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
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M (13)
Button
+ C (14)
Button
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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.

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Bluetooth
ON/OFF
Used to link with Bluetooth
remote control, included.
Displays on
the status bar.
Video
Output
ON/OFF
Transfer the analog video in
pal through the Type-C data
cable.
Displays on
the status bar
Battery
Type
3V/3.7V
3.7v is selected for
rechargeable batteries, and 3V
is for normal dry batteries.
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Blind
pixel
correction
Calibrate the
blind pixels
on the image
Refer to 6.6
Blind pixel
calibration
interface (fig.
6-3)
Factory
reset
Restore
factory state
Y: Confirm, N: Cancel
Then long press M button to
save and exit.
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6.6 Blind Pixel Repair Feature
Unfortunately as thermal owners one of the things we’ve got to expect is an issue know as
blind pixilation. You will know your experiencing it when a white or black dot suddenly
shows up on your screen and won’t go away even after you NUC the unit. These annoying
little dots are normal and are to be expected at some point. Fortunately they are also easy to
fix with our built in repair feature.
•Under the advanced menu, select the blind element calibration option and press M (5)
button to enter the blind pixel correction interface (fig.6-3). A cross cursor will appear
in the center of the screen.
•Move the cursor up-down or left-right to select the blind pixel through the Power (4)
button and C (6) button. And press M (5) button to switch the orientation of X-axis
(left-right) and Y-axis (up-down);
•After selecting the blind pixel, press Power (4) and C (6) button at the same time to
correct the blind pixel;
•Repeat the above operations to fix any additional blind pixels, and the number of
corrected blind pixels are shown on the status bar at the bottom of the screen;
•After the correction is completed, long press M (5) button to exit the blind pixel repair
feature.

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Fig. 6-3 Blind Pixel Correction Interface
6.7 Compass Calibration
•Long press M (13) button to enter advanced menu;
•Under the advanced menu, rotate the unit 360° 3 times around the optical axis to
enter the compass calibration interface, rotate in the direction as shown in fig. 6-4.
Fig. 6-4 Rotate Direction
•If done correctly a three-axis coordinate system (shown as fig. 6-5) will appear in the
center of the screen. Set the unit down on a solid flat surface and point it to magnetic
north. Leave the unit alone and allow the ten plane calibration process to operate. The
unit will automatically complete the compass calibration process and exit after 30s.

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•During the calibration process, short press Power (12) button to exit the
compass calibration interface at any time.
Fig. 6-5 Compass Calibration Interface
6.8 Point-of-Impact Fine Tuning (Clip-On Mode Only)
The viewing screen of your thermal unit was perfectly centered at the factory during
production. It is likely that you will expiernce little to no point-of-impact shift when used in
front of your day scope. However, given the limitless scenarios of use it is impossible for
any thermal unit to claim that no point-of-impact shift will ever occur. If while using as a
clip-on you experience a change in your point-of-impact significant enough to warrant a
correction the Recon 3 allows you to reposition the thermal viewing screen so as to align it
with your day scope crosshairs. A built-in software feature makes the process easy and the
unit will allow you to memorize up to four different screen repositions, represented by G1
(Gun 1), G2, G3 and G4.
Operation:
➢In normal display mode, press the M (13) button and C (14) button for 3s at the same
time to enter the screen reposition calibration interface.
➢Press the M (13) button to switch between the orientation of X-axis (left-right) and Y-
axis (up-down) as needed;
➢Short press Power (12) button or C (14) button to change the position of

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screen a little at a time, a long press will move it faster.
➢After completing your screen repositioning, long press M (13) button to save and exit.
If you want to memorize your screen repositioning first select one of the four Gun Profiles:
G1, G2, G3, G4. before begining and saving your repositioning work. When you want to use
a particular gun/scope combination that required a screen reposition simply make sure the
proper Gun Profile is selected before use.
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6.9 Stadiametric Rangefinder (Monocular Mode Only)
Stadiametric rangefinder is only for monocular mode which allows the user to estimate
approximate distance to an object of known size.
Fig. 6-7 Stadiametric Rangefinder Interface
➢In normal display mode, press the M (13) button and C (14) button for 3s at the same
time to enter the stadiametric rangefinder interface (fig. 6-7).
➢You will see on the display: two measurement bars, icons of three reference objects
and respective distances foe the three objects.
➢There are three pre-set reference objects:
•Hare - height 8“
•Hog - height 2.6‘

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•Deer - height 5.5‘
➢Aim at the target, and then adjust the distance between the measurement bars by
pressing Power (12) button or C (14) button until the target matches entirely
between the two bars. Power (12) button is used to increase the distance and C
(14) button to reduce the distance.
➢The distance to the object is automatically recalculated while moving the
measurement bars and displayed on the left of the three reference objects.
➢Exit rangefinder mode with a long press of the M (13) button.
6.10 Bluetooth remote control connecting
6.10.1 Turn on the Bluetooth of the device and the icon will show at the bottom of the screen
(refer item 6.5 for details)
6.10.2 Press and hold the power button for 15 to 30s until the bluetooth icon on the screen
turn to . Release the power button after the connection is done. The remote control is
ready to use.
6.10.3 After connecting to the device, if the signal is disconnected in between, the bluetooth
remote control will continue to search for connection within 1 minute.
7. Preventative Maintenance
7.1 Battery Installation
•The battery power icon is displayed on the status bar ( ) and there are four levels of
power;
•When the icon is appeared on the status bar, please change the battery in time so as
not to affect the use;
•It is necessary to power off before replacing the batteries;
•Turn the battery compartment knob counterclockwise until it stops and lift to
remove it.
•Install two CR123 batteries according to polarity instructions on the label inside the
battery compartment as shown in fig. 7-1.
•Replace the battery cover and press it until it clicks - make sure the cover is closed on
both sides.

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➢Please do not use batteries of different types or batteries with various charge
levels.
➢After installation, please set the battery type in the advanced menu for the first
starting up--choosing 3.7V for rechargeable battery and 3V for ordinary battery
(according to the instructions of the section 6.5), otherwise the battery level indication
will be inaccurate and may be interrupted during operation.
Fig. 7-1 Schematic diagram of battery installation
7.2 Product Cleaning and Maintenance
•Clean the Recon 3 external body with a soft dry cloth or cloth damp with clean water.
Never submerge the device in any liquid or rinse off with running water.
•Clean optical glass surfaces with air duster, or cleaning cloths specifically designed
for this purpose. Do not rub the lens with any device that might scratch the surface.

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8. General Trouble Shooting
Table 8.1 General trouble shooting
Trouble description
Probable reason
Trouble shooting
Blurred Images
Subject or viewing screen
out of focus;
Adjust the Target Focus
Ring or Eyepiece Focus
Ring.
No image correction for a
long time.
Perform Shtter or
Background Correction
Blurred vision
Eye relief doesn’t match;
Adjust the Eye relief until
the image becomes clear.
No analog video
output
Analog video doesn’t open;
Open analog video output.
Data cable doesn’t support
data transmission.
Replace data cable.
Fail to start up
Wrong battery polarity
installation or depleted
batteries.
Check the battery
installation direction,
replace batteries.
Insufficient external supply
voltage.
Check the voltage of
external
power supply.
The attachment’s
eyepiece is stuck
during installation.
Eye relief mounting limit
block isn’t placed parallel to
the guide slot and the
position is dislocation.
Loosen the eyepiece, push it
back to square, and then
rotate the mounting.
※ ★Please contact with our company relevant personnel as soon as possible if there are
some abnormalities that cannot be ruled out. Private demolition is strictly prohibited.

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9. Appendix
9.1 User Interface Description
•Custom interface and data cable are adopted to support type-c power supply, serial
port and PAL video;
•Support type-c and battery power supply, support over-voltage and under-voltage
reverse connection protection.
9.2 Product Dimensions
9.2.1 Boundary Dimension

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9.2.2 Bottom Mounting Hole Size

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