E2V Technologies P4467-T2 Argus® 3 P4467-T2 Thermal Imaging Camera User Manual 702198AA 1 39

E2V Technologies Ltd. Argus® 3 P4467-T2 Thermal Imaging Camera 702198AA 1 39

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Argus 3 user manual

ARGUS13Firefighters’ Solid-StateThrough SmokeVision SystemUser’s Manual and Warranty TermsArgus1- Trademark licensed from Argus Industries, Inc.#e2v technologies limited 2003 DAS702198AA, Issue 2
SAFETY NOTESARGUS13THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAand CHARGER/BATTERY PACKSPlease read before useThis product is an aid to fire and rescue operations in smoke and darkness.It is not intended as a replacement for standard firefighting techniques. Usersmust ensure that all established procedures are followed.This equipment is not certified as intrinsically safe and therefore must notbe operated in flammable or explosive atmospheres.Neglecting the above may result in injury or death.An auto-iris adjusts sensitivity allowing very hot scenes to be viewed. Thiscircuitry also protects the camera from damage.To avoid damage:"The camera should be switched on before entering a fire situation andremain on until after exit."When switched off, the camera should not be directed towards very hotobjects, e.g. the sun. We recommend that it is stored in the supplied case orstorage mount.WARNINGS indicate a hazard. Failure to appreciate the hazard could result inpersonal injury or death. Do not proceed until the hazard is understood.CAUTIONS indicate a hazard. Failure to appreciate the hazard could result insevere damage to the unit. Do not proceed until the hazard is understood.Notes provide useful information.
WARNINGSElectrical hazardsDo not remove the cover of the charger, or disassemble the charger power leador rechargeable pack. There are no user serviceable parts within the charger,charger lead or the rechargeable pack.Charger misuseThe charger must only be used for the charging of rechargeable packs; do notinsert any other item into the charger. The charger must not be used to chargeprimary cells; the charger will not accept the primary cell pack. Do not use adamaged charger. Do not attempt to charge damaged packs.DisposalThe Ni-MH cells contained within the pack must be disposed of in accordancewith local regulations. Do not incinerate. Do not attempt to charge damagedpacks.EnvironmentalThe charger must not be subjected to water spray, rain or immersion.CAUTIONThe Camera and Rechargeable Battery System are despatched from e2vtechnologies in a safe condition. Any unauthorised modifications maycompromise safety and invalidate the warranty. The Camera and RechargeableBattery System are designed to be safe when used in accordance with theinstructions provided.e2v technologies does not accept responsibility for damage or injury resultingfrom failure to follow the instructions provided.All matters arising which relate to the safety of products should be reportedimmediately, in writing, giving full details to The Product Safety Officer at e2vtechnologies.NOTEThe Argus13 BST thermal image camera contains an export-controlledcomponent and may not be shipped to another country without the priorapproval of the US Government, which should be requested from e2vtechnologies.
IntroductionARGUS13Thermal ImagerThe Argus13 thermal imager is brought to you by e2v technologies, the worldleader in through smoke vision systems.e2v technologies, with over 18 years experience in firefighters’ thermal imaging,continues to produce high quality, affordable systems designed exclusively forthe fire and rescue services.Argus13 uses the latest high resolution, solid-state FPA detector ormicrobolometer technology to provide superb quality images under the mostarduous conditions while retaining the class-leading ergonomics of the previousArgus1systems.Through the proper use of this Argus13 system, the user will be able to:.See through dense smoke and darkness..Detect and display the relative temperatures of objects within the scene..Locate the seat and spread of the fire..Move swiftly in search and rescue of casualties..See in zero visibility conditions..Significantly improve safety and mobility.Argus13 is designed to withstand the high temperatures, knocks and drivingspray often encountered in the firefighting environment.1
Argus13 has also been designed with the following features:.Capture of 26 images..Time and date..2x zoom..Ambient temperature measurement..Choice of 8 colour palettes..Spot temperature (optional)..Internal video transmitter (optional).This manual contains information covering operation of the system andoperating techniques, user maintenance and care of the product, complete witha full technical specification.2
ContentsPage1 Camera ....................... 41.1 GETTING STARTED ..................41.2 DISPLAY GRAPHICS ..................61.3 OPERATING NOTES ..................82 Standard Functions .................. 112.1 IMAGE CAPTURE .................. 112.2 ZOOM ...................... 112.3 TIME AND DATE .................. 112.4 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ............... 123 Optional Functions .................. 133.1 SPOT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT .......... 133.2 TRANSMITTER ................... 133.3 RECEIVER KITS ................... 144 Remote Control Functions ............... 165 Software ...................... 186Cleaning, Maintenance and Replacement Parts ........ 267 Specifications .................... 298 Battery and Charger .................. 318.1 BATTERY ..................... 318.2 BATTERY CHARGER ................. 329 Warranty Terms ................... 339.1 EXPRESS WARRANTY ................ 339.2 EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ................ 349.3 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ....... 343
1 Camera1.1 GETTING STARTED.In the case with this manual youwill find the camera, a pair ofhandles, a neckstrap, remotecontrol, two rechargeable batterypacks, battery charger with mainsand DC leads, two AA batterypacks, customer software anddata lead..Check that the rechargeablebatteries are fully charged beforeuse and the battery packs containLR6 type batteries (if supplied).Open battery door and insert thebattery pack as shown. It will fit ineither rotation. Close the door.4
.Turn on the unit using the middleRED button on the rear. A REDlight will be illuminated in theposition shown. A long (3 second)press is required to switch thecamera off..After switch-on and forapproximately 10 seconds, asplash screen will be displayedon the camera screen while thesystem performs a self-testroutine. This splash screen iscustomer configurable – seesection 5..After 10 to 20 seconds(depending on ambienttemperature and sensor type) thethermal image, with battery statusdisplay, time and date andambient temperature, willappear. If spot temperatureoption is included, the samplewindow and spot temperaturewill also appear.5
1.2 DISPLAY GRAPHICSThe camera is equipped with an advanced microprocessor based control anduser warning system. In addition to controlling the automatic operation of thecamera to ensure the best possible picture at all times, the control systemprovides graphics on the display to alert the user to certain conditions as follows:.Battery StatusThe battery status indicator is always visible at the lower left side of the display,except during the start up/self-test routine. See Charger and Battery section foroperation details..Over-temperature WarningAs the circuitry within the camera approaches its maximum designed operatingtemperature, a warning symbol in the shape of a thermometer will appear to theright of the battery status indicator. The camera will continue to operate at thistemperature but the user may see some degradation of the image quality.If the user ignores this warning and continues to operate the camera in very hightemperatures, a flashing temperature warning statement will appear on thescreen.When the temperature warning statement is present, the camera is veryclose to its absolute operating limit and the image will start to degradeconsiderably. The user must remove the unit from the high ambienttemperature at this time; failure to comply may result in permanentdamage to the unit.6
.General System Failure WarningAs part of the operation of the system, the microprocessor monitors certainfunctions and displays an internationally recognised warning symbol if it detectsa fault. The warning, which takes the form of an exclamation mark within atriangle, will appear to the right of the battery status indicator (and to the rightof the temperature warning if this is active). The warning will appear if any of thefollowing faults are detected:High humidity within the sealed case assembly.This will occur if the plastics or the case seal are damaged and allowingmoisture into the camera.Failure of the lens iris assemblyThis warning symbol may appear briefly during normal operation, but thecamera must be returned to an authorised service centre or the factory if thewarning symbol remains on.Failure to act upon this level of warning may result in serious damage to thesystem and may invalidate the warranty..Zoom SymbolThe zoom symbol indicates when the 2x zoom function is activated. This willappear to the right of the battery status indicator..Image Capture SymbolThe image capture symbol appears for a short time over the battery statusindicator after the image capture button has been pressed. The screen will alsoshow which image number out of 26 has been captured..Transmitter ON/Channel Number SymbolWhen the transmitter is turned on (if fitted), the transmitter ON/channel numbersymbol will appear to the right of the battery status indicator.7
1.3 OPERATING NOTES.Interpreting The Image - Relative TemperaturesThe image displayed is simply a black and white picture of the infrared energyentering the lens. The camera displays relative temperature differences betweenindividual objects and their surroundings, irrespective of overall ambienttemperature.The camera is set up to display objects at various shades, from black for cooleritems to white for hotter bodies, i.e. in a room at 20 8C a cold drink wouldappear black whilst a hot radiator would appear white. In a room at 250 8C,however, it is possible that the same hot radiator may appear darker than, forexample, burning materials..Identification of Fire and HotspotsThe camera will represent zones of very high temperature as white zones withinthe picture. Very small fires or smouldering material will cause the automatic iristo close down slightly, but the image of surrounding objects will remain clearlyvisible..Hidden FiresIt is possible that fires may be burning or smouldering behind doors, in ductingor indeed in wall or floor cavities. In such circumstances, the operator shouldlook for areas which appear whiter when compared with the surroundings. Forexample, a fire behind a door will cause the door to appear whiter against thebackground. Similarly, a white area on an otherwise dark wall could indicate thearea of fire behind the masonry.8
.Search for Persons and ObjectsThe camera is not restricted to locating fires. In many cases, the firefighter will beusing the camera in a search for casualties, to seek out dangerous items such asfuel tanks or gas cylinders and also as an aid to navigation through unknownpremises..Image ClarityThe sharpness and clarity of the image provided is related to the temperature ofthe scene and objects in view. A cold room provides little infrared energy andless detail is detected than in a warm environment where objects give offsignificant energy. In general, the warmer the scene, the more thermal contrastand hence greater detail in the picture..Heat Layers in Closed SpacesIn a major fire, a layer of hot gases may build up in the upper region of theclosed space. Attempting to use the camera in this hot layer will cause the imageto become featureless. By bringing the camera down beneath this layer, the unitis able to provide the firefighter with a clearer picture of the scene ahead..Windows and Polished SurfacesGlass is not transparent to long wavelength infrared energy and it is not possiblefor the operator to use the camera to look through a window. A white windowwould indicate that the window itself is relatively warm and may be beingheated by a fire behind it. Just as we see reflections in glass under normalcircumstances, it is possible that the camera can detect infrared reflections inglass, mirrors and polished or painted surfaces. Care must be taken to ensurethat the image seen is not simply a reflection. Experience will give the operatoradded confidence.9
.Control of Water Streams/JetsWhen viewed through the camera, water streams from hose reels will appearblack against the background scene. The control and aim of water flow can bemonitored by viewing the flow and its effect on the fire through the camera. Itmay be necessary, if employing a water wall, to drop the wall momentarily toview the effects of the extinguishing stream..Smoke TypesThe camera will provide vision through all types of smoke and steam..Lens Cleaning During OperationThe camera lens, like the BA visor, may become obscured during use. The lensmay be cleaned with a glove or cloth if necessary.10
2 Standard Functions2.1 IMAGE CAPTURE.Up to 26 images can be captured and stored in the camera. These imagescan then be viewed or deleted using the remote control or softwareprovided (see section 4 for details of remote control). Using the softwareprovided, captured images can be downloaded to a suitable laptop/PC in.bmp format..To capture an image press the left-hand button. The image capture symbolwill appear over the battery status indicator and the number of the imageout of 26 will be displayed on the screen..If the image capture button is pressed and the camera has 26 images stored,a warning ‘FULL’ will appear. Before further images can be stored, imageswill have to be saved to a laptop/PC or deleted using the remote control orsoftware provided.2.2 ZOOM.The zoom function is operated by a short press on the right-hand buttonand is indicated by the magnifying glass icon on the screen..Where the temperature measurement option is combined with zoom, thesample window is also expanded to suit.2.3 TIME AND DATE.Time and date is displayed at the top of the screen in the format:hh:mm dd/mm/yy.This is also present on the external video feed for recording directly or via theVideo Transmission systems and will be shown on any image captured..The date and time can be adjusted using the remote control or softwareprovided.11
2.4 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.The ambient temperature sensor is fitted to the front of the camera and theambient temperature is displayed on the video..The range for ambient temperature measurement is 717 8C (1.4 8F) to150 8C (302 8F). If ambient temperature measurement is not required, it canbe turned off using the software and the readout display will be removedfrom the video.12
3 Optional Functions3.1 SPOT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT.The addition of a sensor to thecamera allows the operator toview the average scenetemperature (within a definedarea). The temperature isdisplayed as an overlay on thecamera video..This system is intended to give theoperator the ability to detectpossible hazards such as hot gasbottles or tanks. The camera can be configured to give a reading in 8Cor8Fby using the user software (see section 5)..Scene temperatures between 0 8C (32 8F) and 500 8C (932 8F) can bedisplayed. If the temperature lies outside this range a 4or 5symbolappears before the reading indicating that it is outside the possible range.Note: If the object in the scene does not fully fill the sample window, then a falsereading may be obtained. Care should be taken not to cover up the sensorwindow (with a hand for example) when using this system.3.2 TRANSMITTERThe transmitter is housed inside the camera and is powered by the camerabattery. It is designed to allow remote viewing of a thermal image from thecamera. To switch on the transmitter, press and hold the transmitter ON buttonat the rear of the camera. When the transmitter is turned on, the transmitter on/channel number symbol will appear to the right of the battery status indicator.13
The performance of the system will allow a transmitting range of greater than1 km (0.6 mile) line of sight. This will be reduced when used inside buildings andwill vary depending on the construction of the building and how many walls etc.are between the camera and the receiver.Due to the relatively low power of the system and the high frequency used (1.4or 2.4 GHz) it is normal for the received picture to break up momentarily whenthe camera is moved. This break-up is caused by multi-pathing of the signal as itbounces off objects and people between the camera and the receiver.The transmitter is available in two frequencies, 1.4 GHz and 2.4 GHz, dependingon the local licensing regulations of the country of use..1.4 GHz TransmitterThe transmitter is supplied as a single-channel 200 mW system and isMPT1349 approved for use in the UK only. The transmitter should be used inconjunction with the Receiver Kit DAS548076AA or the Receiver Case..2.4 GHz TransmitterThe transmitter is supplied as a two-channel 300 mW system and is FCC part90 approved for use in the US. The transmitter should be used inconjunction with the Receiver Kit DAS547874AA or the Receiver Case.3.3 RECEIVER KITSBoth the receiver kits provide a standard 1.0 V video output and are designed foruse with a separate video monitor (not supplied). The receiver requires 12 V dcpower, either from a vehicle supply or the mains adaptor supplied. The antennacan be mounted on a pole if required and is connected to the receiver by a 3 m(10 ft) long cable.14
Mount the antenna in a suitable location, so that the front of the unit is directedtowards the camera is deployed. Connect the antenna to the receiver using thecable provided. Connect the DC power to the receiver using the mains adaptorprovided. Connect the receiver to a suitable video monitor using the phono orBNC connector located on the rear of the unit..Receiver kits for 1.4GHz transmitters (DAS548076AA)The stand-alone receiver is single-channel and is supplied complete withhigh gain antenna (DAS549406AA). Also supllied is an antenna to receivercable (DAS548241AA) and mains adaptor unit (DAS548235AA)..Receiver kits for 2.4GHz transmitters (DAS547874AA)The stand-alone receiver has two channels and is supplied complete withhigh gain antenna (DAS547875AA). Also supplied is an antenna to receivercable (DAS548236AA) and mains adaptor unit (DAS548235AA).15
4 Remote Control FunctionsTo access the remote control functions, press the RED button on the remote. Thescreen will show the first of the list of 8 options. These are:Brightness Adjustment,Contrast Adjustment,Colour Adjustment,Transmitter Channel,Colour Options,White Hot or Black Hot,Stored Image: Review and Deletion,Time and Date Setting.To access any of these functions pressthe menu ~or menu !buttonsuntil the desired option is displayed.Once the desired option has beenselected, each option has furtheraction (see below). Pressing the REDbutton again will set any changesrequired and leave the option list or,pressing the menu ~or menu !buttons, another option can beselected..Brightness, Contrast and ColourAdjustmentBy pressing the + or 7buttons,the brightness, contrast and colour of the LCD screen is increased orreduced..Transmitter ChannelBy pressing the + or 7buttons, the transmitter channel is selected.16
.Colour OptionsBy pressing the + or 7buttons, the colour options can be scrolled through.These are:Grey Scale Half ColourGreen Scale Full Colour 1Red Spot Full Colour 2Soft Red Spot Full Colour 3.White Hot or Black HotBy pressing the + or 7buttons, white hot or black hot can be selected..Stored Image: Review and DeletionReviewBy pressing the + or 7buttons, the stored images can be scrolled through.DeletionBy pressing the + or 7buttons, the stored images can be scrolled throughuntil image required to be deleted is selected. Press the delete button twiceto delete image..Time and Date SettingPress the OK button to enter the time and date settings. Using the menu ~or menu !buttons, scroll through the hours, minutes, days, months andyears. Adjust each setting as required by using the + or 7buttons. Oncethe desired setting has been achieved, scroll to save time and date and pressOK.17
5 SoftwareUsing the camera data port and cable provided, a number of the camerafunctions can be set, enabled and adjusted by the user from a standard laptop/PC. The software is supplied on CD-ROM in the back of this manual. Thesoftware allows the user to:Download stored images.Upload splash screens.Set, enable or disable time and date.Use, enable or disable the zoom function.Set, enable or disable temperature display and units.Set white or black hot and colour options.Enable or disable the transmitter and select channel (if option is fitted).To change the camera settings, connect the interface lead 9-way D socket to thelaptop/PC serial port. If the PC serial port has 25 pins, an adaptor will berequired. Plug the interface lead 5-pin round plug into the camera data port..Operating SystemsThe Argus13 customer software supports the following operating systems:Windows1NT (all versions).Windows12000 service pack 3 or newer.Windows1XP (all versions).If the laptop/PC is running Windows195, 98 or ME, the Argus13 software willrun and install but can have some problems with older versions. As Microsoft nolonger supports these operating systems, e2v technologies cannot provide fullsupport for them.If the laptop/PC is running Windows12000 with an unsupported service pack,visit the Windows1update web page at http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp. Click on the search button and insert the service pack updaterequired. Follow the on-screen information..Installing the SoftwareInsert the Argus13 Information CD into the CD drive of the laptop/PC. After ashort time the CD will autostart and open up the main page of the Argus13Information CD. If the CD does not autostart, the main page can be viewed byopening local file D:\index.htm in a web browser (replace ’D’ with the drive letterof the CD-ROM drive if necessary).18
To install the software, click ’Install Software’ on the main page. This will openthe software page; click ’install software’. A box will appear, asking to copy or torun the software from its current location. Click ‘run from current location’, thenclick ‘OK’. Another box will appear; click ‘Yes’ to install the software. A box willnow appear to update the systems files. When the box disappears, another willpop up; click ‘OK’ to the installation. Immediately after, there will be a prompt torestart the system before starting a full installation. Click ‘Yes’ to restart system.Once the restart has been completed, install the software again.After clicking ‘install software’ for the second time, click ‘OK’ to the installation.If the installation is an older version than the current one on the laptop/PC, theremay be a prompt to keep any .OCK or .DLL files; click ‘Yes’. Click ‘OK’ to thesuccessful completion to the installation.The software should now be correctly installed. To run the Argus13 software,click on ‘Start’, find the Argus13 software title under Programs, then click theArgus13 customer software.The software can be installed by running D:\setup.exe (replace ’D’ with the driveletter for the CD-ROM drive if necessary). Follow the on-screen commands andthe above procedure..Using the SoftwarePower up the camera and waituntil a thermal image hasappeared on the camera screen.Connect the data cable betweenthe camera and laptop/PC. Startthe customer sofware and waituntil the test software front screenopens. Click connect to camera.If the connection to the camerahas been successful, connect tocamera will disappear and threeoptions will be available:Set Time and Date.Stored Images.Advanced Software.19
If the connection to the camera is unsuccessful, exit from the software byclicking exit. Start the customer sofware and wait until the test software frontscreen opens. Using the com port drop-down menu, set the com port to 2 andclick set. Click connect to camera. If the connection to the camera is stillunsuccessful, check all the leads are firmly home..Set Time and DateOpen up the software and clickset time and date.Anewwindow will open. This areaallows the user to set the timeand date. To set the time and date,click get time from the PC, thenclick send. This will set the camerato the time and date as per thelaptop/PC.If this time or date is incorrect,click edit time and date and fromthe drop-down menus for hours,minutes, day, month and yearselect the correct time and date and click send.Once complete, click close to return to the software front screen. Click exit toclose the software..Stored ImagesOpen up the software and clickstored image. This area allows theend-user to download storedimages from the camera.View Images FrameThis area allows the end-user toview or delete images from thecamera.20
View Image:Click view image and the camera will show its first stored image on the LCDscreen. To view each image, click next image or previous image to scrollthrough each image. Alternatively, from the drop-down menu, select thenumber of the image to be viewed. When viewing is complete, click displayscene to return the camera to its normal operation.Delete Image:Select the image to be deleted via View Image (above). Once selected, clickdelete image. That image will be deleted. Alternatively, click delete allimages to clear all images from the camera. When deletion is complete, clickdisplay scene to return the camera to its normal operation.Download Image FrameThis area allows the end-user to retrieve images from the camera.Select the image to be retrieved via View Image (above). Once selected, clickretrieve image. The software will show an increasing time elapse bar and thecamera screen will blank with the message ’transferring image’. On completionof retrieval, a prompt will appear to inform that the image must be saved.At this point it is advisable to save the image in its grey scale format.Save Image FrameThis area allows the end-user to save any retrieved images from the camera. Tosave the image, click save. A new window will open. Select the folder the imageis to be saved in and click save.ColoriseThis area allows the end-user to colorise any retrieved images from the camera.The retrieved image can now be colorised to any of the standard colours of thecamera and also shown in black or white hot, by using the drop-down menu.Once complete, click close to return to the software front screen. Click exit toclose the software.21
.Advanced SoftwareOpen up the software and clickadvanced software.Therearefive options available:Download Images.Status Report.Set-up.Remote Control.Start-up Screen.Download Images TabSee Stored Images (above) forfurther information.Status Report TabOpen up the software and clickthe Status Report tab. This areaallows the end-user to interrogatethe camera and enable a faultdiagnosis of the camera. Click getreport and a refreshed statusreport will be retrieved.To save the report, click savereport and a new window willopen. Select the folder the reportis to be saved in and click save.To print the report, click print anda new window will open. Click print.The report can be emailed to the e2v technologies Service Centre. If the laptop/PC has a compatible email facility, click email report. This will automaticallysend the report. If the laptop/PC is not compatible, save the report as above andattach this document to any other type of email. The email address isargus3.repaircentre@e2vtechnologies.com. The comments box allows theend-user to add any further information about the camera. This willautomatically be saved, printed or emailed with the report.22
Setup TabOpen up the software and clickthe Setup tab. This area allows theend-user to enable, disable, selectand set up various functions onthe camera. When the tab isinitially pressed, the settings ofthe camera attached to thelaptop/PC will be shown.Customer Configuration FrameThese two area allow the end-userto configure various functions of the camera. These are:Time and date enable/disable; check as required.Zoom enable/disable; check as required.Temperature sensors enable/disable; check as required.Select Celsius or Fahrenheit; check as required.Select Black or White Hot; check as required.Temperature Colour Bar enable/disable; check as required.On-Screen Graphics in or out (see note); check as required.Transmitter enable/disable; check as required.Note: The graphics in/out function is only necessary if the graphics are unable tobe seen when using an external monitor.Picture Colouration FrameThis area allows the user to select the colour option for the camera screen. Fromthe drop-down menu, select the required colouration and click select.LCD Set-up FrameThis area allows the user to select the LCD brightness, contrast and colour levelsfor the camera screen. From the drop-down menu, select the required level andclick config.23
Remote Control TabOpen up the software and clickthe Remote control tab. This areaallows the end-user to performvarious functions of the cameraremotely via a laptop/PC.Zoom In and Out Button:Allows the end-user to zoomthe camera in or out.Store Picture Button:Allows the end-user to store animage.Transmitter Channel ControlThis area allows the user to select the transmitter channel and by doing so turnson the transmitter. Only the channels avaliable will be highlighted. To turn offthe transmitter, click all tx chn off.Uploading Splash Screen TabOpen up the software and clickthe Setup tab. This area allows theuser to upload a splash screen oftheir choice to the camera.To upload an end-user splashscreen, the image to be uploadedmust be a 320 x 240 pixel bitmap.Click open and a new window willopen. Select the folder the imageis saved in and click open. Theselected image will appear in theimage window.If this is correct, click send splash. Once the upload has been completed, turnthe camera off and then on again and check the selected image is the splashscreen.24
If an end-user splash screen is no longer required, click splash off to return to thee2v technologies splash screen. Click splash on to return to the uploaded splashscreen.To view the splash screen stored in the camera, click view splash. Click normalimage to return to the normal image.Once complete, click close to return to the software front screen. Click exit toclose the software.25
6Cleaning, Maintenance andReplacement Parts.CleaningAfter use and prior to stowing, the camera should be cleaned. This is best carriedout using a cloth soaked with warm soapy water. Solvents should not be used.If in doubt, contact your supplier..MaintenanceNo routine maintenance is required for the camera. If it is not in regular use, itshould be switched on for 10 minutes every month to check correct operation..Replacement PartsDue to the environment in which the camera is used, the user can replace certainparts. If any damage beyond these parts occurs, return the camera to e2vtechnologies or an authorised repair centre.Any attempt at repair by unauthorised personnel may cause serious damage andwill invalidate the warranty. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS.Handles (state colour when ordering)Left Handle:DAS701201AA (Blue)DAS701201BA (Orange)DAS701201CA (Yellow)Right Handle:DAS701202AA (Blue)DAS701202BA (Orange)DAS701202CA (Yellow)26
To replace the handles, remove all screws using a 2 mm hex key. Remove thehandles and discard the screws, as replacements will be supplied. Replacementis the reverse of removal.BumpersLeft Bumper: DPP701141AA.Right Bumper: DPP701142AA.The bumpers are supplied without side straps (see below for details). To replacethe bumpers, remove the screws using a 2 mm hex key. Remove the crossheadscrews, remove the side straps from the bumpers and discard the screws, asreplacements will be supplied. Replacement is the reverse of removal.Side Straps DAS542693AATo replace the side straps, remove the screws holding the bumpers to thecamera using a 2 mm hex key. Remove the crosshead screws and remove theside straps from the bumpers. Replacement is the reverse of removal.Lens Bezel (state colour when ordering)DAS701204AA (Blue)DAS701204BA (Orange)DAS701204CA (Yellow)To replace the lens bezel, remove all screws using a 2 mm hex key. Remove thelens bezel and discard the screws, as replacements will be supplied. Replacementis the reverse of removal.27
Access Panel (state colour when ordering)DAS701205AA (Blue)DAS701205BA (Orange)DAS701205CA (Yellow)To replace the access panel, remove all screws using a 2 mm hex key. Remove theaccess panel and discard the screws, as replacements will be supplied.Replacement is the reverse of removal.Other spares and accessories.Neck Strap DAS701207AABattery Pack DAS701210AARechargeable Battery Pack E100173Charger Unit – Country dependent; ask for detailsRemote Control DAS702007AARS232 Computer Lead DAS546769AAUser Manual and CD-ROM DAS702198AACamera Carry Case DAS701420AA28
7 Specifications.MechanicalDimensions . 162 x 271 x 122 mm (W x H x D) nominal (without handles)300 x 271 x 122 mm (W x H x D) nominal (with handles)Weight ........2.1kgnominal (including batteries and handles)Case material .................. Radel1R-5100Lens bezel material ....Radel1R-5100 over-moulded in Santoprene1Access panel material . . . Radel1R-5100 over-moulded in Santoprene1Neck strap ......................Nomex1Side straps .....................Nomex1.ElectricalPower supply ................ integral battery packPower consumption .....5Wnominal (dependent on options fitted)Battery ...... Ni-MH rechargeable pack or 8 AA/LR6 type batteriesBattery life .......... 42 hours typical continuous operation.Optical – BSTSensor .............. BariumStrontium Titanate (BST)Detector type ...............focal plane array (FPA)Pixel count .................... 320x240Lens ........purposed-designed, three-element germanium lensField of view ...................508horizontalDepth of field ................. 1to30metresAperture ....................... f/1.0Spectral response .................. 8–14mmIris ....................... automaticNETD .......................50.1 8C29
.Optical – ASiSensor ................. Amorphous Silicon (ASi)Detector type ................. micro-bolometerPixel count .....................160x120Lens ...........germanium lens as supplied with detectorField of view .................. 508horizontalDepth of field ..................1to30metresAperture ........................f/1.0Spectral response ..................7–14mmNETD ....................... 50.1 8C.EnvironmentalHigh temperature tolerance . . the camera will withstand 60 8C (140 8F) for1 hour minimum and 150 8C (302 8F) for 10 minutesLow temperature tolerance .... rechargeable batteries 710 8C (14 8F)AA batteries 5 8C (41 8F)Storage temperature .........710 to +50 8C (14 to 122 8F)Sealing ........ dust and water proof to EN 60529, class IP67Mechanical stability .........tested against shock and vibrationDrop .......... will withstand a drop of 1 metre (3.28 feet)EMC ................ asperdirective 89/336/EEC.OtherViewing ............. 100mm(4-inch) full colour LCDVideo output .....BNCplug behind access panel for 75 O1 V videoImage capture ........... upto26imagescanbecapturedComputer connection ........... viaRS232 lead (supplied)Carrying mode .... hand straps fitted, handles and neck strap suppliedOperation .......... single button on/off, with delayed offStorage ......... carrying case for camera, batteries, charger,neck strap and user manualService .............. Periodic service is not requiredRepairs ..... bymanufacturer or authorised local service centre only30
8 Battery and Charger8.1 BATTERYThe Argus13 camera is supplied with both rechargeable and primary batterypacks. All battery packs provide an output to the battery status bar on theArgus13 camera. This bar provides a continuous indication of the remainingcharge, allowing the firefighter to avoid unpredicted power loss.With a fully recharged battery, or a battery pack fitted with new batteries, thebattery status bar will be at its full status with 5 bars showing. With high qualitybatteries or the condition of the rechargeable pack, it may remain at this heightfor some minutes. The number of bars will then progressively decrease as thebatteries discharge. When the battery status bar has reached 2 bars, there isapproximately one (1) hour of battery life remaining.When the battery is low, a ‘LOW BATTERY’ warning will appear over the batterystatus bar to alert the operator. The time remaining will depend on the type ofbatteries being used, but will typically be 10 minutes.Note: Before each BA team enters the fire, it is recommended that the camera isused with a rechargeable battery at full charge or a battery pack fitted with newbatteries.Rechargeable Battery PackThe Argus13 uses a readily avaliable camcorder-style Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable battery pack. The type supplied is a Varta V217 6 V 3600 mAhbut other variants are avaliable. The rechargeable packs are designed to poweran Argus13 camera for over 2 hours from a full charge, dependent on optionsfitted. Before using the battery, read the leaflet supplied with this manual.Note: Disposal of batteries should be in line with their manufacturers’instructions.31
Primary Battery PackPrimary batteries are suitable for ocassional or back-up use. The primary packsare designed to power an Argus13 camera for over 1.5 hours if fitted with newbatteries. The batteries used in the primary battery pack are AA size.It is recommended that type LR6 batteries be used, as these are essential toachieve the specified battery life. LR6 indicates an alkaline manganese battery,which can supply the power requirements of the Argus13. Labels such as ’longlife’ or ’super power’ are manufacturers’ titles and do not necessarily imply LR6.It recommended that all 8 batteries in a set be changed simultaneously.The operating life of LR6 batteries varies greatly between manufacturers and istemperature dependent. e2v technologies recommend the use of rechargeablesystems at ambient temperatures of 5 8C (41 8F) or less.Battery replacementOpen the pack by pressing the two clips inwards and pulling. Remove the oldbatteries and dispose of them safely. Insert new batteries in the correctorientation shown on the inner carrier. In order to verify the pack is ready foruse it may be tried in the camera.Note: Disposal of batteries should be in line with their manufacturers’instructions.8.2 BATTERY CHARGERThe Argus13 uses a readily avaliable camcorder-style Battery Charger. The typesupplied is dependent on location, but other variants are avaliable. The batterycharger can be powered by either AC mains or 12 V DC and all cables aresupplied. Before using the battery charger, read the leaflet supplied with thismanual.32
9 Warranty Terms9.1 EXPRESS WARRANTYe2v Technologies ("e2v") warrants that this product is free from mechanicaldefects or faulty workmanship for two (2) years from the date of shipment, withthe exception that the warranty period for the battery charger and for therechargeable battery pack is one (1) year from that date, provided it ismaintained and used in accordance with e2v’s instructions and/orrecommendations.This warranty does not apply to expendable or consumable parts whose normallife expectancy is less than one (1) year. Replacement parts and repairs arewarranted for ninety (90) days from the date of shipment.e2v shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairsor modifications are made by persons other than its own or authorised servicepersonnel or if the warranty claim results from misuse of the product. No agent,employee or representative of e2v may bind e2v to any affirmation,representation or modification of this warranty concerning the goods soldunder this contract.THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMSHEREOF. e2v SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.33
9.2 EXCLUSIVE REMEDYIt is expressly agreed that the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for breach ofthe above warranty, for any tortious conduct of e2v, or for any other cause ofaction, shall be the repair and/or replacement, at e2v’s option, of any equipmentor parts thereof, that after examination by e2v are proven to be defective.Replacement equipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to thepurchaser, F.O.B. e2v’s plant. Failure of e2v to successfully repair any non-conforming product shall not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of itsessential purpose.9.3 EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESPURCHASER SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT UNDER NOCIRCUMSTANCES WILL e2v BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR ECONOMIC,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OFANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OFANTICIPATED PROFITS AND ANY OTHER LOSS CAUSED BY REASON OFTHE NON-OPERATION OF THE GOODS. THIS EXCLUSION IS APPLICABLETO CLAIMS FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORTIOUS CONDUCT OR ANYOTHER CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST e2v.34
In the event of a warranty failure, return your camera to your local Argus1salescentre:USAThe Argus1sales teame2v technologies inc.4 Westchester PlazaElmsfordNY 10523-1482Tel (toll free): 1 800 342 5338Fax: (914) 592 5148E-mail: argusdirect@e2vtechnologies.comFrancePhilippe Silvestree2v technologies sas16 Burospace91572 Bie`vres CedexTel: +33 (0) 16019 5580Fax: +33 (0) 16019 5529E-mail: argusdirect@e2vtechnologies.comWeb site: www.argusdirect.comUK and Rest of the WorldThe Argus1sales teame2v technologies106 Waterhouse LaneChelmsfordEssex CM1 2QUEnglandTel: +44 (0) 1245 453443Fax: +44 (0) 1245 453725E-mail: argusdirect@e2vtechnologies.comPrinted in England35

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