FLIR BHS-Series User manual

BHS-Series Bi-Ocular
Thermal Night Vision Camera
Operator’s Manual
Document Number: 431-BHS0-00-10
Revision: 110
March 2012
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BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Operator’s Manual
© 2012 FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this
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If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, or need service, contact FLIR
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information prior to returning a camera.
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93117.
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prevent EEE waste from arising; to encourage reuse, recycling, and
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Important Instructions and Notices to the User:
Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial
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;
and/or
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Note 2: This equipment was tested for compliance with the FCC limits for a Class B
digital device using a shielded cable for connecting the equipment to an analog video
output to a monitor and using a shielded USB cable for connecting the equipment to a
personal computer. When making such connections, shielded cables must be used with
this equipment.
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 Commercial Systems, Inc.
70 Castilian Drive
Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: 888.747.FLIR (888.747.3547)
International: +1.805.964.9797
www.flir.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lens Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installing the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charging the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SD Card Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Auto-Standby Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Hot Shoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bayonet Lens Mounting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Model Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Field of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Range Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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1Introduction
The BHS-Series Bi-Ocular handheld thermal imaging camera lets law
enforcement officers see clearly in total darkness, giving them the
information they need while making quick decisions, enhancing
mission effectiveness, maximizing operational capabilities, and
improving officer safety.
The Vanadium Oxide (VOx) microbolometer employed in the BHS-
Series Bi-Ocular camera provides high-fidelity thermal imagery with
the detail necessary for cutting edge performance. You will see
improved detection and recognition ranges in total darkness, as well
as through smoke, dust, and light fog.
You can see better through camouflage and foliage in any lighting
conditions. You can see more—and see farther—than with other night
vision technologies because BHS-Series Bi-Ocular cameras see
clearly without any light whatsoever. You can see farther at night than
with technologies that need ambient light to work and you can see
heat sources that these other cameras could never find.
With a variety of lens options, on-board image, and video capture
capability all built in to the camera, BHS-Series Bi-Ocular cameras are
the most potent imaging package available today.
BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera
Image Intensified Camera
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1–1 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Features
•Micro bolometer
sensor for
excellent image
quality and clarity
• Quick Connect Hot
Shoe—Provides
convenient power
input and video
output.
• Choose from
interchangeable
35 mm, 65 mm, or
100 mm quick-disconnect lenses (purchased separately).
• Two-sided Hand Strap—Accommodates both left-handed and
right-handed users.
• SD Card Slot—Allows for storing captured still images and video
on the removable SD card.
• Software upgrades using SD card in the field.
• USB 2.0 Connection—Rapid transfer of still images and video files
from the camera to a PC.
• Four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries—Provides up to 5 hours of
camera operation on a single charge.
• Battery charging AC adapter is included.
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of day-in, day-out
law enforcement operations.
• Hard Carrying Case—Provides protected storage for your BHS-
Series Bi-Ocular camera, lenses, and all accessories.
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1–2 Cautions
Do not disassemble the camera enclosure. Disassembly can
cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Keep the compartment covers closed to avoid exposing the
cameras electronics to water or debris.
Do not point the camera directly at extremely high-intensity
radiation sources, such as the sun, lasers, arc welders, etc.
Use only the supplied adapters to power or recharge the camera.
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera’s optics.
Always keep the camera window covered. A lens or the lens cover
should always be installed on the camera to protect the window.
Caution!
Always keep the camera window covered. A lens or the lens cover
should always be installed on the camera to protect the window.
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2 Getting Started
The BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera with accessories is shown packed
in its Hard Carrying Case. The available lenses are shown in “Lens
Options” on page 7. Refer to the packing list enclosed with your
camera shipment to determine the actual contents of your camera
package and lens or lenses you have purchased.
QD100
QD65
QD35
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2–1 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Camera Accessories
In addition to the camera and Hard Carrying Case, Quick Start card,
Operator’s manual, and Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the
following items are included in the camera package:
Neck Lanyard
Hot Shoe
Video Output Cable
SD Card
AC Power Adaptor
USB Cable
Rechargeable
AA Batteries
Video Jack
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2–2 Lens Options
The QD35, QD65, and QD100 manual focus lenses (as selected at
purchase) include a lens cap, rear lens cover, and lens cloth. Each lens
has a dedicated storage location in the Hard Carrying Case, or the
case can be adjusted to store the lens while still attached to the
camera.
Refer to “Field of View” on page 28 for details and minimum focus
distance; and “Range Detection” on page 29 for a comparative
description of camera performance using the different lens options
with the two different models, BHS-X Pro and BHF-XR Pro.
QD65QD35 QD100
100 mm Lens65 mm Lens35 mm Lens
Manual Focus Ring
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3 Operating Your Camera
3–1 Camera Features and Controls
Power ZoomWhite hot/Display
Black hot
Eyepiece
Capture
Brightness
SD Card
door
Battery
door
Tripod mount
Hot Shoe
contacts
Interocular
Adjustment
Manual Focus Ring
(Option lenses)
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3–2 Installing the SD Card
Install the SD card included with your camera package as follows:
1. Remove the small SD card door.
No tools are required.
2. Install the SD card into card
slot with label facing the
front of the camera.
3. Snap the SD card door back
into place, ensuring that
the rubber lanyard retracts
into the camera.
Grasp spring loaded buttons
on SD card door edges and pull
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3–3 Installing the Batteries
The batteries must be installed and charged before using your
camera.
1. Pull off the battery cover by
lifting the latch as shown at
the right.
2. Install the batteries
paying attention to
the positive and
negative markings, as
shown at the right.
3. Re-install the battery
cover by engaging the
hinge and snapping
the latch back in
place.
If you have installed rechargeable batteries, they must be charged
before using the camera. Regular AA batteries may be used but will
only provide about one and a half hours of camera use.
Battery
cover
latch
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3–4 Charging the Camera
The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not
fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the
battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining
battery life.
1. Connect the Hot Shoe to your camera.
2. Plug the power adapter provided with the camera into its power
source and also into the Hot Shoe.
3. Ensure that the plug is fully
seated in the Hot Shoe.
When charging correctly, the
charging indicator will be lit
yellow and will blink green for
one second within about 35
seconds.
The charging indicator will
continue to blink at decreasing
intervals until the batteries are
fully charged.
When fully charged, the
charging indicator will be lit
solid green. The initial charge
time is approximately 4 hours.
Note
The charging indicator will be lit solid green when the Hot Shoe is
not connected to the camera or the recommended batteries are
not installed. Ensure the batteries are charging by verifying the
green blinking indicator described above.
Plug from
Charging
indicator
Solid
green
power adapter
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3–5 BHS-Series Bi-Ocular Power Management
Your BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera is equipped with a power
management system that provides up to five hours of continuous
operation and up to five days of standby time between battery
charges. To make the best use of the camera and to assure it is
always ready when you need it, it is important to understand the basic
power states of the camera.
The BHS-Series Bi-Ocular camera is designed to operate much like
your cell phone:
• It is rarely turned off unless you do not plan to use it for a few
days or more.
• When near a power source (AC power or a car cigarette lighter)
or when not in use, it is recommended that you keep a charger
plugged into the camera.
•When the camera is turned on from the Off state, it takes about
90 seconds to become operational.
• In Standby, it is always ready to go. Press the Power button and
the camera will come on in about two seconds.
• It will automatically put itself in Standby to conserve the battery.
A red state LED located under the right-eye display, as shown in the
photograph below, indicates the current power state.
State LED
Display screens
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Power States
• There are three power states: Off, On, and Standby
• The initial power-on Bootup process between the Off state and
the On state takes about 90 seconds (fast flashing red state
LED). During the Bootup process, pressing the Power button
again will turn the camera off. After the camera finishes its
power-on Bootup process, it is in the On state (state LED is off).
After the camera is On, pressing the Power button will toggle the
camera between On and Standby (state LED is flashing slowly).
•When battery powered, if Auto-Standby is enabled (see “Auto-
Standby Operation” on page 22), the camera goes to Standby
after three minutes if no buttons are pushed. A warning is shown
in the display.
• From the Standby state, the camera comes back on within about
two seconds when the Power button is pushed.
•The Auto-Standby function is disabled if the camera is powered
with auxiliary power.
During most use scenarios you will cycle between Standby and On.
Only at the end of a shift or when not needed on multi-day field missions
might you consider putting the camera into the OFF state.
Camera
State Indication
Off The display and the state LED are off
On
Power-on Bootup—Color bars on the display and the state LED
is flashing quickly
There is a thermal image on the display and the state LED is off
Standby The display is off and the state LED is flashing slowly
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