SCION

FLIR
TM

Thermal Monocular

USER MANUAL
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 SAFETY STATEMENT NOTES:
• To avoid losing unsaved data, DO NOT remove
• Read and follow all instructions the batteries or disconnect the external power
source while the product is on
• Read all warnings
• Inadvertent sun damage is not considered
• Only use the attachments/accessories
a defect in material or workmanship, and is
specified by the manufacturer
therefore not covered in the product warranty
CONTENT Page • All service must be provided by t
he manufacturer

WARNING: Scion™ Thermal Monocular

Safety Statement 5
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE DEVICE. The Scion thermal imaging monocular is used as
Disassembly can cause permanent damage and a handheld viewer, and it has the ability to save
1. Introduction 6 void the warranty. an image or a video clip.
WARNING: Nevertheless, in the industry and throughout
2. Getting Started 8 This product contains natural rubber latex, this manual, this type of device is also referred
which may cause allergic reactions! to as a camera.
3. Operating the System 9 CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
4. Main Menu 10 of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
5. View Modes 15 CAUTION:
• Do not point the camera at high-intensity
radiation sources such as the sun, lasers,
6. Maintenance/Warranty 16 or arc welders
• Do not leave fingerprints on the camera’s
7. Specifications 17 infrared optics. Clean only with low pressure
fresh water and a lens cloth
• Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from
moisture, dramatic temperature drops, and
electrical shocks
• DO NOT force the equipment controls past
their stopping points
• DO NOT leave the equipment activated during
breaks in operation
• DO NOT store the equipment with the
batteries installed
• Thoroughly clean and dry each item before
placing them into the storage case

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 1.5 Infrared Thermal Vision 1.6 Detection, Recognition,
SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION versus Image Intensified Identification
Night Vision
Breach makes images from heat, not light, a feat
1.1 Monocular 1.3 Features
impossible for the naked eye or image intensified
This manual covers the FLIR Scion thermal • FLIR BOSON 320 x 256 or 640 x 512
(I2) night vision devices. This allows you to see
monocular and all applicable components. It is (depending on model) 12 µm VOx
Microbolometer clearly without any visible light. People, animals,
recommended that you read and understand this and objects all generate or reflect heat and are
manual to optimize the monocular’s operation. • High definition display clearly seen by the Breach in even the most
adverse conditions.
1.2 Introduction • 6 thermal palette choices

The FLIR Scion™ OTM captures clear thermal • Picture-in-Picture mode Scion enables the user to:
imaging and leverages a refined user interface • Digital zoom up to 8x (depending on model) • See people or objects in difficult terrain, DETECTION
to quickly detect objects of interest in complete reduced visibility, or total darkness I see something.
darkness and through glaring light or haze. Built • 2 GB internal storage, expandable up to 128
GB with optional micro SD™ Card • See through smoke, dust, and light fog
around FLIR’s powerful Boson core, the Scion
OTM produces 9 or 60 Hz thermal imaging and • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled
® • See more and further than low light
night vision
records geotagged video and still images for • IP67-rated
playback long after the day is done. A rugged,
IP67-rated housing and intuitive controls • Up to 4.5 hours of battery life at 20°C
allow single-hand operation in harsh weather • Limited 3-year warranty
conditions, maintaining reliable thermal imaging
in the most demanding outdoor environments. • 10-year warranty on FLIR detector

Built to equip law enforcement professionals

with superior thermal surveillance, the FLIR
Scion™ PTM packs the same features as Scion
1.4 Register Your SCION
OTM’s, coupled with FLIR TruWITNESS® In order to validate the warranty on your
IMAGE INTENSIFIED I 2 RECOGNITION
compatibility. That package can instantly stream product, FLIR Outdoor & Tactical Systems must
encrypted thermal footage of any pursuit, register the product at: It’s a four-legged animal.
evidence recovery, or search and rescue effort www.flir.com/support-center/support-hq/
to the command center via wireless network.
The Scion PTM is only available in 60 Hz.
NOTE:
Internal recording and image capture cannot be
used when USB-C is plugged into a computer.

THERMAL IMAGING IDENTIFICATION

I can tell it is an Elk.

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SECTION 2. GETTING STARTED SECTION 3. OPERATING THE SYSTEM

2.1 UNPACKING AND 2.2 Battery 3.1 System Controls 3.1.2.1 Digital Zoom Control
INSPECTING The FLIR Scion monocular uses 2, 4, or 6 This section details the use of the Breach • Short press the UP arrow to zoom in using
standard CR123A Lithium batteries. controls. step e-zoom
The FLIR Scion monocular is available with the
features, options, and accessories described in • Short press the DOWN arrow to zoom out
Control Panel
this manual. Refer to the packing list enclosed using step e-zoom
with your product to determine the actual BATTERY STATUS • Long press the UP arrow to zoom in using
contents of your product package. INDICATOR progressive e-zoom
In addition to the product, the following items While the monocular is ON, a battery status • Long press the DOWN arrow to zoom out
are included in the product package: indicator is always shown in the corner of the using progressive e-zoom
• FCC Declaration of Conformity display. This indicator provides an estimation of Diopter Adjustment The actual e-Zoom value will be displayed at
the remaining battery charge.
• CE Declaration of Conformity the top of the scale. The scale will continue to
Battery Tray Door display until e-Zoom is returned to 1x.
& USB Connector
Battery Installation
Verify that the equipment is off before installing 3.1.1 Diopter Adjustment
battery.
The diopter adjustment allows a user to alter
Install battery as follows: the viewfinder to accommodate that individual’s
1. Open battery door by turning door latch 90 eyesight for optimum image sharpness. While
degrees looking through the eyepiece, rotate the diopter
2. Remove battery tray adjustment ring to optimize the sharpness of the
image in the viewfinder.
Thermal Monocular 3. Install 2, 4, or 6 CR123 batteries in tray
following proper polarity
4. Install tray inside battery compartment 3.1.2 Control Panel Buttons 3.1.2.5 SNAPSHOT
5. Securely close battery compartment with The control panel buttons configures The snapshot function is used to capture images
screw latch operational settings. and to record video.
USB Cable
Taking A Picture
2 (Two) CR123A
Lithium Battery Short press the FLEX button to capture an
Power Button image. The image file name will briefly appear
on the bottom-right section of the display.
Down Arrow
Recording Video
Up Arrow Long press the FLEX button to START/STOP
recording. A REC icon will appear in the top-
Lens Cloth right corner of the screen while the camera is
Thank You Card Battery Door Battery Tray
recording. A total recorded time will also be
Menu Button Flex Button visible next to the REC icon. When completed,
the recording file name will be displayed on the
bottom-right section of the display.

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3.1.2.6 UCMNUC/FFC 3.2 Using USB-C Connector WHITE HOT IRONBOW
As the camera changes temperature, its Remove the connector protective cap. Connect Most commonly used palette. Hot objects Ironbow uses color to show heat distribution and
pixels may drift due to internal and external USB-C cable. appear white. Good for scenes with either identify subtle details. Hot objects are shown in
temperature change. The pixels do not drift high or low contrast. lighter, warm colors while colder objects are dark,
To view video using the USB-C, connect the cable
uniformly. The camera software compensates cool colors.
to a USB input of a computer. Then it can be
for the drift up to an accurate position point. This
viewed like an external webcam.
UCMNUC/FFC function is triggered when the
limit is reached. A uniform mechanical shutter To read/copy/delete files on the internal memory
is placed between the lens and the detector for of Scion, operate it like any external mass storage
a moment, and the signal is processed. Push device connected by an USB cable.
the two control buttons ▲ and ▼ at the same
To power the Scion from an external source plug
time for three seconds to manually trigger a
the cable into any standard USB power
User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity
Correction / Flat-Field Correction.

LAVA
SECTION 4. MAIN MENU BLACK HOT The Lava palette identifies warm objects with
light, warm colors. Cooler objects appear blue.
Hot objects appear black. Scenes appear more
4.1 Main Menu 4.2 PALETTE MENU lifelike than White-Hot, especially at night.
Lava quickly detects body heat and captures
Most setup options can be accessed from the The PALETTE menu allows you to select from a detail in low-contrast environments.
MAIN MENU. choice of temperature imaging modes.
To display the MAIN MENU, hold down the The palettes act as color templates for
central MENU button on the control panel. visualization of temperature changes in the scene.

REC xx h xx m REC xx h xx m

RAINBOW GRADED FIRE

The Rainbow palette pinpoints small temperature Graded Fire combines the lifelike detail of White
changes and uses vibrant colors to identify Hot with easy-to-spot highlighted areas. Ranging
objects in areas with minimal heat differences. from dark red to bright yellow, bursts of color help
Once the MAIN MENU is displayed, use the UP Navigate through the PALETTE menu with the detect targets and capture key details.
and DOWN arrows buttons to navigate through UP and DOWN arrows.
the items on the menu. There are six palettes available. Please see
Push the MENU button to view the settings the following images for examples of Scion’s
available for the item selected. color palettes.
Use the UP and DOWN arrows buttons to adjust
the settings when specified on the menu screen
when highlighted.
Short press the POWER button to return to
previous menu level or exit menu structure.

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 Screen Brightness
4.3 LEVELS MENU CONTRAST
Image Contrast
The LEVELS menu settings allow the user to take advantage of Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) – a digital contrast correction that allows for a smart scene
advanced signal processing algorithms, and improve the quality Image Sharpness optimization based on dynamic adjustments, where a variety of contrast levels occur. See presets
of the image under a variety of different thermal environments. table for adjustment range and default value. Lower values will cause hotter objects to have greater
contrast, and higher values will cause colder objects to have greater contrast.

REC xx h xx m REC xx h xx m

REC xx h xx m

Screen brightness level:

For example This menu allows for the
adjustment of the screen brightness level.
Press OK to select option, use arrows to change
value. Press power button to exit selection.
Contrast

SHARPNESS
Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – a sharpness correction that digitally enhances
PRESETS the picture, significantly improving edge sharpening and further reducing image noise. See presets
table for adjustment range and default value. Lower values will create an image with softer edges.
A group of default settings for various environmental conditions that are optimized toward best Higher values will make objects sharper, enhance details, and increase the signal-to-noise ratio.
camera performance is available: Default, Sky/Sea, Indoors and Outdoors.For example, turning
the “Sky/Sea” preset will improve contrast, but at the possible loss of some scene content. This
is especially helpful in scenes with great expanses of visible sky or water.The following table is
REC xx h xx m REC xx h xx m
provided all presets and their settings.

ITEM RANGE DEFAULT

Contrast 50 to 250 100
Sharpness 0 to 800 90
Gain 25 to 800 138
AGC Speed 0 to 100 85

Sharpness
GAIN
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) – a correction that used to automatically adjust the gain to an SECTION 5. VIEW MODES
appropriate range, the weaker the image signal, the stronger the gain. See presets table for
adjustment range and default value.

CHANGING VIEW MODES

Short press MENU button to cycle through different view modes

1. FULL mode
– Minimal overlay for best situational awareness

Gain 25 Gain 800

GAIN CORRECTION

AGC SPEED
AGC Speed - parameter that allows the user to control the refresh rate of Automatic Gain Control
(AGC). See presets table for adjustment range and default value.
2. Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
– 2x zoomed-in view of center area
– Sample area size: 160 × 120 pixels
– Display area size: 320 × 240 pixels
4.4 IMAGE GALLERY 4.5 SETTINGS MENU
The IMAGE GALLERY allows the operator to The SETTINGS MENU allows for the settings
delete selected image and video files stored of time and date, clock style, units selection.
in the camera.

REC xx h xx m

3. Lock Span mode

FLIR0001 FLIR0002 FLIR0003 2018 / 01 / 15 12 : 34 p – Auto Gain Control (AGC) is locked at current
level to view rich details even in low dynamic
range scenes
m / Km
–Short press POWER button to lock and
FLIR0004 FLIR0005 FLIR0006

C
unlock AGC

FLIR0007 FLIR0008 FLIR0009

IMAGE GALLERY SETTINGS MENU

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SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE/WARRANTY SECTION 7. SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 BATTERY 6.3 PREFERRED METHOD The table below contains the latest product specifications for the Scion. These specifications are
subject to change without notice.
REPLACEMENT FOR CLEANING THE LENS
Refer to Part 2.2 for battery installation Materials: SCION OTM 9 Hz Models
procedure. • Optical-grade cloth
SCION MODEL OTM130 OTM230 OTM260 SCION MODEL OTM130 OTM230 OTM260
• Pure water (de-ionized or other)
Core Technology BOSON 12 µm VOx Microbolometer Power
• Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) Detector Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours at 20 °c
320 × 256 640 × 512
Resolution
Saturate a piece of the lens tissue with the Battery Type 6x CR123A 3V Lithium Battery
Refresh Rate 9 Hz
water and drape it over the lens. Let the surface Communications
Lens System
tension of the water pull the tissue onto the lens 13.8 mm 18 mm
NFC (Near-Field Yes
surface and then drag the tissue across the lens Field of View Communication)
Battery Tray (H × W)
16° × 12° 12° × 9° 24° × 18°
surface. Repeat several times with different Bluetooth™ BLE 4.1+
Optical
pieces of tissue. 1.5x 1.9x 1x Wi-Fi Video Streaming
Magnification
Repeat the same step using IPA instead of
6.2 CLEANING SCION Digital Zoom
1X | 2X | 4X
1X | 2X | 4X GPS No Yes
water. Drag the final piece of tissue over the | 8X Physical
Wipe the housing with a damp cloth as needed. lens several times to prevent pooling, which Video Recording Yes Weight Without Batteries: 452 g;
CAUTION: Do not use abrasives or solvents to could leave a residue behind. WithBatteries 572 g
Image Capturing Yes
clean the housing, lens, or display window. Do Size 227 × 76.8 × 60.5 mm (9 × 3 × 2.4 in)
Internal Memory 2 GB Internal Storage / Optional
not use ammonia-based cleaning products to 6.4 GLOBAL LIMITED microSD™ Card (up to 128 GB) Color (Housing) Gray / Black
clean the lens. Doing so may damage the
anti-reflective coating of the lens.
WARRANTY Focusing Range ∞ Mounting ¼-20 Tripod Mount

Country of Origin USA

Visit: flir.com/support-center/warranty to Eye Relief 16 mm
The Scion thermal camera lens is designed
view the Scion’s warranty policy. Display Quad-VGA (1280x960) High
Included in Box SCION, Battery tray, 2xCR123,
for the harsh outdoor environment and has a USB-C cable,Black MOLLE pouch,
definition display Quick Start Guide
coating for durability and anti-reflection, but PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Display Focus Manual
it may require cleaning occasionally. Avoid In order to validate the warranty on your
User Interface
scratching the lens and/or leaving fingerprints product, FLIR Outdoor & Tactical Systems must
on the optics. The camera optics can be register the product at: Temperature White Hot; Black Hot; Iron Bow;
Imaging Modes Rainbow; Graded Fire; Lava
damaged by improper cleaning. Clean the lens www.flir.com/supportcenter/support-hq/. (Thermal Palettes)
according to the instructions below when image Viewing Modes Scouting, Picture-in-Picture ,
quality degradation is noticed or excessive dirt OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE Lock Span Mode

or other contaminant is on the lens. 9 Townsend West Nashua, NH 03063 Picture While Yes
Recording (PWR)
Do not use abrasive materials, such as paper or Phone: 1-888-959-2259 or (603) 324-7600 Date/Time Stamp Yes
scrub brushes as this will possibly damage the
Fax: 1-888-959-2260 Auto Power OFF Yes
lens by scratching it. Only wipe the lens clean
when there is visible contamination on E-mail: [email protected] Magnetic Compass Yes

the surface. www.flir.com Accelerometer Yes

Interfacing

USB Type USB-C; Power In; Video Out; Video and

Image File Transfer

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 SECTION 7. SPECIFICATIONS

SCION OTM 60 Hz Models SCION PTM 60 Hz Models

OTM OTM OTM OTM SCION MODEL OTM OTM OTM OTM SCION MODEL PTM166 PTM336 PTM366 SCION MODEL PTM166 PTM336 PTM366
SCION MODEL 136 236 266 336 136 236 266 336
Core Technology BOSON 12 µm VOx Microbolometer Interfacing
Core Technology BOSON 12 µm VOx Microbolometer Communications
Detector Resolution 640 × 512 320 × 256 640 × 512 USB-C; Power In; Video Out; Video and
NFC (Near-Field USB Type
Detector Resolution 320 × 256 640 × 512
Yes Image File Transfer
Communications Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Refresh Rate 60 Hz Power
Bluetooth™ BLE 4.1+ Lens System 13.8 mm 25 mm
Lens System 13.8 mm 18 mm 25 mm Battery Type 6x CR123A 3V Lithium Battery
Wi-Fi Video Streaming Field of View (H × W) 31° × 24° 9 ° × 6.5° 18 ° × 13 °
Field of View (H × W) 16 × 12
° °
12 × 9
° °
24 × 18
° °
18 × 13
° ° Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours at 20 °c
GPS No Yes Optical
Optical Magnification 1.5x 1.9x 1x 1.3x .7x 2.6x 1.3x Communications
Magnification
Physical
Digital Zoom 1X | 2X | 4X 1X | 2X | 4X | 8X NFC (Near Field
1X | 2X | 1X | 2X | Yes
239 × 76.8 × 60.5 227 × 76.8 × 60.5 Digital Zoom 1X | 2X | 4X Communications)
Size 4X | 8X 4X | 8X
Video Recording Yes mm (9 × 3 × 2.4 in) mm (9.4 × 3 × 2.4 in)
Bluetooth™ BLE 4.1+
Video Recording Yes
Image Capturing Yes With Batteries: 452 g; Without Batteries
Weight Wi-Fi Video Streaming
572 g Image Capturing Yes
2 GB Internal Storage /
Internal Memory Color (Housing) Green / Black GPS No Yes
Optional microSD™ Card (up to 128 GB) 2 GB Internal Storage / Optional microSD™
Internal Memory
Mounting ¼-20 Tripod Mount Card (up to 128 GB) FLIR TruWITNESS®
Focus ∞ Manual Yes
Integration
Country of Origin USA Focus ∞ Manual
Eye Relief 16 mm
Physical
SCION, Battery tray, 2xCR123, USB-C cable, Eye Relief 16 mm
Display Quad-VGA (1280x960) High definition display Included in Box Without Batteries: 452 g; With Batteries
Black MOLLE pouch, Quick Start Guide
Quad-VGA (1280x960) High definition Weight
572 g
Display Focus Manual Display
display
User Interface 227 × 76.8
Display Focus Manual × 60.5 mm 239 × 76.8 × 60.5 mm (9.4 ×
Size
Temperature (9 × 3 × 3 × 2.4 in)
White Hot; Black Hot; Iron Bow; Rainbow; User Interface
Imaging Modes 2.4 in)
Graded Fire; Lava
(Thermal Palettes)
Temperature Color (Housing) Black
White Hot; Black Hot; Iron Bow;
Viewing Modes Scouting, Picture-in-Picture, Lock Span Mode Imaging Modes
Rainbow; Graded Fire; Lava
(Thermal Palettes) Mounting ¼-20 Tripod Mount
Picture While
Scouting, Picture-in-Picture, Country of Origin USA
Recording Yes Viewing Modes
Lock Span Mode
(PWR) SCION, Battery tray, 2xCR123, USB cable,
Included in the Box
Picture While Black MOLLE pouch, Quick Start guide
Date/Time Stamp Yes Yes
Recording (PWR)
Auto Power OFF Yes Real Time Clock
Yes
(RTC)
Magnetic Compass Yes
Date/Time Stamp Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Auto Power OFF Yes
Interfacing

USB-C; Power In; Video Out; Video and Image Magnetic Compass Yes
USB Type
File Transfer
Accelerometer Yes
Power
NFC (Near Field
Yes
Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours at 20 °c Communications)

Battery Type 6x CR123A 3V Lithium Battery

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