Pulsar Forward F455S Quick Start Guide

• Pulsar Forward F455S Digital NV Attachment

High nighttime sensitivity, high resolution display and sensor, wide selection of brightness and contrast settings, quality optics and a powerful built-in IR Illuminator for operation in total darkness make the Forward F455S the perfect tool for detecting large quarry at distances of 450-500 meters.

Package contents

• Digital Night Vision Attachment
• Carrying Case
• Wireless Remote Control
• IPS7 Battery Pack
• Battery Pack Charger
• Power Adapter
• USB Cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Lens-Cleaning Cloth
• Warranty Card

Components and controls

1. Lens cover
2. Eyepiece cover
3. Battery compartment cover
4. Battery locking lever
5. Battery pack
6. RIGHT button
7. M (MENU) button
8. LEFT button
9. ON button
10. Lens focus knob
11. IR illuminator cover
12. IR illuminator connector cap
13. Connector for installing IR illuminator
14. USB port
15. Weaver rail
16. Optical device observation lens
17. Insert*
18. Adapter*
19. Screws*
20. Tightening screw*
21. Screw*
22. Adapter lever*
23. Mounting area
24. IR button
25. IR illuminator arm
26. IR illuminator lens lock knob

*Items of PSP Ring Adapter (available separately)

Charging Battery Pack

The device is supplied with a rechargeable IPS7 Lithium-ion Battery Pack which allows the scope to be used for up to 9 hours. Charge the battery before the first use.

• Attach the micro USB plug of the USB cable to the microUSB connector (C) on the charger.
• Connect the USB plug on the cable to the power adapter.
• Plug the power adapter into a 110-220V socket.
• Raise the lever (A) og the charger.
• Remove the protective cover from the battery.
• Insert the batter into the charger as shown in the diagram and secure the handle (A).
• Once installed on the charger, a green LED indicator (B) start to glow and begin flashing:
  • once when the battery charge is from 0% to 50%;
  • twice when the battery charge is from 51 to 75%;
  • three times when the battery charge is from 76% to 100%.
• When the indicator is continuously green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger from the maines and disconnect the battery from the charger.
• If the battery charger indicator is constantly red when the battery is inserted, the charge level is probably below permissible level (the battery has been in a discharged state for a long period of time (up to several hours), then remove and reinsert.
  • If the indicator begins to flash green, the battery is operational.
  • If it continues to show red, the battery is defective. Do not use this battery!

Attention! When charging, always use the charger supplied with the device package or a Pulsar IPS charger (sold separately). The use of other chargers may cause irreparable damage to the battery.

Installing the Battery Pack

• Lower the lever (4)
• Remove the protective cover of the battery compartment (3).
• Remove the protective cover from the battery (5).
• Insert the battery (5) into the slot designed for it on the digital module body so that the contact (F) is pointing downwards.
• Lock the battery in place by raising the lever (4).

Attention! External power may be supplied from an external source, such as a 5V Power Bank. Connect an external power source to the device by connecting the USB cable to the device’s microUSB port (14).

IR Illuminator

• Remove the cap (12) from the connector to attach the IR illuminator (13).
• Remove the cover (11) from the IR illuminator.
• Mount the IR illuminator on the device. The lever (25) should be in the up position.
• Lock the IR illuminator by pressing the lever (25) down.
• Make sure that the IR illuminator is mounted and connected to the device.
• Turn on the device using the ON button (9) to activate the IR illuminator.
• The status bar will display a disabled illuminator icon if the IR illuminator is not connected. This icon is not displayed when the IR illuminator is connected.
• Briefly press the IR button (24) at the end of the illuminator. The power level when switching on is minimum IR.
• The IR illuminator icon will be displayed on the status bar with the relevant power level.
• Successive brief presses of the IR button (24) will toggle the brightness level of the illuminator (IR < IR < IR).
• To adjust the position of the light spot in the field of view of the device, turn the IR-illuminator lens lock knob (26) to the OPEN position.
• By moving the lens of the IR illuminator with your hand, adjust the required position of the light spot in the field of view of your device. After successful adjustment, turn the lock knob (26) in the CLOSE direction while aiming the lens in the desired direction to lock the IR illuminator lens.
• The IR illuminator is turned off by a long press of the IR button (24).
• The IR icon will disappear from the screen.

Operation

Installing Digital Module on the Optical Device

• Remove the eyepiece cover (2).
• Select the Ring Adapter (18) (sold separately) with the insert (17) of the desired diameter depending on the outer diameter of the lens of your optical device (16) (see table). The designation 42 mm / 50 mm / 56 mm in the name of the adapter means the lens diameter of the optical device.

Selection Table for Optical Device Inserts

• Screw together the Ring Adapter (18) and the digital module along the threads of the mounting area (23) until it stops. Then untighten a little (no more than one turn) so that the lever (22) is on the right side (see Figure).
• Evenly tighten the screws (19) until the ball joint grips in the Ring Adapter (18).
• Apply 2-3 strips of double-sided tape to the outer surface of the insert of your choice (14).

• Push the insert (17) of your choice into the Ring Adapter (18) until it stops.
• Move the lever (22) to the OPEN position.
• Before installing the Ring Adapter (18) onto the optical device, it is recommended to degrease the lens body of the optical device (16).
• Mount the Ring Adapter (18) with the insert (17) onto the lens of the daylight optical device (16) as far as it will go.
• If the Ring Adaptor (18) with the insert (17) selected according to the table cannot be mounted onto the lens (16), follow the steps below:
  • Loosen the locking screw (20) with a 2mm Allen key.
  • Untighten the screw (21) with a hex wrench (S = 4mm) until the Ring Adaptor with the insert can be mounted onto the lens (16).

• Move the lever (17) from its initial OPEN position to the CLOSE position.
• Loosen the locking screw (20) with a 2mm Allen key, if it hasn’t been done before.
• Tighten the screw (21) using a 4mm Allen key. The clamping force should be 1.5-2 Nm (use a torque screwdriver) to ensure the lever (22) is correctly tightened, while the Ring Adapter with the digital module should not move relative to the body of the optical device (16). If necessary, tighten or loosen the screw (21) to operate the lever (22) in the best way possible.
• Tighten the locking screw (20) as far as it will go.
• Turn on the digital module by briefly pressing the ON button (9).
• Align the image centre on the Forward FN455S display with the image centre of the daylight optical device by carefully tilting the digital module.
• Align the top and bottom display boundaries of the Forward FN455S parallel to the horizontal line of the daylight optical device’s reticle.
• Having reached the best possible position of the digital module, tighten the two screws (19) until stop. The clamping force should be 6.5-7.5 N·m (use a torque screwdriver to check).

Powering on and Image Setup

• Remove the lens cover (1) by turning it counterclockwise.
• Turn on the digital module by pressing the ON (9) button. An image will appear on the display after a few seconds.
• Adjust the eyepiece dioptre ring of your daylight optical device until the symbols in the display are sharp. In future, it will not be necessary to adjust the eyepiece dioptre, regardless of the distance and other conditions.
• Rotate the lens focus knob (10) to focus on the visual target.
• Basic settings (brightness and contrast adjustment) can be altered by using the quick access menu.
• Enter the quick menu with a short press of the M button (7).
• A short press of the M button (7) enables you to switch between functions, as described below.

Brightness – by pressing the RIGHT (6) and LEFT (8) buttons and changing the display brightness value from 0 to 20.

Contrast – by pressing the RIGHT (6) and LEFT (8) buttons and changing the display contrast value from 0 to 20.

• Power the digital module off after use with a long press of the ON button (9).

The “Sumlight” Function

• The SumLight™ function substantially increases the sensitivity of the CMOS array in the event of a reduction in the light level, thus enabling observation in conditions of low light without using the IR illuminator.
• To activate the SumLight™ function, press briefly the LEFT (8) button.
• Press the LEFT button (8) once more to switch off.
• The SumLight™ icon is displayed in the status bar.

Attention! When the SumLight™ function is activated, the noise level in the image increases, the frame rate decreases and the image slows down. Any sharp movement of the device may cause the image to become “blurred”. Such effects are not defects. Luminous white dots (pixels) may be visible on the device’s display. The number of dots may increase when the SumLight™ function is enabled. This is due to the peculiarities of this function and is also not a defect.

Display Calibration

The attachment is configured so that after fitting onto an optical sight that had been properly zeroed, no adjustment of the aiming point is required. Yet if point of impact change is observed after putting on the attachment, you can fix it with display calibration procedure.

• To enter display calibration mode, first press and hold the M button (7) for 10 seconds.
• The display coordinates X=0; Y=0 will appear.
• Use the LEFT (8) and RIGHT (6) buttons to move the display horizontally (X axis) and vertically (Y axis) so that the point of impact moves to the centre of the aiming mark of your optical sight.
• Press the M button (7) to toggle between the X and Y coordinates.
• The image offset range is +/- 20 pixels horizontally (X axis), +/- 20 pixels vertically (Y axis).
• To exit the menu and save the settings, press and hold the M button (7) for two seconds.

Stream Vision App

Download the Stream Vision app to stream the image (via Wi-Fi) from your device to a smartphone or tablet, to view recorded files and update the software on the device. A detailed user guide is available at www.pulsar-vision. com
Default Wi-Fi password: 12345678

Specifications

MODEL	Forward F455S
SKU	78189
OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Lens focus, mm	50
Relative aperture, D/f	1:1
Field-of-view (Horizontal), °	6.3
Field-of-view (Horizontal), m per 100 m	11
Detection Range (animal height 1.7 m), m/y	500/546.8
Minimum Focusing Distance, m/y	5/5.47
Recommended magnification of the daytime riflescope	2-8
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor type / resolution	CMOS HD 1280X720
Display type / resolution	AMOLED 1746×1000
Sensitivity, mW (wavelength 780nm, 25 lines/mm resolution)	1.5×10-⁵
Sensitivity, mW (wavelength 915nm, 25 lines/mm resolution)	5.5×10-⁵
DETACHABLE IR ILLUMINATOR
Type / wavelength, nm	LED 940
OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power Supply, V	3.1-4.2
Battery type	Li-Ion Battery Pack IPS7
Capacity	6400 mAh
Rated Output Voltage	DC 3.7 V
External Power Supply	Micro USB type B (5V)
Max. Battery Pack Life at t = 22 °C (Wi-Fi off, IR off), Hour	9
Maximum Recoil Power when Used with a Rifled Weapon, Joules	6000
Maximum Shock-Resistance when Used with a Slug Gun, Calibre	12
Degree of protection IP code (IEC60529)	IPX7
Operating temperature, °C	-25 … +50
Overall Dimensions, mm/inch	153х136х77/6.02×5.35×3.03
Weight, kg/oz	0.84/29.6
VIDEO RECORDER
Video/Photo Format	.mp4 / .jpg
Built-in Memory	16 GB
WI-FI CHANNEL
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Standard	802.11 b/g
Line-of-Sight Reception Range*, m/y	up to 15/16.4

*Reception range may vary depending on various factors: the presence of obstacles, other Wi-Fi networks.
The device repair is possible within five years.