRECTIONS
SETTINGS
FIGURE 2-8. MAIN MENU
> EXIT
WHITE HOT
BLACK HOT
FUSION
RAINBOW
GLOBOW
IRONBOW1
IRONBOW2
PALETTE
FIGURE 2-9. PALETTE MENU
> EXIT
SEPIA
COLOR 1
COLOR 2
ICE - FIRE
RAIN
OEM CUSTOM
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Select Numeric Only for a numerical representation of the temperature data on the display. The
current temperature of the object or scene in the center of the field of view will be printed on the
display.
Select Thermometer Only for a graphical representation of the temperature data on the display.
The current temperature of the object or scene in the center of the FOV will be indicated by a
graphical thermometer.
Select Numeric-Thermometer item for both numerical and graphical representation of the
temperature data on the display.
Reticle Menu
The RETICLE menu (Figure 2-11) allows the user to select from a choice of reticle patterns: Dot 4
MOA, Line Dot, Cross Center Dot, Cross, Crosshair.
To select the reticle type push the LEFT or RIGHT button. Push the OK button to confirm selection.
> EXIT
<> CROSS
RETICLE
FIGURE 2-11. RETICLE MENU
Boresight Menu
The boresight function allows the user to changing the reticle position in the display. Figure 2-152
shows the BORESIGHT screen.
Push the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust for windage. Push the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust
for elevation.
Every time one of these buttons is pushed, the reticle shifts a single pixel increment. Every time
one of these buttons is pushed for 3 sec, then the reticle begins to shift in 4 pixels increments
untill you let go.
Holding down the combination of buttons (LEFT+RIGHT) to reset to zero azimuth and elevation
the reticle will shift to the display center.
TEMPERATURE
> EXIT
DISPLAY OFF
NUMERIC ONLY
THERMOMETER ONLY
NUMERIC-THERMOMETER
FIGURE 2-10. TEMPERATURE MENU

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Scenarios Menu
The SCENARIOS menu (Figure 2-13) allows the operator to select from a choice of hunting
scenarios or turn the scenarios off. When a scenario is selected, the display image of the object
with the correct temperature will be colorized for easy detection.
The icon of the selected scenario is displayed at the bottom of the main screen.
Corrections Menu
The CORRECTIONS menu (Figure 3-14) allows the user to select from a choice of filter patterns.
The different field environments are pre-set with the correction filters valued for the best field
performance.
The icon of the selected correction is displayed at the bottom of the main screen.
> EXIT
WINDAGE <> 10
ELEVATION <> -5
BORESIGHT
FIGURE 2-12. BORESIGHT MENU
SCENARIOS
> EXIT
SCENARIOS OFF
HIGH VALUE TARGET
HOG HUNTING
COYOTE HUNTING
DEER HUNTING
BEAR HUNTING
MOUNTAIN LION
ELK HUNTING
FIGURE 2-13. SCENARIOS MENU
CORRECTIONS
> EXIT
DEFAULT
PANORAMA
OUTDOOR DETECTION
CLOSE QUARTERS
FACE RECIGNITION
REGION
FIGURE 2-14. CORRECTIONS MENU

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Settings Menu
The SETTINGS menu (Figure 2-15) allows direct changes to the save profiles, video standard,
temperature units, display left margin, display top margin, and factory default setting.
The RIFLE PROFILE function allows the user to save three reticle positions as the Rifle Profile 1,
Rifle Profile 2, and Rifle Profile 3.
The STANDARD function allows the user to select from a choice of NTSC or PAL video standard.
The LEFT MARGIN function allows the user to move the display left/right by a fixed number of
pixels.
The TOP MARGIN function allows to move the display up/down by a fixed number of pixels.
NOTE:
After configuration is complete, select EXIT on the MAIN MENU and push the OK button to leave
the MAIN MENU. All settings will be saved.
SETTINGS
> EXIT
RIFLE PROFILE < > 1
STANDARD < > NTSC
TEMP. UNITS < > F
LEFT MARGIN < > 60
RIGHT MARGIN < > 20
FACTORY DEFAULTS
FIGURE 2-15. SETTINGS MENU

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2.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES
2.3.1 OPERATING
CAUTION:
DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.
CAUTION:
To prevent thermal damage to the equipment, never point it, either powered or not, 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 inadvertent exposure to these sources, never leave the
equipment without the objective lens cap secured.
Operating procedures are as follows:
1. Remove the Asp from the carrying case.
2. Remove the objective lens cap.
3. Point the equipment at an object.
4. Activate the Asp by turning the operation switch ON. After approximately 3 sec, video of the
thermal scene should appear.
5. Adjust the Asp for your eyesight by turning the eyepiece focus ring CW up to the stop, and then
CCW until the display and symbols are as clear as possible. Bring the object into focus by turning
the objective focus ring (CW for far focus, CCW for near focus).
NOTE:
The total diopter adjustment range is covered with 2 turns of the eyepiece focus ring.
The total focus range is covered with three quarter turns of the objective focus ring.
6. Using the buttons on the control panel (Figure 2-16), configure the Asp to adapt it to your
situation.
For more information on operational setting procedures, see Part 2.2 (Controls and Display
Indications).
FIGURE 2-16. SETTING BUTTONS
(1) BRIGHTNESS UP/
PALETTE (FWD)
(3) BRIGHTNESS DOWN /
PALETTE (BWD)
(4) RETICLE COLOR /
RETICLE PATTERN
(2) DIGITAL ZOOM /
RETICLE ON/ OFF