Fusion TC500 User manual

Recon 3
Multi Use Thermal Optic
Monocular & Day Scope Clip-On
Model: TC500
User Manual
Fusion Thermal, LLC
www.fusionthermal.com

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Contents
1. Description ............................................................................................................................3
2. Components and Controls......................................................................................................4
2.1 Components ...............................................................................................................4
2.2 Controls.......................................................................................................................5
3. Menu/Status Bar Icons...........................................................................................................6
4. Specifications.........................................................................................................................7
5. System Features.....................................................................................................................8
6. Operation System...................................................................................................................8
6.1 Power on / Power off .................................................................................................8
6.2 Standby Mode ............................................................................................................8
6.3 Status bar.....................................................................................................................9
6.4 Shortcut Menu.............................................................................................................9
6.5 Advanced Menu .......................................................................................................10
6.6 Blind Pixel Repair Feature........................................................................................11
6.7 Compass Calibration ................................................................................................12
6.8 Point-of-Impact Fine Tuning (Clip-On Mode Only)................................................13
6.9 Stadiametric Rangefinder (Monocular Mode Only).................................................14
6.10 Bluetooth remote control connecting......................................................................15
7. Preventative Maintenance ...................................................................................................15
7.1 Battery Installation ...................................................................................................15
7.2 Product Cleaning and Maintenance .........................................................................16
8. General Trouble Shooting ...................................................................................................17
9. Appendix .............................................................................................................................18
9.1 User Interface Description .......................................................................................18
9.2 Product Dimensions .................................................................................................18
9.2.1 Boundary Dimension .................................................................................. 18
9.2.2 Bottom Mounting Hole Size ....................................................................... 19

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1. Description
The Fusion Thermal Recon 3 is a multi use thermal optic that is supplied with two different
kinds of eyepieces, one which allows the unit to be used as a hand-held monocular, and a
second which allows the unit to be used as an attachment in front of a traditional day scope, a
role commonly refered to as a Clip-On. Thermal imagers are different from traditional night
vison devices as they may be used day or night and will work effectively so long as there is a
temperature differential between a viewed subject and its surronding enviornment. It does not
need any external light source to function, is not influenced by strong light exposure, works
well in adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, and smoke and is of great help in
locating people and animals hidden by reasonable amounts of obstacles such foliage. The
Recon 3 has a wide range application including day/night predator, nuisance animal hunting,
wildlife detection and observation, wounded game tracking, personal and property secutiry,
water navigation, search and rescue operations, and terrain orientation.
Fig. 1-1 Recon 3 Thermal Imager

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2. Components and Controls
Fig. 2.1 Function Introduction
2.1 Components
No.
Name
Function description
①
Lens Cap
Lens protection device.
②
Objective Lens
Premium Germanium lens for the ultimate in thermal
performance.
③
Target Focus Ring
Adjustable focus ring to bring your viewed subject
into sharp focus.
④
Battery Compartment Cover
Open and close to install two CR123 batteries. Twist
and pull to open. Push until you hear a click to shut
and lock.
⑤
Eyepiece Locking Ring
(Monocular Mode Only)
Locking ring used to attach and/or remove handheld
viewing eyepiece.
⑥
Eyepiece Focus Ring
(Monocular Mode Only)
Adjustable focus ring to bring your internal display
screen into sharp focus.
⑦
Eye Shade
Enhances viewing comfort and blocks external light.

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⑧
Clip-On Eyepiece
(Clip-On Mode Only)
Clip-on eyepiece used to place the unit in clip-on
mode and ready the unit for use in front of your day
scope.
⑨
Clamping Ring
(Clip-On Mode Only)
Used to lock the adapter ring between the thermal unit
and the day scope.
⑩
Locking Ring
(Clip-On Mode Only)
Locks the clip-on eyepiece on the thermal device.
⑪
Type-C Interface
Used for data communication and external power
supply
⑫
Power Button
Power on/Power off/Standby/Up/Left
⑬
Menu(M) Button
Entering menu/Parameter switch
⑭
Correction(C) Button
Shutter Correction & Background Correction
/Down/Right
2.2 Controls
Operation in normal display mode
Operation in menu mode/calibration interface
Short Press
Long Press
Short Press
Long Press
Power (12)
Button
Standby/
Wake-Up
Power on /
Power off
Power (12)
Button
Adjust parameter
/Scroll up options
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M (13)
Button
Enter the
shortcut menu
Enter the
advanced menu
M (13)
Button
Function
switch/Parameter
selection
Save and exit
menu
C (14)
Button
Shutter
correction
Background
correction
C (14)
Button
Adjust
parameter/Scroll
down options
——
M (13)
Button
+ C (14)
Button
——
Clip-On:
Enter Point-of-
Impact Fine
Tuning
interface.
Power (12)
Button
Up/Left shift
Up/Left quick
shift
M (13)
Button
X/Y shift
Save and exit
C (14)
Button
Down/Right shift
Down/Right
quick shift
Monocular:
Power (12)
Increase the
Quickly

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Enter
stadiametric
rangefinder
interface
Button
distance between
measurement bars
increase
M (13)
Button
——
Exit
C (14)
Button
Reduce the
distance
measurement bars
Quickly
reduce
Under the shortcut menu, short press to switch functions; Under the advanced menu, short press to
switch the parameter options.
3. Menu/Status Bar Icons
Screen brightness adjustment，four levels
Image Color Mode: B (Black hot), W (White hot), R (Red hot), C
(Pseudo Color)
Monocular Digital Zoom: × 1 Optical, × 2 Digital, × 4Digital
Ultraclear mode
Bluetooth option/ Bluetooth on
Bluetooth connected
Video out option
Video out on
Battery type selection
Blind pixel correction option
Factory reset
Battery capacity indicator
Type-C power supply
Orientation shift

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4.Specifications
Model
Recon 3
Detector Parameters
Detector Type
VOx Uncooled
Resolution
384*288
Pixel Size
17um
NETD
≤50mk
Frame Rate
50Hz
Optics Parameters
Objective Lens
42 mm
Field of View
8.9° ×6.7°
3-Step Magnification
Monocular: 3X Optical, 6X Digital, and 12X Digital
Diopter Adjustment
-5D～+5D
Detection Range
(Target size: 5.6‘ x 3.9‘)
Detection：2300 Yards (2 pixels)
Recognition：800 Yards (6 pixels)
Display
Type
OLED
Resolution
1080×960
Electrical Parameters
Battery
CR123× 2
Power Consumption
＜1500mW
Max. Battery Life
> 4hr
External Interface
USB Interface
Type-C
Video Output
PAL (RCA Port)
External Power
Type-C
Functions
Digital Compass
√
Motion Sensor
√
Remote Control
Bluetooth
Stadiametric Rangefinder
(Monocular Mode Only)
Replaceable Parts
M18 Attachment Eyepiece

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Physic Parameters
IP Rating
IP67
Weight (without batteries)
＜14.8 oz.
Dimension
6.0“ x 2.4“x2.3‘
Adapter Ring
M52×0.75
5. System Features
● Quick conversion between clip-on mode and monocular mode;
● Quick mounting and removal of clip-on to day scope;
● Detection range up to 2300 yards, recognition up to 800 yards;
● 1080×960 high resolution OLED display;
● Bluetooth remote control;
● Four image modes – white hot, black hot, red hot, pseudo color;
● Three Magnificaiton Levels (Monocular Mode): 3X Optical, 6X Digital, 12X Digital:
● Type-C interface power supply and data transmission;
● Build-in Bluetooth, compass, motion sensor;
●IP67 protection level;
● Compact size;
● Light weight and high impact resistance;
6. Operation System
6.1 Power on / Power off
In shutdown mode, long press Power (12) button for 3s to start up Recon 3 and the
startup image appears on the display screen at the same time. After 6s, the device is started.
Long press Power (12) button for about 5s to shut down the device. A countdown will
appear in the viewer. Releasing prior to contdown completion stops shutdown.
6.2 Standby Mode
This unit features a standby (power saving) mode. Quick press the Power (12) button to
enter and exit standby mode.
To preserve battery life unit will shutdown after 30 minutes without any action when in
standby mode.

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6.3 Status bar
There is a status bar located at the bottom of the viewer screen. It displays informaiton on
important settings and operations, including: Image Color Mode, Screen Brightness Level,
Gun Profile, Bluetooth, Ultraclear Mode, Video Out, Battery Status. Note: Not all icons will
appear at all times. Icons appear only if applicaple and operational relevant.
6.4 Shortcut Menu
In the normal display mode, quick press M (13) button to access the shortcut menu. There are
three functions to the Shorcut Menu: Screen Brighness Adjustment, Image Color Mode
Selection, Electronic Zoom (Monocular Mode Only) . Use Power (12) button and the C (14)
button to adjust the parameters of each function. Shortcut menu interface is as shown in fig.
6-1. Exit the Shortcut menu by cycling thru the menu options.
● Screen Brightness: 1~4 lightness level;
● Image mode: W (White hot), B (Black hot), R (Red hot), C (pseudo color);
● E-zoom (monocular mode only): × 1=3X Optical, × 2=6X Digital, × 4=12X Digital.
Fig. 6-1 Shortcut Menu

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6.5 Advanced Menu
Long press the M (13) button for 3s to enter the advanced menu interface (fig. 6-2). From top
to bottom the function options are Ultraclear mode, Bluetooth, Video Out, Battery Type, Gun
Profile, Blind Pixel Correction, and Factory Reset, referring to table 6-1 for details.
Operations:
➢Under the advanced menu, short press M (13) button to adjust the parameters
of present option or enter the secondary menu.
➢Power (12) button is used to shift -up‖ or -left‖, C (14) button is used to shift
-down‖ or -right‖;
➢Long pressing M (13) button for 3s to exit advanced menu interface.
Fig. 6-2 Advanced menu interface
Table 6-1 Recon 3 advanced menu function description
Icon
Name
Function
Description
Status
Ultraclear
Mode
ON/OFF
Boost thermal sensitivity to the
max when using in poor
visibility conditions: cloudy,
rainy, foggy, etc. Not needed
or recommedned for normal
use.
Displays on
the status bar.