PARD TB31 Hand Held Thermographic Camera User Manual

PARD TB31 Hand Held Thermographic Camera

Product Information

The TB31 Hand Held Thermographic Camera is a portable device designed for thermal imaging. It is manufactured by Shenzhen Pard Technology Co.,Ltd and Optimax Technology LLC. The camera can be used for various applications, such as detecting heat signatures, identifying energy leaks, and monitoring equipment temperature. It features a lithium-ion battery with a rated voltage of 3.7V, a temperature range of -25°C to 40°C (-13°F to 104°F), and a user- friendly interface.

Product Usage Instructions

Precautions:

• Before first use, remove the insulating tape on the battery.
• Always turn off the device when it’s not in use. If not using for more than 10 days, remove the battery and store it in a safe place.
• Handle the device with care during use or transportation and use the original packaging for transportation.
• Avoid focusing the device directly on strong sources of light, such as the sun or electric welding, as it may damage the detector and void the warranty.
• Keep the lens cap on when the device is not in use to prevent lens scratches and damage caused by oil or chemical contamination.
• Do not disassemble the device without authorization. If any problems occur, contact the after-sales team and report them on the official website to ensure warranty service.

Operation Instruction

Shortcut Mode:

1. Turn on the device by pressing the power button.
2. Adjust the settings, such as temperature range and color palette, using the shortcut buttons.
3. Aim the camera at the desired target and press the capture button to take thermal images.
4. Review and analyze the captured images on the device’s display.
5. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the powerbutton.

Menu Mode:

1. Turn on the device by pressing the power button.
2. Access the menu by pressing the menu button.
3. Navigate through the menu options using the arrow buttons.
4. Select and adjust the desired settings, such as image resolution and emissivity, using the menu options.
5. Aim the camera at the desired target and press the capture button to take thermal images.
6. Review and analyze the captured images on the device’s display.
7. Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button.

Please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on installation, specifications, description, key features, components, and controls.

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TB31 Hand Held Thermographic Camera
User Manual

• Company: Shenzhen Pard Technology Co.,Ltd
• Website: www.pard.com
• E-mail: info@pard.com
• Tel: +86-0755-29484438
• Address: Building A Shengwuyuan, Baoshi East Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, 518000, China

TB31 Hand Held Thermographic Camera
User Manual

• Company: Optimax Technology LLC
• Website: www.pard.com
• E-mail: aftersales@optimaxtechnologyllc.com
• Toll free number: +1 (800)-986-4370
• Address: 3500 Lakeside Court Suite 200, Reno, NV 89509

TB31 Hand Held Thermographic Camera
Quick Start Guide

• Shenzhen Pard Technology Co.,Ltd
• Website: www.pard.com
• E-mail: info@pard.com
• Tel: 400-099-2599 / +86-0755-29484438
• Address: Building A Shengwuyuan, Baoshi East Road, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, 518000, China

To Users

To users
Thank you for your continued support and for choosing PARD TB31 Hand Held Thermographic Camera. Please read this manual carefully before using the device for the first time. Please follow the instructions in this manual to avoid any damage caused by improper use and to ensure that your device operates properly.
After reading, please keep this manual in a safe place, for future reference. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your thermal monocular and is intended for your reference only.
PARD reserves the right to amend this manual at any time without prior notice to individual users. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting PARD’s official website. PARD reserves the final right of interpretation of this manual.

Precautions

• 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.
• Always turn off the device when it’s not in use. If you do not plan on using the device for a period of more than 10 days, please remove the battery and store the battery in a safe place.
• Be extra cautious and handle the device with care during use or transportation. It is recommended to use the original packaging during transportation.
• Do not use the device to focus directly on strong sources of light such as the sun or electric welding. The detector may be damaged and it will void the warranty.
• Avoid lens scratches and damage caused by oil or chemical contamination of the lens. Keep the lens cap on when not in use.
• 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 (-5ºF/-20°C) or higher than (120ºF/50°C).
• Do not disassemble the device without authorization. If you encounter any problems, please contact our after-sales team and report them on our official website. Failure to do so will render the warranty service null and void.

Package Contents

Description & Key Features

The TB31 is a handheld Thermographic camera, which uses a high-definition display screen to provide clear and smooth images and fine details, so as to elevate your precision hunting experience to a new level.
Key Features

• Comfortable feel
• Express setup
• High definition large screen display
• 1097m (1200yds) Ranging module
• WIFI
• Firmware Upgradable
• IP67 Waterproof
• 6000J ultra strong impact resistance performance

Components & Controls

1. Key 1
2. Key 2
3. Key 3
4. Key 4
5. Power/Sleep
6. Power indicator
7. Battery cap1
8. Ranging module
9. LED
10. Objective lens
11. IF card slot
12. Type-C charging port

Installation

Unboxing

Before using this device, please do the following:

1. Open the box and remove the device.
2. Check to ensure that the package contents listed above are all included in the box.
3. Check the device for any damage to the display, body, lens, buttons, etc.
   (4) Make sure that the objective lens and eyepiece are clean & functioning properly.
   Note: If any accessories are missing or damaged, please contact our after sales service at once.

Battery installation and startup

The battery installation steps are as follows:

1. Rotate the battery cover counterclockwise and remove the battery.
2. Remove the insulating tape.
3. Insert the battery, ensuring that the positive (+) side goes in first and tighten the battery cover clockwise.
4. To turn on the device, press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds. (When the power light illuminates and the PARD Logo appears on the screen, the device is ready for use.)

Note:

• Please use a single 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated 3.7V voltage.
• Do not put battery into fire.
• Do not put device into water when the battery cap is open.
• Do not disassemble the device without authorization.
• Do not pierce the device with sharp objects.
• Battery should be kept out of reach of children, and the positive and negative terminals of the battery should be installed correctly.

Shortcut Mode

| Single Press| Press and hold| Double press
---|---|---|---
Key 1| menu/back| –| Laser indicator light
Key 2| up/zoom| take a photo| record video/save video
Key 3| Confirm/LRF| file / (turn off WiFi)| Shutter correction
Key 4| down/switch image modes| cross| LED Light
Key 5| /| Turn on/off| /
---|---|---|---

Explanation

Key 1：
Single press：

1. Home screen mode: press [Key 1] to enter the menu interface;
2. Menu mode: press [Key 1] to enter the Preview Mode

Double press：
Long press [Key 1] in preview mode to switch the laser indicator light.

Key 2：
Single press：

1. In menu mode, click [Key 2] to move the cursor up.
2. In preview mode, click [Key 2] to zoom in on the interface.

Press and hold：
In preview mode, long press [Key 2] to activate the recording function. Long press [button 2] again to save the recording and exit.

Double press：
Double click [Key 2] in preview mode to achieve recording function.

Key 3：
Single press：

1. Home screen mode: press [Key 3] to take a photo.
2. Menu mode: press [Key 3] means confirm.

Press and hold：
Home screen mode: press and hold [Key 3] to record a video. Press and hold [Key 3] again to save the video and exit.

Menu Mode

Home screen mode: press [Key 1] to enter the full menu setting mode to set various function options. Press [Key 1] in the menu page to return to the home screen.

Image Setting
Users can adjust the image contrast, brightness, sharpness and mode under this setting.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key4] move the cursor to the image setting option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 3] to switch between contrast / brightness / sharpness / mode options, andpress [Key 2]/[Key 4] to adjust the option value.
• Press and hold [Key 1] to exit. Upon the next startup, the device will maintain the saved image settings.
  Image default settings: contrast value is 50, brightness value is 60, sharpness is 2 and the mode value is 0.

Display setting
Users can adjust the contrast, brightness of the screen, to adapt to different surroundings.

• Press[Key 2] [Key 4] to move the cursor to the display setting options and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 3] /[Key 5]to switch the contrast/ brightness option. Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to adjust the value.
• Press and hold [Key 1] to exit.
  Default value: contrast is 4, brightness is 3.

Ballistic Calculator
Through this function, the ballistic calculation function can be turned on or off.
3.1. Press the [Key 2]/[Key 4] keys to move the cursor to the trajectory calculation option, and click the [Key 3] keyboard to enter the sub option interface;
3.2. Press the [Key 2]/[Key 4] keys to move the cursor and select the “Open”, “Close”, or “Parameter Settings” options. After selection, click [Key 3] to save and return to the previous layer.

Ballistic Calculator
Users can switch between “meter” or “yard” and the range unit can be updated instantly to meet the user’s preference.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor range unit selection option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to choose between “meter” or “yard”, then press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.

Reticle Center Position Adjustment：

When you enter the submenu, an auxiliary crosshair will appear on the screen to represent the center position of the image. Adjust the values of “X” and “Y” on the display screen to move the center position of the image, the crosshair of the day optical scope will be
displayed at the center point of the screen.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to reticle center position adjustment, and press[Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to adjust the position of the “X” axis, and press [Key 3]/[Key 3] to adjust the position of the “Y” axis until the center of the auxiliary crosshair on the display screen aligns with the center point of the crosshair of the day optical scope.
• After confirming that the two crosshairs are aligned, press [Key 1] to save and return to the home screen, and the auxiliary crosshair will no longer be displayed on the screen.

Gyroscope：
Through this function, the gyroscope function can be turned on/off or calibrated.
After entering the menu page, click [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the gyroscope option, and click [Key 3] to enter the adjustment interface;
After entering, click [button 2]/[button 4] to select display (on/off setting) or calibration setting;
Press the [Key 3] key to exit; At the same time, this gyroscope mode will also be used the next time the machine is turned on

Scene：
There are three built-in scene modes, “City”, “Forest” and “Rain”. Users can choose any of the available scenes to achieve the best image display effect.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the scene option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select “City”, “Forest” or “Rain” mode. Press [Key3] to save and return to the previous page.

Picture in Picture (PIP)：
The top center of the display can show a 2x magnified picture to improve aiming visibility, allowing you to see magnified target details without losing the field of view.

• Press [Key 2] [Key 4] to move the cursor to the PIP setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select “PIP OFF” or “PIP ON”, “Shortcut Key OFF” and “Shortcut Key ON” setting you prefer.
• After selection, press [Key 3] to save and exit.

Shutter Mode：
Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the shutter mode option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub option interface;
Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor and select “Automatic Shutter” or “No Shutter” mode. Press [Key 3] to save and exit.

Hot Track：
The device can detect and display the highest temperature point on the screen, and automatically track this target heat source.

• Rotate the [Key 2]/[Key 4]counterclockwise to move the cursor to the hot track setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Rotate the[Key 2]/[Key 4]to move the cursor to select “Off” or “On”. Press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.

Self-activated Recording
When the device detects recoil, the whole shooting process will be recorded in 20 second intervals. The incremental 20-second video footage will be saved on the TF card.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the self-activated recording setting, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press the[Key 2]/[Key 4]to select “OFF”, “ON” and “Impact Sensitivity” options.
• After selecting “Off” or “On”, press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.
• After selecting “Impact Sensitivity”, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-option menu of sensitivity level. Rotate the [knob] to select “Off”, “Low”, “Medium” or “High” mode. Press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.

BlindPixel Compensation
The blind pixel compensation algorithm enables automatic compensation for blind spots that no longer respond to light and also reduces image distortion.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to go to the blind spot compensation option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub option interface;
• After covering the lens, long press the Menu key to execute, and short press the OK key to exit.

Auto Recording：
After auto recording is on, device will start recording and continue to record after the next startup. To perform this function properly, please insert the memory card into the slot first.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the auto recording setting option and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to select “Off” or “On” options, press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.

Loop Recording:
Users can customize the segment recording duration. This can be set up under loop recording. When the capacity of the memory card is full, the new recording will automatically overwrite the previous saved files. When you select “Off” the recording will stop when the memory card is full, and the oldest video file will not be overwritten.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the loop recording setting option, and press [ Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
  Press [Key 2]/[Key4] to move the cursor to select preferred loop time duration “Off”, “One minutes”, “Three minutes”, “Five minutes” or “Ten minutes”. After selection, press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.

Date Stamp：
Users can set whether to display the time stamp in the lower right corner of photos and videos taken.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the date stamp setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select “Off” or “On” options. After selection, press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.

Record Audio：
User can set whether to record audio synchronously in the video.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the recording audio setting option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press the [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select “Off” or “On” option, after selection, press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.

WiFi：
Through the WiFi connection, you can use the phone, PC or tablet as an external viewfinder enabling you to synchronously see the photos and videos on a larger screen and operate other remote settings.

• Press [Key 1]/[Key 5] to move the cursor to the WiFi setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 1]/[Key 5] to move the cursor to select “On” or “Off” option. After selecting “Off” press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page. Select “On” to enable WiFi and return to the home screen.

Steps to connect to your mobile device:

• Download PardVision from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
• Turn on the WiFi on your device and on your mobile device.
• Search the WiFi on your mobile device (the device WiFi network is a string of characters starting with PARD, which is a unique string of numbers). Please enter the password: 12345678 to connect.
• Enter the application to operate and use.
  Note: After the WiFi is turned on, you cannot access the menu. Press and hold [Key 5] to disable the WiFi and then enter the menu interface.

Language ：
Users can choose their preferred language.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the language setting option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select the desired language. After selecting, press [Key 3] to switch the system language and return to the previous.

Date/Time：
Users can set the system date and time of the device.

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the date/time setting option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to adjust the setting date and time value, press [Key 3] to switch options, press OK to save and return to the previous page.

Format：
If users want to reformat the TF Card, it will delete all the data on the TF card permanently.
Data cannot be recovered after reformatting. Please operate with caution!

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the format setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select “Cancel” or “OK” option. After selection, press [Key 3] to confirm the relevant operation and return to the previous page.

Default Setting：
If users decide to reset the device, it will restore the device to the device’s original operating system and delete all of the user data and all personalized settings in the device will be restored to the factory default settings. Please operate with caution!

• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to restore default setting option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
• Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select “Cancel” or “OK” option. After selection, press [Key 3] to confirm the relevant operation and return to the previous page.

Firmware Upgrade：
System firmware can be updated to maintain an optimized current version.

• Press [Key 2] [Key 4] to move the cursor to the firmware upgrade option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu. You will see an important reminder: Upgrading firmware may cause damage to the equipment, please operate with caution!
• Press and hold [Key 3] to confirm and press [Key 5] to exit and return to the previous page.
  Note: When performing this operation, please load the device with a fully charged battery and type-C power supply. Powering off the device during the firmware update process may cause damage to the device components. Please operate with caution.

Version

• Press [Key 1]/[Key 5] to move the cursor to the version option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu to view.
• Press [Key 3] again to exit and return to the previous page.

FCC  STATEMENT

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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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 requirement.
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 conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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