Cautions; Limitations; Operation And Use; Getting Started - MSA EVOLUTION 5000 Manual De Instrucciones

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Cautions

1. Ensure battery is fully charged before use. If not fully
charged, the system will not operate for the specified
amount of time. Monitor battery level during use and exit
the hazardous area when a low battery warning is
observed.
2. Electromagnetic radiation (radio transmissions) may cause
interference. Minimise nearby radio transmissions if
excessive interference occurs.
3. To avoid the lens from fogging, the user may coat the
lenses and view finder with anti-fog material, e.g. the MSA
Fogpruf P/N 13016.
4. Do not point the thermal imaging camera directly at the
sun; otherwise, damage to the detector may occur.
5. Do not drop the thermal imaging camera. Although the
camera is designed to withstand normal impacts that occur
in fire service, such impacts may alter the focus or damage
the unit.

Limitations

1. Although the EVOLUTION 5000 TIC is IP67 waterproof, the
system does not provide underwater thermal images.
2. The EVOLUTION 5000 TIC does not provide images
through glass, water, or shiny objects; these surfaces act
like mirrors to the system.
3. The EVOLUTION 5000 TIC does not improve impaired
vision. Users with impaired vision should continue to use
ophthalmic devices while using the system.

3. Operation and Use

Getting Started

The rechargeable batteries supplied with the EVOLUTION
5000 TIC must be fully charged before use. Also, periodically
check and replace the battery if necessary.
See "Battery Care and Installation" later in this manual.

Turning the Camera ON and OFF

Normal Mode

1. To turn the camera ON, press the POWER (green) button
on the TIC handle (see Fig. 3) and hold for approximately
one second.
2. Wait approximately five seconds for the infrared sensor
electronics to self-test.
The green POWER LED (located near the display) lights.
After several seconds, the thermal image appears on the
screen.
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Fig. 3: ON/OFF Button
3. Verify the camera is functioning by aiming at an object or
person until the thermal image appears in the camera
viewer.
The thermal imaging camera is now ready for use.
Note: The EVOLUTION 5000 POWER button has a
momentary pushbutton switch that requires deliberate, one-
second activation to activate. Rapid repeated depression of
the POWER button may cause the TIC start-up software to
lock, and a picture will not display (LEDs may still activate).
If this condition occurs, simply turn the TIC OFF and back
ON using slow, deliberate button presses.

Standby Mode

To conserve battery consumption, the camera is equipped
with a Standby Mode feature.
1. To activate, press the POWER button until:
The display shuts OFF.
The system STATUS LED begins to flash green.
2. To return to Normal Mode from Standby Mode, press the
POWER (green) button until:
The display immediately reactivates without warm-up
time.
The system STATUS LED turns to solid green.
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