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TacFusion
User Manual A1

TacFusion User Manual A1
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About this User Manual
This User Manual is applicable to TacFusion. This document includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures,
charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the
User Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in
the company website.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Photonis Netherlands B.V.
Dwazziewegen 2, 9301 ZR Roden
P.O. Box 60, 9300 AB Roden
The Netherlands
Declare under our sole responsibility that our product:
Product name:
TacFusion
Product Description:
Thermal Telescope
Model:
Nocturn XS
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards:
following the provisions of
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
The product is marked with
Signed by or for the manufacturer:
Name : Patrick Djoegan
Title : Quality Control Manager
Place and Date : Roden, December 10th 2020

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

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EU Conformity Statement
This product and, if applicable, the supplied accessories are marked with “CE” and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your
local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated
collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific
battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to
indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your
supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
www.recyclethis.info.
Warnings and Cautions
All the electronic operation should be strictly compliance with the electrical safety regulations, fire prevention
regulations and other related regulations in your local region.
Please use the power adapter, which is provided by normal company. The power consumption cannot be less
than the required value.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heat or fire hazard.
Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it to high electromagnetism radiation.
Avoid the equipment installation on vibrations surface or places subject to shock (ignorance can cause equipment
damage).
Do not place the device in extremely hot (refer to the specification of the device for the detailed operating
temperature), cold, dusty or damp locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
The device cover for indoor use shall be kept from rain and moisture.
Exposing the equipment to direct sun light, low ventilation or heat source such as heater or radiator is forbidden
(ignorance can cause fire danger).
Do not aim the device at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may occur otherwise (which is not
a malfunction however), and affecting the endurance of sensor at the same time.

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Contents
1. Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1. General Safety .....................................................................................................................................................6
1.2. Box Content .........................................................................................................................................................7
1.3. Description...........................................................................................................................................................8
1.4. Functions .............................................................................................................................................................8
1.5. Appearance..........................................................................................................................................................8
1.5.1 Components.................................................................................................................................................8
1.5.2 Cables Description........................................................................................................................................9
1.5.3 Button Description .....................................................................................................................................10
2. Device Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................11
2.1. Device Charging .................................................................................................................................................11
2.2. Battery Installation ............................................................................................................................................12
2.3. Turning the power ON/OFF ...............................................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Power On ...................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.2 Power Off ...................................................................................................................................................13
2.4. Cable Connection...............................................................................................................................................13
2.5. Focus..................................................................................................................................................................13
3. TacFusion Setup ............................................................................................................................................................14
3.1. Menu Description ..............................................................................................................................................14
3.2. Local Output ......................................................................................................................................................15
3.3. File Export ..........................................................................................................................................................16
3.4. Display Setting ...................................................................................................................................................16
3.4.1 Contouring Function ..................................................................................................................................16
3.4.2 Display Brightness & Contrast....................................................................................................................17
3.4.3 Image Brightness & Contrast .....................................................................................................................17
3.4.4 Cursor.........................................................................................................................................................18
3.4.5 Digital Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................19
3.4.6 OSD Setting ................................................................................................................................................19
3.5. Palettes Setting..................................................................................................................................................19
3.6. Mobile application.............................................................................................................................................20

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3.7. GPS.....................................................................................................................................................................21
3.8. Reset Default Settings........................................................................................................................................21
4. Capture and Video ........................................................................................................................................................22
4.1. Capture Settings ................................................................................................................................................22
4.1.1 Capture Snapshots .....................................................................................................................................22
4.1.2 View Snapshot............................................................................................................................................22
4.1.3 Delete Snapshots .......................................................................................................................................22
4.2. Video Settings ....................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.1 Video Recording.........................................................................................................................................22
4.2.2 Video Playback ...........................................................................................................................................23
4.2.3 Delete Video...............................................................................................................................................23
5. Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................................24
5.1. Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................24
5.2. Common Material Emissivity Reference............................................................................................................24

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1. Overview
1.1. General Safety
WARNING and CAUTION statements have been strategically placed throughout the text prior to operating or maintenance
procedures, practices, or conditions considered essential to the protection of personnel (WARNING) or equipment and property
(CAUTION). NOTES emphasize necessary and important data. CAUTIONS and NOTES appear in the text as applicable. Definitions for
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES are as follows:
The CAUTION icon highlights a procedure, practice, condition or statement,
which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage or destruction of
equipment or loss of product effectiveness.
The WARNING icon highlights a procedure, practice, condition or statement,
which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or death of personnel or long-
term health hazards.
The NOTE icon highlights a procedure, condition or statement, which provides
important information about the subject.

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1.2. Box Content
TacFusion comes with the items listed in Table 1 and depicted in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Box contents
Table 1. Box contents
No
Item
Remark
Quantity
1
TacFusion
Comes with day and thermal imagers cap
1
2
Power adapter
USB to micro USB cable is provided
1
3
Battery charger
Be able to monitor batteries status
1
4
USB
User Manual is included
1
5
Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion batteries
4
6
Strap
Already attached on the device
2
7
Aviation plug cable
The connector is located at the bottom of the device
1
8
Day time pinhole
To be used for daylight condition
1
TacFusion
Daytime pinhole cover (1x)
Batteries (4x)
USB (1x)

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1.3. Description
TacFusion is a pair of binoculars with both thermal observation function and target searching function. In harsh conditions, such
as in a total dark or under extreme low illumination, the user can observe targets from long distance.
The TacFusion is designed for easy patrol and outdoor activities for day and night operations.
1.4. Functions
Thermal View
Device detects the real-time temperature and display it on the screen.
Fusion
Device is able to display the combined of thermal and visible views.
Connectivity
Device can capture images, record videos, and remote control over mobile phone application.
GPS Function
The device can be located with GPS system.
1.5. Appearance
1.5.1 Components
Figure 2. TacFusion appearance
Thermal Lens
Day/Night Vision Lens
Battery Compartment
Proximity sensor
Eyeshades
Eyepiece

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Table 2. Feature and function.
No
Feature
Function
1
Eyeshades
Adjustable diopter range.
2
Eyepieces
Viewing the screen.
3
Day/Night Vision Lens
Letting the visible light in.
4
Thermal Lens
Letting the infrared light in.
5
Battery Compartment
Powering the device by the batteries.
6
Proximity Sensor
Detecting human eyes that are approaching in order to save power.
The OLED screen turns on automatically when eyes are detected.
1.5.2 Cables Description
The aviation plug cable can be connected to connector, which is located at the bottom part of TacFusion.
Figure 3. Cable description
Table 3. Cable description
No
Feature
Function
1
BNC
Connect it to the display.
2
USB
Connect it to your PC to back up videos/images.
3
DB9
Reserved.

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1.5.3 Button Description
The TacFusion main buttons are shown below.
Figure 4. Button description.
For the description of the menu buttons, see the Table 4.
Table 4. Button description.
Symbol
Button
Function
Adjust Button
Hold the button to zoom in.
Mode Button
Press the button to switch the modes.
Hold the button to zoom out.
Power Button
Press the button to activate Contouring Function.
Hold the button to power on/off the device.
Capture Button
Press the button to capture the view.
Hold the button to start or stop recording.
Menu Button
Press the button to switch between White Hot mode and Black Hot
mode.
Hold the button to show the menu bar.
Note:
Contouring function will be further explain in Section 3.4.1.
Different modes in TacFusion such as Thermal, Visible and Fusion including White Hot and Black Hot modes will
be explained in Section 3.5.
Power Button
Mode
Button
Adjust
Button
Menu
Button
Capture
Button

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2. Device Operation
2.1. Device Charging
Purpose:
For the first use, it is advised to charge the batteries with your charger until they are fully charged.
Steps:
1. Take the proper plug adapter.
2. Push and hold it, at the mean time slide it toward the inside to assemble the power adapter.
Figure 5. Step 1 and 2.
3. Connect the power adapter to the battery charger.
Figure 6. Step 3.
4. Insert the batteries in the charger with the correct positive/negative terminals position.
Note:
When the charger is powered on, the LCD display lights up, indicating the status of the batteries. The charger will
detect the battery and charge them.

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Table 5. Light description.
No
Note
Explanation
1
Model & battery bars
Standby mode.
2
Unlighted
Power-saving mode
Press any button to activate it.
3
Err
Battery is damaged.
4
Blinking
Battery is being charged.
5
Chg. Finish
Battery is fully charged.
5. Complete the charging and disassemble the batteries.
2.2. Battery Installation
Purpose:
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.
Steps:
1. Open the battery compartment cap by rotating the lock counter-clockwise.
Figure 7. Step 1.
2. Insert two batteries with positive/negative marks (see at the side of the device) match with that of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cap by rotating the lock clockwise.
2.3. Turning the power ON/OFF
2.3.1 Power On
Step:
When the TacFusion is sufficiently charged, hold the button to turn ON the TacFusion. Please ensure that the batteries are
installed correctly.
Notes:
See the battery icon for the power status. means the battery is fully charged, and means that the battery
is low charged.
Lock
Battery compartment cap

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2.3.2 Power Off
Step:
When the TacFusion is ON, hold the button for four seconds to power off the TacFusion.
2.4. Cable Connection
Attentions:
Do NOT drag the cables when you do the connecting, or when it is connected to the TacFusion.
To plug in/out the cable, hold the cable end and then plug in/out. Do NOT twist the cables, which could damage the
inside pins.
Purpose:
Connect the TacFusion with the aviation cable, you can connect the device to your PC via USB interface or the display via the
BNC interface.
Steps:
Connect the aviation cable with the aviation interface. Make sure the anchor points match with each other and insert the cable.
To disconnect the cable, lift the cable.
Figure 8. How to connect the aviation cable.
2.5. Focus
Notes:
Do NOT touch the lens directly with your finger, or place any sharp objects nearby the lens.
It is advised to focus when using thermal mode.

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Step:
1. Slightly rotate the focus wheel to focus the objective lens.
Figure 9. Step 1.
2. Slightly rotate the focus wheel to focus the objective lens.
Figure 10. Step 2.
3. TacFusion Setup
3.1. Menu Description
Step:
Hold the button to show the menu bar.
In the menu, the right button, left button, OK button, and the cancel button are shown in the Figure 11.
Figure 11. Right, left, OK and cancel buttons.
Rotate on
thermal lens
to focus
Rotate to focus
Rotate to focus
Left
Right
OK
Cancel

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See Figure 12 for the menu interface.
Notes:
The Figure 12 is only for reference, the font size and icon are readjusted for better visualization.
Figure 12. Menu interface.
3.2. Local Output
Before you start:
Connect the TacFusion to the display unit via CVBS interface of the aviation plug. Refer to Section 2.4.
Purpose:
View the TacFusion image on the display unit for details.
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu of TacFusion.
2. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Settings and open CVBS ON/OFF submenu.
3. Press the button to confirm.
Note:
To disable the local output, go to CVBS ON/OFF submenu and press the button.
Palettes
Digital zoom
Wi-Fi
Storage
Battery

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3.3. File Export
Before starting:
Connect the TacFusion to your PC via USB interface of the aviation plug. Refer to Section 2.4.
Purpose:
Export the videos and snapshots to your PC.
Steps:
1. In your PC, go to the Removable Disk.
2. Double-click to open the disk. View or copy the videos or snapshots.
3. Disconnect the TacFusion with the PC.
3.4. Display Setting
3.4.1 Contouring Function
To emphasize the high-temperature of the target, TacFusion offers contouring function (see Figure 13). The contouring function
shows as the red line, which follows the high temperature of objects.
Figure 13. Active contouring function in Fusion mode.
Steps:
Press the button to activate or deactivate the contouring function.

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3.4.2 Display Brightness & Contrast
Adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen display.
Note:
This adjustment also affects the brightness and contrast of menu, icons, etc.
Screen Brightness
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu of TacFusion.
2. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Settings submenu.
3. Press the button to confirm.
4. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Display Brightness submenu.
5. Press the button to confirm.
6. Press the button and button to set the brightness value.
The higher, the brighter.
Screen Contrast
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu of TacFusion.
2. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Settings submenu.
3. Press the button to confirm.
4. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Display Contrast submenu.
5. Press the button to confirm.
6. Press the button and button to set the contrast value.
The higher, the more contrasting.
3.4.3 Image Brightness & Contrast
Adjust the brightness and contrast of the image.
Note:
This adjustment only affects the brightness and contrast of image.

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Image Brightness
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu of TacFusion.
2. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Settings submenu.
3. Press the button to confirm.
4. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Image Brightness submenu.
5. Press the button to confirm.
6. Press the button and button to set the brightness value.
The higher, the brighter.
Image Contrast
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu of TacFusion.
2. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Settings submenu.
3. Press the button to confirm.
4. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Image Contrast submenu.
5. Press the button to confirm.
6. Press the button and button to set the contrast value.
The higher, the more contrast.
3.4.4 Cursor
Purpose:
Display the cursor on the live view to have better indication of the target.
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu bar of TacFusion.
2. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Cursor submenu.
3. Press the button to confirm.
4. Manually move the TacFusion, align the horizontal line with the target bottom and measure the distance to the target.
5. Hold the button to exit.
Note:
To disable the cursor, go to Cursor submenu and press the button.

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3.4.5 Digital Zoom
Purpose:
Enable the digital zoom function to enlarge the image display.
Steps:
1. Hold the button to zoom in. The value of digital zoom can be set to 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X.
2. Hold the button to zoom out.
3.4.6 OSD Setting
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu of TacFusion.
2. Press the button and button to move the cursor to Settings submenu.
3. Press the button to confirm.
4. Press the button and button to move the cursor to OSD submenu.
5. Press the button to switch ON/OFF the OSD.
3.5. Palettes Setting
Figure 14. Thermal view.
Purpose:
The TacFusion equipped by dual-lens: thermal and visible light lens. The user can set the thermal or visible view to show thermal
channel, visible light channel, or both them (Fusion mode).