InfiRay SCH50 SCH Series Thermal Imaging Riflescopes User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- InfiRay
Table of Contents
- InfiRay SCH50 SCH Series Thermal Imaging Riflescopes
- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
- Specification
- Description
- Components and Controls
- Battery Installing
- Icons Instructions
- Operation
- Zeroing
- Shortcut Menu
- Main Menu
- Photographing and Video Recording
- Wi-Fi Function
- Stadiametric Rangefinder
- Range Notification Interface
- Update and APP Technology
- Maintenance
- FCC Statement
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
InfiRay SCH50 SCH Series Thermal Imaging Riflescopes
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Environmental influences
Note: Never point the lens of the device directly at intense heat sources
such as the sun or laser equipment. The objective lens and eyepiece can
function as a burning glass and damage the interior components.
Risk of swallowing
Caution: Do not place this device in the hands of small children.
Incorrect handling can cause small parts to come loose which may be swallowed.
Safety instructions for use
- Do not expose the device to fire or high temperatures.
- The battery capacity decreases when operated in a cold ambient temperature. This is not a fault and occurs for technical reasons.
- Always store the device in its carrying bag in a dry, well-ventilated space. For prolonged storage, remove the batteries.
- Do not expose your device to extreme temperatures lower than – 20°C and higher than + 50°C.
- The product shall only be connected to a USB Type C interface.
- If the device has been damaged or the battery is defective, send the device to our after-sales service for repair.
User information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices
(private households)
The WEEE symbol on products and/or accompanying documents indicates that
used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with ordinary
household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, take these
products to the appropriate collection points where they will be accepted
without charge. In some countries, it may also be possible to return these
products to your local retailer when you purchase a corresponding new product.
The proper disposal of this product serves to protect the environment and
prevents possible harmful effects on human beings and their surroundings,
which may arise as a result of incorrect handling of waste. More detailed
information on your nearest collection point is available from your local
authority. In accordance with state legislation, penalties may be imposed for
the improper disposal of this type of waste.
For business customers within the European Union
Please contact your dealer or supplier regarding the disposal of electrical
and electronic devices. He will provide you with further information.
Information on disposal in other countries outside of the European Union
This symbol is only applicable in the European Union. Please contact your
local authority or dealer if you wish to dispose of this product and ask for a
disposal option.
Intended use
The device is intended for displaying heat signatures during nature
observation, remote hunting observations and for civil use. This device is not
a toy for children. Use the system only as described in this instruction
manual. The manufacturer and the dealer accept no liability for damages which
arise due to non-intended or incorrect use.
Function test
- Before use, please ensure that your device has no visible damage.
- Test to see if the device displays a clear, undisturbed image.
- Check that the settings for the thermal imaging camera are correct. See the notes in the section Observation mode.
Installing/removing the battery
The Saim thermal imaging riflescope need to install two CR123 batteries for
use. Refer to the Section 3 Battery Installing for details.
Observation with and without glasses
Thanks to the flexible eyecup, the Saim series can be used with or without
glasses. It offers a full field of view in both cases.
Specification
Model | Saim SCH50 |
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Microbolometer
Resolution, pixels| 640 × 512
Pixel size, μm| 12
NETD, mk| ≤40
Frame rate, Hz| 50
Optical Characteristics
Objective lens, mm| 50
Field of view| 8.8° × 6.6°
Magnification, x| 2.91 – 11.64
E-zoom, x| 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
Diopter Adjustment, D| -5 ~ +5
Detective range, m (Target size:1.7m*0.5m, P(n)=99%)| 2597
Display
Display type| OLED
Resolution, pixels| 1024 × 768
Power Supply
Battery type| CR123 × 2
External Power Supply| 5V (Type C USB)
Max. Operation time (at t=22℃), h★| 3.5
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Operational Characteristics
Wi-Fi & Recorder| √
Compass & Motion sensor| √
Max. Recoil Power on Rifled Weapon, g/s²| 1000
Degree of protection, IP code| IP67
Amount of built-in memory, Gb| 32
Operating Temperature Range, ℃| -10~+50
Weight (without batteries), g| <510
Dimension, mm| 216 × 61 × 61
The actual operating time depends on the intensity of using Wi-Fi, video
recorder.
Improvements may be made to the design and software of this product to enhance
its useful features. Technical parameters of the device may be improved
without prior notice of the customer.
Description
The Saim series is a low-cost Thermal Imaging Riflescope, which can be mounted on various firearms for night hunting and target observation. Its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to carry. What makes it outstanding is long operation hours, good concealment and great ability to detect, recognize and identify objects or targets fast and easy. The Saim series effective at close and long ranges irrespective of light and harsh weather conditions, that is, in total darkness, through heavy smoke, haze, fog, and dust.
Components and Controls
- Eyeshade
- Eyepiece diopter adjusting ring
- Type C interface
- C (Camera) button
- M (Menu) button
- P (Power) button
- Battery compartment
- Lens focus ring
- Objective lens
- Lens cover
Battery Installing
- Open the battery compartment cover anticlockwise according to the schematic diagram on the cover.
- Install two CR123 batteries correctly according to the polarity labels in the battery compartment as shown in the figure above.
- When done, covering and pushing the battery cover till you hear “click” to ensure both sides of the cover is installed correctly.
Attention
- Disposable batteries are ONLY supported! Risks are existing to use rechargeable batteries due to nonstandard quality.
- Please do not use different types of batteries or batteries with different power levels.
- The Saim series supports external power supply via Type-C cable with a USB icon displayed on the screen.
Icons Instructions
Operation
- Open the lens cover (10).
- Press and hold down the P (6) button for 3s to power the riflescope on. Waite for 6s until thermal image appears on the display.
- Diopter Adjustment: Adjust the sharp resolution of the icons on the display by rotating the diopter adjusting ring (2) of the eyepiece.
- Lens Focus Adjustment: rotate the lens focus ring to focus (8) on the object being observed.
- Calibration: calibration the image with a short press of the M (5) and C (4) button for shutter correction or long press the M (5) and C (4) button for background correction.
- Image Settings: adjust the image mode, display brightness, image sharpness, image brightness, image contrast in the shortcut menu (for more details, see the Shortcut Menu Functions section)
- Standby Mode: Briefly press the P (6) and M (5) buttons at the same time to switch the device to the standby mode. Briefly press the P (6) and M (5) buttons again to wake up the device.
- Power off: to power off the riflescope, long press P (6) button for 5s until the shutdown option menu appears, select the “√” to shut down and “×” to cancel. Then short press the M (5) button to confirm the selection.
- Reticle On: click the M (4) button four times in a row while pressing and holding the P (5) + C (4) button to invoke the reticle function for the first time use, then long press the P (5) + M (4) + C (4) button simultaneously for 7 seconds to turn the reticle on. This function should be activated when the reticle first enabled.
Attention: When the reticle is turned off, all the operations related to it in the menu will be hidden, including the adjustment of the reticle color and pattern (in shortcut menu), the options of zeroing and blind pixel correction in the advanced menu.
Zeroing
Zeroing is recommended to be done at the temperature close to the riflescope operating temperature. Before implementing zeroing setting, please make sure that the reticle is on and zeroing type is selected in the main menu.
- Mount the riflescope on your weapon.
- Set a target at 100m distance, and power on the riflescope.
- For the first use of the riflescope, please make sure that the reticle is on before zeroing (according to the instructions of section 6 Operation).
- Long press the M (5) button on the home screen to enter the main menu.
- Select one zeroing profile in the main menu.
- Select the Zeroing item in the sunmenu of the MORE item, and press the M (5) button to enter the Zeroing interface. In the Zeroing interface, the reticle is shown as a small cross for position adjustment.
- Then aiming the center of the reticle at the bull’s-eye 100 meters away and shooting.
- Locating the bullet hole after shooting.
- If the bullet hole can be seen on the display screen:
- Keeping the position of the device fixed, press and hold the M (5) and C (4) button at the same time to freeze the image, and a snowflake icon appears on the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Move the reticle to the position of the actual impact point by the P (6) or C (4) button.
- Short press the M (5) button to switch the movement direction between UP-DOWN and RIGHT-LEFT.
- Press and hold down the M (5) button to save and exit when the process is done.
- If the bullet hole cannot be seen on the display screen:
- Keep the position of the device fixed, and measure the horizontal and vertical distance between the bull’s eye and the bullet hole.
- According to the measured distance, move the reticle position by long or short pressing the P (6) or C (4) button until the distance marked on the scale plate consistent with the measured distance.
- Short press the M (5) button to switch the movement direction between UP-DOWN and RIGHT-LEFT.
- Press and hold down the M (5) button to save and exit when the process is done.
Notes
- To ensure the accuracy of the position, aiming the bull’s-eye again and repeat the operations until the bull’s-eye is hit.
- In the zeroing interface, the reticle moves one pixel with a short pressing P (6) or C (4) button to the corresponding direction while ten pixels movement with a long-pressing. One pixel means to move 1.5cm at a distance of 100 meters or 0.54 inches at a distance of 100 yards.
- Short press the P (6) + M (5) + C (4) buttons at the same time to switch units (cm/m, inch/yard).
- In the zeroing interface, there is a white dot that represents the original position of the reticle before calibration implement.
- After zeroing, the center of all reticle will be changed accordingly.
Shortcut Buttons Instructions
To quickly realize the frequently used functions, the Saim SCH series made
the default shortcut buttons of the most commonly used functions in the
observation interface.
Button | Short press | Long press |
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P button | E-zoom | Power on /off |
M button | Enter the shortcut menu | Enter the main menu |
C button | Take a photo | Video recording |
M + C button | Shutter correction | Background correction |
P + M button | Turn the standby mode on/off | Turn the stadiametric |
rangefinder function on/off
P + M + C button| Switch the units between cm/m and inch/yard| ——
Shortcut Menu
The basic settings (using the function of smooth digital zoom, adjusting the display brightness, switching the image palette, adjusting the image sharpness, setting the image brightness and contrast, selecting the reticle color and pattern) can be changed using the shortcut menu.
- In the home screen, short press the M (5) button to enter the shortcut menu.
- There are four pages (when the reticle function is invoked) and two functions on each page, one at the top and one at the bottom.
- On each page, press the P (6) button briefly to switch the options of the top function, and press the C (4) button briefly to switch the options of the bottom function. And each function has four options
- Press the M (5) button briefly to switch the next page.
Shortcut Menu Options and Descriptions
Main Menu
- In the home screen, press and hold the M (5) button to enter the main menu, which including Ultraclear mode, Wi-Fi, auto shutter correction, video output, PIP, compass, motion sensor, battery type, zeroing type, image hue, more.
- Press the P (6) or C (4) button to move through the main menu items.
- Press the M (5) button briefly to set up the item parameter or to enter the function interface.
Main Menu Options and Descriptions
Photographing and Video Recording
Saim SCH series thermal imager is equipped with a function for video recording and photographing observed images onto the built-in memory card. The files of images and videos will be named after the time, so it is recommended to reset the system time in the Main Menu – More – Time Setting or to synchronize the system time and date in the Settings of the APP InfiRay Outdoor before using the camera and video function. For specific operations.
Photographing
- Take a photo with a short press of the C (4) button in the home screen.
- A camera icon ( ) shows in the upper-right of the screen and the image will freeze for 0.5s when the function performs.
Video recording
- Press and hold the C (4) button in the home screen to start the video recording.
- A tooltip showing the recording time in MM: SS (minutes: seconds) format will appear in the upper right corner of the display.
- The red dot in the tooltip flashes during recording.
- During recording, short press the C (4) button to take a photo also.
- Press and hold the C (4) button again to exit the recording when done.
- Video and picture files are stored in the built-in memory card after video recording has been turned off. But the video will not be saved if you skip the process and shut down the device suddenly instead.
- The photos and videos can be read on the computer via the USB cable.
Note
- You can enter and work on the menu during video recording.
- The recording time is accumulated in minutes until the recording stops, that is, the time shows 60:00 after 59:59.
- The maximum duration of a video recording file is 10 minutes. When it’s more than 10 minutes, the video will be recorded onto a new file.
- The number of files is limited by the capacity of the device’s built-in memory. Regularly monitor the amount of free memory in the built-in memory card, transferring footage and photos to other media to free up space on the memory card.
Memory Access
When the device is turned on and connected to a computer, it is recognized
by the computer as a flash memory card, which is used to access the device’s
memory and make copies of pictures and videos.
- Turn on the device and connect it to the computer through the USB cable.
- Double-click “my computer” on the desktop – double-click to open the device named “Infiray” – then click and open the device named “Internal Storage” to access memory.
- There are different folders named by time in memory.
- Recorded videos and photographs are saved in these folders in the format: IMG_HHMMSS_XXX. jpg (for photos) and VID_HHMMSS.mp4 (for video). HHMMSS- hour/minute/ second; XXX – three-digit common file counter for photos which is NOT reset.
Wi-Fi Function
The device is equipped with wireless communication with external devices (computer, smartphone) via Wi-Fi.
- In the home screen, press and hold the M (5) button to enter the menu.
- Select the Wi-Fi option with the P (6) / C (4) button.
- Briefly press of the M (5) button to turn Wi-Fi on.
- The device is recognized by an external device under the label ‘Saim_xxxxx-xxxxxxʼ, xxxxx-xxxxxx is the SN code of the device.
- Enter the password on an external device, and establish a connection. The initial password is 12345678.
- And then, the device can be controlled through the InfiRay Outdoor.
Set Wi-Fi name and password
The Wi-Fi name and password of your device can be set in the APP.
- Click the “setting” icon in the APP to enter the setting interface.
- In the text box, enter and submit the name (SSID) and password of the new Wi-Fi.
- It needs to restart the device to take the new name and password effect.
Stadiametric Rangefinder
Saim series is equipped with a stadiametric rangefinder, which allows you to estimate the approximate distance to an object, if its size is known.
- In the home screen, press and hold the P (6) + M (5) buttons at the same time to enter the stadiametric ranging interface, and two measurement lines will appear on the upper and lower positions of the cursor.
- Locate the object in the middle of the lines, then move the lines to locate the target between lines by the P (6) or C (4) button.
- The approximate distance of the target is displayed on the left of the screen.
- Short press the P (6) + M (5) + C (4) buttons at the same time to switch the unit between cm/m and inch/yard.
Range Notification Interface
- In the stadiametric rangefinder interface, long press P (6) + M (5) or M (5) button to enter the range notification interface.
- In the range notification interface, the prey type, height and effective range is displayed on the bottom. The measurement lines become two horizontal lines which cannot be moved.
- The distance between two horizontal lines indicates the height mapped to the display of the current ranging settings.
- When the object is higher than the two horizontal lines distance, it means the object is in the effective range.
- In the range notification interface, it is possible to operate the device, such as, you can operate the prey settings in the main menu by long pressing the M (4) button, referring to the Section 9 Main menu – More- Stadiametric Rangefinder Setting.
- Long press the P (6) + M (5) buttons again to exit from the range notification interface and back to the home screen.
PIP Function
- In the home screen, press and hold down the M (5) button to enter the Main Menu.
- Select the PIP option with the P (6) / C (4) button.
- Briefly press of the M (5) button to turn PIP on/off.
- When the PIP function is on, a small window will appear on the top of the display.
- The image in the small window is a 2x magnified image centered by the reticle center.
- When the main image is enlarged through P (6) button, the PIP image will be enlarged 2× synchronously.
Update and APP Technology
In order to continuously improve the product performance and provide better user experience, the software program, as well as parameters and operating instruction of the device will be constantly updated. Users can go to the official website (www.infirayoutdoor.com) to download and update. The Saim series support APP technology, and can be connected to a smartphone or tablet PC via Wi-Fi for real-time image transmission, control operations, and program updates.
About InfiRay Outdoor
- You can download and install the InfiRay Outdoor app on www.infirayoutdoor.com or App store. Otherwise, you can download the app by scanning the QR code.
- When installation completed, open InfiRay Outdoor application.
- If your device is already connected with a mobile device, please switch on the mobile data in mobile device. After connection, the update detection is performed automatically with a prompt in the application. Click ‘Now’ to download the updates or click ‘Later’ to update later.
- InfiRay Outdoor will automatically store the last connected device. So, if your device has not connected with your mobile device, but linked to InfiRay Outdoor before, the update prompt will appear if there is an update when turning on InfiRay Outdoor. You can download the update first via mobile Wi-Fi and then connect your device with mobile device to finish the update.
- After finishing the update, the device will root.
- Instructions for using InfiRay Outdoor can also be downloaded from the official website.
Technical Inspection
A technical inspection of the device is recommended before use.
- Check the external appearance of the device (there should be no cracks in the casing).
- Check the condition of the lens and eyepiece (there should be no cracks, greasy spots, dirt or other deposits)
- Check the condition of the rechargeable battery (this should be charged) and the electrical contracts (there should be no presence of salts or oxidation).
Maintenance
Maintenance should be carried out at least twice a year and consist of the following actions.
- Wipe the external surfaces of metal and plastic parts free of dust and dirt with a cotton cloth. Silicone grease maybe used for this.
- Clean the electrical contacts of the battery and battery slot on the unit using a non-greasy organic solvent.
- Check the glass surfaces of the eyepiece and the lens. If necessary, remove dust and sand from the lenses (preferably using a non-contact method). Cleaning of the external surfaces of the optics should be done with substances designed especially for this purpose.
Legal and Regulatory Information
Wireless transmitter module frequency range: WLAN: 2.400- 2.483 GHz
Wireless transmitter module power: 100 m
IRay Technology Co., Ltd. thus declares that the Saim SCH50 complies with the directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity as well as additional information are available at: www.infirayoutdoor.com. This device may be operated in all member states of the EU.
FCC Statement
Labeling requirements
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.
Information to the user
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-support operations. To comply with RF
exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.5cm must be
maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna.
Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device
should not contain any metallic components. Body accessories that do not meet
these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be
avoided. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. We, IRay Technology
Co., Ltd., hereby declare that this product was tested conforming to the
applicable FCC rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible,
and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure
that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the
Commissions requirements.
IRay Technology Co., Ltd.
Add: 11th Guiyang Street, YEDA, Yantai, P.R. China
Tel: 0086-400-998-3088
Email: infirayoutdoor@infiray.com
Web: www.infirayoutdoor.com
References
- Professional Outdoor Thermal Imaging and Night Vision Optics | InfiRay Outdoor
- Professional Outdoor Thermal Imaging and Night Vision Optics | InfiRay Outdoor
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