Leader TIC 4 Series User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
for
LEADER TIC 4 Series
Professional Thermal Imaging
Cameras for Fire Fighters and
Search and Rescue
CE certified and RoHS compliant

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Version: v4.3 04.05.2022
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
CAUTION:
THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL MUST BE READ THROUGH CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
BY ALL USERS AND MANAGERS. THIS THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA MUST BE HANDLED
AND USED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INFORMATION. THIS IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT IN HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS.
This thermal imaging camera is subject to the Dual-Use-Regulation (EU) 2021/821 in the currently
valid version.
A violation of this provision may result in criminal prosecution.
This thermal imaging camera is to be returned to the manufacturer for disposal.
In keeping with our policy of continuously improving our products, we reserve the right to change the
camera’s technical data without prior information at any time.
This thermal imaging camera is for the use of observing thermal sceneries like fire or other heat
sources and is to use within the limits described by this manual.

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1LEADER TIC 4.1 and 4.3..........................................................................................5
LEADER TIC 4.1 and 4.3 Long Range 700 and Long Range 1000 .............................5
1.1 Dimensions..................................................................................................................7
1.2 Benefits........................................................................................................................7
2Camera Setup LEADER TIC 4:................................................................................8
2.1 Mounting the Pistol Grip:............................................................................................8
2.2 Change of Batteries.....................................................................................................9
2.3 Aramid protective cover (option)................................................................................9
2.4 Screen Elements: ......................................................................................................10
2.5 Characteristics of LEADER TIC 4:............................................................................11
2.6 Characteristics of LEADER TIC 4 Long Range LR700 and LR1000: ......................12
Characteristics and Limits of LEADER TIC 4 Long Range LR700 and LR1000: .............13
3Get started..............................................................................................................14
3.1 ON / OFF.....................................................................................................................14
3.2 Color Schemes:.........................................................................................................14
3.2.1 The LEADER TIC 4 offers up to 5 color schemes................................................................ 14
3.2.2 The 3 sensitivity levels are automatically adjusted:.............................................................. 16
3.3 Other screen elements:.............................................................................................16
3.3.1 Battery display: ..................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 Shutter Symbol: .................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.3 Overheat Warning (blinking)................................................................................................. 16
3.3.4 Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.5 Laser pointer......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.6 Temperature “measurement point” – Hot Spot..................................................................... 17
3.3.7 Digital temperature ............................................................................................................... 17
3.3.8 Temperature bar................................................................................................................... 17
3.4 Freeze / Picture function (option).............................................................................17
3.5 Video function (option) .............................................................................................18
3.6 Downloading Pictures and Videos...........................................................................18
3.7 Wireless Video transmission (optional)...................................................................18
3.8 Establish the Live Video Transmission ...................................................................19
3.9 Configuration of the LEADER TIC (Date/Time/SSID/Password/°C/F).....................20
3.9.1 Configuration Menu “Start Screen” ....................................................................................... 20
3.9.2 Configuration Menu “Time” ................................................................................................... 20
3.9.3 Configuration Menu “Settings” .............................................................................................. 21
3.9.4 Configuration Menu “WIFI” ................................................................................................... 21

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4Charging the batteries: ............................................................ 22
4.1 Rechargeable battery technology LEADER TIC ......................................................22
4.2 Charging with the cable charger 100-240V or 12-24V (option)...............................23
4.3 Vehicle Charging Station (option)............................................................................25
4.4 Connection of the vehicle charging station to the supply voltage: .......................27
4.5 Charging with the vehicle charging station:............................................................27
5MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................28
6WARRANTY............................................................................................................29
7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................30

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1 LEADER TIC 4.1 and 4.3
LEADER TIC 4.1 and 4.3 Long Range 700 and Long Range 1000
LEADER TIC 4.1 LR700/LR1000 with 1 button LEADER TIC 4.3 LR700/LR1000 with 3 button
(detachable optional pistol grip) (detachable optional pistol grip)
The Leader Long Range series comes with a grey housing and with 2 different Infrared Optics. The LR700
with a theoretical detection range of 700m comes with a 24mm lens and the LR1000 with a theoretical
detection range of 1000m comes with a 35mm lens. All other functions like usability, button allocation,
video, photo, colorization and other options and accessories are completely the same compared to
standard Leader TIC 4.1 or 4.3 Leader Thermal Imaging Cameras. Please see more information in chapter
2.6.
LEADER TIC 4.1 with 1 button
(detachable optional pistol grip)
LEADER TIC 4.3 with 3 buttons
(detachable optional pistol grip)

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LEADER TIC 4.1 small and efficient + 4” display = 1 Button
Particularly suitable for the first attack. LEADER TIC 4.1 offers unbeatable value and best quality, ideal for
firefighting, first attack, search for missing persons and fire. The brand new G-Core module takes the image
quality of all TIC models to a new level.
LEADER TIC 4.3 efficient and versatile + 4” display = 3 Buttons

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1.1 Dimensions
1.2 Benefits
Compact 175 x 145 x 97 mm, 69 x 57 x 38 inch (without pistol grip)
Removable Pistol grip (+110 mm/ + 43,3ʺ in height)
Lightweight 990g (2,1 lb) with 2 batteries, with handstraps (+35g / +0,08 lb), with pistol grip
(+165g / +0,36 lb)
Extra large 4,0“ (10,2 mm) display for detailed visibility
Ultra wide temperature range: -40°C to +1150°C
1 to 5* colorization mode
Image freeze, picture capture* and video recording*
Numerical hot-spot temperature
6 years warranty on batteries (Best Energy Concept) 5000 battery charging cycles
> 8 h running time with 2 batteries (5-6h with video recording)
Germanium window to protect the optics
Large buttons easy to operate even with gloves
Digital zoom 2x and 4x *
Laserpointer for marking areas of interest*
New G-Core module for improved image quality
* depending on option and model
97 mm
38 in
145 mm / 57 in
175 mm /
69 in
110 mm /
43,3 in

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2 Camera Setup LEADER TIC 4:
2.1 Mounting the Pistol Grip:
The pistol grip is premounted on the camera if ordered with this option. The grip can be easily
demounted/mounted within seconds. The necessary tool (standard hex wrench) is part of scope of supply.
Battery compartment
4x Charging connectors
Germanium Window
Laserpointer
Brackets for carrying belts
or zipper
USB interface
Operating
buttons
Runtime
indicator
(illuminated
logo)

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2.2 Change of Batteries
The camera's energy design is based on the latest LiFePO4 (nanophosphate) batteries. These cells are
far superior to the usual NiCd and NiMh batteries with respect to:
- up to > 5000 charging cycles and extreme performance even in frost
- No emission of inflammable POTASSIUM HYDRIDE GASES at high temperature
Batteries and battery packs are processed to guarantee correct polarity. Please insert them into the
shaft so that the "blank" side (contact face) points downwards. Protective class IP67 is only guaranteed
if the compartment is tightly closed.
2.3 Aramid protective cover (option)
The batteries are kept ready to the left and right in the battery
compartments.
The compartments can be easily opened with a coin within
seconds.
Use of the heat resistant aramid protective cover is
recommended to lower the effort of cleaning and extend the
lifetime and operating time of the camera. The camera is
additionally protected against mechanical damage and
chemicals.
Pull the protective cover over the camera and close the
Velcro fasteners. Protective covers wear out with frequent
use and can be ordered as spare parts.
The camera can be charged in the charging bay with or
without the protective cover.
Positions of keys are additionally marked in color.
The protective cover doubles the heat resistant time.

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Hot Spot
Temperature
2.4 Screen Elements:
* If only image freeze function is available (TIC 4.1) the symbol turns into
The SD card symbol on the top indicates the currently used capacity of the internal 8GB storage. The
symbol changes in the following linear manner from 0 to 8 GB. The camera can store up to 1000 pictures
+ 8h video.

If the red symbol appears the next recorded video will overwrite the oldest video on the card.
Laserpointer
Temperature
measurement
point (Hot Spot)
Color Scheme
Battery Indicator
Reference
temperature bar
with color
gradient
Freeze*/Picture
High-Gain Mode
Zoom
Video
WiFi Stick
TI BASIC PLUS
Mode