Flir ThermovisionPS Scout Operators Manual

Scout PS-Series
Thermal Imager
Operator’s Manual
Document Number:  431-PS00-00-10
Revision: 110
October 2011
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parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, 
translated, or transmitted to any electronic medium or machine readable 
form without the prior written permission of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.
Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered 
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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Scout PS-Series Camera Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Your Scout PS-Series Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Camera Features and Controls  . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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1Introduction
FLIR’s Scout PS-Series thermal handheld cameras give 
hikers, hunters, and outdoorsmen the ability to see clearly 
in total darkness, providing a wealth of information during any 
nighttime excursion.
The Scout PS-Series camera enables 
the outdoorsman to:
• See animals and difficult terrain in reduced visibility 
or total darkness
• See through smoke, dust, and light fog
• See camouflage and foliage in any lighting conditions
• See more—and see farther—than...

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1–1 Scout PS-Series Camera Features
• Rugged design—Built to withstand the demands of outdoor use.
• 240×180 or 320×240 microbolometer sensor for excellent 
image quality and clarity
• 19 mm lens with 24° field of view
• Palm-Sized Portability and Light Weight—Only 12 Ounces
• Embedded LED Tasklight
• USB Cable for battery charging
• Rechargeable Internal Li-Ion battery—Provides up to 5 hours of 
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2 Getting Started
The Scout PS-Series camera is available with the features, options, 
and accessories described in this manual.
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to 
determine the actual contents of your camera package.
•PS24 and PS32 Cameras
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, and Documentation/
Training CD or DVD; the following items are included in the camera 
package:
USB Cable Soft Carrying Pouch
Wrist StrapLens Cover...

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• PS24 and PS32 Camera Options
The following optional accessories are available for the Scout PS-
Series camera
Floating LanyardMolle-Compatible Belt Holster
Camera Carrying Pouch
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3 Operating Your Scout PS-Series 
Camera
3–1 Camera Features and Controls
Power
2× zoom/
White hot/ Display Brightness/ 
Black hot/Eyepiece
USB/Charging(Tasklight On/Off
Adjustable
diopter ±2
Instalert Plug
LED Tasklight
Lanyard Clip
when Camera in off state)Freeze Frame
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3–2 Charging the Camera
Caution!
The battery in the camera should 
be fully charged prior to use.
To charge the camera, lift the 
cover from the USB port, plug in 
the USB cable provided with the 
camera, and also plug it into a USB 
power source.
• When charging correctly, the charging indicator will be lit orange.
• When fully charged, the charging indicator will light solid green. 
The initial charge time is...