LPSS3 LONG POLE SEARCH SYSTEM

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1 LPSS3 LONG POLE SEARCH SYSTEM TACTICAL ELECTRONICS Products OPERATION AND SUPPORT PUBLICATION PROPRIETARY TACTICALELECTRONICS.COM PRODUCTS / EOD TRAINING / R & D / AVIATION DESIGN / ENGINEERING / MANUFACTURING HEMLOCK FACILITY 2200 NORTH HEMLOCK AVE / BROKEN ARROW, OK / V: / V: / F: CRUSADER FACILITY 2844 CRUSADER CIRCLE / #100 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / V: / F:

2 PROPRIETARY 2

3 3 LPSS3 LONG POLE SEARCH SYSTEM LPSS3 Manual Contents LPSS3 Power-up and Operation Monitoring Options Specifications

4 LPSS3 POWER UP 4 The LPSS3 Long Pole Search System is powered by four 3-Volt Photo Lithium batteries. Most manufacturers of these cells designate them as size 123 or CR123A. Tactical Electronics systems draw high current, and we only recommend use of SUREFIRE, GE SANYO, ENERGIZER, or DURACELL batteries. Testing has proven those batteries to provide the longest run time in our products. The diagrams below demonstrate proper battery installation and power-up for the LPSS3 Long Pole Search System. Battery Compartment & Power-Up Procedure The LPSS3 battery compartment is located behind the camera unit. Unscrew the grooved ring to detach the camera unit from the pole and expose the battery compartment. GROOVED RING The image on the left depicts the proper orientation for the batteries. Batteries for the LPSS3 should be inserted negative terminal first, follow the diagram adhered to the LPSS3 for battery insertion reference. Always remove batteries when not in use. NOTE: For SD card recording, the SD card must first be inserted before powering ON the LPSS3. To insert or eject an SD card, unscrew the SD card slot cover on the top of the camera unit to expose the SD card slot. DO NOT insert or eject an SD card with the LPSS3 powered ON; otherwise, recorded video files will not finalize and will become corrupted. The power switch for the LPSS3 is located on the side of the unit. To power ON the LPSS3, hold down the rubber power button until the LED indicator illuminates a solid blue, then release. Hold down the power button for 3 seconds to begin power down cycle - the LED will illuminate blue and the unit will power OFF within 10 seconds. POWER

5 LPSS3 OPERATION 5 LPSS3 Operation NOTE: For SD card recording, the SD card must first be inserted before powering ON the LPSS3. Insert camera head into the 7-pin connector on the LPSS3 camera unit. camera head attachment Follow proper power-up and SD card insertion procedures for the LPSS3. Immediately after the LPSS3 is powered ON the LED indicator will illuminate solid blue, indicating initialization mode. After initializing, the LED will illuminate green, indicating SD card recording. A recording error is indicated by a flashing red LED. Low battery power is indicated when the LED illuminates solid red. To change the desired transmitting frequency: press the CHANNEL button. There are four channels available. pole attachment LPSS3 Pole Attachment To attach or detach the camera unit from the pole, simply screw on or unscrew the grooved ring located at the bottom of the camera unit. Extend pole to desired length. IR LED SWITCH IR LED ON/OFF Switch The LPSS3 camera head provides IR illumination. Use the switch on top of the camera head to turn ON or OFF the IR LEDs. NOTE: Use of the IR LEDs directly affects the battery life of the unit.

6 LPSS3 OPERATION 6 LPSS3 Wireless Operation Wireless operation of the LPSS3 is simple. First, follow proper power-up procedures for the LPSS3 and monitor. (the following wireless directions work with all monitors) Once the LPSS3 is powered ON, the unit immediately begins transmission of a video signal. When a monitor is powered ON the monitor automatically receives the video signal from the LPSS3. To change the desired transmitting frequency: depress the CHANNEL button. There are four channels available. To determine which channel the LPSS3 is transmitting, simply power ON both the LPSS3 and monitor. Use the channel selector button(s) on the monitor to cycle through each channel until a picture is displayed on screen. channel selector Wrist Mounted Monitor

7 MONITOR OPTIONS 7 Tactical Electronics video systems are designed to operate interchangeably with each wireless monitor: Wrist Mounted Monitor (WMM), Handheld Monitor (HHM), Monocular Micro Viewer (MMV), Heads-Up Display (HUD), Wrist Mounted Monitor Pro (WMM Pro), or Handheld Monitor Pro (HHM Pro). Each monitor is programmed to receive a frequency transmitted directly from the purchased camera system. If multiple camera systems are in use, the monitors are equipped to receive separate channel frequencies in order to view and cycle between various Tactical Electronics camera systems. Wrist Mounted Monitor (WMM) The Wrist Mounted Monitor is powered by two 3V Lithium batteries. The batteries are to be inserted positive (+) terminal first. The power switch for the Wrist Mounted Monitor (left) is the top button near the battery cap. Press and hold the power button for approximately 3 seconds to power ON the WMM. The screen will display the current channel and battery power meter when the unit is ON. Always remove batteries when not in use. IMPORTANT: If lines begin to appear across the screen, the lines are most likely a sign of LOW BATTERIES. Power WMM Operation The Wrist Mounted Monitor has a 3.5 inch LCD screen that displays B/W or color video transmitted from the camera source. The monitor contains an internal receiver, and when powered ON automatically receives RF video signals from the chosen camera. The WMM is completely wireless and cannot be hardwired. WMM Channel Selection If multiple camera systems are in use, all monitors are equipped to receive four separate channel frequencies. Use the channel selector button in order to view and cycle between multiple camera systems. When toggling, the current channel will be displayed on screen. Channel Selector To determine a camera s channel frequency, simply cycle through each of the four channels until a picture is displayed on screen.

8 MONITOR OPTIONS 8 Handheld Monitor (HHM) The Handheld Monitor (HHM) is powered by four 3V Lithium batteries, AC, or vehicle power via cigarette lighter plug. The 3V Lithium batteries that are to be inserted negative ( - ) terminal first. The power switch for the Handheld Monitor (left) is a rocker type. The green LED is illuminated when the unit is ON. Always remove batteries when not in use. IMPORTANT: If lines begin to appear across the screen, the lines are most likely a sign of LOW BATTERIES. HHM Operation Power The Handheld Monitor has a 5.0" LCD screen that displays B/W or color video transmitted directly from the camera source. It has a built-in receiver and when powered ON automatically receives an RF video signal until a hard-wire is plugged in or the HHM is powered OFF. HHM Channel Selection Channel Selector If multiple camera systems are in use, all monitors are equipped to receive four separate channel frequencies. Use the channel selector button in order to view and cycle between multiple camera systems. When toggling, the current channel will be displayed on screen. To determine a camera s channel frequency, simply cycle through each of the four channels until a picture is displayed on screen. NOTE: Slight adjustments in your viewing angle can greatly affect the quality of the picture. Hard wire jack Hard-wire Connection The Handheld monitor provides a direct hard-wire connection to compatible camera systems. NOTE: When working in extreme low light environments hardwire the Handheld Monitor to the camera system (if hardwire option is available with the camera system). A hard-wire connection provides a slightly brighter picture on the Handheld Monitor that will be beneficial for low light situations.

9 MONITOR OPTIONS 9 Monocular Micro Viewer (MMV) The MMV is powered by one 3V Lithium battery. Unscrew the battery cap [shown left] to insert the battery. The 3V Lithium battery is to be inserted according to the battery orientation diagram on the MMV. Always remove batteries when not in use. battery cap The power button for the MMV (left) is a rubber push button on the side of the unit. The LED indicator will illuminate green and the video display will slightly illuminate when the unit is powered ON. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) will show a flashing battery icon when the battery is close to critically low levels. LED Indicator POWER The LED will momentarily light up blue when the unit is first powered on, then will illuminate solid green. The LED will illuminate blue whenever the channel button is pressed. The LED will momentarily illuminate red when the unit is powering down. The LED will illuminate solid red when the battery is low. Automatic Shutdown To preserve battery life the MMV will automatically shut off if the unit is idle for approximately 90 seconds. When the unit is nearing automatic shutdown the OSD will show a series of disappearing dots as a countdown timer. To prevent automatic shutoff: Press the channel button once to reset shutdown timer, allowing another 90 seconds of video display. A single press of the channel button will also display the current channel the MMV is receiving. Wireless Video The MMV has a built-in receiver, and when powered ON automatically receives RF video signals from the chosen camera. The MMV is completely wireless and cannot be hard-wired. channel selector If multiple camera systems are in use, all monitors are equipped to receive four separate channel frequencies. Use the channel selector button in order to view and cycle between multiple camera systems. When toggling, the current channel will be displayed on screen. To determine a camera s channel frequency, simply cycle through each of the four channels until a picture is displayed on screen. NOTE: Any time the channel is changed on the MMV the shutdown timer is reset. Since the initial press of the channel button resets the shutdown timer and displays the current channel, it is necessary to press the channel button more than once to change channels.

10 MONITOR OPTIONS 10 Heads-Up Display (HUD) The Heads-Up Display is powered by two 3V Lithium batteries, The 3V Lithium batteries are to be inserted positive ( + ) terminal first. Always remove batteries when not in use. The power switch for the Heads-Up Display (left) is a rubber push button on the front of the unit. The display slightly illuminates when the HUD is powered ON. To power OFF the HUD press and hold the power button. A red LED in the left eyepiece will illuminate momentarily, indicating the unit is ready to power down. Release the power button. NOTE: The On Screen Display (OSD) will show a flashing battery icon when the battery is close to critically low levels. HUD Operation POWER The Heads-Up Display gives the operator the appearance of a 35-inch screen at a 7 foot distance. The HUD displays B/W or color video transmitted directly from the camera source. channel selector It has a built-in receiver, and when powered ON automatically receives RF video signals from the chosen camera. The HUD is completely wireless and cannot be hard-wired. HUD Mounting The HUD comes standard with the Wilcox 14001G01 Wilcox NVG Mounting Shoe. This mounting shoe is compatible with most Wilcox NVG Mounting Systems. To mount the HUD to the Wilcox NVG Mount, slide the attached mounting shoe into the appropriate slot on the NVG Mount until the HUD system clicks solidly into place. Detach the HUD from the NVG Mount using the release mechanism on the NVG Mount. HUD Channel Selection If multiple camera systems are in use, all monitors are equipped to receive four separate channel frequencies. Use the channel selector button in order to view and cycle between multiple camera systems. When toggling, the current channel will be displayed on screen. To determine a camera s channel frequency, simply cycle through each of the four channels until a picture is displayed on screen. Note: The first press of the channel selector button will display which channel the HUD is receiving as well as current battery power. To change the channel press the channel selector button again within three seconds.

11 PRO MONITOR OPTIONS 11 Wrist Mounted Monitor Pro (WMM Pro) The Wrist Mounted Monitor Pro is powered by two 3V Lithium batteries. The batteries are to be inserted positive (+) terminal first. The power switch for the WMM Pro (left) is the top button near the battery cap. Press and hold the power button for approximately 3 seconds to power ON the monitor. The screen will display the current channel and battery power meter when the unit is ON. Always remove batteries when not in use. IMPORTANT: If lines begin to appear across the screen, the lines are most likely a sign of LOW BATTERIES. Power WMM Pro Operation The WMM Pro has a 3.5 inch LCD screen that displays B/W or color video transmitted from the camera source. The monitor contains an internal receiver, and when powered ON automatically receives RF video signals from the chosen camera. The WMM Pro is completely wireless and cannot be hard-wired. Remote Toggle If the camera system in operation is capable of remote toggling follow the instructions below to toggle between camera views and/or IR LED illumination modes. Camera Toggle IR Toggle Remote toggle camera views: Depress the Camera button on the Wrist Mounted Monitor Pro to remotely toggle between separate camera views. Remote toggle of IR illumination: Depress the IR button on the Wrist Mounted Monitor Pro to remotely toggle through IR LED illumination modes. WMM Pro Channel Selection Channel Selector If multiple camera systems are in use, all monitors are equipped to receive four separate channel frequencies. Use the channel selector button in order to view and cycle between multiple camera systems. When cycling, the current channel will be displayed on screen. To determine a camera s channel frequency, simply cycle through each of the four channels until a picture is displayed on screen. NOTE: Slight adjustments in your viewing angle can greatly affect the quality of the picture.

12 PRO MONITOR OPTIONS 12 Handheld Monitor Pro (HHM Pro) The Handheld Monitor Pro (HHM Pro) is powered by four 3V Lithium batteries, AC, or vehicle power via cigarette lighter plug. The 3V Lithium batteries that are to be inserted negative ( - ) terminal first. The power switch for the HHM Pro (left) is a rocker type. The green LED is illuminated when the monitor is ON. Always remove batteries when not in use. IMPORTANT: If lines begin to appear across the screen, the lines are most likely a sign of LOW BATTERIES. The monitor contains an internal receiver and when powered ON automatically receives an RF video signal until a hardwire is plugged in or the HHM Pro is powered OFF. Remote Toggle Power IR Toggle Camera Toggle If the camera system in operation is capable of remote toggling follow the instructions below to toggle between camera views and/or IR LED illumination modes. Remote toggle camera views: Depress the Camera button on the Handheld Monitor Pro to remotely toggle between separate camera views. Remote toggle of IR illumination: Depress the IR button on the Handheld Monitor Pro to remotely toggle through IR LED illumination modes. HHM Channel Selection Channel Selector Hard wire jack If multiple camera systems are in use, all monitors are equipped to receive four separate channel frequencies. Use the channel selector button in order to view and cycle between multiple camera systems. When cycling, the current channel will be displayed on screen. To determine a camera s channel frequency, simply cycle through each of the four channels until a picture is displayed on screen. NOTE: Slight adjustments in your viewing angle can greatly affect the quality of the picture. Hard-wire Connection The Handheld Monitor Pro provides a direct hard-wire connection to compatible camera systems. NOTE: When working in extreme low light environments hard-wire the HHM Pro to the camera system (if hard-wire option is available with the camera system). A hard-wire connection provides a slightly brighter picture on the monitor that will be beneficial for low light situations.

13 SPECIFICATIONS 13 SPECIFICATIONS WEIGHT: 4.0 lbs. (pole, camera unit, camera head attached) POLE DIMENSIONS: L: 25.25in (collapsed) L: 20.0ft (extended) CAMERA UNIT DIMENSIONS (L X W): 4.043in x 1.842in CAMERA HEAD DIMENSIONS (L X W X H): B/W: 9.66in x 1.38in x 1.50in Color: 9.66in x 1.38in x 1.71in POWER SUPPLY: Four 3V Lithium batteries (CR123A type) RUNTIME: Approximately 2.5 hours HOUSING MATERIAL: High-density polyethylene (HDPE), anodized aluminum OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -10ºC to +50ºC, 95% humidity FREQUENCY RANGE: 2.4 to Ghz (4 channel system) TRANSMISSION DISTANCE: Up to 400ft line of sight COMPATIBLE MONITORS: Wrist Mounted Monitor / Handheld Monitor / Heads-Up Display / Monocular Micro Viewer / Wrist Mounted Monitor Pro / Handheld Monitor Pro B/W CAMERA RESOLUTION: 420 TV Lines Horizontal Resolution B/W CAMERA LIGHT SENSITIVITY: 0.2 lux B/W CAMERA SENSOR TYPE: Sony 1/3in Super HAD CCD II B/W CAMERA EFFECTIVE PIXELS: 537 (H) x 505 (V) B/W CAMERA FEATURES: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Automatic Backlight Compensation (BLC) B/W CAMERA FIELD OF VIEW: 92 degree (3.6mm, F2.0) B/W CAMERA HEAD ILLUMINATION: 8 Infrared LEDS at 880nm COLOR CAMERA RESOLUTION: 380 TVLines COLOR CAMERA LIGHT SENSITIVITY: 0.2 lux COLOR CAMERA SENSOR TYPE: Sony 1/3in Super HAD CCD II COLOR CAMERA EFFECTIVE PIXELS: 537 (H) x 505 (V) COLOR CAMERA FEATURES: Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and Automatic Backlight Compensation (BLC) COLOR CAMERA FIELD OF VIEW: 92 degrees (3.6 mm, F 2.0) COLLAPSED LENGTH: 22 inches EXTENDED LENGTH: 20 feet RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS: STORAGE MEDIA: RECORDING CAPACITY: SDHC memory card (16GB SDHC card included with system) 16 hours on 16GB SD card (1GB/hour) 2014 Tactical Electronics and Military Supply, L.L.C. All Rights Reserved. Product specifications and information are subject to change without notice. If you encounter any problems with your system, please contact us immediately: Tactical Electronics P.O. Box 152 Broken Arrow, OK (866) TACTICALELECTRONICS.COM PRODUCTS / EOD TRAINING / R & D / AVIATION DESIGN / ENGINEERING / MANUFACTURING HEMLOCK FACILITY 2200 NORTH HEMLOCK AVE / BROKEN ARROW, OK / V: / V: / F: CRUSADER FACILITY 2844 CRUSADER CIRCLE / #100 / VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / V: / F: