PULSAR XQ38 AXION LRF Thermal Imaging Scope User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Pulsar
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PULSAR XQ38 AXION LRF Thermal Imaging Scope User Guide
Attention! A license is required for AXION Thermal Imager when exporting outside your country.
Electromagnetic compatibility.
This product complies with the requirements of European standard EN 55032:
2015, Class A.
Caution! Operating this product in a residential area may cause radio
interference.
For detailed information on the device, download the complete manual:
https://www.pulsar-nv.com/glo/products/33/thermal-imaging-scopes/axion xq-
lrf/
Caution! Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Starting Operation
POWERING ON AND IMAGE SETTING
- Open the lens cover (7). Secure the cover with to the strap using the built-in magnet in the cover.
- Press the ON/OFF button (5) briefly to turn on the device.
- Adjust the eyepiece diopter ring (1) until the symbols in the display are sharp.
- Rotate the lens focus knob (6) to focus on the object being observed.
- Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU button (3) and select the desired calibration mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A).
- Calibrate the image by briefly pressing the ON/OFF button (5) (if the SA or M calibration mode has been selected). Close the lens cover when calibrating manually.
- Select the desired observation mode (“Forest”, “Identification”, “Rocks”, “User”) by briefly pressing the UP button (4). User mode allows you to change and save user brightness and contrast settings in the quick menu.
- Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU button (3) and select the appropriate colour palette (for more details see the Main menu functions section in the full version of the manual).
- Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the MENU button (3) to adjust the brightness, contrast and smooth digital zoom of the display (see the Quick Menu Functions section of the full version manual for details).
- Upon completion of use turn the device off by a long press of the ON button (5).
Components and controls
- Eyepiece diopter ring
- DOWN/LRF button
- MENU button
- UP/ZOOM button
- Power ON/ Calibration button
- Lens focus knob
- Lens cover
- Adaptor mount for tripod
- USB Type-C connector
- Laser rangefinder
LED indicator displays the current status of the device:
| LED Indicator | Operating Mode |
|---|---|
| Device is turned on | |
| The device is turned on/battery charge < 10% |
Buttons Operation
| Short press | Long press | |
|---|---|---|
| ON/OFF button (5) | Turn on device | Turn off device |
| Turn on display | Turn off display |
Device calibration
UP/ZOOM button (4)| Switch observation modes| Zoom
Menu navigation up / right
MENU button (3)| Enter quick menu| Exit quick menu
Switch between quick menu items| Enter / exit main menu
Confirm selection
DOWN/ LRF button (2)| Activate the rangefinder| Quick change of color
palettes
Distance measurement
Deactivate the rangefinder scan mode| Activate the rangefinder scan mode
Menu navigation down / left| Deactivate the rangefinder
Battery Pack Charging
The AXION LRF XQ thermal imagers come with APS 5 rechargeable lithium-ion
battery. APS 5 batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology
when using a standard charging set (Charger, USB Type-C cable, Power Adapter).
Before first use, the battery should be charged.
Option 1
- Install the battery (11) in the battery compartment (19) of the device.
- Connect the USB cable (16) to the USB Type-C connector (9) of the device.
- Connect the other end of the USB cable (16) to the Power Adapter (15).
- Plug the Power Adapter (15) into a 100-240 V socket (17).
Option 2
- Insert the rechargeable battery (11) along the guide into the APS 5 charger slot (12) as far as it will go (see Fig.). The APS charger is supplied with your device orsold separately.
- Connect the plug of the USB Type-C cable (16) to the USB Type-C connector of the Power Adapter (15).
- Plug the Power Adapter (15) into a 100-240 V socket (17).
- Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable (16) to the USB Type-C connector (14) of the charger.
- LED indication (13) will display battery charge level (see Table).
- Two batteries can be charged at the same time: the second slot is designed for it.
LED indication (13) in the battery charging mode:
| Battery Level | |
|---|---|
| Battery level is from 0% to 25% | |
| Battery level is from 26% to 50% | |
| Battery level is from 51% to 80% | |
| Battery level is from 81% to 99% | |
| The battery is fully charged. It can be disconnected from the charger. | |
| Defective battery. It is forbidden to use the battery. |
*LED indication (13) in the standby mode:**
| Battery Level | |
|---|---|
| Battery level is from 0% to 25% | |
| Battery level is from 26% to 50% | |
| Battery level is from 51% to 80% | |
| Battery level is from 81% to 99% | |
| The battery is fully charged. It can be disconnected from the charger. | |
| Defective battery. It is forbidden to use the battery. |
- Standby mode – operating mode when the batteries in the charger, but the power adapter is not connected. In this mode, the indication is on for 10 seconds.
Attention! When using a power adapter that does not support USB Power
Delivery fast charging technology, the flicker frequency of LED indicators
decreases by 3 times and charge time increases.
Attention! The charger heats up during fast charging. Excess heat is
removed through the radiator and does not affect the device operation.
Installing Battery Pack
- Put the lock-cover (18) on the rechargeable battery (11).
- Insert the rechargeable battery (11) along the guide into the battery compartment (19).
- Lock the battery (11) by turning the lock-cover (18) clockwise until it stops.
- Turn the lock-cover (11) counterclockwise to remove the batteries (18).
Using a built-in laser rangefinder
The Axion LRF XQ thermal imager is equipped with an integrated laser rangefinder.
Single Measurement Mode
- Press the ON/OFF (5) button briefly to power the device on.
- Activate the rangefinder by pressing the DOWN (2) button briefly. A red mark appears on the display.
- Place the rangefinder’s reticle on the target. Press the DOWN (2) button briefly to measure the distance to the object once.
- The measurement results are displayed in the upper right corner.
- The rangefinder shuts down after 3 seconds of inactivity.
Scan Mode
- Press the ON/OFF (5) button briefly to power the device on.
- Activate the rangefinder by pressing the DOWN (2) button briefly. A red mark appears on the display.
- Activate the scan mode by long pressing the DOWN (2) button to continuously measure the distance to objects.
- The measurement results are displayed in the upper right corner.
- Deactivate the rangefinder by long pressing the DOWN (2) button.
- Additional rangefinder settings are available in the LRF section of the main menu.
Specifications
| MODEL | AXION LRF XQ38 |
|---|---|
| SKU | 77428 |
Microbolometer
Type| uncooled
Resolution, Pixels| 384×288
Pixel Pitch, µm| 17
Frame rate, Hz| 50
Optical characteristics
Optical magnification, x| 3.5
Smooth digital zoom| 3.5-14
Digital Zoom, x| 2/4
Lens focus, mm| 38
Focal ratio, D/f’| 1.2
Minimum Focusing Distance, m| 3
Eye relief diameter, mm| 3.5
Angular field of view (HxV), degree| 9.8×7.4
Linear field of view, m per 100 m| 17.2
Eyepiece focusing range, Diopter| +4/-5
Detection distance for deer-sized objects, (m)| 1350
Display
Type| AMOLED
Resolution, Pixels| 1024×768
Operational characteristics
Power Supply, V| 3-4.2 V
Battery Type| APS 5 Li-ion Battery Pack
Capacity| 4900 mAh
Nominal output voltage| DC 3.7 V
External power supply| 5-15 V (USB Type-C)
Battery run time at t=22 °C, h| 5
Degree of protection, IP code (IEC60529)| IPX7
Operating temperature range, °C| -25 … +40
Dimensions, mm| 167x74x73
Weight (without battery), kg| 0.38
Characteristics of the rangefinder
Wavelength, nm| 905
Measurement range, m*| 1000
Measurement accuracy, m| 1
- Depends on the characteristics of the object under observation and environmental conditions.
Improvements may be made to the design of this product to enhance its user features.
The current version of the User’s Manual can be found on the website www .pulsar-vision.com
Package Contents
- Axion LRF XQ Thermal Imager
- APS 5 rechargeable battery
- 2 lock-cover of APS 5 battery
- Battery Pack Charger
- Power Adapter
- USB Type-C Cable
- Carrying case
- Hand strap
- Quick User Manual
- Lens-cleaning cloth
- Warranty sheet
- Adaptor for mounting the device on a tripod
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References
- Around the World with Pulsar: Be Ahead of the Curve | Pulsar
- Around the World with Pulsar: Be Ahead of the Curve | Pulsar
- Axion XQ LRF Thermal Imaging Scopes Reviews & Specs | Pulsar