STEINER H35 Thermal Handheld User Manual

STEINER H35 Thermal Handheld User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the Steiner Thermal Handheld. Read this manual thoroughly before use and save it in case you want to look anything up later.

WARNINGS

1. Do not expose the thermal imaging camera directly to high-intensity light sources, such as the sun, carbon dioxide lasers, or electric welding machines.
2. The thermal imaging camera is a combination of precision optical instruments and electrostatically sensitive electronics; mishandling the thermal imaging camera and its accessories may affect performance and durability and void the warranty.
3. If the thermal imaging camera is not used for a long period of time, charge the thermal imaging camera at least 4 hours every two months during storage and store the thermal imaging camera in a dry and well-ventilated environment.
4. Do not charge the battery in an environment above 40°C.

Our company assumes no liability for errors and/or accidents caused by the fault of the user or a third party when using this product, nor for property and personal damage caused by incorrect evaluations of images.

The purpose of this guide is to give users even more knowledge about our products so they can enjoy them even more. We make  every effort to ensure that the content of this guide is accurate,but we cannot guarantee the completeness of the content. As we are constantly updating and improving our products, we reserve the right to change these instructions at any time without notice.

FCC WARNING

This device can generate or use high-frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this device may cause harmful interference, unless the changes are expressly stated in the user manual.
The user may lose the right to operate this device if he makes unauthorized changes or modifications.

This device meets the requirements of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

The device has been rated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used without restrictions under portable exposure conditions.

NOTE: This device has been tested and meets the limits for Class B digital devices under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  are designed to provide adequate protection against harmful interference when installed in residential areas. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful radio communications interference. However, there is no guarantee that there will be no faults with a particular installation. If this equipment interferes with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user should attempt to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the device and the receiver.
• Plug the device into a power outlet that is not connected to the receiver circuit.
• Ask the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The nominal data can be found on the bottom of the device.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Included as standard:

• Plug for CN, US, UK, AU, EU
  

• Wristband

• Carrier bag

• Micro USB cable

• Shoulder strap

• charger

• 5V2A adapter

• Dual video cable
  

INTRODUCTION TO THE PARTS

BUTTON FUNCTION

Release the on/off button when the power off countdown has reached the fifth level.| Switch off

On/off switch

• Switch on
  Hold down the power button until the power screen appears in the eyepiece to turn on the device successfully.

• Switch off
  Manual shutdown: Long press the on/off button to display the shutdown progress bar, and continue until the progress bar is complete and the shutdown is successful. Automatic shut-off: If no button is pressed within the set automatic shutdown time, the device is switched off automatically.

• Display off
  Long press the on/off button to show the shutdown progress bar. Before the progress bar is complete, release the power button to cancel the shutdown, and switch the display to off mode.

• Display on
  In Display Off mode, press any button to wake up the screen.

• Calibration
  The device is switched on and if the menu does not end when called up, a corresponding compensation movement is carried out by briefly pressing the on/off button (except automatic compensation).

Up button

• Magnification
  The device is switched on and if the menu is not in the called up state, a short press switches the image magnification in 2X/4X/8X modes one after the other.
  A long press results in a step-by-step magnification of 0.5x.

• Movement of menu and options
  The device is switched on and if the menu is in the called up state, pressing the up arrow button briefly or for a long time will move the menu or options up.

Left button

• Switch color palette
  In the real-time image, a short press of the left button switches the color palette in the order white-hot, blackout, red-hot, red-hot, iron-red, flame, amber cyclic pseudo-color.

• Returns to previous menu
  The device is switched on and when it is in menu state and there is a parent menu, a short press of the left button returns to the previous menu without saving the settings. If there is no parent menu, pressing the left button has no effect. Long press the left button to return to the previous menu without saving settings until the real-time image is displayed.

• Move menus and options to the left
  The device is switched on and when it is in menu mode, briefly pressing the left button moves the menu or options to the left.

Right button

• Change picture mode
  In the real-time image, briefly pressing the right button cyclically changes image mode in the order Improved, Discovered, Standard.

• Access to the sub-menu
  The device is switched on, when it is in menu state  and there is a next menu level, briefly press the right button to go to the next menu level. If there are no more subdirectories, this has no effect. If you hold down the right button, you will continuously move to the next menu level. When a dialog box appears, press the menu button to confirm.

• Move the menu and options to the right
  The device is switched on and is in menu status. By  briefly pressing the right button, you can move the menu or options to the right.

Bottom button

• Reduction
  The device is switched on and if the menu does not end when opened, a short press switches the image reduction in 8X/4X/2X modes one after the other. Press for a long time to gradually reduce the size by 0.5x.

• Movement of menu and options
  The device is switched on and when the menu is in called up state, pressing the down arrow button briefly or for a long time will move the menu or options down.

Camera button

• Take a photo
  Press the photo button for a short time to save the current image. The image remains frozen for 300 ms and then returns to live view. The currently set watermark UI and Steiner logo information are saved, but other UI information is not saved.

• Video recording
  Long press the photo button to start recording, long press again to stop recording. The current watermark UI and Steiner logo information is saved, other UI information is not saved. If the video file size is larger than 4GB, it is automatically split into two files. While recording, a photo can be taken by briefly pressing the photo button.

Menu button

The device is switched on and in menu mode, a menu option can be displayed by long pressing the menu button.

Confirm and return/exit
The device is switched on and in menu mode, briefly press the menu button to enter the submenu or confirm the current option, by long pressing the menu button the device returns to the previous menu at the same time; the current settings are not saved and the menu is returned or exited

Vibration function when switched on:
The vibration function when switched on can be switched on or off. When switched on, the vibration function when switched on is executed immediately when the starting conditions are reached. The start image is displayed after 1 second.

Edge detection algorithm:
When activated, it draws the outline of the observed object.

MAIN MENU

• Press and hold the M button to enter the main menu
• Press the Up/Down button to switch between Image quality adjustment, Calibration mode, WIFI, power saving settings, indication settings, general settings and other settings

Picture In Picture (PIP)

• With the PIP window open, select the left / middle / right for placement
• The window image is 2X magnification of the main image

Screen Brightness

• Brightness levels can be adjusted from 10 to 100 percent

Stadia metric Rangefinder
The stadia metric rangefinder lets you estimate the distance of a target. There are three reference animals available on the device – Rabbit (35 cm / 13.7 inch), Boar (90 cm / 35.4 inch.), Deer 150 cm / 59.1 inch).
How to use the stadia lines:

• Align the lower horizontal line with the bottom of the target image, press the Up/Down button to change the width between the upper and lower horizontal lines until the upper horizontal  line is aligned with the top of the target icon
• The distance can now be calculated and displayed automatically
• By comparing the target size with the three reference animal sizes, the user can roughly calculate the distance of the target

Hot Track

• When hot track is turned on, the active crosshair tracks the point with the highest temperature in the scene

Energy-Saving Mode

• In the energy-saving mode, screen brightness is reduced to 30 percent and the WiFi is turned off
• When the energy-saving mode is off, the screen brightness and WiFi are restored to their original state

NOTE – If WiFi cannot be turned on, please check if the energy saving mode is off.

Color Palettes

• White hot – The objects with higher temperature show in white or light gray
• Black hot – The objects with higher temperature show in black or dark gray
• Adjustable red hot – The objects with higher temperature show in red. Users can adjust the intensity of range of red heat from level 1 to 10
• Iron – The objects with higher temperature show in iron red
• Blue hot – The objects with lowest temperature show in blue or dark blue, and the object with higher temperature shows in white.

Brightness

• Adjustable from level 1 to 10 level

Contrast

• Adjustable from level 1 to 10 level

Calibration model

• Automatic – The device automatically corrects the image quality without any action
• Scene – The user manually corrects the image quality as needed. For manual correction, the lens cover needs to be attached before calibration
• Shutter – The user manually corrects the image quality as needed and the device shutter closes for calibration

WiFi
The imager can be connected to the mobile phone via WiFi and the imager can be operated remotely via the mobile phone APP.
When WiFi is turned on, but not connected, the WiFi icon flashes and the WiFi name is displayed at the top of the screen. When the WiFi is connected, the WiFi icon is always on.

• Mobile phone APP – Search and download ‘Steiner Connect’ APP in the mobile phone app market. Open the APP, and find the WiFi name of “STEINER Thermal Handheld“ (followed by 4 digits unique identification number) in your mobile phone WiFi settings, enter the password ‘12345678’, then after the connection is successful, the user can operate remotely
• Android: Please search and download in Google Play
• iOS: Please search and download in the APP Store

Power saving settings

• Auto Stand-By – If there is no operation during the preset time, the unit enters Stand-by mode. If the work indicator is on before entering Standby mode, the work indicator will flash in Stand-by mode
• Auto Power – If there is no operation during the preset time, the unit will power off automatically

NOTE: Auto Stand-by and Auto power-off cannot be per – formed while WiFi is connected

Indication settings

• Charging indication – In the charging state, you can turn the charging indicator on or off
• Working indication – In the normal working state, you can turn the working indicator on or off

General settings

• Time style – Select 12-hour or 24-hour style
• Date style – Choose different date styles according to your preference
• Time setup – Adjust the current date and time

Watermark Settings

• Users can choose the display style of any watermark on the screen

Language Settings

• Language choices include German / English / Italian / French / Spanish

Memory Card Formatting

• Allows the user to format and empty onboard storage

Restore Default

• This function restores the factory settings

Charging
When using the thermal imager for the first time, use the USB charger to charge the internal battery for at least four hours.

When charging, insert the matching Type C USB charging cable and plug into power.

• Spezifikationen für das Laden: 5V, 2A.
• Charging indicator is red during normal charging.
• Charging indicator is green when charging is complete.
• Do not charge the battery in an environment over 40˚C or 104˚ F.

NOTE – Charging when the thermal imager is being used does not charge the battery. This icon indicates the unit is using the external power for normal operations.

This icon indicates that the external power supply is charging the battery

Video output
There is a video output port beside the USB interface on the side of the thermal imager.

The screen image of the thermal imager can be output to an external monitor through the matching HDMI video cable. There are two display modes, either the external screen or the screen of the device, but only one mode is active.

NOTE – When HDMI is used to connect the external display screen, the real-time screen can only be viewed via the external display. When the HDMI cable is unplugged, the internal screen of the device is restored.

STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

When the thermal imager will be not used for a long time, store in a dry, well-ventilated environment and charge the unit at least four hours every two months during the storage The infrared lens of the thermal imager is coated with an anti-reflection film. Clean the lens only when dirt or smudges are present.

Frequent scrubbing may damage the lens coating.

To clean non-optical surfaces of the thermal imager, do not scrub with chemical solvents or cleaners. On exterior surfaces, wipe with a soft and dry microfiber cloth.

WARRANTY

The Steiner thermal products are covered by the Steiner 2 year warranty and Steiner will repair or replace your product if it is defective. Do not disassemble the thermal imager as this will void the warranty. Contact your nearest Steiner dealer for assistance.

TECHNICAL DATA

Steiner Thermal Handheld

Detector| Resolution| 640 x 512@12μm
Lens| Focal length| 35mm F1.0
Field of view @ 100m| 12.5° x 9.4°
System magnification| 1 – 8x (digital)
NETD| ≤35mk
Display| Display| OLED
Resolution| 1280 x 960 Pixel
Output frame rate| 50Hz
Max screen size| 22 Zoll
Video output format| analogue Video
Working time| > 8,5 hours
Housing| Dimensions| 210 x 80 x 68 mm
Weight| 514 g
High Performance Optics| Quantum Vision™
Eyecup| ergonomic
Warranty| 2 years
Power supply| Battery| 2* 18650 (Please use batteries with a length of67mm – 71mm)
System| Memory capacity| 32GB

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(applies to the EU, and other European countries with separate collection systems)

User information on the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (private households).
This symbol on our products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with unsorted municipal waste (ordinary household waste). For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, take these products to the appropriate collection points where they will be accepted without charge.

Before handing over the waste equipment to a collection point, please remove used batteries and accumulators and dispose of them separately from the waste equipment at the appropriate collection points.

In some countries, it may also be possible to dispose of these products at your local retailer when purchasing an equivalent new product.

Proper disposal of this product will help protect the environment and prevent potential harm to people and the environment which could result from inappropriate waste handling.

For more detailed information on the nearest collection point, please contact your local government. In accordance with provincial legislation, penalties may be imposed for improper disposal of this type of waste.

For business customers in the European Union
Please contact your dealer or supplier if you wish to dispose of electrical and electronic equipment. He will have more information for you.

Information on disposal in other countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. Please contact your local council or distributor if you wish to dispose of this product and ask for a disposal option.

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