Axion 2 thermal imaging monoculars are designed for use both at night-time and during the day and provide exceptional image quality even in adverse weather conditions (fog, smog, rain) and beyond obstacles like branches, tall grass, dense foliage, etc. known to hinder target detection.
Axion 2 thermal imagers are designed for various applications including hunting, observation, security, terrain orientation, search and rescue operations, etc.
Package Contents
- Axion 2 Thermal Imager
- АPS 5 rechargeable battery
- 2 battery-locking covers
- Power adapter
- USB Type-C cable
- Case
- Hand strap
- Quick start guide
- Lens cloth
- Warranty card
- Tripod adaptor
Components and Controls
- Eyepiece diopter adjustment ring
- LED Indicator
- DOWN/REC button
- MENU button
- UP/ZOOM button
- ON/OFF/Calibration button
- Lens focus ring
- Lens cap
- USB Type-C connector
- Adaptor mount for tripod
- Battery-locking cover
- Battery compartment
- АPS 5 battery
- APS 5 battery charger (available separately)
- USB Type-C port of the charger
- LED indicator of the charger
- USB cable Type-C
- Power adapter
- Tripod adaptor
The Detailed User’s Manual is available through a QR code or on the website www.pulsar-vision.com in the section Support / Manuals / Axion 2.
Getting Started
- Before first use, the battery (13) should be charged according to the diagram in the figure.
- Insert the rechargeable battery (13) along the guide into the battery compartment (12).
- Open the lens cover (8). Secure the cover with to the strap using the built-in magnet in the cover.
- Press the ON/OFF button (6) briefly to turn on the device.
- Adjust the eyepiece diopter ring (1) until the symbols in the display are sharp.
- Rotate the lens focus ring (7) to focus on the object being observed.
- Enter the Main Menu with a long press of the MENU button (4) and select the desired calibration mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A).
- Calibrate the image by briefly pressing the ON/OFF button (6) (if the SA or M calibration mode has been selected).
- Close the lens cover when calibrating manually.
- Select the required amplification level (“Normal”, “High”, “Ultra”) by briefly pressing the UP button (5).
- Enter the Main Menu with a long press of the MENU button (4) and select the appropriate colour palette (for more details see the Main Menu section in the full version of the manual).
- Activate the Quick Menu by briefly pressing the MENU button (4) to adjust the brightness, contrast and smooth digital zoom of the display (see the Quick Menu section of the full version manual for details).
- UPon completion of use turn the device off by a long press of the ON/OFF button (6).
Button Operation
| (6) ON/OFF BUTTON | |
| Device is off: | Power on the device: short press of the ON/OFF button (6). |
| Device is on: | Power off the device: long press of the ON/OFF button (6) for longer than 3 seconds. |
| Turn display off: long press of the ON/OFF button (6) for less than 3 seconds. | |
| Turn display on: short press of the ON/OFF button (6). | |
| Microbolometer calibration: short press of the ON/OFF button (6). | |
| (3) DOWN/REC BUTTON | |
| Device is in Video mode: | Start /pause/resume video recording: short press of the DOWN/REC button (3). |
| Stop video recording: long press of the DOWN/REC button (3). | |
| Switch to Photo mode: long press of the DOWN/REC button (3). | |
| Device is in Photo mode: | Capture a photo: short press of the DOWN/REC button (3). |
| Switch to Video mode: long press of the DOWN/REC button (3). | |
| In Quick Menu: | Decrease value: short press of the DOWN/REC button (3). |
| In Main Menu: | Menu navigation down/left: short press of the DOWN/REC button (3). |
| (4) MENU BUTTON | |
| Device is on: | Enter Quick Menu: short press of the MENU button (4). |
| Enter Main Menu: long press of the MENU button (4). | |
| In Quick Menu: | Navigation upwards: short press of the MENU button (4). |
| Exit Quick Menu: long press of the MENU button (4). | |
| In Main Menu: | Confirm selection: short press of the MENU button (4). |
| Exit submenu without confirming selection: long press of the MENU button (4). | |
| Exit Main Menu: long press of the MENU button (4). | |
| (5) UP/ZOOM BUTTON | |
| Device is on: | Switching amplification levels: short press of the UP/ZOOM button (5). |
| Control discrete digital zoom: long press of the UP/ZOOM button (5). | |
| In Quick Menu: | Increase value: short press of the UP/ZOOM button (5). |
| In Main Menu: | Menu navigation up/right: short press of the UP/ ZOOM button (5). |
Specification
| Model | XQ35 | XG35 |
| SKU | 77478 | 77476 |
| Microbolometer | 384×288 px @ 17 μm, 50 Hz | 640×480 px @ 12 μm, 50 Hz |
| Optical specifications | ||
| Lens, mm | F35 / 1.0 | F35 / 1.0 |
| Magnification, x | 2-8 | 2.5-20 |
| Field of view (HxV), ° | 10.7х8 | 12.5×9.4 |
| Detection distance (Object of “deer” type), m/y | 1300 / 1421.7 | 1750 / 1913.8 |
| Display | ||
| Type / Resolution, px | AMOLED / 640×400 | AMOLED / 1024×768 |
| Operating Features | ||
| Battery Type / Capacity | APS 5 Li-ion Battery Pack / 4900 mAh | APS 5 Li-ion Battery Pack / 4900 mAh |
| External Power Supply | 5 V, 9 V (USB Type-C Power Delivery) | 5 V, 9 V (USB Type-C Power Delivery) |
| Max. Battery Operating Time at t = 22 °C, h* | 11 | 7 |
| Degree of Protection, IP code (IEC60529) | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Operating Temperature, °С / °F | -25 … +40 / -13 – +104 | -25 … +40 / -13 – +104 |
| Dimensions, mm / inch | 152x50x74 / 5.98×1.97×2.91 | 152x50x74 / 5.98×1.97×2.91 |
| Weight (without Battery), kg/oz | 0.3 / 10.58 | 0.3 / 10.58 |
