PARD SA3 Thermal Imaging Camera User Guide

PARD SA3 Thermal Imaging Camera

Product Information

The Thermal Imaging Camera SA3 is a high-tech device designed for detecting heat signatures and providing clear images in low-light conditions. The camera is manufactured by Shenzhen Pard Technology Co., Ltd and comes with a range of features to make it easy to use for professionals and individuals.

Product Components and Controls

The Thermal Imaging Camera SA3 comes with the following components and controls:

1. Button panel
2. Focus lever
3. Lens focus ring
4. Range finder (LRF model)
5. Power/Sleep button
6. Diopter Focus
7. Battery cap
8. Objective lens
9. Red dot pointer
10. Range emitter
11. Range receiver
12. Illuminator
13. TF card slot
14. Type C- charging port
15. HDMI port
16. Picatinny rail
17. Lens cap

The camera also comes with shortcut modes that allow users to access different functions quickly using the keys on the camera.

Product Usage Instructions

Shortcut Mode Key Functions
The Thermal Imaging Camera SA3 comes with four shortcut mode keys that perform different functions. These functions are:

• Key 1: Allows users to zoom in, adjust option settings, view saved video and picture files, and start the shutter adjustment function.
• Key 2: Allows users to start the range detection function, turn on/off the B.C indicator, and enable the recording function.
• Key 3: Allows users to switch the display mode, take a photo, and turn on/off the illuminator.
• Key 4: Allows users to open/close the menu interface, enable/disable the red dot indicator, and switch between city/forest/rain scene modes.

Product Installation Steps
To install the Thermal Imaging Camera SA3, follow these steps:

1. Insert the battery into the battery cap.
2. Screw the battery cap clockwise to secure the battery.
3. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power/Sleep button.

With these instructions, users can easily install and use the Thermal Imaging Camera SA3 for their professional or personal needs.

Components and Controls

No.

| Name| No.| Name| No.|

Name

---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Button panel| 7| Battery cap| 13| TF card slot
2| Focus lever| 8| Objective lens| 14| Type C- charging port
3| Lens focus ring| 9| Red dot pointer| 15| HDMI port
4| Range finder (LRF model)| 10| Range emitter| 16| Picatinny rail
5| Power/Sleep| 11| Range receiver| 17| Lens cap
6| Diopter Focus| 12| Illuminator|  |

Shortcut Mode

Explanation:

Key 1

Single Press:

1. Home screen mode: press [+] to magnify the screen 1/2/4/6/8 times.
2. Menu mode: press [+] to scroll up and adjust the relevant option settings.

Long Press:

1. Home screen mode: long press to view video and picture files saved in the memory card:
   • Press [+/-] to switch files.
   • Press [OK] to play/pause the saved videos.
   • When playing videos, press [+/-] to fast forward or rewind 2/4/8 times.
   • Press [Menu] to access the following settings; Delete, File Protection and Slide Show.
   • Long press [Menu] to return.
2. The menu interface cannot be opened when the Wi-Fi is turned on, please long press [+] to turn off the Wi-Fi and then enter the menu interface.

Double Press:
Home screen mode: double press [+] to start the shutter adjustment function.

Key 2

Single Press:

1. Home screen mode:
   • Press [OK] to start the range detection function, for the LRF version, the distance is measured automatically.
   • The standard version will display “0m” or “0yds”. Please note that distance is not measured automatically and you need to manually input the target distance value.
   • Press the second time to turn on the B.C indicator (when the B.C function is turned off, the range indicator is turned off).
   • Press the third time to turn off the B.C indicator; (when the B.C function is turned on).

Long Press

1. Home screen mode: Long press [OK] to enable the recording function, and long press the [OK] again to save the video and exit.
2. Menu mode pressing [OK] in menu mode confirms or saves the function.

Key 3

Single Press:

1. Home screen mode: press [-] to switch the display mode: White hot/sky/edge/black hot/red hot/iron mode.
2. Menu mode: press [-] to scroll down or adjust the relevant option settings.

Long Press
Long press [-] to take a photo.

Double Press:
Double press [-] to turn on the illuminator and double press [-] again to turn off the illuminator.

Key 4

1. Single Press
   Home screen mode: press [Menu] to open/close the menu interface.

2. Long Press
   Home screen mode: Long press [Menu] to enable/disable the red dot indicator (after the PIP shortcut key mode is turned on, the red dot indicator shortcut key is replaced by the PIP shortcut key).

3. Double Press
   Home screen mode: double press [Menu] to switch between city/forest/rain scene modes.

Product Installation Steps

Battery Installation

1. Unscrew the battery cap counterclockwise and pull out the battery.
2. Tear off the insulating tape on the positive terminal of the battery.
3. Insert the battery, ensure the positive (+) side goes in first, and tighten the battery cap in a clockwise direction.
4. Long press the power button for about 3 seconds to power the device. The power indicator will light up and the device is ready for use.

Diopter Focusing
Rotate the diopter focusing wheel until you can see the screen clearly.

Objective Lens focusing
Adjust the objective focusing wheel until you can see the target image clearly.

Compass Calibration
Please use the “figure 8 pattern method” as shown in the figure below to calibrate the compass.

Key Features

• Aluminum alloy machine body, compact and durable.
• B.C function.
• 12um, NETD≦25mK, 50 Hz Thermal Image Sensor.
• Infrared Image Enhancement Algorithm: IREA.
• 1200M LRF.
• Self-Activated Recording.
• Loop Recording.
• Shutter Correction.
• Hot Track.
• Blind Pixel Compensation
• Three Scene Modes: City/Forest/Rain.
• Wi-Fi

Packaging Contents

1

3| Carry case| 1
4| Velvet drawstring pouch| 1
5| Shoulder strap| 1
6| Type-C cable| 1
7| Metal mount| 1
8| Allen wrench (D4.0mm)| 1
9| Mount tightening screw (KM10mm)| 3
10| Allen wrench (D1.5mm)| 1
11| Red dot adjustment screw (M33mm)| 2
12| Shim 1（158.50.1mm)| 1
13| Shim 2（158.50.2mm)| 1
14| Quick start guide/User manual| 1
15| After-sales card| 1

Specifications

Field of view（HxV）

| Horizontal: 13.8°/10.5°/7.5°/5.9° Vertical: 10.4°/7.9°/5.6°/4.4° Diagonal: 17.2°/13.1°/9.4°/7.3°| Horizontal: 17.5/12.5°/9.7° Vertical: 13.1°/9.4°/7.3° Diagonal: 21.7°/15.6°/12.2°
Optical Magnification(x)| 2/2.6/3.7/4.7| 1.6/2.2/2.8
Human detection distance(m)| 800/1100/1400/1700| 1200/1500/1800
Vehicle detection distance(m)| 1800/2200/2600/3000| 2500/2900/3300
Product dimension(L x W x H, mm)| SA32:1957756mm SA32 LRF:1957959mm| SA62:1957756mm SA62 LRF:1957959mm
N.W/pcs (without battery, g)| SA32: 425g

SA32 LRF: 455g

| SA62: 425g

SA62 LRF: 455g

General Parameters
Resolution (px)| 1024768| Digital zoom(x)| 2X/4X/8X| Degree of protection| IP67| Operating time(h)| ≤5h
NETD(mk)| ≤25 (0.025℃)| Reticle| 6 styles, 4 colors| Scene mode| City/Rain/ Forest| Battery type| Lithium Ion 186501
Storage (GB)| TF card (128, Max)| Photo Resolution (px)| 25921944| Video resolution px| 1024768| Frame rate| 50Hz

Cautions

1. Please remove the insulating tape on the battery before first use. It is recommended to use a fully charged lithium-ion battery with a rated voltage of 3.7V.
2. Always turn off the device when it’s not in use. If you are planning on not using the device for more than 10 days, remove the battery and store it in a safe place.
3. Be extra cautious and handle the device with care during use or transportation, it is recommended to use the original packaging during transportation.
4. Do not look directly at the red dot pointer to avoid eye damage when in use.
5. Do not use the device to focus directly on strong sources of light such as the sun or electric welding. Damage from such will void the warranty.
6. Avoid lens scratches and damage caused by oil or chemical contamination of the lens. Keep the lens cap on when not in use.
7. The device should be placed in a cool, dry, and ventilated environment without strong electromagnetic fields, and the storage environment temperature should not be lower than -20ºC or higher than 40ºC.
8. Do not disassemble the device without authorization. If there is a fault, please contact our after-sales team in time and register the faults on our official website. Failure to do so will be regarded as a waiver of the warranty service.

FCC WARNING

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note:
The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. This equipment complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- located or in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contact Information

• E-mail: info@pard-tech.com.
• Telephone: 400-099-2599
• Website: www.pard.com.
• Address: No. 328 Baoshi East Road, Shiyan, Baoan, District, Shenzhen, China.

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