FLIR FLIRSCOUT III User manual

USER MANUAL
FLIRSCOUT
®III
Thermal Monocular

FLIRSCOUT III USER MANUAL
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Important Instructions
and Notices to the User:
Modification of this device without the express
authorization of FLIR Systems, Inc. may void
the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate
this device.
Note 1: 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 the 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:
• 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 of the receiver
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for help.
Industry Canada Notice:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Avis d’Industrie Canada:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada
FLIR Systems Inc.
9 Townsend West Nashua, NH 03063
Phone: [phone]
or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.flir.com
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Equipment described herein may require US
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©2018 FLIR Systems, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice, check our website:
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FLIRSCOUT III USER MANUAL
CONTENT Page
1. Introduction 5
2. Getting Started 7
3. Operating the System 9
4. Symbology 13
5. Maintenance 14
6. Warranty 14
7. Specifications 15

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1.1 SCOPE
This manual covers the FLIR SCOUT III Series and
all applicable components. It is recommended
that you read and understand this manual to
optimize the monocular’s operation.
1.2 INTRODUCTION
FLIR’s Scout III Series thermal handheld
monoculars give hikers, hunters, and outdoor
enthusiasts the ability to see clearly in total
darkness, providing a wealth of information
during any nighttime excursion.
1.3 FEATURES
• Rugged design – Built to withstand the
demands of outdoor use.
• Microbolometer sensor for excellent image
quality and clarity
• Palm-Sized Portability and Light Weight –
Only 12 Ounces
• Embedded LED Task Light
• Battery charging via USB Cable
• USB/Video Adapter Cable for video out –
Scout III 640 & 320 only.
• Rechargeable Internal Li-Ion battery –
Provides up to 5 hours of camera operation on
a single charge
1.4 REGISTER YOUR
SCOUT III
In order to validate the warranty on your product,
FLIR Systems must register the product on
https://www.flir.com/support-center/support-hq/
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

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1.5 INFRARED THERMAL
VISION VERSUS IMAGE
INTENSIFIED NIGHT VISION
The FLIR SCOUT III makes images from heat,
not light, a feat impossible for the naked eye or
image intensified (I2) night vision devices. This
allows you to see clearly without any visible
light. People, animals, and objects all generate
or reflect heat and are clearly seen by the FLIR
SCOUT III in even the most adverse conditions.
FLIR SCOUT III ENABLES THE
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST TO:
• See animals and difficult terrain in reduced
visibility or 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
IMAGE INTENSIFIED I2
THERMAL IMAGING
1.6 DETECTION,
RECOGNITION,
IDENTIFICATION
DETECTION
I see something.
RECOGNITION
It’s a four-legged animal.
IDENTIFICATION
I can tell it is an Elk.

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2.1 UNPACKING AND
INSPECTING
The FLIR SCOUT III Series monocular is available
with the features, options, and accessories
described in this manual. Refer to the packing
list enclosed with your product to determine the
actual contents of your product package.
In addition to the product the following items are
included in the product package:
• FCC Declaration of Conformity
• CE Declaration of Conformity
ThankYou Card
SECTION 2. GETTING STARTED
Quick Start Guide
Wrist Strap
Lens Cap
USB to RCA Cable
(320 & 640 models only)
USB Cable
USB Power Adapter
Molle-Compatible
Belt Holster

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2.2 CHARGING THE SYSTEM
To assure proper charging, SCOUT III Series
monoculars should be turned OFF throughout
the charging cycle. Charging MUST only be done
when the camera temperature is from 0 to 40°C
(32 to 104°F), or battery damage may occur.
The monocular battery should be fully charged
prior to use. To charge the monocular, lift the
cover from the USB port, plug in the USB cable
provided with the monocular, and plug other
cable end into a USB power source.
• When charging the charging indicator will be
lit orange.
• When fully charged, the charging indicator
will light solid green. The initial charge time
is approximately 5 hours.
USB Port
Charging Indicator
2.3 BATTERY
Your Scout III Series monocular is equipped
with a sophisticated power system that uses a
rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery.
BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
While the monocular
is ON, a battery status
indicator is always
shown in the corner
of the display image.
This indicator provides
an estimation of the
remaining battery
charge.
BATTERY SAFET Y INFORMATION
The SCOUT III Series monocular is a sealed unit
with sensitive electronics and contains no user-
serviceable parts. Service or repair
is to be performed only by the manufacturer. The
monocular must never be opened or modified
by the user. The monocular contains no user
serviceable components. The battery used in
this device may present a risk of fire or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble the
monocular, store above 60°C, or incinerate. The
battery is replaceable only in the factory. Return
the product to the manufacturer for
battery replacement.
Full Charge
Half Charge
Plugged In

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3.1 SYSTEM CONTROLS AND BUTTONS
3.1.3 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
BUTTON
Use this button to cycle through the
five levels of display brightness.
Each press of the button advances
to the next level of brightness.
When the highest brightness level is reached,
subsequent button presses advance to the
next lower brightness levels. When the lowest
brightness level is reached, subsequent button
presses advance to the next higher brightness
level. One of the following icons is displayed
for approximately 3 seconds after the button is
pressed indicating the current brightness level:
Dim Bright
SYSTEM STATE SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
System OFF Flashes LED Task
light
Turn on LED
Task Light
System ON Changes Current
Display Brightness
N/A
3.1.1 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
While looking through the eyepiece, adjust the
position of the diopter lever to optimize the
sharpness of the image in the viewfinder.
3.1.2 POWER BUTTON
The Power Button performs the
following functions:
SYSTEM STATE SHORT PRESS LONG PRESS
System OFF Turns Power ON N/A
System ON Access User
Menu
Turns Power
OFF
SECTION 3. OPERATING THE SYSTEM
Power
Task Light Mini-USB/Charging/Analog
video out (320 & 640 models only)
Display Brightness
Task Light On/Off
Palette Selection
Zoom (320 & 640 models)
Charging
Indicator
Eyepiece
Adjustable Diopter

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3.1.4 COLOR PALETTES
Use this button to toggle between
the available color palettes.
Please see the following images
for examples of SCOUT III’s color
palettes.
WHITE HOT
Most commonly used palette. Hot objects
appear white. Good for scenes with either high
or low contrast.
BLACK HOT
Hot objects appear black. Scenes appear more
lifelike than White-Hot, especially at night.
INSTALERT™LEVEL 1
The hottest 5% of things in the image are
colored and everything else is greyscale.
INSTALERT™LEVEL 2
The hottest 10% of things in the image are
colored and everything else is greyscale.
INSTALERT™LEVEL 3
The hottest 15% of things in the image are
colored and everything else is greyscale.
INSTALERT™LEVEL 4
The hottest 20% of things in the image are
colored and everything else is greyscale.

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GRADED FIRE
The hottest things in the image are colored with
a gradient color of yellow’s and oranges and
everything else is greyscale.
3.1.5 ZOOM BUTTON
(SCOUT III 320 AND 640 ONLY)
Use this button to switch the
monocular between no zoom (full
resolution), 2x zoom (320), and
2x & 4x zoom (640). The central
part of the image is magnified by the zoom level
selected.
When zoom has been selected, the icon appears
continuously in the display. See user menu
section for additional details
FREEZE FRAME BUTTON
(SCOUT III 240 ONLY)
Allows current visible frame to be frozen
Use this button to freeze the video
so that a single frame may be
inspected closely
3.2 USING USB/ANALOG
VIDEO ADAPTER CABLE
(SCOUT III 320 AND 640 ONLY)
To obtain analog video out, insert the adapter
cable into the USB connector. The monocular
will detect the adapter cable and provide the
video stream. Use an RCA cable to connect to a
monitor or a video recorder.
When using the USB/Analog Video Adapter
cable to record video or supply video to a remote
monitor, it may be useful to turn off the Auto
Power Off feature of the monocular. Set the
video format using the SCOUT III/LS-X/LS-XR
End User Tool.
3.3 SCOUT III POWER
MANAGEMENT
Your SCOUT III Series monocular is equipped
with a power management system that provides
up to five hours of continuous operation. When
left in the Off state the battery will hold a charge
for up to two months. To use the product it is
important to understand the basic power states
of the product.
• When the monocular is turned on from
the Off state, it takes about five seconds
to become operational. During the bootup
process, the FLIR splash screen is shown.
Pressing the Power button will toggle the
monocular between On and Off.
• The camera shuts down after about five
minutes if no buttons are pushed.
USB to RCA Video Cable
Customer Supplied RCA Cable
SYSTEM
STATE HOW DO YOU KNOW?
OFF The display is off and the Task
Light comes on when the
Brightness button is pressed.
ON The display is on and the LED
Task Light is disabled. If the
image appears blank, make sure
the lens cover is removed.

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3.4 AUTO POWER OFF
OPERATION
Auto Power Off is a feature of the SCOUT III
Series monocular that helps to guard against
draining the battery prematurely by inadvertently
leaving the camera on.
Auto Shutdown turns the camera off if the
following conditions are met:
• The product is On
• No buttons have been pressed for five
minutes
Once these conditions are met, you will see the
following message in the display: “Auto Power
Off 30s.” After counting down for 30 seconds,
the monocular will shutdown.
Press any button during this countdown to
terminate Auto Power Off and resume normal
operation.
3.5 AUTO FFC /
CALIBRATION
By design, the camera will periodically initiate
a Flat Field Correction (FFC) cycle, also known
as a Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC). A shutter
activates inside the camera and provides a
target of uniform temperature, allowing the
camera to correct for ambient temperature
changes and provide the best possible image.
Just prior to the FFC, a small green square will
appear in the upper left corner of the screen for
two seconds. When the FFC occurs, the video
image temporarily freezes.
3.6 SCOUT III/LS-X/LS-XR
END USER TOOL
The SCOUT III/LS-X/LS-XR end user tool is a
graphical user interface (GUI) that is used with
the following FLIR handheld thermal imaging
monoculars:
• SCOUT III Series
• LS Series
To download the GUI go to: www.flir.com/
hunting-outdoor, and then click the resource tab
and select product literature.

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The SCOUT III user interface has a clear and simple on-screen symbology that allows the user to easily
navigate through the settings, and optimize the image quality based on certain variables. From the
zoom function to palette choice the symbology on-screen matches the button symbology so the user
becomes instantly familiar with how to manipulate and operate all of SCOUT III’s functions.
See the reference points below to get a solid understanding of the onscreen functionality.
SECTION 4. SYMBOLOGY
This symbol clearly identifies
the current palette that the
image is being displayed in.
In this example instAlert level
1 is displayed (I1)
The magnifying glass
clearly indicates the zoom
functionality of the SCOUT
III and the 2X inside the
symbol indicates the
magnification
The battery symbol clearly
displays the battery status
The brightness indicator
appears on screen when
adjusting the brightness
level of the LCD screen

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SECTION 5. MAINTENANCE
SECTION 6. WARRANTY
5.1 SOFTWARE UPDATE
Software updates for your FLIR SCOUT III can be
found at www.flir.com/hunting-outdoor/ under
the “Resources” tab.
5.2 BATTERY SERVICE AND
REPLACEMENT
If the battery will not hold a charge and requires
replacement, please contact FLIR Systems for
details on returning the unit for service.
For instructions on charging the battery refer to
Section 2.3 Charging the system.
5.3 CLEANING THE SCOUT III
Wipe the housing with a damp cloth, as needed.
Use a high quality lens wipe to remove dirt or
smudges from the lens and display window.
Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the
housing, lens, or display window.
5.4 CAUTIONS
• Do not disassemble the monocular enclosure.
Disassembly can cause permanent damage.
The battery is not user-replaceable
• Do not point the monocular at high-intensity
radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, or
arc welders
• Do not leave fingerprints on the monocular’s
infrared optics. Clean only with low pressure
fresh water and a lens cloth
• All service must be provided by the
manufacturer
6.1 GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY
Follow the link to https://www.flir.com/support-
center/warranty/ retrieve FLIR’s warranty
document.
6.2 PRODUCT REGISTRATION
In order to validate the warranty on your product,
FLIR Outdoor & Tactical Systems must register
the product on https://www.flir.com/support-
center/support-hq/.
6.3 OBTAINING WARRANTY
SERVICE
9 Townsend West Nashua, NH 03063
Phone: [phone]
or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.flir.com

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SECTION 7. SPECIFICATIONS
SCOUT III 240SCOUT III 240 SCOUT III 320SCOUT III 320 SCOUT III 640SCOUT III 640
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
Detector Type 240 × 180 VOx
Microbolometer
336 × 256 VOx
Microbolometer
640 × 512 VOx
Microbolometer
Video Refresh Rate 30Hz NTSC 60Hz NTSC 30Hz NTSC
Field of View (H x V) 24° × 18° 17° × 13° 18° × 14°
Focal Length 13 mm Fixed Focus 19mm Fixed Focus 35mm Fixed Focus
Start up < 1.5 seconds
Image Processing FLIR Proprietary Digital Detail Enhancement™
USER INTERFACE
Zoom Button Freeze Frame 2X Zoom 2X, 4X Zoom
Video Detection Palettes User Selectable: Black Hot, White Hot, InstAlert™ and Graded Fire
Brightness Multiple Brightness Levels
Task Light LED (operational when imager power off )
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Display 640 X 480
Video Output N/A NTSC / PAL composite
video
NTSC composite
video
POWER
Battery Type Internal Li-Ion Cell
Battery Life (Operating) >5 hours, Auto-off after 5 minutes of non-use
Battery Power 3.7 V 2400mAh
ENVIRONMENTAL
Rating IP-67, Submersible
Operating Temp. -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Storage Temp. -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
PHYSICAL
Weight (incl. lens) 12 oz (340 g)
Size (L × W × H) 6.70” x 2.31”x 2.44”
Color (housing) Flat Dark Earth
Country Of Origin USA
RANGE PERFORMANCE
Detect Man (1.8 m × 0.5 m) 380yd (350m) 600yd (550m) 1200yd (1140m)
PACKAGES INCLUDE
Handheld Thermal Monocular, USB Power Adapter/Charger, Wrist strap, Custom Video out cable (320
& 640 version), USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Molle bag

FLIR SYSTEMS INC.
9 Townsend West Nashua, NH 03063
Phone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
US Sales:
[e-mail]
Government Sales:
[e-mail]
International Sales and Export:
[e-mail]
Technical Support, Repairs, Returns, Refunds & Warranty:
[e-mail]
www.flir.com
Equipment described herein is subject to US export regulations and
may require a license prior to export. Diversion contrary to US law is
prohibited. Imagery for illustration purposes only. Specifications are
subject to change without notice. ©2018 FLIR Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. 10/19/2018
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