SPI Infrared T7 User manual
Chapter 1: Introduction
Description 2
What is Infrared? 2
Chapter 2: System Components
Standard Conguration 3
Optional Accessories 3
Chapter 3: Operating Instructions
Power Source 4
Activation (IR/pull Position) 4
Reset/OFF-ON-IR/pull Position 4
Focus Adjustment
White-Hot/Black-Hot button switch 4
2X Digital Zoom 4
Head Mount Assembly with Brow Pads 4
Chapter 4: Deactivating, cleaning and storing the system
Deactivation 5
Battery Removal 5
Cleaning Outer Unit 5
Cleaning Optics 5
Purging 5
Storage 5
Inspection 5
System Specications 5
Performance Specications 5
Chapter 5: Specications
Detector 5
Performance 5
Physical Features 6
Additional Features 6
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting guide
Discrepancy, Probable Cause And Suggested Action 5
Warranty 6
Export Restrictions 6
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Description 2
What is Infrared? 2
Chapter 2: System Components
Standard Conguration 3
Optional Accessories 3
Chapter 3: Operating Instructions
Power Source 4
Activation (IR/pull Position) 4
Reset/OFF-ON-IR/pull Position 4
Focus Adjustment
White-Hot/Black-Hot button switch 4
2X Digital Zoom 4
Head Mount Assembly with Brow Pads 4
Chapter 4: Deactivating, cleaning and storing the system
Deactivation 5
Battery Removal 5
Cleaning Outer Unit 5
Cleaning Optics 5
Purging 5
Storage 5
Inspection 5
System Specications 5
Performance Specications 5
Chapter 5: Specications
Detector 5
Performance 5
Physical Features 6
Additional Features 6
Chapter 6, Troubleshooting guide
Discrepancy, Probable Cause And Suggested Action 5
Warranty 6
Export Restrictions 6
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Description:
The T-7 Thermal Goggle/Binocular is a rugged, lightweight and
powerful Infrared optic that can be hand-held, helmet mounted, or
mounted on a head harness. By using the 2X internal digital zoom
and adding an optional afocal germanium optical lens, the T-7 pro-
vides potent 6X long range thermal surveillance and acquisition.
The sensitive uncooled thermal detector and high resolution
display provides crisp “white hot” or “black hot” images regard-
less of ambient conditions. A colorized capability is available at
user request. While night vision technology relies on amplica-
tion of ambient light or assisting illumination, thermal devices are
completely passive, sensing extremely minute temperature dif-
ferentials. The T-7 Thermal Goggles therefore acquire targets in
daylight and complete darkness while “seeing through” obscurants
such as smoke and haze which often hinder image intensication
devices.
Designed for law enforcement, military and commercial use, the
T-7 is idea for reconnaissance and surveillance, perimeter secu-
rity, wildlife observation and control, locating oil spills, and geo-
thermal event monitoring in addition to a wide variety of other
applications.
The T-7 combines a highly sensitive, unclooled, thermal detector
with the new 640 X 480 LED display integrated into the familiar
AN/PVS-7D housing, ensuring accurate images and compatibility
with accessories such as the Mil Spec Head Harness and Helmet
Mounts. The comfortable, light weight T-7 provides a powerful
advantage during both day and night operations.
What is Infrared?
Infrared energy, often referred to as “infrared” or “IR”, is electro-
magnetic radiation that travels in a straight line through space, the
same as visible light. Although infrared shares some of the prop-
erties of visible light, its different wavelength has several unique
characteristics. For instance, materials that are opaque to visible
light may be transparent to infrared, and vice versa. An example
of this difference is the ability of light intensication devices to see
through glass and plastic while thermal detection devices can-
not. Unlike visible light, given off by ordinary objects only at very
high temperatures (e.g. light bulbs), long wavelength infrared
(7-14 mm) is emitted by all objects at ordinary temperatures. This
means infrared is all around us all the time, even in the dark. Dif-
ferent objects give off varying amounts of infrared, depending on
the temperature of the object. The T-7 is designed to sense differ-
ing amounts of long-wavelength infrared and display the scene in
real time for the user.
WARNING!
DO NOT POINT THE T7 THERMAL DEVICE AT EX-
TREMELY HOT OBJECTS OR THE SUN TO AVOID
DAMAGING THE UNIT!
Chapter 2: System Components
The T-7 is shipped with the following standard components:
Standard conguration:
T-7 Thermal Acquisition Goggle System (1)
Soft Carrying Case (1)
CR123 Batteries (3)
Demist Shield (2)
Shoulder Strap (1)
Head Harness with Brow Pads (sm, med and lg) (1)
Lens Tissue (1)
Eye-Cups (2)
Lens Cap (1)
Lanyard (1)
Accessories:
Video out/external power cable (1)
(Image transfer port-RCA type, external power)
Optional Accessories:
2x or 3x Magnier Lens
Mil Spec Carrying Case
Tripod Mount (detachable)
Chapter 3: Operating Instructions
The T-7 is easy to operate. See below instructions for opera-
tion. Contact SPI Corp. for additional information or assistance at
Power source:
The electronic circuit is powered by three (3) replaceable CR123
batteries. For installation in darkness, be aware that the positive
(+) end (nipple end) of each battery must be inserted rst into the
battery compartment.
Activation (IR/pull position):
To turn the unit on, pull the switch out (switch is partially spring-
loaded) and rotate two clicks clockwise (CW) to the IR position.
The circuit will energize, wait a few seconds, the thermal image
will then be displayed. This time delay is used to cycle-start the
sensor circuits.
Reset/Off-ON-IR/pull Power Switch:
When the switch is in the OFF position, the T-7 is not energized.
Focus adjustment:
First, carefully rotate objective lens clockwise or counterclockwise
to sharpen focus. The user should be able to focus at a minimum
three feet (3 ft) to a maximum of innity. Typically, the innity
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WARNING!
Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position before
installing or removing batteries!
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setting covers all focus from 15 feet to innity. Next, focus each
eyepiece, in accordance with your specic optical correction, from
-6 to +2 diopter. Look for the sharpest image you can achieve
of the scene you can see on the screen. Rotate the eyepiece as
necessary for sharpest image. Finally, slide either or both of the
eyepieces towards or away from your nose so that one distinct im-
age is viewed.
White-Hot/Black-Hot button switch:
The T-7 always starts in the white-hot mode. The T-7’s white hot/
black hot polarity is selected by using the bottom spring-loaded
momentary button on the front-right side of the unit. Briey press
the bottom button to switch between WHITE-HOT and BLACK-
HOT polarities.
2X Digital Zoom:
The 2X switch is a digital zoom that switches the unit from 1X to
2X to 3X when the top button is depressed. When going from 1X
to 2X to 3X the objective focus will need to be adjusted slightly for
optimal performance. The unit starts in the 1X mode.
Head Mount Assembly with Brow Pads:
Adjustable head assembly that secures the T-7 to the operator’s
head providing hands free operation.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the lens face
Chapter 4: Deactivating, cleaning and
storing the system
Deactivation:
Turn off the system by rotating the switch two clicks counterclock-
wise (CCW) to the OFF position. View through the eyepiece to
conrm the system is indeed off.
Battery removal:
Unscrew the battery compartment hatch, remove all three CR123
batteries, and store these in the carrying case or bag. Close
the battery compartment. If disposal of the batteries is required,
please follow your organization’s hazardous materiel disposal
procedures.
Clean outer unit:
Use a moistened clean cloth to wipe the outside of the T-7, EX-
CEPT FOR THE OPTICAL SURFACES. A very dilute detergent
solution is permissible. Dry with a soft clean cloth, or allow unit to
air-dry before storing it.
Clean optics:
Use a moistened lens tissue, if necessary, to wipe the optical sur-
faces, using a light, circular motion. Discard each lens tissue after
one use, to avoid transferring grit or foreign matter onto the lens
surfaces. Dry with a clean, unused tissue.
CAUTION!
Ensure that you turn the knob two clicks, otherwise
the screen will be off but the T7 will still
be energized.
Chapter 5: System Specications
Detector
• FPA Format: Uncooled Focal Plane Array / Maintenance Free
• Type and Material: ASi US Made
• Cooling: Uncooled
• Spectral Response Sensitivity: 7 – 14 μm
• NETD (Thermal Sensitivity): < 50mK
• Refresh Rate: Real-time
• Temperature measurement : Center Point at crosshair / real-time
Performance:
Detect Stationary Man: 475+ meters
Optics: 25mm, 2X, f1.0 Germanium
Magnication (standard): 2X
Magnication (with 2X / 3X E-zoom): 3.0X (6X with 3X zoom engaged)
Continuous Operation: 4 hours
Physical Features
Diopter Adjustment: -6 to +2
Eye Relief: 17mm
Weight: 17.1 oz (485 g)
Dimensions: 6in x 6in x 4in
Power Requirement: (3) CR123 batteries
Lens: High Grade Germanium
Output Video output NTSC Composite
Eyepiece Adjustment: Individual Focus and Interpupilary distance
Additional Features
Polarity Control: Black Hot/White Hot
Display: 640 X 480 pixels OLED COLOR
Temperature Reading: Yes / readout at top right hand corner of display
Colorization: Gray Scale
Color available on request
Video Output: NTSC (STD) PAL (on request)
Purging:
The housing of the T-7 goggle is lled with dry nitrogen and sealed
to prevent dirt and moisture from degrading performance during
use.
Storage:
Replace lens caps, as required. Wrap the lanyard around the T-7,
and store in the carrying case.
Inspection:
Conduct an inventory of the case and its contents, and report
missing or damaged items, for replacement. Once the compo-
nents are clean, dry and inventoried, close the case and place it in
secure storage, the Mil Spec storage case is recommended.
WARNING!
Purging is not a user level maintenance procedure.
Contact SPI CORP or Direct Support Maintenance.
CAUTION!
Do not store the T-7 with the batteries installed.
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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting guide
The operator of the T-7 is restricted to the simple cleaning of the
exterior body and optical surfaces; exchange of batteries; and
replacement of the objective lens-cap, eyepiece and neck lanyard.
Refer all other discrepancies to direct support. If the equipment
malfunction is not listed or actions listed do not correct the fault
notify your next higher echelon of maintenance or SPI Corp.
Following is a list of possible discrepancies, their possible cause,
and suggested procedures:
Discrepancy Probable Cause Corrective Action
Unit will not turn on Discharged batteries Replace and discard old batteries
Unit will not turn on Batteries installed backwards Reinstall with proper orientation
No display through eyepiece Objective lens-cap still on Remove
Partial scene Mud or debris on objective lens Remove/clean per cleaning
procedure.
Foggy or fuzzy picture Dirty or greasy eyepiece Clean with wet & dry lens paper
Recommend using Demist Shield
Scene out of focus
Scene out of Focus Incorrect lens/diopter setting(s). Refocus objective then diopter
settings
Undened scene Moisture in system Return to maintenance facility for
nitrogen purging. Recommend
using Demist Shield
Optics hard to turn, or grinding Dirty threads Return to maintenance facility for
repair/cleaning/purging.
WARRANTY
The T-7 is covered by a limited 1 year warranty from time of sale.
The warranty is valid only for the original purchaser. The manu-
facturer warrants its products to be free from defects in material
and workmanship during the warranty period. If the product proves
to be defective during this period, the manufacturer will repair the
original product or replace it with a like product at the sole discre-
tion of the manufacturer.
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced,
modied, or removed.
2. Any product that has experienced deterioration or a malfunction
from: accidents, misuse, neglect, re, water, lighting or other acts
of nature, unauthorized product modication or failure to follow
instructions supplied with the product, repair or attempted repair
by anyone not authorized to do so, use of supplies or parts not
meeting
manufacturer’s specications, normal wear and tear, and/or ex-
treme wear and tear caused by battleeld conditions or other
extreme environments.
No other warranties, expressed or implied, are valid without an
agreement in writing provided by the manufacturer.
All shipping involved in warranty work/ replacement is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser.
Limitations of Liability:
SPI CORP. will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, pro-
ceedings, costs, expenses, damages or liabilities arising out of the
use of this product. Operation and use of this product are the sole
responsibility of the
Customer. SPI CORP’s sole responsibility is limited to providing
the products and service outlined herein in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. The provision of products
sold and services
performed by SPI CORP to the Customer shall not be interpreted,
construed, or regarded, either expressly or implied, as being for
the benet or creating any obligation toward any third party of
legal entity outside SPI CORP and Customer; SPI CORP’s obli-
gations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer. SPI
CORP’s liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form
or action, shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to SPI
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CORP. by the Customer or the Customer’s dealer. SPI CORP.
shall not, in any event, be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages, including, but not limited to, lost income,
lost revenue, or lost prot, whether such damages were fore-
seeable or not at the time of purchase, and whether or not such
damages arise out of breach of warranty, a breach of agreement,
negligence, strict liability, or any other theory of liability.
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS
Export of Thermal devices is subject to United States Export rules
and regulations.
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