Athlon CRONUS ATS 35M-400 User manual
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CRONUS ATS
THERMAL MONOCULAR
35ML-400
QUICK START GUIDE
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- IMPORTANT -
Welcome to the Athlon family and thank you for your
purchase. Please read this guide before use and keep it for
future reference.
This is a general guide for Cronus ATS family of thermal
optics, which means that the specic model you receive may
differ from the picture in this guide.
- FCC WARNING -
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modications to this equipment may cause
harmful interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modication is made.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure
requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure
condition without restriction.
NOTE: 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 interference will not occur in a
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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 to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
• The rating information is located at the bottom of the
unit.
- PRECAUTIONS -
DANGER
1) Please charge the battery with the method described
in this guide and follow the charging procedure and
precautions. Improper battery charging will cause
heating, damage and even physical injury.
2) Do not try to open or disassemble the battery at any
time.
WARNING
1) This optic contains advanced electronics. To
prolong the life of this optic, avoid any undue
physical damage or violent actions;
2) Do not use or store the equipment in an environment
that exceeds the allowable operating or storage
temperature;
3) Do not directly aim the equipment at high-intensity
thermal radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers,
spot welding machines, etc.;
4) Avoid allowing debris to enter any ports in this
optic;
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5) Do not knock, throw or vibrate instruments and
accessories to avoid damage;
6) Any modifcation, alterations or attempts to
dissassemble this optic will void the user's
warranty. All repairs must be made through Athlon
Optics;
7) Avoid contaminating this optic with oils or solvents;
8) Please observe the following measures when
wiping this device:
· Non-optical surface: Use clean and soft cloth to
wipe the non-optical surface of the device;
· Optical surface: When using this device, avoid
contaminating the optical surface of the lens,
especially avoid touching the lens with your
hands, because the sweat on your hands will
leave traces on the lens glass and may corrode
the optical coating on the glass surface. When
the surface of the optical lens is polluted, use
special lens paper to wipe it carefully;
9) Do not place the battery in a high temperature or
near a high-temperature object;
10) Do not short circuit the positive and negative poles
of the battery;
11) Do not expose the battery to moisture or water;
12) Do not use non-original adapters or chargers.
The battery can only be charged through the provided
battery charger.
The battery can not be charged through USB-C port
while inside the battery chamber of the device.
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- LIST OF PARTS -
Number Items Qty
118650 battery 2
218650 charger 1
3USB Type-C cable 1
4Carrying case 1
5Eyeshade 1
6Wrist strap 1
18650 battery
Wrist strap
Carrying case Eyeshade
18650 charger USB Type-C cable
- INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT PARTS -
DIOPTER
ADJUSTMENT
POWER BUTTON
RANGING BUTTON
COLOR PALETTE/MENU BUTTON
ZOOM
BUTTON
FOCUSING RING
LENS COVER
TRIPOD ADAPTER
SCREW HOLE
BATTERY CHAMBER
COVER BUTTON
NEGATIVE
SIDE
TYPE-C PORT
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1. FOCUSING RING
The image may appear blurry when the distance to the
target changes. Turn the focusing ring to refocus until
the target image is clear.
2. LENS COVER
Please cover the lens when not using the product to
protect the lens!
3. USB TYPE-C PORT
Use the USB cable to connect external power via the
type-C port to supply power to the product.
The output specication of external power is 5V 2A.
You can also use the cable to project the thermographic
image to an external monitor.
4. BATTERY COVER
Press the battery chamber cover button and slide down
to open the cover and place the battery with the positive
side facing down.
Note: Please place the battery in the direction shown. Do
not push in with excessive force.
5. TRIPOD INTERFACE
1/4 inch standard thread compatible with most tripods.
- QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS -
Buttons Current Device
Status Short press Long press
Power
button
Power on &
Menu display o Calibration Display o/
Power o
Power o / Power on
Display o Display on Display on
Power on &
Menu display on Calibration Display o/
Power o
Ranging
button
Power on & Menu
display o &
Ranging mode on
Ranging
Turn ranging
on/o & switch
ranging mode
Power on &
Menu display on
Move Menu
display to the
left
Keep Menu
active
Color
Palette/
Menu
Button
Power on &
Menu display o
Change the
color plaette Activate Menu
Power on &
Menu display on
Switch among
Menu options
Exit Menu &
Save
Zoom
button
Power on &
Menu display o Quick Zoom /
Power on &
Menu display on
Move Menu
display to the
right
Keep Menu
active
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[BUTTON DESCRIPTION]
1. POWER BUTTON
· POWER ON
Long press the Power button until the boot screen
appears in the eyepiece, then the device is turned on
successfully.
· POWER OFF
Manual power-off: Long-press the Power button
and release it when 5 progress bars appear, and the
shutdown is completed.
Automatic power-off: In the set automatic power-off
time (see page 16), without any button operation, the
optic will power down.
· DISPLAY OFF
Press and hold the power button, the progress bar of
power-off will be displayed. Before the progress bar
is nished, release the power-off button to activate
the Display off mode.
· DISPLAY ON
In Display off mode, long press or short press the
power button to wake up the screen.
· COMPENSATION
The thermal sensor needs to be calibrated from time
to time in order to achieve the best themral image
quality. Short press the power button when the
device is ON to complete the calibration process. The
calibration can be set in three different compensation
modes (Automatic, Scene and Shutter Mode) through
the APP. Automatic Mode sets the device closing
the shutter every two minutes to create an even
temperature surface to refresh the thermal sensor.
Scene Mode sets short pressing the power button
to capture an even temperature surface to refresh
the thermal sensor. The best way to perform Scene
Mode compensation is doing it with the lens cap
closed. Shutter Mode sets short pressing the power
button to close the device shutter and create an even
temperature surface to refresh the thermal sensor.
A prompt indicating successful calibration will be
displayed at the top of the screen.
2. RANGING BUTTON
When the Menu is not activated and the ranging mode is
turned on, short press the ranging button to range distance.
When the Menu is not activated, long press the ranging
button to cycle through the ranging modes (single ranging,
continuous ranging, ranging off).
When the Menu is activated, long press the ranging button
to keep the Menu active.
3. COLOR PALETTE/MENU BUTTON
When the Menu is not activated, short press the color
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palette button to switch between different color palettes,
such as white hot, black hot, red hot, iron red, blue hot,
and green hot.
When the Menu is not activated, long press the color
palette button to activate the Menu.
When the Menu is activated, short press the color palette
button to switch among the Menu options.
When the Menu is activated, long press the color palette
button to exit the Menu and save the settings.
4. ZOOM BUTTON
When the Menu is not activated, short press the zoom
button to choose from 2.6X, 5.2X, 10.4X, and picture-in-
picture (PIP).
When the Menu is activated, short press the zoom button
to move the Menu display to the right.
When the Menu is activated, long press the zoom button
to keep the Menu active.
[FUNCTION DESCRIPTION]
1. Hotspot tracking
When hotspot tracking is turned on, a blue green arc box
will be displayed, with a dotted cursor in the middle to
track the highest temperature spot in the entire image.
2. Wi-Fi
When the mobile client and the device are connected,
real-time videos can be recorded on the mobile phone,
the device can be operated through the APP.
Note: Search and download the 'Athlon Thermal' APP
in the mobile application market, open the APP, and
nd 'Cronus ATS 35M-400' in the WLAN settings of the
mobile phone, enter the password '12345678', and return
to the APP again.
3. Working indication light
The working indication light can be turned on or off.
4. Video output
The device video output switch can be turned on or off.
5. Scene mode
There are three scene modes that can be set: Nature/
Enhancement/Highlight.
6. PIP (picture-in-picture)
Choose between four available options: Off, Top Left, Top
Center, and Top Right.
7. Screen brightness
Five screen brightness levels are available, and the
screen brightness may be observed and adjusted in real
time.
8. Image brightness
Five detector brightness levels are available, and the
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image brightness may be observed and adjusted in real
time.
Note: The value after brightness adjustment will be
saved in the current scene mode.
9. Image contrast
Five levels of image contras are available, and the image
contrast may be observed and adjusted in real time.
Note: The value after contrast adjustment will be saved
in the current scene mode.
10. Calibration Prompt
The prompt will appear on the screen indicating a
successful calibration is completed.
11. Automatic sleep
Automatic sleep mode can be activated after 5/10/15min,
if no operation is made within the set time. The time for
sleep mode activation can be set through the APP.
12. Automatic power off
Automatic power off can be activated after 15/30/60min,
if no operation is made within the set time. A countdown
to power off will appear and the device will be powered
off. The time for automatic power off activation can be
set through the APP.
- TROUBLESHOOTING -
1. THE DEVICE CANNOT BE POWERED ON
Solution: Replace the battery or connect the adapter for
power supply.
2. THE SCREEN GOES BLACK DURING USE
Solution: Short-press any button to wake up sleep and
light up the screen.
3. THE IMAGE ON THE DISPLAY IS BLURRED IN USE
Solution: Turn the focus ring of the lens until the image
sharpens.
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- STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION -
The following is about the correct storage and transportation
methods of the product. In order to prevent danger and
property loss, please read this guide carefully before using
the device and strictly observe it during use. Please keep this
guide properly after reading.
STORAGE
· The storage environment of packaged products is -22°F ~
122°F, the relative humidity is not more than 95%, without
condensation and corrosive gas, and is well ventilated
and clean indoor.
· Please charge the battery once every 3 months.
TRANSPORTATION
During transport, it shall be protected against rain, water
ooding, without severe vibration and impact.
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