Guide Infrared IR518 User manual

Guide Infrared
IR518 Thermal Imager
User Manual
Wuhan Guide Infrared Co.,Ltd.

IR518 Thermal Imager User Manual
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Precautions and maintenance................................................................................. 3
Chapter 3 IR518 Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 5
Chapter 4 Buttons and interface of imager................................................................................ 7
Chapter 5 Quick start guide....................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Preparation................................................................................................................ 9
5.2 Quick start guide.......................................................................................................11
Chapter 6 System operation.................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Power Instructions icon.......................................................................................... 13
6.2 Menu Instruction...................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Help menu................................................................................................................. 15
6.4 Button instruction setting...............................................................................................15
6.5 Stand-by mode .................................................................................................................15
6.6 Crossed hair cursor.........................................................................................................15
6.7 Image adjustment.................................................................................................... 17
6.7.1 Auto/Semi-auto mode setting.......................................................................... 17
6.7.2 Brightness and contrast adjustment................................................................ 17
6.7.3 Electronic Zoom............................................................................................... 19
6.7.4 Polarity............................................................................................................. 20
6.7.5 Colour palettes ................................................................................................ 21
6.8 Hot spot tracking ..................................................................................................... 22
6.9 Freeze and save the infrared image and video .................................................... 23
6.9.1 Freeze and save the infrared image............................................................... 23
6.9.2 Take and save the infrared video.................................................................... 24
6.10 Infrared image and video playback ..................................................................... 25
6.11 Formatting SD card................................................................................................ 28
6.12 Restore factory setting.......................................................................................... 29
6.13 Transmit the image and video from the thermal imager to PC......................... 30
Chapter 7 Battery Status.......................................................................................................... 31
7.1 Battery charging method:....................................................................................... 31
7.2 Precautions............................................................................................................ 31
Chapter 8 Trouble Shooting....................................................................................................... 32
IR518 Standard Packing List.......................................................................................................... 33

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This manual must not, in whole or part, be copied,
photocopied, reproduced, translated or
transmitted to any electronic medium or machine
readable form.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
IR 518 is of ultra-compact, lightweight & unparalleled design, low power dissipation, more reliable
functionality and robust performance. IR 518 can penetrate through haze, smoke, rain, snow and
total darkness to track and aim target which is difficult to be observed by human eyes in both day
and night, and all weather condition. It makes the war field “single-track clarity” for us and meets
various demands of high accuracy for night vision, identification, tracking, analysis, and etc, reach
the international military standard.
Features:
High resolution uncooled FPA technology
Two version (384X288 and 160X120) are available,
Color Palettes are available
Auto tracking for the high temperature spot
Monocular viewer display.
Able to freeze and save the picture of infrared image.
Able to record the video of infrared image.
The saved infrared image and video can be transmitted to the PC via the USB port.
Adopt the interpolation zoom method to perform the electronic magnification, and there
are no mosaic appeared. It takes good effect on distant observation.
Auto/Semi-auto brightness and contrast.
Small size, light weight, and easy operation
High reliability, compact structure
License free

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Chapter 2 Precautions and maintenance
Do not direct the IR518 Thermal Imager at very high intensity radiation sources such as the
sun, carbon dioxide lasers or arc welders etc.
Do not direct the IR518 Thermal Imager at high temperature target when power-on the IR518
Thermal Imager.
When the IR518 Thermal Imager is not in use or is to be transported, ensure that the battery
is taken out and the unit is stored in the protective carry case.
The IR518Thermal Imager integrates precision optical equipment and static-sensitive
electronics, so please do not casually place, knock, or shock the thermal imager and
accessories, and make it far off the static to avoid any damages.
Never attempt to disassemble or open the imager body, as this action will void the warranty.
Contact manufacturer for calibration or repair.
To ensure that the IR518 Thermal Imager is kept in a good working condition and remains fully
functional operation, the following guidelines should be respected at all times:
All User Manuals and leaflets should be read thoroughly before proceeding with operation of
the equipment, please contact us if there is any unclear.
Keep the IR518 Thermal Imager steady during operation.
Do not use the IR518 Thermal Imager beyond the specified operation condition scope.
Do not apply the non-fitted thermal imager adapter.
Do not frequently power on/off the imager. The time between on and off should be not less
than 20 sec.
Do not pull in/out all the cables when the imager is power-on; and highly recommend to cut off
the power of all the connected electric systems when pull in/out the cables.

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If the observation is over or in holding state, please timely cut off the power so as to effectively
extend the imager lifetime.
Pay attention to the protection of the various cables and wires that connected with thermal
imager.
Do not clean with chemical solvent, diluents. The clean, soft and dry flannelette is available.
As the thermal imager lens had been coated an antireflective film layer and often clean will
damage the coating, the optical surfaces of the imager lens should only be cleaned when visibly
dirty. Please avoid touching the exposed lens surface, as the acid substance on the print will
damage the coatings and lens substrates. Use only a proprietary lens cleaning tissue.

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Chapter 3 IR518 Technical Specifications

Detector
Detector Type：
Uncooled FPA microbolometer
Spectral range：
8～14μm
Pixel：
384×288、160X120
Pitch：
25μm×25μm
NETD
Less than 110mk
Image Performance
Lens：
50mm/25mm
FOV：
10.97°×8.24°(50mm) , 9.15°x6.87°(25mm)
Focal length：
50mm/25mm
Focus range：
5m～∞
Image presentation
Video output：
PAL
Electronic Zoom：
2X
Frame Rate
50Hz
Adjust
Auto/Semi-auto brightness and contrast adjustment
Polarity
Black/White hot
Display：
OLED viewfinder
Pixel 852×600
Displaying area 12.78×9mm2
256 level gray
Power System
AC/DC adapter：
110-240VAC→9VDC
Rechargeable Ni-MH
battery：
1.2V/2500mAh X4
Power dissipation：
＜5W@25℃
Operation time：
＞2 hours@25℃
Environmental Parameters
Operating Temperature:：
-40℃～+60℃(not include batteries)
Storage Temperature：
-45℃～+65℃(not include batteries)
Vibration
Sine wave 5Hz～200Hz～5Hz accelerated speed:
2.0g duration 6min X axial vibration
Shock:
Half-sine wave accelerated speed: 25g duration 6ms
X axial shock 3times
Interface

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Interfaces:
Analog video output / USB port/ RS232
Physical Characteristics
Colour：
Black
Weight：
760g (with batteries and SD card)
Size:
182mmx97mmx68mm

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Chapter 4 Buttons and interface of imager
IR 518 Thermal Imager figure
Eye piece
Infrared lens
Wrist Strap
Buttons
Lens cap
Interface
Battery
cover
Hand strap
IR sensor

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The function keyboard is on the top of IR518
Buttons Instruction
Buttons
Function
POWER
Press 5 sec to power on/off the imager
Short press to calibrate the imager manually.
M
When no menu displayed：Press 3 sec to bring out menu.
Short press to switch between white/black hot.
When menu displayed：Press this button to select the menu items
+
When menu displayed：Press this button to choose the menu
from left to right.
When no menu displayed：Switch between original image and 2X
image
-
When menu displayed：Press this button to choose the menu
from right to left.
When no menu displayed：Short press to take and save infrared
image.
Long press to take and save image video
IR518 imager can be used as handheld device or can be stably installed on tripod ，please see the
screw hold on the bottom side of the camera .

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Chapter 5 Quick start guide
5.1. Preparation
1) The operator could hand hold the IR518 Thermal Imager, or fix it on the tripod.
2) According to the thermal imager interface definition, connect the enclosed video/USB cable,
power cable and 9V power adapter to the display equipment and AC power shown as below
picture. When Insert the cable plug into the thermal camera socket, please aim the convex
part to the concave part and slightly insert.
Note: When the camera connected with the PC by USB port, all button operation will be
ineffective. Thus, please do not connect the camera with the PC when observing, and only
connecting when transmitting the picture or video. The RS232 communication function is
reserved.
110-240VAC→9VDC
Adapter
110-240VAC
Monitor
PC port
video
RS232
PC
USB
USB
9VDC

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3) Please use the 1.2VNi-MH batteries (4 of them) to power on the imager. Insert them into the
imager as the following picture
4) SD card is inserted into the imager as the following picture.
5) Close the battery cover，make sure the battery and SD card are accurately inserted.

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5.2 Quick start guide
1) After careful checking，press power button for 5 sec to power on the imager.
2) Starting-up image is as following picture:
3) Self-checking process is shown on the screen.
4) Manually screw the lens until you see the clear image on the screen.
5) The imager has IR sensor right beside the eye-piece, when your eye is near, the screen is
working, when your eye leaves for a certain time ( choose able), the camera is under stand-by
mode.
6) The Thermal Imager will do non-uniformity-calibration automatically.
7) Short press power button to calibrate the imager if there is any non-uniformity occurs during
the operation.
8) Aim the thermal imager to the target and observe.
9) Imaging:
a) Rotate the lens until the target can be clearly observed.

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b) Aim the Thermal Imager to the target.
C) The default mode is AUTOMATIC MODE which provides user with a clear image after
simply focusing. User can also adjust the brightness and contrast to get a qualified
satisfying image.
.Adjust the focus manually to get clear image.
Note: When human eye left the eye detector, the imager will enter stand-by mode, when eyes
get close to the eye detector, the LCD will lighten again!
The shutdown time can be chosen in the menu as 4 minutes, 10 minutes , 15minutes and 20
minutes.
10) Function Brief: Detailed button operation instructions such as Brightness and Contrast
adjustment, Polarity selection, cursor choosing and checking, setting language and button
instruction, parameters save, freeze, save and playback pictures, record and playback infrared
video, focus adjustment, non-uniformity calibration and etc functions, please refer to
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS in the next section.
11) If the stand-by mode is off, the camera will power off automatically after 10 min if there is no
operation.
12) Power-off: When operation completed, firstly put back the lens cover, then press and hold the
power button till the shut-down progress bar on the screen reach its right end. After that,
remove the cables from the sight by holding the lock pin on the cable and pulling it out. Do not
pull the cable by force, otherwise damage may occur！

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Chapter 6 System operation
6.1 Power Instructions icon
When the thermal imager works with the external power supply, a plug mark will present on the
right corner of the screen as the below image shown.
When the thermal imager works with the enclosed Li-ion battery, a battery mark will present in the
right corner of the screen as the below image shown.
The system continuously monitors the power supply voltage. If the power is not enough, there will
be a window jump out to warn the user, if user does not take any measures for it, the system will
automatically shut down after a certain power decrease.

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6.2 Menu Instruction
After start-up, press the “M”button, and the menu bar will be presented on the screen as the
below image shown. The button instruction will be displayed to state the buttons function on the
screen, and user can operate as the button instruction.
Menu as follows will display on the screen.
Menu 1：
Menu 2：
Menu 3：
Menu 4：
Press “+” or “-” buttons to adjust the parameters of selected item, press“M”to confirm the
select and enter to sub-menu.

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6.3 Help menu
Choose “Help”then press“M”to enter to Help Menu. Press“＋”、“－”to view the helping
information. Press “M”again to exit this menu.
6.4 Button instruction setting
Select “Note.” then press “M” to choose whether the button instruction shall be displayed or not.
We suggest users to open the button instruction.
6.5 Stand-by mode
You can press button“M”to enable/disable of the standby mode. To set “Standby as
4/10/15/20min”to enable the feature.
If under the stand-by mode, when the IR sensor besides the eye-piece detect the human eye, the
LCD screen will be working, when your eye leaves the eye-piece, the screen will shut down and
the camera will be power off after 4 min, 10 min, 15min or 20 min.
If the stand by mode is off, no matter the eye is close or not, the LCD screen will always be light.
The camera will be power off automatically after 10 min if there is no operation during this period.
6.6 Crossed hair cursor
User can choose the crossed hair cursor . Choose“Cursor”then press“M”to switch the cursor
setting .When it’s set as 0, there will be no cursor. When set as 1 to 3, you will see the following
image.

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6.7 Image adjustment
6.7.1 Auto/Semi-auto mode setting
Choose“Auto/SemiAuto”then press“M”to switch between Auto and Semi-auto mode, and
correspondingly to select the brightness, contrast Auto/SemiAuto adjustment ways.
Mode
Menu content
Effect
Auto
Brightness, Contrast
Auto offset and gain
Semi-auto
Brightness, Contrast
Auto offset, manual gain
In the above table, brightness is the expect value of the average of the actual value of the whole or
part of the image; contrast is the expect value of the actual contrast of the whole or part of the
image; offset and gain are two parameters related to brightness and contrast in the brightness and
contrast calculation
6.7.2 Brightness and contrast adjustment
In the automatic mode, user can adjust menu item “B” to get satisfying image brightness, and
adjust menu item “C” to get satisfying image contrast. System sets offset and gain in real time as
per your input to obtain acceptable image quality. Parameters of menu item “B” and “C” values are
shown in percentage.
In the semiautomatic condition, user can adjust menu item “B” to get satisfying image Brightness.
System automatically sets offset as per your input brightness value. User can adjust gain manually.
Parameters of menu item “B” and “C” values are shown in percentage.
Notice:
If user find the contrast is low when using the imager just like below.

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User can adjust contrast according to the circumstance condition in order to make a satisfying
image.