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

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2.5 Characteristics of LEADER TIC 4:
General
Power supply
LiFePO4recharg. batteries (85g)
Running time (20°C)
with Eco-Boost-System
since October 2018
>8h (2 batt) / >4h (1 batt)
>6h (2 batt) with non-active video
>5h (2 batt) with recording video
Boot time
< 5 seconds
Charging voltage
12 / 24 VDC or 100-240 VAC
Charging time
(for 2 batt / consider
half for 1 batt)
Charging bay: ~2h
Mains charger: 100% in ~2h,
90% in ~1h30, 80% in ~1h20
Charging cycles
> 5000
Memory (optional)
8GB internal SD card
(8h video or 1000 pics)
Warranty
5 years on camera / 6 years on
batteries / 10 years on thermal
sensor / 1 year on accessories
(chargers, charging bay, etc…)
Options
Removable pistol grip
Picture capture and/or video
recording (8GB capacity)
Neck strap in flame
retardant material
Vehicle charging bay or
mains charger
1 or 2 Retractable
lanyards
Carrying case IP67
Protection hood
Wireless video transmission to
computer, tablet or smartphone
Removable pistol grip
Picture capture and/or video
recording (8GB capacity)
Leader TIC 4
Dimensions
L.175 x W.145 x H.97 mm (H =
+110mm with optional pistol grip)
Weight
990g with 2 batt / 905g with 1 batt
(+170g with optional pistol grip)
Display
4“ LCD / 320 x 240 (76.800) px /
Backlighted / Brightness: 800 cd/m²
Frequency
60Hz Fps
T°C Range
-40° to +1150°C
Colorization
Std: Fire, Search, Inverse
Option: Cold finder and Multicolour
Housing
Material
PUR / Elastomer
Drop Test
2m on concrete
IP
IP67 / 1 Meter 30 Minutes
Heat resistance
150°C for 15min / 260°C for 5min
Sensor
Micro bolometer
type
Uncooled 17µ Amorphous Silicon aSi
Resolution 384 x 288 (110 592 px)
Spectral range
7 –14 µm
Thermal sensitivity
NETD: <50mK (<0.05°C)
Optic
Material
Germanium Carbon Coated
Protected by a germanium window
Focus
0,35m to infinity / F/1.3 speed
Visual field / FOV
H: 51° / V: 40° / Diagonal: 65°

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2.6 Characteristics of LEADER TIC 4 Long Range LR700 and
LR1000:
General
Power supply
LiFePO4recharg. batteries (85g)
Running time (20°C)
with Eco-Boost-System
since October 2018
>8h (2 batt) / >4h (1 batt)
>6h (2 batt) with non-active video
>5h (2 batt) with recording video
Boot time
< 5 seconds
Charging voltage
12 / 24 VDC or 100-240 VAC
Charging time
(for 2 batt / consider
half for 1 batt)
Charging bay: ~2h
Mains charger: 100% in ~2h,
90% in ~1h30, 80% in ~1h20
Charging cycles
> 5000
Memory (optional)
8GB internal SD card
(8h video or 1000 pics)
Warranty
5 years on camera / 6 years on
batteries / 10 years on thermal
sensor / 1 year on accessories
(chargers, charging bay, etc…)
Options
Removable pistol grip
Picture capture and/or video
recording (8GB capacity)
Neck strap in flame
retardant material
Vehicle charging bay or
mains charger
1 or 2 Retractable
lanyards
Carrying case IP67
Protection hood
Wireless video transmission to
computer, tablet or smartphone
Removable pistol grip
Picture capture and/or video
recording (8GB capacity)
Leader TIC 4 LR700 and LR1000
Dimensions
L.175 x W.145 x H.97 mm (H =
+110mm with optional pistol grip)
Weight
1000g with 2 batt / 915g with 1 batt
(+170g with optional pistol grip)
Display
4“ LCD / 320 x 240 (76.800) px /
Backlighted / Brightness: 800 cd/m²
Frequency
60Hz Fps
T°C Range
-40° to +1150°C
Colorization
Std: Fire, Search, Inverse
Option: Cold finder and Multicolour
Housing
Material
PUR / Elastomer
Drop Test
2m on concrete
IP
IP67 / 1 Meter 30 Minutes
Heat resistance
150°C for 15min / 260°C for 5min
Sensor
Micro bolometer
type
Uncooled 17µ Amorphous Silicon aSi
Resolution 384 x 288 (110 592 px)
Spectral range
7 –14 µm
Thermal sensitivity
NETD: <50mK (<0.05°C)
Optic
Material
Germanium Carbon Coated
Protected by a germanium window
Lens
24mm for Leader TIC LR700
35mm for Leader TIC LR1000
Focus
10m to infinity / F/1.2 speed for
Leader TIC LR700
5m to infinity / F/1.5 speed for
Leader TIC LR1000
Visual field / FOV
H: 13° / V: 9.8° / Diagonal: 16.3° for
Leader TIC LR700
H: 9.4° / V: 7° / Diagonal: 11.7° for
Leader TIC LR1000

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Characteristics and Limits of LEADER TIC 4 Long Range LR700 and LR1000:
Detection: You can see something is there
Recognition: You can see that a person is there
Identification: You can see what the person is doing (e.g. holding something)
*Please note that these values are calculated values at ideal conditions. Real values can vary due to
atmospheric conditions.
Sample Pictures under real conditions of human detection of Leader TIC LR700 and LR1000:
TIC 4 LR700 @ 150m distance
TIC 4 LR700 @ 100 m distance
TIC 4 LR1000 @ 200 m distance
TIC 4 LR1000 @ 100 m distance
Estimation of Ranges of LEADER LR TICs
17µm sensor, good weather conditions
Human Target (1,8m x 0,6m)
Vehicle Target (2,3 x 2,3 m)
Detection
Range*
Recognition
Range*
Identification
Range*
Detection
Range*
Recognition
Range*
Identification
Range*
TIC Standard
180 m
40 m
30 m
500 m
100 m
75 m
LR700
700 m
130 m
100 m
1700 m
350 m
260 m
LR1000
1000 m
200 m
150 m
2400 m
500 m
370 m

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FIRE
Dark red > 850 °C
Red > 675 °C
Orange > 500 °C
Dark yellow > 350 °C
Yellow > 200 °C
White = Hot
Black = Cold
3 Get started
3.1 ON / OFF
On/Off key (GREEN) must be pressed to start the camera.
A start-up screen with LEADER logo will appear and the infrared image can be seen within 5 seconds.
Press the On/Off key for at least 5 seconds to switch off the camera. Until the camera turns off, a
countdown appears on the display. If the screen goes off, the camera is switched off.
Only for models with video/picture feature: The video/picture function and gallery mode need about 10-
15s after start-up to be ready to use.
3.2 Color Schemes:
3.2.1 The LEADER TIC 4 offers up to 5 color schemes
ON / OFF Key
Illuminated logo

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COLD FINDER
Blue color for coldest areas
MULTICOLOR
For Industrial applications
Hazardous material use
For filling level indication
INVERSE
• White=cold
• Black = hot
Coloring unchanged
For daylight scenes
For filling level indication
Switching on any model, the LEADER TIC will automatically start in “fire-fighting
mode”
SEARCH
The 7 hottest percent of the scene are
coloured continuously from Red, Orange to
Yellow.
People or hot-spot searches

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Color schemes except for FIRE mode are marked by a symbol at the bottom left
3.2.2 The 3 sensitivity levels are automatically adjusted:
- Lower temperature range: -40 to + 150 °C
- Medium temperature range: -40 to + 500 °C (display on screen: )
- Upper temperature range: -40 to + 1150 °C (display on screen: )
3.3 Other screen elements:
3.3.1 Battery display:
This display informs about the charging status of the battery. A fully charged battery is displayed entirely
green (4 bars). 2 yellow bars are displayed from about half of battery run-time onward. A red bar is displayed
for the last quarter of battery run-time. Before the system shuts down, the battery symbol is blinking at least
for the past 5 remaining minutes.
3.3.2 Shutter Symbol:
The shutter is an important mechanical component of the camera, and is needed for recalibration of the
sensor. Upon recalibration, a short interruption of the display for less than 1 second is generated, in which
a green square is displayed in the upper left screen corner, and a low clicking can potentially be heard.
Cameras manufactured after 12/2021 do not have the green shutter symbol anymore.
3.3.3 Overheat Warning (blinking)
Warning against high temperature in the infrared sensor. The camera does not switch off automatically. It
is highly recommended, though to put the camera in cooler areas immediately when this symbol appears.
Otherwise the camera can be irreversibly damaged.
3.3.4 Zoom
The zoom function is displayed by showing 2X or 4X at the left edge of the display.
3.3.5 Laser pointer
The laser pointer is activated or deactivated by pushing the round grey button for >2 seconds. In
any case it will be deactivated automatically after 30 seconds. If the laser is active it is displayed by a green
star at the left edge of the display.
The laser range finder power output is less than 1mV. In case of laser exposure,
the natural reflex to blink and turn your head is enough to protect yourself from eye
injuries.

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LASER RADIATION / DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM / CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT / DIN / EN60825-1:2015-07 /
λ = 650nm P0 1mW
3.3.6 Temperature “measurement point” – Hot Spot
The Hot Spot allows reading out temperature information of objects. The sensitive measurement point in
the middle of the screen for this purpose is therefore to be directed on to the object.
A fixed emission coefficient of ε=0.97 is set in the factory. Actual temperatures may differ depending to the
density of the material, its surface composition, and distance from the measurement object.
3.3.7 Digital temperature
The temperature read out in the measurement point is displayed as a digital value in the lower right corner
of the image, starting a few seconds after the live image is displayed. This corresponds to temperature
measured by the Hot Spot in the middle of the screen. Please note that real temperatures can differ from
indicated temperatures due to various thermal emissivity of objects.
3.3.8 Temperature bar
The temperature bar is the graphical display of the temperature read out in the hot spot. A temperature bar
with 5 color levels is additionally displayed for the color schemes FIRE/STD and INV. Temperature values
are displayed in the respective mode to the left near the bar.
3.4 Freeze / Picture function (option)
Areas that are difficult to access, e.g., sewer shafts, etc., which make “reading off” displays difficult or
impossible, can be evaluated using the freeze or still image function.
It is activated by shortly pressing the On / Off key. The pictures freezes and can be shown to other
people. When the still image is displayed, it can be analyzed with different color schemes.
For models without picture function the screen shows , for model with picture function the screen shows
on the left side and the picture will be saved on the internal mass storage camera.
By pressing the On / Off key again it switches back to the live mode. The / in the
display disappears.
The pictures can be viewed in the Gallery-Mode, directly at the camera by pressing the Buttons
simultaneously, or can be downloaded via the USB Connector (Details see in section
<Download Pictures and Videos>)

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3.5 Video function (option)
Long pressing of the Button , the video recorder of your LEADER TIC is
operating. It is displayed by the symbol (until 12/2021 ) for record on the left side of the screen. If
an error appears at this point, the recorder is not working and an error message appears.
To stop the video recording, press the same button long again.
While recording a picture can be taken, the color schemes can be switched and the zoom can be
activated as well.
The videos can be viewed in gallery mode, directly at the camera by pressing the Buttons
simultaneously, or can be downloaded via the USB Connector (Details see in section <Download Pictures
and Videos>)
Please note: video recording, picture capture and gallery mode are only available about 10-15 seconds
after switching the camera on.
The maximum recording time is 8 hours for videos and max 1000 pictures. The recorded video is split in
sequences of 10 minutes. If the 8GB internal SD card is full, the oldest video sequence is automatically
overwritten. In case of taking out both batteries when the camera is running or the camera shuts down due
to low batteries, the last video sequence is stored.
3.6 Downloading Pictures and Videos
For downloading recorded data, connect the LEADER TIC with the USB cable to your computer. The USB
cable is scope of supply if the video option is ordered. Start or restart the camera and the camera is installed
automatically. If the connection is successful, the camera display shows USB after about 10-15s. The
camera will appear as a normal mass storage camera named LEADER TIC4 on your computer. The
recorded data can be downloaded or deleted from the DCIM folder.
The videos and pictures names include the date and time information.
Example:
img-yyyymmddhhmmss
vid-yyyymmddhhmmss-000
Disconnect the USB camera and remove the cable after download and restart the LEADER TIC 4.
3.7 Wireless Video transmission (optional)
Use the heat resistant protection cover to mount the WiFi antenna to the LEADER TIC.
Insert the Antenna into the stripes in the cover:
Then mount the protection cover on the handstrap:

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Shut down your LEADER TIC, then connect the Wifi antenna by opening the protection cap and plug it into
the USB port. After the USB Wifi Stick is properly mounted, the Camera can be switched on, then it is ready
to transmit the live video and a WiFi symbol appears
3.8 Establish the Live Video Transmission
The live Video can be viewed on a cell phone (Android, iOS) with Wifi connectivity, or a PC/Notebook
equipped with a Wifi antenna. An USB Wifi antenna for i.e. PC is available as an accessory if needed.
As soon as the LEADER TIC is ready it can be found as a WiFi access point in your Wlan list:
By default the values are as follows:
SSID : LEADER TIC xxxxxx
Password : TICxxxxxx
xxxxxx=Serial number of camera
Up to 3 clients may establish a connection simultaneously. To view the live-stream connect your client to
the access point and open an appropriate application (e.g. VLC media player (freeware)).
Once the VLC player is installed on you smartphone, tablet or computer it needs to be configured to
establish a connection:
1. Open the menu Media/
2. Open Network Stream
3. Within the combo-box labeled “Please enter a network URL: udp://:1234
and hit “Play”.
Please note: The menus can slightly differ depending on hardware, operating system and player version.
While streaming the gallery cannot be accessed. In order to stop streaming turn off the TIC and unplug
the WiFi-stick.
Protection Cap
USB Plug

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3.9 Configuration of the LEADER TIC
(Date/Time/SSID/Password/°C/F)
To configure the LEADER TIC please install the Software provided on the camera or download the latest
version from our webpage.
Connect the LEADER TIC with an USB cable to your PC, turn on the LEADER TIC and open the camera
named LEADER TIC 4 on your Explorer.
In the folder named “LEADER TIC 4 Configuration” you can find the install files for Mac and Windows
32bit and 64bit version. Please install the correct version and restart your computer. After successful
installation you will find the entry LEADER TIC 4 in your program list. Start the TIC 4 Configuration and a
browser window with the start screen will appear.
3.9.1 Configuration Menu “Start Screen”
3.9.2 Configuration Menu “Time”
To adjust the time and date click on TIME, change the values in the framed box and click on SAVE.