iRay Technology Tube Series User manual

Tube Series
User Manual
V1.0
IRay Technology Co. Ltd.

Specification:
Model
TL35
Microbolometer
Type
Uncooled
Resolution, pixels
384x288
Pixel Size, um
12
NETD, mk
≤50
Frame Rate, Hz
50
Optical Characteristics
Objective Lens, mm
35
Field of View, º
7.5x5.6
Magnification, x
3.0-12.0
E-zoom, x
1.0~ 4.0
Eye Relief, mm
70
Diopter Adjustment, D
-4～+4
Detection Range, m
(Target size:1.7m×0.5m, P(n)=99%)
1816
Display
Type
LCOS
Resolution, pixels
1280x960
Power Supply
Battery
Built-in two 18650 batteries and a
replaceable 18500 battery
Max. Operating Time (at temp.=22 ºC ), h*
15
External power supply
5V (Type C USB)
Operational Characteristics
Diameter of the riflescope body to
assemble the mounting rings, mm
30
Max. Recoil Power on Rifled Weapon, g/s²
1000
Degree of protection, IP code
IP67
Amount of built-in memory, GB
16
Operating Temperature Range, ℃
-20~+50
Weight (without replaceable battery), g
<950
Dimension, mm
385×85×75
USB Interface
Type-C
* The actual operation time depends on the intensity of using Wi-Fi, Video-Recording and
other functions;

➢The device and software may update for perfection of the product;
➢Current version of User Manual can be found in official website: www.xinfrared.com.
1. Package List
⚫Tube series thermal Imaging Riflescope
⚫Eyeshade
⚫Mounting for Picatinny rail
⚫IPB-3 portable bag
⚫Type C cable
⚫Power adapter
⚫Cloth for lens wiping
⚫Certificate
2. Introduction
Tube series thermal imaging riflescopes are designed for use with hunting weapons no
matter it’s day or night, or at adverse weather conditions (rain, smog, fog, and etc.). Base
on the principle of thermal imaging, thermal imaging riflescopes do not require external
light source and are resistant to high-illumination level. With Tube series thermal imaging
riflescopes, users can observe objectives even having the obstacles (branches, tall
grass, dense bushes etc.).
With two power supply solutions for ultra-long operation duration, Tube series can be
widely used for hunting, observation, locating in low visibility condition. Tube series is
designed with the 30mm standard pipe diameter, meeting the universal fixture interface.
3.Features
⚫12μm Independent developed detector
⚫High quality image
⚫Variable magnification
⚫Double power supply solutions, ultra-long operation duration
⚫Standard 30mm pipe diameter

⚫Stadia-metric rangefinder
⚫Long detection range
⚫High frame frequency: 50Hz
⚫Build-in storage, supports photographing and video recording
⚫Build-in WIFI module for connecting App
⚫Digital compass and gravity sensor
⚫Picture in Picture (PIP)
⚫Defect pixel correction
⚫User-friendly interface
4. Parts
1. Eyeshade
2. Eyepiece adjustment ring
3. Photo button
4. Brightness button
5. Power button
6. Palette button
7. Controller
8. USB cover
9. Type C port
10. LED indicator light
11. Extend battery cover
12. 18500 battery
13. Lens focus ring
14. Lens cover

5. Functions of buttons
Button
Status/Current
Operation
mode
Short Press
Long
Press
Rotation
Power button
Switched off
——
Switch on
——
Home screen
calibration
Switch
off/Standby
——
Standby mode
Wake up the
device
——
——
Main menu
Exit to the
previous menu
without saving
——
——
Pixel calibration
Add/Delete
defect pixel
——
——
Palette
button
Home screen
Switch the
image palette
Switch PIP
on/off
——
Brightness
button
Home screen
Adjust screen
brightness
Switch on/off
Stadiametric
Rangefinder
——
Photography
button
Home screen
Take
photograph
Start/Stop
video
recording
——
Controller
Home screen
Enter Shortcut
Menu
Enter the
Main Menu
Smooth
zooming
Shortcut menu
Adjust
parameters
Save & Exit
to the home
screen
Switch menu
options/Chang
e reticle
location:
Main menu
Confirm
Save & Exit

6. Charging Battery
Tube series have double power supply solutions: built-in rechargeable li-ion battery pack
and a replaceable 18500 battery, the
whole system supports standard
working time: 15 hours. Please ensure
the battery is fully charged before first
time using.
Charging Built-in Battery Pack
⚫Open the USB cover (8) by turning it
anti-clockwise.
⚫Plugin the Type-C cable (15) to the
Type-C port (9) on Tube.
⚫Connect another port of Type-C cable (15) with the power adapter (16).
⚫Plugin the power adapter (16) into a 100-240V socket (17) for charging.
⚫When charging, there will be an icon in flash shape appears in the icon of
battery. Meanwhile the LED on device turns into red; when LED changed to green,
indicates battery fully charged.
⚫While the icon turns into , means low battery, please charge in time to avoid
battery over discharge, resulting in device aging.
Tips: Only the built-in battery pack will be charged while charging via USB port.
selection, enter
submenu
to Home
Screen
Rotate
clockwise:
move left/down
Rotate anti-
clock wise:
move right/up
Pixel defect
calibration/Zeroin
g
Switch X/Y axis
Save & Exit
to Home
Screen

Installing 18500 battery
⚫Turn the battery cover (11) counterclockwise
and remove it.
⚫Install one 18500 battery (12) into the
battery comportment following the sign
inside battery compartment, as anode
electrode inward and negative electrode outward.
⚫Close the battery compartment cover (11) by turning it clockwise.
Precautions
⚫Please charge with adapter as 5V2A in the package. Using other types of adapters
may lead to irreversible damage to battery or adapter.
⚫If the device has been stored for a long time, it should be partial charged and should
not be fully charged or completely discharge.
⚫When bringing the device from cold to warm environment, avoid charging instantly.
Wait for 30-40 minutes so to warm up it.
⚫Avoid to use the charger which has been modified or damaged.
⚫Charge the scope at an air temperature range from 0℃ to +40℃, otherwise the
battery life will be reduced significantly.
⚫Please don’t leave the device unattended while charging;
⚫Avoid leaving the device connected to the adapter for over 24 hours, after it has been
fully charged;
⚫That is not recommended to connect with third device that has more power
consumption than maximum.
⚫The device has short-circuited protection system. However, any situation that may
cause short-circuiting should be avoided.
⚫The recommended operation temperature range is -20℃~+50℃. Avoid operating the
device out of this temperature range, otherwise may shorten the battery life.
⚫When operating the device at subzero temperature, the capacity of battery decreases,

that is normal, not a defect.
Switching Battery Power Supply
Tube series support double power supply system: Built-in li-ion battery pack and
replaceable 18500 battery, also support USB port charging.
⚫If there are two batteries in Tube, two battery icons are displayed in the status bar
( the replaceable battery on the left while built-in battery on the right ). The battery
from which the device is powered is displayed in green, and inactive is in gray.
⚫If there is no replaceable battery in the device, only one green icon of the built-in
battery is displayed in the status bar.
⚫When both batteries is fully charged, the device will select replaceable battery as
power source. If the power of the replaceable battery is in low level, the device will
switch to built-in battery as power supply.
⚫When charging the device using the USB port (9), it will switch to external USB power
supply, meanwhile charging the built-in battery. And a lighting shaped icon will appear
inside the icon of built-in battery.
⚫It is possible to replace the replaceable battery when the device is power on ( the
device will switch its power supply to built-in battery ).
7. External Power Supply
Tube series support external power supply, such as mobile Power Bank (5V).
⚫Connect the external power supply to the USB port (9) on Tube.
⚫The device will switch to external power supply, meanwhile charge the built-in battery
pack.
⚫When the external power supply is turned off, the device will switch to replaceable
18500 battery first without turning off. If there is no replaceable 18500 battery or low
power level, the device will switch to the built-in battery pack as power supply.

8. Installation
Mounting On The Weapon
Warning! It is forbidden to point the riflescope lens at any high intensity energy
source, such as laser radiation emitting device or the sun. Any damage that
caused by not following instructions are not covered by warranty.
For accuracy of shooting, please properly mount the Tube series on the weapon.
⚫The Tube series riflescope is fixed using the mount, such as the Picatinny rail mount
included in the package. Tube series is designed with 30mm diameter pipe, also suits
30mm standard mount, such as mounts for the daylight scope. Follow the mounting
manufacturer’s suggestions on the installation instructions and choose proper tools.
⚫When mounting the riflescope, adjust the position on the weapon so that proper
(comfortable) holding of weapon ensures the distance between the riflescope and eye
(eye relief) specified by the Technical Specifications. Failure to comply with this
recommendation may result in injury to the shooter by the parts of the riflescope
eyepiece when shooting.
⚫It is recommended to install the riflescope as low as possible, also avoid to be in
contact with barrel or receiver.
⚫In order to avoid pinching the riflescope body, a tightening torque for the screws of the
mounting rings must be not more than 2.5 Nm. A torque wrench is recommended to
control the tightening torque.
⚫Before using the riflescope before hunting, please refer to Zeroing section in this
manual to zero your riflescope.
⚫It is recommended to use an eyeshade (1) while using the riflescope in the dark in
order to avoid detection of camouflage.
Power On and Image Settings
⚫Open the lens cover (14).
⚫Press the Power Button (5) for 2 seconds to power the riflescope on.

Rotate the diopter adjustment ring (2) of the eyepiece to adjust the clarity of icons on
the display.
⚫Rotate the lens focus ring (13) to focus on the object being observed.
⚫Set image mode in the home screen with a short press the Palette Button (6): White
Hot, Black Hot, Pseudo Color, Red Hot and Target Highlight.
⚫Adjust the screen brightness in the home screen with a short press the Brightness
Button (4) from level 1 to 5.
⚫Short press the controller (7) to set image sharpness (for more details, refer to the
Shortcut Menu section).
⚫Select the desired calibration mode in the main menu: Automatic (A), Manual (M) and
Background (B). The default mode is A.
⚫Calibrate the image with a short press of the Power Button (5). Please close the lens
cover (14) first when in the background calibration mode.
⚫Open the standby and power off interface with a long press of the Power Button (5).
Release the button until a prompt of saving date appears on the screen after counting
down from 3 to 0, and the device will switch off after saving data. Please don’t cut
off power supply when saving data, otherwise the data may not be saved.
⚫Release button before countdown finish, then device will enter the standby mode.
Short press the Power Button (5) again to wake it up.

9. Zeroing
Tube series feature to use the “Freeze” zeroing method. Zeroing is recommended to be
done at the temperature close to the riflescope operating temperature.
⚫Mount the weapon with the riflescope.
⚫Set a target at a certain distance, such as 100m,200m etc.;
⚫Adjust riflescope according to the Powering On and Image Settings section.
⚫Select the zeroing profile ( refer to Zeroing Profile in Main Menu).
⚫Press and hold down the controller button (7) to enter the Main Menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select Zeroing item. Briefly press the controller button
(7) to confirm the selection and enter the submenu.
⚫Based on preset target distance, select the zeroing distance in the zeroing submenu.
Or add a new distance (refer to Zeroing – Reset Zeroing Distance of the Main Menu
function).
⚫After setting the zeroing distance, rotate the controller (7) to select Zeroing option ,
and short press the controller button (7) to enter zeroing interface (see the Main Menu
“Zeroing - Zeroing Distance - Zeroing Interface”). The X and Y coordinates of the
reticle are displayed in the upper left corner of the screen.
⚫Aim and shoot the target.
⚫Observe the location of impact. Suppose
that the red cross hairs in the right picture
represents the impact point, but the cross is
only as a sign and does not appear on the
actual interface.
⚫If the impact point does not match the aiming
point (the center of the reticle), keep the
reticle center at the aiming point, then press
and hold down the Palette Button (6) and
Photo Button (3) at the same time until a

symbol of freeze appears on the left of the screen, and the image is frozen.
⚫Move the reticle by rotating the controller ring (7) until the reticle matches the point of
impact. Rotate clockwise to move the reticle left or down and counter clockwise to
move the reticle right or up.
⚫When moving the reticle, a white dot appears on the screen, representing the original
position of the reticle.
⚫Briefly press the controller button (7) to switch the movement direction between X and
Y. The location of cursor represents current selected option, and the icon turns into
blue.
⚫When the reticle moves to the impact point, press and hold the controller button (7) to
save the new position of the reticle and exit to the home screen.
⚫Take another shot – the point of impact should now match the aiming point.
10. Calibration
Calibration enables to equalize the detector temperature and eliminate the image defects
(such as vertical bars, phantom images, etc.).
There are three calibration modes: Automatic(A), Manual(M) and Background(B).
Select the required calibration mode in the Main Menu.
⚫A mode(Automatic). Device will calibrate automatically according to the software
algorithm. There is no need to close the lens cover (the internal shutter covers the
sensor). Before automatic calibration, there will be a 5 second countdown prompt
behind the shutter icon on the status bar, that can be to cancelled this calibration
during countdown with a short press of the Power Button (5). In this mode, the
riflescope may be calibrated by user with the Power Button (5).
⚫M mode (Manual). Press the Power Button (5) briefly to activate the shutter
calibration without closing the lens cover (the internal shutter covers the sensor ).
⚫B mode (Background). Close the lens cover and press Power Button (5) briefly. A
prompt appears on home screen as “cover lens during calibration”, background
calibration starts after 2s.

11. Digital Zoom
Tube series riflescope supports to quickly
increase the basic magnification from 3.0 to
12.0, enlarging image from 1 time to 4 times.
⚫In the home screen, rotate the controller
ring (7) for a smooth zooming of the base
magnification.
⚫Rotate clockwise to zoom in, counterclockwise to zoom out.
⚫During zooming, a real-time amplification factor prompt appears on the screen, and
disappears in 2s without operation. Meanwhile the top status bar updates with the
new magnification.
12. Photography and Video Recording
Tube series is equipped with a function for video recording and photography of the
observed image which is saved on the built-in 16GB memory storage.
The photo and video files are named with time, so it is suggested to reset the date and
time in the Main Menu before using the photo and video functions (refers to Main Menu -
Settings - Date/Time Setting in this manual) or to synchronize date and time in the
InfiRay Outdoor application.
Photography
⚫In the home screen, short press the Photography Button (3) to take a photo. The
image freezes for 0.5 sec with a camera icon appears on the upper left corner of
screen.
⚫Photos are stored in the built-in storage.
Video Recording
⚫In the home screen, long press the Photography Button (3) to start video recording.

⚫When the video recording starts, the icon
and the video recording timer
displayed in the HH:MM:SS (hour: minute:
second) format will appear on the upper
right of the screen.
⚫When recording, short press Photography
Button (3) to take a photograph.
⚫Long press Photography Button (3) to stop and save the video recording;
⚫All videos and photos will be saved in the built-in storage.
Tips:
-You can enter and navigate the menu during video recording.
-Recorded photos and videos are saved in built-in memory card of the device in the
format IMG_HHMMSS_XXX.jpg (for photos), VID_HHMMSS_XXX.mp4 (for videos).
HHMMSS - Hour/Minute/Second；XXX - three-digit counter (for videos and photos).
-The counter used for the names of multimedia files can’t be reset.
-If a file is deleted from the list, its number is not taken by the other file.
Caution:
-The maximum duration of a recorded video file is 5 minutes. After this time expires, the
video is recorded to a new file automatically.
-The number of the recorded files is limited by the capacity of the internal memory.
-Check the available space of the built-in storage card regularly and move the footage
to other storage media to free up the memory card space.
-Graphic data (status bar, icons and menu) in the recorded video and photo files are not
displayed.
Memory Access
When the device is turned on and connected to a computer, it is recognized by the
computer as a flash memory card, which is used to access the device's memory and

make copies of pictures and videos.
⚫Turn on the riflescope and connect it with the computer via Type-C cable.
⚫Double click “my computer” on the desktop - double click to open the device named
“Infiray” - double click and open the device named ‘Internal Storage’
to access built-in memory.
⚫There are different folders named by time in the storage .
⚫Recorded photos and videos in that day are saved in the folders
⚫Select desired files or folders to copy or delete.
13.Status Bar
The status bar is at the top of the screen and shows information on the actual operating
status of the riflescope, from left to right are:
1. Image mode ( :White Hot; :Black Hot; : Red Hot; : Target Highlighting;
: Pseudo Color)
2. Actual zeroing type and distance (such as A100m)
3. Ultraclear mode ( : Ultraclear off; : Ultraclear on)
4. Current magnification (e.g. 3.0×)
5. Calibration mode (a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration
mode with 5 seconds remaining until automatic calibration). The timer will appear only
after the microbolometer temperature has stabilized (after 10 minutes of continuous
operation of the riflescope). Immediately after turning on the riflescope the shutter
calibration activates automatically without displaying the timer.
6. Compass (when it is on)
7. Standby status and time ( e.g. 2 min)

8. Video output (when it is on)
9. Wi-Fi connect ( : Wi-Fi off; : Wi-Fi on)
10. Clock (in the Main Menu or InfiRay Outdoor application to set time)
11. Replaceable battery power indicator
12. Built-in battery pack discharge level
Notice: when icon is green , it means the battery level is more than 20%; the red icon
means in low level and need to charge or replace; when there is a flash icon
inside, means the external power supply and charging the built-in battery pack.
14. Shortcut Menu Functions
The basic settings (including reticle type, reticle color, image sharpness, zeroing
distance) can be changed in the shortcut menu.
⚫In the home screen, press the controller button (7) to enter the shortcut menu;
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to switch between functions, as described below. The
selected options will be highlighted in background:
-Reticle type: short press the controller button (7) to change the reticle type from
1 to 6.
-Reticle color: short press the controller button (7) to change the reticle color
among white, black, red and green.
-Image sharpness: short press the controller button (7) to change the image
sharpness value from 1 to 5.
-Zeroing distance: short press the controller button (7) to change default zeroing
distance;
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to save modifications and exit the menu or wait
5 seconds to exit automatically.

15. Main Menu Functions
⚫Enter the main menu with a long press of the controller button (7) in the home screen.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to move among the main menu items.
⚫Main menu navigation is cyclical: when the cursor reaches the last menu item of the
first page, it will continue from the first menu item on the second page. When the cursor
is located at the first item of the first page, it will move to the last menu item on the
second page will start with a counterclockwise rotation of the controller ring (7).
⚫Press the controller button (7) briefly to adjust the current parameters or open the
subitems.
⚫In all menu interfaces, long press the controller button (7) to save modification and
exit to the home screen, or short press the Power Button (5) to return to the top level
menu interface without saving.
⚫Automatic exit from the main menu to the home screen occurs after 15 seconds of
inactivity.
⚫Upon exit from the main menu the cursor location is stored only for a single
working session (i.e. until the riflescope is turned off). Upon restarting the riflescope
and entering the menu the cursor will be on the first menu item.

Page 1 of the main menu Page 2 of the main menu
Main Menu Contents and Description
Menu Item
Submenu
Ultraclear
Mode
Turn on/off Ultraclear mode
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to enter the main menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select the Ultraclear menu item.
⚫Press the controller button (7) briefly to turn on/off the Ultraclear
mode, along with the sound of shutter calibration.
Wi-Fi
Turn on/off Wi-Fi
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to enter the main menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select the Wi-Fi menu item.
⚫Briefly press controller button (7) to turn Wi-Fi on/off.
Video
Output
Turn on/off video output
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to enter the main menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select the Video Output menu item.
⚫Briefly press controller button (7) to turn video out on/off.
⚫Video out function is enable connectivity with an eternal display or
recording device.
Calibration
Select calibration mode
There are three calibration modes: Automatic(A), Manual (M) and
Background (B).
The selected calibration mode is displayed in the status bar (see Status

Bar section).
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to enter the main menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select the Calibration Mode menu
item.
⚫Press the controller button (7) briefly to enter the Calibration Mode
submenu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select one of the calibration modes
described below:
-Automatic. The software determines the need for calibration in
automatic mode. The calibration process starts automatically.
-Manual. The user independently determines the need for calibration
based on the quality of the observed image.
-Background. Close the lens cover before starting the calibration.
⚫Press the controller button (7) briefly to confirm your selection.
Compass
Turn on/off the digital Compass function
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to enter the main menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select the Compass menu item.
⚫Briefly press controller button (7) to turn digital compass on/off.
⚫When compass function is turned on, it will reveal in the center of top
status bar.
Gravity
Sensor
Turn on/off the gravity sensor
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to enter the main menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select the Gravity Sensor menu item.

⚫Briefly press controller button (7) to turn the gravity sensor on/off.
⚫Two scales are displayed on the both sides of the screen when the
gravity sensor is on.
⚫The left scale shows tilt angle, and the right one shows pitch angle.
Zeroing
Profile
Select zeroing profile
⚫Press and hold the controller button (7) to enter the main menu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select the Zeroing Profile menu item.
⚫Press the controller button (7) briefly to enter the Zeroing Profile
submenu.
⚫Rotate the controller ring (7) to select one of three profiles (marked
with the letters A, B, C).
⚫Press the controller button (7) briefly to confirm your selection.
⚫The name of the selected profile appears in the status bar at the top
of the display.