ThermTec CYCLOPS Series User manual

Thermal Imaging Monocular
CYCLOPS SERIES
User
Manual

Table of Contents
About This Manual
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Regulatory Information
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Device Description
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1.2 Features
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1.3 Detection Range
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1.4 Application Scenarios
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1.5 Cautions
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2. Packing List
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3. Operation Guide
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3.1 Battery Charging
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3.2 Power on/off
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3.3 Buttons and Controls
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3.3.1 Buttons Features and
Introduction
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3.3.2. Lens Adjustment
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3.3.3 Joystick Operation
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3.3.3.1 Zoom
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3.3.3.2 Pseudo Color Switch
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3.3.3.3 Target Outline Mode
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3.3.3.4 AI Ranging
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3.3.4 Capture/Record
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3.3.5 FOV Selection and Shifting (for
Cyclops-D)
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3.4 Settings
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3.4.1 Image Setting
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3.4.2 System Setting
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3.4.3 Date & Time Setting
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3.4.4 Network Connection
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3.4.5 APP Push Notification
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3.4.6 File Management
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3.5 External Video & Data Reading
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3.6 System Software Upgrade
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4. Technical Data
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4.1 Product Size & Drawing
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4.2 Specifications
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About This Manual
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properties of ThermTec Technology Co., Ltd. or its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to
be “ThermTec”). This user manual (hereinafter referred to be “the Manual”)
cannot be reproduced, changed, translated, or distributed, partially or wholly, by any
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ThermTec does not make any warranties, guarantees or representations, express or
implied, regarding to the Manual.
This Manual is applicable to Thermal Imaging Monocular.
The Manual 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 Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to
firmware updates or other reasons.
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Regulatory Information
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.
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Introduction
1.1 Device Description
ThermTec Cyclops Series Thermal Imaging Monocular, the new
generation intelligent thermal imaging monocular, is designed with a
12μm uncooled infrared detector and can be equipped with various
types of objective lens and 1024x768 OLED high-definition display. With
AI image recognition algorithm, it enables users to get clear views under
various lighting conditions, even in complete darkness, providing
reliable and high-quality visual images for night activities. In particular,
the function of easy connection to mobile phones enables users to share
views in real time.
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1. Mechanical Joystick Design
It balances the central of gravity, providing an
easier and outstanding handheld experience.
2. 12μm VOx Detector
The 12μm VOx detector provides images with
better quality, and ensures perfect detail
recognition.
3. OLED Display
Designed with 1024x768 OLED display, it brings
outstanding HD image quality as well as great
durability, making it operable in a broader
temperature range as low as minus 20℃.
4. AI Intelligent Ranging
Based on the deep learning algorithm, the
monocular can automatically measure the object
distance.
5. Two-way Wi-Fi Design
It supports both WIFI and hotspot connection,
which allows users to share images and videos
with friends in real time.
6. Photo and Video Playback
Integrated pictures and video recording makes
sharing the thermal action quick and easy, with the
functions of playback and APP sharing.
7. Long Battery Life
Built-in battery with up to 12H super long standby,
recording every and instant moment of your
hunting and outdoor experience.
8. GPS Function
Enable user to know his own coordinates in real
time, which makes field activities safer.
9. Continuous Zooming
Continuous 1.0-6.0 HD zooming ensures excellent
sharpness and the highest resolution of details
from minimum to maximum magnification.
10. IP67 Protection Design
Provided with IP67-rated weatherproof
performance, it is capable of capturing
images/videos through rain, snow, smoke, smog, or
dust.
1.2 Features
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1.3 Detection Range
The illustration below shows the comparative range
performance of the monocular with different lens
configurations. The data is based on detecting a car of 4m,
a man of 1.8m tall, a wild boar of 0.7m tall, a wolf of 0.5m
tall, a rabbit of 0.3m tall and a bird of 0.2m tall.
1.4 Application Scenarios
•Animal Observation
•Outdoor Adventure
•Security Law Enforcement
•Emergency Search and Rescue
1.5 Cautions
Avoid hard objects.
Do not aim the lens directly at the sun or
high-temperature light sources.
Do not use the device in extremely cold
or hot environment.
Charge the battery once every three
months when it is not used for a long
period of time.
Make sure the USB cover is tightly closed
when used in water environment.
Do not irradiate the laser indicator of the
device to human eyes.
Do not disassemble or modify the device
by yourself in any way.
CAUTION
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Packing List
Monocular
1
Lanyard
1
USB cable
1
Video output cable
1
Carry bag
1
User manual
1
Monocular
(x1)
Lanyard
(x1)
USB cable
(x1)
Video output cable
(x1)
Carry bag
(x1)
Operation Guide
3.1 Battery Charging
The battery should be fully charged prior to use.
Note: The battery is not user replaceable.
Follow the below steps to charge the battery:
1. Lift the cover from the USB port.
2. Plug the cable provided into the USB port.
3. Plug the opposite end of the cable into a
USB power source.
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Notes: When the charging indicator on the device
becomes red, it means you need to charge the
device immediately. The indicator turns to red
when it is charging and turns to green when it
finishes charging. After it turns to green, stop
charging.
3.2 Power on/off
Power on
Power off
Hold the POWER
button for four
seconds and the
boost screen will be
shown.
When the device is
turned on, hold the
POWER button for four
seconds to power off
the device.
3.3 Buttons and Controls
3.3.1 Button Features and Introduction
Note: Refer to Figure 1 for the main view of
the monocular.
Press and
Hold
Press
Double-
Click
Power
on/off
Standby mode on/off
Laser
indicator
on/off
Take videos
Take photos
Zoom in
Zoom out
Peseudo color switch
Target outline mode on/off
AI ranging
Main
menu
Figure 1
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Diopter Adjustment
Looking through the eyepiece, adjust the position of
diopter level to optimize the image sharpness on the
OLED display.
Objective Lens Focusing
Manually adjust the objective lens focus when
necessary.
3.3.3 Joystick Operation
3.3.3.1 Zoom
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3.3.2 Lens Adjustment
Cyclops Cyclops-D

There are six color palettes by default. You can
choose the pseudo color you want by
customizing. Unwanted colors can be turned off
in the system setting.
Color Palettes
White Black
Red
Golden
Green
Violet
Use joystick towards right to switch pseudo
color.
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3.3.3.2 Pseudo Color Switch

AI Ranging Function
3.3.3.4 AI Ranging
Use the joystick towards left to enable or
disable AI ranging function (before this
function is enabled, please make sure the
device is in AI ranging mode. Otherwise, refer
to Section 3.4 for setting).
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Long press the joystick towards right to activate the
Target Outline Mode. You can clearly observe the
outline of your targets in darkness, and it will help
to reduce the strong light contrast to your eyes.
Long press the joystick towards right for one more
time to exit the Outline Mode.
Notes: This function is applicable to Cyclops D &
Cyclops Pro Series.
3.3.3.3 Target Outline Function

Press the joystick to the left to exit the current
menu.
3.3.3.4.3 Accurate Distance Measurement
Move the cursor to select the type of object
that is your target object in the submenu.
Short press the joystick one time to save your
selection. The height of the selected type of
object can also be set by the user.
Press the joystick to the left to exit the current
menu.
Notes: The actual height of the types of objects
should be consistent with the set parameters
for accurate distance measurement.
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3.3.3.4.1 Turning on AI Ranging Function
Double click the joystick to enter the main menu,
and check whether the AI ranging function is
enabled (this function is enabled by default). If
not, press to enter the System Setting menu,
and press Ranging and AI to turn on this function.
Short press the joystick to left to turn on AI
Ranging function, and the corresponding icon
will turn to blue at the upper right corner.
3.3.3.4.2 Unselecting the Type of Objects
Move the cursor and short press the joystick
one time to unselect the type of object that is
not your target object in the submenu.
The icon of the unselected type of object will
turn to white, as shown in the below figure.
The distance of unselected type of object will
not be shown on your device.
Notes: There are six types of objects to be
selected for AI measurement in total. If the AI
ranging function is not enabled by user before
using this device, this funtion will not be
working properly.

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3.4 Settings
Double-click the joystick to enter Setting menu.
Note: Select by moving the joystick, and short-
press the joystick to confirm the selection.
3.4.1 Image Setting
Press to enter the Imaging Setting menu.
There are five sub-menus for image setting,
which are “Image Mode”, “Sharpness”,
“Denoise”, “Brightness” and “Contrast”.
3.3.4 Capture/Record
Press to take photos. Then the photo icon in
the upper left corner will flash once.
Press and hold to take videos. Then the
recording icon in the upper left corner starts
flashing, and the recording starts timing. Press
and hold again to stop recording.
3.3.5 FOV Selection and Shifting (for Cyclops-D)
Cyclops-D is set with dual-field of view. Rotate the
lens to shift the field of view from 20°to 40°or from
40°to 20° (or from 25°to 50°or from 50°to 25°).

System Setting
EIS
Electronic Image Stabilization. Can
be turned on/off in the system
setting.
Ranging
AI
AI distance measurement
MIL
MIL distance measurement
PIP
Picture-in-
picture
In the picture, the image is 2x
enlarged from the center of the
cross.
Coordinate
The position of the crosshair in the
picture can be adjusted and
separately saved.
Reticle
0-7
Choose the style of the crosshair.
“0” represents none, and “1-7”
represents seven different styles.
OLED
Hue
Blue, purple and gray are optional
for OLED hue.
Brightness
Correction
Manual/ Auto
The mask works to calibrate the
uniformity of images.
System
Reset
All configuration parameters are
restored to the factory default
values after resetting.
Update
You can adjust and upgrade the
device system.
Language
Support multiple languages.
Time zone
Select local time zone and adjust
the date and time.
Blind pixel
The blind pixel in the picture can be
replaced.
Heat Tracking
Turn on heat tracking to mark the
target with the highest temperature
in real time in the screen.
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GPS
Turn on GPS function to obtain real-
time satellite positioning, longitude
and latitude coordinates and time
information.
OSD
Turn off OSD.
LED
Turn off LED. The work indicator is
turned off and the hidden work
mode is started.
Image Setting
Mode
Object
mode
Especially enhance target’s detail.
It’s recommended to be used in bad
weather conditions.
WDR
mode
Gain both background and target’s
detail with wide dynamic algorithm.
Sharpness
0-10
Adjust image sharpness to make the
image edge sharper. The
recommended value is 5.
Denoise
0-10
Adjust image noise to make the
image cleaner. The recommended
value is 5.
Brightness
1-10
Adjust image brightness to make the
image brighter. The recommended
value is 5.
Contrast
1-10
Adjust image contrast to make the
target more prominent in the image.
The recommended value is 5.
3.4.2 System Setting
Press to enter the System Setting menu.
Select by moving the joystick, and short-
press the joystick to confirm the selection.

3.4.4 Network Connection
Press to enter the Network Connection
menu.
3.4.3 Date & Time Setting
Double press the joystick and press to enter
the System submenu, and press Time and Date to
set the time (hour and minute) and date (year,
month and day) respectively, as shown in the
below figures.
Notes: The date will be displayed on the
screen only when entering the Stand-by Mode.
EIS function: Turn on the EIS function to reduce
the impact of body shaking on the image and keep
the image stable when observing distant targets.
Notes: EIS function is applicable to Cyclops 6
series, Cyclops Pro series and Cyclops D series.
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Search "Smart Thermal" in APP store, or scan
the below QR code to download the APP.
3.4.4.2 Connect via Wi-Fi
① Open smart device’s personal hotspot.
② Short-press the joystick to enter the sub-
menus of Network Connection, and select
WIFI for configuration.
③ Access the Wi-Fi sub-menu on monocular
and select the Wi-Fi released by smart
devices, and then enter the password
through the joystick to connect the Wi-Fi.
④ After the monocular is connected via Wi-
Fi, open the mobile APP to connect the
monocular.
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3.4.4.2 ① 3.4.4.2 ②
3.4.4.2 ③ 3.4.4.2 ④
3.4.4.1 APP Download

① Short-press the joystick to enter the sub-menus of
Network Connection, and select WIFI for
configuration.
② Access the Hotspot sub-menu, and the monocular
will release a hotspot network. Set the hotspot name
and password and confirm them through the joystick.
③ Enable mobile device to connect with monocular
Hotspot by setting the WLAN on mobile device.
④ After mobile device is connected with monocular
Hotspot, open the mobile APP to connect the
monocular.
3.4.5 APP Push Notification
The APP push notification function can detect
and identify the target type (human or animal) in
real time, measure the distance, and pop up a
push notification on the APP.
The specific operation steps are as follows:
Note: Android phones can get push notification
always on display by launching the APP in the
background.
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3.4.3.3 ① 3.4.3.3 ②
3.4.3.3 ③ 3.4.3.3 ④
3.4.4.3 Connect via Hotspot

(1) Turn on AI and ranging function on the device.
(2) Connect the APP with the device (follow Section
3.4.3). Select “Alarm”and “ Open” to turn on
the push notification.
3.4.6 File Management
Short-press to enter the File Management
menu. Select the image and video sub-menus to
view the images and videos and play the videos.
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