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Attaching the viewing display to the TacPole
The viewing display screen may be attached to the TacPole by plugging the
power cable into the bottom of the pole and pressing the display onto the flat
mounting plate on the pole. An audible click indicates the display is locked into
position.
To disconnect the viewing display screen from the pole, pull down on the quick-
release slide lever located on the bottom of the display and rotate up away
from the mounting plate (Figure 1).
Attaching the TacPole to the Bullard TacSight, T3
and T4 Series thermal imaging cameras
•Remove the quick-release mounting bracket from the top of the pole by
turning the release tab to the open/unlock position.
•Withthereleasetabstillintheopen/unlockposition,attachthebracketto
the bottom of the thermal imaging camera. Orient the bracket so that the
front pin faces the camera battery, then screw the bracket hand-tight into the
threaded fixture on the bottom of the camera.
•TheelectricalcontactpinsontheTacPoleshouldalignwiththecorresponding
contacts on the bottom of the camera, and the mounting bracket aligns with
the release tab on the TacPole.
•Anaudibleclickindicatesthecameraislockedontothepole.
To disconnect the camera from the pole, simply push the release tab to the
open position and lift the camera up. The mounting bracket may be detached
from the bottom of the camera and placed back on the pole for storage
(Figure 2).
NOTE:
The electrical contacts on the thermal imager that connect with the
TacPole may require periodic cleaning. To clean these contacts,
use soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth or a cotton swab and
isopropyl alcohol. Rubbing a pencil eraser on the contacts is
another effective, non-abrasive means to clean the contacts.
Operating the TacPole
TheTacPoleispoweredviathethermalimager’s10-VoltNiMHrechargeable
battery, while the camera is powered on. After attaching the viewing display
screen and the thermal imager to the TacPole; power on the camera and the
viewing display by pressing the single gray button on each. The two twist-
lock grips on the pole allow for an overall extendable length of 5'9", which
may permit optimal viewing
of overhead scenes, as well
as other difficult to view
objects. The viewing display
maneuvers on the TacPole by
using the tension adjustment
knob to slide the screen
vertically and swivel from left
to right (Figure 2).
Transmitter Option
The TacPole may also be
equipped with an optional wireless remote video transmitter. When TacPole
is configured with the optional transmitter, a single channel wireless remote
transmitter is installed in the display screen. The single transmitter operates
via one setting knob (on, off) and is also powered by the thermal imager’s 10-
VoltNiMHrechargeablebattery.The“on”settingofthetransmitterdirectly
correspondstothe“A”channelfrequencyoftheBullardMobileLink,Mobile
CommandCenterreceiversandBullardreceiverboxes.Thetransmittersendsa
video signal to the related receiver frequency.This allows incident commanders
or other team members to monitor the same scenes that are being viewed by
the thermal imager and the TacPole.
FCC Notice
FCC Registration Form
If your TacPole is equipped with the optional transmitter, fill out the Federal
CommunicationsCommission(FCC)registrationformandsendittotheaddress
noted on the form. The form must be submitted to ensure the proper licensing
withtheFCC.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandcomplieswithPart90oftheFCCRules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy,
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguarantee
that interference will not occur in a 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:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna
•Increase the separation distance between the affected equipment and
receiver
•Connecttheaffectedequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthat
to which the receiver is connected
•ConsultBullardoranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To ensure licensing, you must ll out and return the FCC Registration form
located at www.fcc.gov/Forms/Forms601.601.html.
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