Pulsar PROTON FXQ30 User manual

Manual Proton FXQ
Table of Contents
DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................................2
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................3
FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................4
COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS ................................................................................................................6
BUTTON OPERATION.................................................................................................................................7
USING THE BATTERY PACK ........................................................................................................................8
BATTERY CHARGING..............................................................................................................................8
BATTERY INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................12
PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................12
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE...........................................................................................................13
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY......................................................................................................................13
OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................14
MOUNTING ATTACHMENT ON OPTICAL RIFLESCOPE.........................................................................14
POWERING ON AND IMAGE SETTING .....................................................................................................16
MICROBOLOMETER CALIBRATION..........................................................................................................17
IMAGE DETAIL BOOST .............................................................................................................................17
STATUS BAR.............................................................................................................................................18
QUICK MENU FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................19
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................19
ENTER THE MAIN MENU .....................................................................................................................19
MODE ..................................................................................................................................................20
IMAGE DETAIL BOOST .........................................................................................................................21
WI-FI SETTINGS....................................................................................................................................21

GENERAL SETTINGS.............................................................................................................................22
COLOR MODES ....................................................................................................................................25
DEVICE INFORMATION........................................................................................................................26
DEFECTIVE PIXEL REPAIR.....................................................................................................................27
MICROPHONE......................................................................................................................................28
ICON BRIGHTNESS.............................................................................. Feil! Bokmerke er ikke definert.
CALIBRATION MODE ...........................................................................................................................29
VIDEO RECORDING AND PHOTOGRAPHY................................................................................................29
WI-FI FUNCTION......................................................................................................................................31
DISPLAY OFF FUNCTION..........................................................................................................................31
DISPLAY CALIBRATION.............................................................................................................................32
STREAM VISION.......................................................................................................................................34
FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................................................34
USB CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................35
TECHNICAL INSPECTION..........................................................................................................................36
TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ............................................................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................37
The device does not turn on ...............................................................................................................37
The device does not operate from an external power source............................................................37
Blurred image with vertical stripes or an uneven background...........................................................37
Poor quality image. There is noise or ghost images of previous scenes or objects............................38
Image is too dark.................................................................................................................................38
Color bars appear on the display or the image disappears ................................................................38
The image of the object being observed is missing ............................................................................38
Missing or interrupted broadcasting via Wi-Fi....................................................................................39
When the device is used in low temperature conditions the image quality is worse than in positive
temperatures. .....................................................................................................................................40
LEGAL COMPLIANCES AND DISCLAIMERS...............................................................................................41
DESCRIPTION
Thermal Imaging Front Attachment Proton FXQ30 is a multipurpose device that allows you to quickly
and easily transform a daylight riflescope into a thermal imaging one.
The attachment is mounted on the lens of an riflescope with the help of adapters designed for various
lens diameters. The attachment does not require any additional adjustment.

The attachment is intended for various applications, including hunting, sport shooting, night
photography & video recording, and surveillance.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
•Proton FXQ30 Thermal Imaging Attachment
•Carrying Case
•2x APS 5 Rechargeable Battery
•2x Lock-cover for APS 5 Battery
•Battery Pack Charger
•Power Adapter
•USB Type-C Cable
•Quick Start Guide
•Lens-Cleaning Cloth
•Warranty Card
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
FXQ30
SKU
76653
Microbolometer
Type
Uncooled
Resolution, Pixels
384x288
Pixel Pitch, µm
17
Frame Rate, Hz
50
Optical Characteristics
Magnification of attachment, x
1
Recommended daylight optics magnification,
x
1.5-4
Lens
F30/1.2
Field-of-view (Horizontal), deg/m per 100 m
12.4 / 21.8
Detection Range (animal height 1.7 m), m/y
900 / 984.25
Minimum Observation Distance, m/y
15 / 16.4
Display
Type
AMOLED
Resolution, Pixels
1024x768
Operational Characteristics
Power Supply, V
3-4.2

Battery type/ Capacity/ Rated Output Voltage
Li-Ion Battery Pack APS 5 / 4900 mAh /
DC 3.7 V
External Power Supply
5 V (USB Type-C)
Max. Battery Pack Life (at t = 22 °C), Hour*
6
Maximum Recoil Power When Used with a
Rifled Weapon, Joules
6000
Maximum Shock-Resistance When Used with
a Slug Gun, Caliber
12
Degree of protection IP code (IEC60529)
IPX7
Operating temperature, °C
-25 … +50
Overall Dimensions, mm/inch
119х58х75 / 4.69x2.28x2.95
Weight (without Battery), kg/oz
0.3 / 10.58
Video Recorder
Photo/Video Resolution, Pixels
864х648
Video/Photo Format
.mp4 / .jpg
Built-in Memory
16 GB
About 8 hours of video or more than 100
000 photos
About 5 hours of video or more than
100 000 photos
Wi-Fi Channel**
Frequency
2.4 GHz
Standard
802.11 b/g
* Actual operating time will depend to what extent the Wi-Fi and built-in video recorder is used.
**The reception range may vary depending on various factors: obstacles, other Wi-Fi networks.
FEATURES
•Microbolometer with a resolution of 384x288 pixels
•Microbolometer pixel size of 17 microns
•1024x768 AMOLED display resolution
•Compact size
•Easily converts daylight optical riflescopes into thermal imaging riflescopes
•Preserves the benefits of daylight optics in night-time conditions
•Three calibration modes (manual, semi-automatic and automatic)

•Four observation modes: Forest, Rocks, Identification, User
•Detection distance up to 900 m
•Wireless remote control
•Instant start
•Display Off function
•Built-in video recording
•Remote firmware update
•Fully watertight (IPX7 protection class)
•Wide operating temperature range (-25 °С – +50°С)
•All-metal body made of light-alloy metal
Video/audio Recording
•Built-in video recorder
•Integration with iOS and Android devices
•Wi-Fi Smartphone remote control and surveillance
•YouTube Live broadcasting and direct recording on the Internet via a smartphone and the Stream Vision
app.
Battery Pack
•Quick-change APS 5 Li-ion battery pack
•USB Power Bank charging option

COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Lens cover
2. Eyepiece cover
3. Battery compartment cover
4. Battery pack
5. Battery compartment
6. ON/OFF button
7. REC button
8. Controller
9. USB port
10. Objective lens end of daylight optical device
11. Insert

12. Adapter
13. Screws
14. Tightening screw
15. Screw
16. Adapter lever
17. Mounting area
BUTTON OPERATION
Operation
Button
Power device on
short press
Power device off
long press for 3 secs
Turn display off
long press for less than 3 secs
Turn display on
short press
Calibrate the microbolometer
short press
Video Recorder
Button
Start/pause/resume video recording
short press
Stop video recording
long press
Switch to video / photo mode
long press
Capture Photo
short press
Main Menu
Button
Enter main menu
long press
Navigation through menu
rotation
Enter menu items
short press
Confirm value
short press
Exit menu items
long press
Exit main menu
long press
Quick Menu
Button
Enter quick menu
short press
Switch between quick menu options
short press
Parameter change
rotation

Exit quick menu
long press
USING THE BATTERY PACK
BATTERY CHARGING
The Proton FXQ30 thermal imaging attachment comes with an APS 5 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.
APS 5 batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology when using a standard charging
set (charger, USB Type-C cable, power adapter). Before first use, make sure the battery is fully charged.

Option 1
1. Install the APS 5 battery (4) in the battery compartment (5) of the device.
2. Connect the USB cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector (9) of the device.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (21) to the Power Adapter (22).
4. Plug the Power Adapter (22) into a 100-240 V socket (23).

Option 2
1. Insert the APS 5 battery (4) along the guide into the APS 5 charger (18) slot as far as it will go. The APS
charger is supplied with your device and sold separately.
2. Connect the plug of the USB Type-C cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector of the Power Adapter (20).
3. Plug the Power Adapter (22) into a 100-240 V socket (23).
4. Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector (20) of the charger.
5. LED indicators (19) will display the battery charge level (see Table).

Note: Two batteries can be charged at the same time, a second slot is provided for it.
LED indication (19) in the battery charging mode
Battery Level
Battery charge level is from 0% to 25%
Battery charge level is from 26% to 50%
Battery charge level is from 51% to 80%
Battery charge level is from 81% to 99%
Battery is fully charged. It can be
disconnected from the charger.
Defective battery. Do not use the battery!
LED indication (19) in the standby mode*
Battery Level
Battery charge level is from 0% to 25%
Battery charge level is from 26% to 50%
Battery charge level is from 51% to 80%
Battery charge level is from 81% to 99%
Battery is fully charged. It can be
disconnected from the charger.
Defective battery. Do not use the battery!
* Standby mode is when the batteries are in the charger but the Power Adapter is not connected. In this
mode, the indicators are only on for 10 seconds.
Attention! When using a Power Adapter that does not support USB Power Delivery fast charging
technology, the flicker frequency of the LED indicators decreases by a factor of 3 and the charge time
increases.
Attention! The charger heats up during fast charging. Excess heat is removed through the radiator and
does not affect the device operation.

BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Put the Lock-cover (3) on the rechargeable APS 5 battery (4).
2. Insert the APS 5 battery (4) along the guide into the battery compartment (5).
3. Lock the battery (4) by turning the Lock-cover (3) clockwise until it stops.
4. Turn the Lock-cover (3) counter-clockwise to remove the battery (4).
PRECAUTIONS
•Always use the APS 5 charger supplied with the device (or purchased separately) to charge APS 5
batteries. Using an unsuitable charger can cause irreparable damage to the battery and fire.
•Do not charge the battery immediately after bringing it from cold to warm. Wait at least 30 minutes for
the battery to warm up.
•Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
•Do not use the charger if it has been modified or damaged.
•Do not leave the battery in a charger connected to the mains after charging is complete.
•Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or naked flames.
•Do not use the battery as a power source for devices that do not support APS 5 batteries.
•Do not disassemble or deform the battery or charger.
•Do not drop or strike the battery or charger.
•The battery and charger must not be immersed in water.

•Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
•The batteries should be partially charged (50 to 80 %) for long-term storage.
•The battery is to be charged at an ambient temperature of 0°C to +35°C or the lifespan of the battery
will decrease significantly.
•When using the battery at sub-zero ambient temperatures, the battery capacity decreases. This is
normal and not a defect.
•Do not use the battery at temperatures outside the range of -25°C to +50 С or it may reduce battery life.
•The battery is short circuit protected. However, any situation that may cause short-circuiting should be
avoided.
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
External power can be supplied from an external source, such as a Power Bank (5 V).
1. Connect the external power source to the USB Type-C connector (9) on the device.
2. The device will switch to draw power from the external source while the АPS5 battery will be gradually
recharged.
3. A battery icon will appear on the display showing the percentage charge level.
4. An icon will be displayed when the device is powered by an external power source and the АPS5
battery is not connected.
5. The device automatically switches to the APS 5 battery when the external power supply is disconnected.
Attention! Charging APS 5 batteries from an external source at temperatures below 0°C can reduce
battery life. When using external power, connect the Power Bank to the device only after it has been
turned on and working for at least several minutes.

OPERATION
MOUNTING ATTACHMENT ON OPTICAL RIFLESCOPE
1. Remove the eyepiece cover (2).
2. Select the Ring Adapter (12) (sold separately) with the insert (11) of the required diameter depending
on the outer diameter of the lens of your riflescope (10) (see Table). The designation 42 mm / 50 mm /
56 mm in the name of the adapter means the lens diameter of the riflescope.
3. Screw together the Ring Adapter (12) and the attachment along the threads of the mounting
area (17) until it stops. Then untighten a little (no more than one turn) so that the lever (16) is on the
right side (see Figure).
4. Evenly tighten the screws (13) until the ball joint grips in the Ring Adapter (12).
5. Apply 2-3 strips of double-sided tape to the outer surface of the insert (11) of your choice.
6. Push the insert (11) of your choice into the Ring Adapter (12) until it stops.
7. Move the lever (16) to the OPEN position.
8. Before installing the Ring Adapter (12) onto the riflescope, it is recommended to degrease the lens body
of the riflescope (10).

9. Mount the Ring Adapter (12) with the insert (11) onto the lens of the daylight riflescope (10) as far as it
will go.
10. If the Ring Adaptor (12) with the insert (11) selected according to the table cannot be mounted onto the
lens (10), follow the steps below:
oLoosen the locking screw (14) with a 2mm Allen key.
oUntighten the screw (15) with a hex wrench (S = 4mm) until the Ring Adaptor with the insert can be
mounted onto the lens (10).
11. Move the lever (16) from its initial OPEN position to the CLOSE position.
12. Loosen the locking screw (14) with a 2mm Allen key, if it hasn’t been done before.
13. Tighten the screw (15) using a 4mm Allen key. The clamping force should be 1.5-2 Nm (use a torque
screwdriver) to ensure the lever is correctly tightened (16), while the Ring Adapter with the attachment
should not move relative to the body of the riflescope (10). If necessary, tighten or loosen the
screw (15) to operate the lever (16) in the best way possible.
14. Tighten the locking screw (14) as far as it will go.
15. Turn on the attachment by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (6) button.
16. Align the display center with the crosshairs of the reticle by tilting the attachment.
17. Align top and bottom display boundaries parallel to the horizontal axis of the riflescope by turning the
attachment clockwise or counterclockwise.
18. Having reached the best possible position of the attachment, tighten the two screws (13) until stop. The
clamping force should be 5-7.5 N·m (use a torque screwdriver to check).
Selection Table for Riflescope Inserts
Ring Adapter model
The internal diameter of the insert needs to match the outer diameter of
the objective lens housing of the riflescope it is being installed on.
Insert internal diameter,
mm
Suitable for lens housing of riflescopes with
an outer diameter of, mm
PSP Ring Adapter 42
mm
45.5
45.5
46
46
46.5
46.5
47
46.7-47.6
48
47.7- 48.6

49
48.7-49.6
50
49.7-50.6
PSP Ring Adapter 50
mm
51.6
51.6
53.4
53.4
55
54.7-55.6
56
55.7-56.6
57
56.7-57.6
58
57.7-58.6
59
58.7-59.6
PSP Ring Adapter 56
mm
60
59.7-60.6
61
60.7-61.6
62
61.7-62.6
63
62.7-63.6
64
63.7-64.6
65
64.7-65.6
POWERING ON AND IMAGE SETTING
1. Remove the lens cover (1).
2. Press the ON/OFF (6) button to turn on the attachment.
3. If necessary, adjust the reticle sharpness according to the instructions for your scope.
4. Enter the main menu with a long press of the controller button (8) and select the desired calibration
mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A).
5. Calibrate the image by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (6) button. Close the lens cover before manual
calibration.
6. Select the desired observation mode (Forest, Rocks, Identification or User) in the main menu. User
mode allows you to change and save user brightness and contrast settings in the quick menu.
7. Enter the main menu with a long press of the controller button (8) and select the desired color palette
(see the Color Modes section).
8. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the controller button (8) to adjust the brightness and
contrast of the display (see the Quick Menu Functions section).
9. Upon completion of use turn the device off by a long press of the ON/OFF (6) button.

Warning! Never point the lens at intensive energy sources such as laser radiation emitting devices or the
sun. It can damage electronic components in the device. The warranty does not cover damage arising
from failure to comply with the operating rules.
MICROBOLOMETER CALIBRATION
Calibration enables the microbolometer temperature background to be equalized and defects in the
image (such as vertical lines, phantom images etc.) to be eliminated.
During calibration, the image on the display freezes briefly for up to 1 second.
There are three calibration modes: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) and automatic (A).
Select the required mode in the Calibration Mode section of the menu.
M mode (manual).
•Secure the lens cover (1) and briefly press the ON (6) button.
•After completing the calibration process, remove the lens cap.
SA mode (semi-automatic)
•Calibration is engaged by a brief press of the ON (6) button.
•The lens cap does not need to be secured (the microbolometer is closed by an internal shutter).
A mode (automatic)
•The device is calibrated autonomously, in accordance with the firmware algorithm.
•The lens cap does not need to be secured (the microbolometer is closed by an internal shutter).
•In this mode, the device may be calibrated by the user using the ON (6) button.
IMAGE DETAIL BOOST
The Image Detail boost function increases the sharpness of the contours of heated objects, which
increases their detail. The result of the function depends on the selected mode and observation

conditions: the higher the contrast of objects, the more noticeable the effect. This option is enabled by
default, but can be disabled in the main menu.
The description of enabling/disabling the Image Detail Boost function is available here.
STATUS BAR
The status bar is at the bottom of the display and displays information on the actual operating status of
the device, including:
•Color Mode (shown only when the Black Hot color mode is selected)
•Auto shutdown function (for example, 1 min)
•Microphone
•Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the
calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins).
•Power Indication:
- charge level if the device is powered by a battery
- charge level if the device is charging and powered by a battery
- no battery, the device is connected to an external power supply.
•Observation Mode
•Video recording status:
- video recording is on
- pause
- video recording is off
•Wi-Fi Connection

•Time
•Bluetooth
QUICK MENU FUNCTIONS
•Enter the menu with a short press of the controller button (8).
•To select the functions below, press successively the controller button (8).
Contrast –rotate the controller ring (8) to change the display contrast value from 0 to 20.
Brightness –rotate the controller ring (8) to change the display brightness value from 0 to 20.
Basic mode –it allows you to select one of the three observation modes (Forest, Rocks,
Identification) as the basic one for the user mode.
•To exit the menu, press and hold down the controller button (8), or wait 10 seconds for automatic exit.
MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS
ENTER THE MAIN MENU
1. Enter the menu with a long press of the controller button (8).
2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to move through the menu functions.
3. One short press of the controller button (8) opens a menu item.
4. To exit the menu, press and hold down the controller button (8).
Automatic exit from the menu occurs after 10 seconds of inactivity.
General view of the menu:

MODE
Observation mode selection
The device has four observation modes of the thermal imager: Forest (observation mode of objects
within low thermal contrast conditions), Rocks (observation mode of objects within high thermal
contrast conditions), Identification (high detalization mode), and User (individual brightness and
contrast settings).
1. Press and hold the controller button (8) to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select the Mode menu item.
3. A short press of the controller button (8) opens the menu.
4. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select one of the modes: Forest, Rocks, Identification, and User.
5. A short press of the controller button (8) confirms the selection.
Rocks. This is the best mode when observing objects after a sunny day or within urban conditions.
Forest. This is the best mode when searching and observing within field conditions, against the
background of leaves, bushes and grass. The mode is highly informative about an object being observed
as well as landscape details.
Identification. This is the best mode when observing objects within adverse weather conditions
(fog, mist, rain and snow). It allows you to recognize the characteristics of an object being observed
more clearly. Increased detail may be accompanied by insignificant image graininess.