Dipol TFA 2.0 SL User manual
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TFA 2.0 SL / 2.8 SL
Thermal imaging front
Attachment
MANUAL
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CONTENT
Scope of delivery 2
Important notes & warnings 3
Application 3
Design 4
Technical Data 6
Performance control 7
Operation & Quick Settings 8
Main Menu 12
Accessories 23
Possible errors / troubleshooting 29
Storage and transport 25
Quality Certificate 26
Guarantee 26
Manufacturer & Importer 27
Certificate of conformity 27
ATTENTION!
Before putting the appliance into
operation, carefully read the present
operating instructions!
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
- TFA device
- Kordura pouch
- Lens cleaning cloth
- Manual
- USB cable with locking cap.
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IMPORTANT NOTES & WARNINGS
Never look with the device in the sun or
other intense heat sources, this can lead
to damage of the sensor!
Protect the device from strong side
impacts.
Only use optical cleaning cloths when
cleaning glass surfaces.
Remove the batteries to store.
Use batteries and power supplies
from reputable manufacturers.
Wait 20 seconds before switching the
device on again.
APPLICATION
The monocular is designed to observe
moving and immovable objects in
different lighting conditions as well as
limited visibility (fog, dust, etc.). The
device can be used to display locations
and objects of a temperature different
from the environment. It can e.g. used by
guardians, tourists, hunters, fishermen to
explore the terrain, detection and
recognition of different objects and
nature observation.
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Please note that the use of the device on
a riflescope is restricted in many
European countries without a special
permit. Follow state laws and applicable
legislation!
DESIGN
1. ON/OFF button
2. Onjective rubber cover
3. Focusing knob
4. MENU controller
5. Battery compartment
6. Power-on indicator
7. INVERT button
8. REC button
9. TABLE button
10. PALETTE/PROGRAMM button
11. Micro USB sloth
12. Jack 2.1 sloth
13. Support weaver rail
14. Eyepiece (optional)
15. Locking ring
16. Clamp adaptor (optional).
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TECHNICAL DATA 2.0 SL / 2.8 SL
Sensor, pixel/pitch
384x288, 17µm
Micro display, pixel OLED 1024x768
Focal length/ aperture ratio F40, 1,0 / F55, 1,0
Exit pupil, mm 30
Magnification 1x
Field of view 9,3° х 7,0° / 7,5° x 5,6°
Detection range
(for objects 0.5x1.8m), m up to 2000 / 28
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Spectral range, micrometre 8-14
Frequency, Hz 50
Colours / Inversion 9 / yes
Max. impact load, G 600
Batteries, type 2 x CR123A
Accumulators, type 2 x LC16340
Outer supply: Jack 2.1 9,5-14,5 V
Outer supply: micro USB 5 V
with full batteries (+20°) 4 hours
Operational temperature, °C -20 ... +50
Videorec. temperature, °C -15 ... +50
Degree of protection IP66
Dimensions, mm 175x76x105 / 201x76x105
Weight, kg 0,57 / 0,6
Manual adjustment
of sensor sensitivity +
Manual adjustment of sensor
amplification +
Manual adjustment of display
brightness +
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PERFORMANCE CONTROL
Insert the batteries according to the
polarity shown on the battery
compartment (5) and remove the lens
cover (2). Switch on the device by
pressing the ON / OFF button (1). The
control indicator (6) now lights up red.
The complete switching on process
should not take longer than 3-5 seconds.
The device is completely ready for
operation after the following view
appears.
If the light indicator does not light up or
blinking and the battery status indicator
at the bottom right of the display is not
visible or blinking, the battery charging
or charging of external power sources
must be checked.
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If the power supply taking place via the
micro USB slot, a USB symbol will be
displayed instead of the battery status
sign.
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While using rechargeable elements
instead of batteries, the battery indicator
changes its colour to blue.
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To be able to use the thermal imaging
monocular with other optical devices
you may need a suitable adapter.
First, loosen the locking screw on the
locking ring (15) on the ocular side of the
device with the enclosed key. Now screw
the adapter (16) on, place it into desired
position and fixe it with the locking ring
(16). The locking ring have to be
tightened again after that.
After using the device, close the objective
with the lens rubber cover (2) and
switch off the device by pressing the
ON/OFF button.
OPERATION & QUICK SETTINGS
Use as stand-alone device
With the optional eyepiece (16) you can
use your TFA device as an independent
observation device. First, attach an
eyepiece to the ocular part of the device
with a suitable adaptor. After that, adjust
the sharpness of all display indications
with the eyepiece (14). Then point the
device at the object to be observed and
adjust the sharpness of it with the
focusing knob (3).
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Use with day optics
To be able to use your TFA device with
other (day) optics, the suitable adapter is
required with inside diameter
corresponding to the outside diameter of
the day optics’ objective. As described
above, firsts the display sharpness has to
be adjusted with daytime optics. After
that, the observed objects’ sharpness to
be adjusted with the focusing knob (3).
Changing colour palettes
Hot black / hot white colours
are usual default setting. To change these
settings, press and hold the INVERT
button (7) for 3-5 seconds until the PLx
display appears (where “х” - the number
of the colour group, from 0 to 9). The
desired colour can now be selected by
pressing the INVERT button (7) again. To
save this setting, press the MENU
controller (4). Note that the device
settings do not change after switching
the device off.
Colour inversion
Briefly press the INVERT button (7) to
select the required image polarity: e.g.
“hot black” or “hot white”. All existing
colours can be inverted. The selected
polarity is shown on the display for a
moment (normal) or (inverted).
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Micro display stand-by mode:
To switch off the display temporarily (to save
power) shortly press ON/OFF button (4). To
activate it, press the ON/OFF button again.
Quick settings: display & thermal
sensor
With the MENU controller (4) you can
adjust the brightness of the display
(Display Brightness / BR), the sensor
sensitivity (Thermomatrix Sensitivity /
SN), digital image enhancement (Image
Detail Enchancement / DE) and sensor
performance level (Thermal Image Gain /
GN).
The individual setting modes can be seen
on the display as shortcuts (here e.g.
GAIN):
To adjust the brightness of the display
(BR), choose the suitable value from 1 to
30, turn the MENU controller (4).
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