Thermal Imaging Front Attachment Krypton FXG50 is a multipurpose device that allows you to quickly and easily transform a daylight riflescope into a thermal imaging one.

The attachment is mounted on the lens of an riflescope with the help of adapters designed for various lens diameters. The attachment does not require any additional adjustment.

The attachment is intended for various applications, including hunting, sport shooting, night photography & video recording, and surveillance.

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

• High resolution thermal imaging microbolometer
• Microbolometer pixel size of 12 microns
• High-resolution AMOLED display
• Easily converts daylight optical riflescopes into thermal imaging riflescopes
• Preserves the benefits of daylight optics in night-time conditions
• Three calibration modes (manual, semi-automatic and automatic)
• Four observation modes: Forest, Rocks, Identification, User
• Compatible with a wide range of daylight optical magnifications
• Detection distance up to 2300 m
• Wireless remote control
• High caliber recoil resistance 12 gauge, 9.3×64, .375 H&H
• Instant start
• Display off function
• Built-in video recording
• Remote Firmware update
• Fully watertight (IPX7 protection class)
• Wide operating temperature range (-25 °С – +50°С)

Video/audio recording

• Built-in video recorder
• Integration with iOS and Android devices
• Wi-Fi Smartphone remote control and surveillance
• Storing photos and videos in Cloud when using the Stream Vision 2 App

Battery Pack

• Quick-change IPS7 Li-ion battery pack
• USB charging option

1. Lens cover
2. Eyepiece cover
3. Battery compartment cover
4. Battery locking lever
5. Battery pack
6. RIGHT/REC button
7. MENU button
8. LEFT/MODE button
9. ON/OFF/CALIBRATION button
10. Lens focus knob
11. MicroUSB port
12. Weaver rail
13. Objective lens end of daylight riflescope
14. Insert
15. Adapter
16. Screws
17. Tightening screw
18. Screw
19. Adapter lever
20. Mount

External power is supplied from an external source, such as a 5V Power Bank.

1. Attach the external power source to the USB connector (11) on the device.
2. The device will switch to operation from the external power supply, while the IPS7 battery will be gradually recharged.
3. A battery icon  will appear on the display showing charge level as a percentage.
4. If the device is operated from an external power source and the IPS7 battery is not connected, an icon  is displayed.
5. Once the external power source is disconnected, the device will begin functioning on battery power.

Attention! Charging Power Bank IPS7 batteries at air temperatures below 0 °C can result in reduced battery life. When using external power, connect Power Bank to the switched-on device, which have worked for several minutes.

• Always use the IPS charger supplied with the device (or purchased separately) to charge IPS batteries. Using an unsuitable charger can cause irreparable damage to the battery and fire.
• Do not charge the battery immediately after bringing it from cold to warm. Wait at least 30 minutes for the battery to warm up.
• Do not leave the battery unattended while charging.
• Do not use the charger if it has been modified or damaged.
• Do not leave the battery in a charger connected to the network after charging is complete.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures and naked flame.
• Do not use the battery as a power source for devices that do not support IPS7 batteries.
• Do not disassemble or deform the battery.
• Do not drop or strike the battery.
• Do not submerge the battery.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Attention! Please do not use the IPS 14 Battery Pack with the Krypton FXG50 due to the battery´s heavy weight.

• The battery should be partially charged for long-term storage – 50 to 80 %.
• The battery should be charged at an ambient temperature of 0°C…+35°C (+32°F…+95°F). Otherwise, lifespan of the battery will decrease significantly.
• When using the battery at sub-zero temperatures, the battery capacity decreases, this is normal and not a defect.
• Do not use the battery at temperatures outside the range of -25 °С…+50 °С (-13°F…+122°F) – this may reduce battery’s life.
• The battery has a short-circuit protection. However, any situation that may cause short-circuiting should be avoided.

The device is supplied with a rechargeable IPS7 Lithium-ion Battery Pack which allows the attachment to be used for up to 8 hours. Charge the battery before first use.

Charging

Step 1. Install the battery into the charger

1. Raise the lever (4) of the charger.
2. Install the Battery Pack (5) into the charger.
3. Click the lever (4).

Step 2. Сheck the current battery level

• Upon installation, a green LED indicator on the charger will start to glow and begin flashing:

– once if the battery charge ranges from 0% to 50%.

– twice if the battery charge ranges from 51% to 75%.

– three times if the battery charge ranges from 76% to 100%.

• When the indicator is continuously green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger from the mains 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 the permissible level (the battery has been in a discharged state for a long period of time). Leave the battery in the charger for a long period of time (up to several hours), then remove and reinsert.
• If the indicator begins to flash green, the battery is good.
• If it continues to show red, the battery is defective. Do not use this battery!

The LED indicator will display the battery charge status:

LED Indicator	Battery Charge Status
	Battery is empty
	Battery is full

Step 3. Сonnect the charger to the mains supply

1. Attach the microUSB plug of the USB cable (22) to the microUSB connector (21) on the charger.
2. Connect the USB plug on the cable (22) to the power adapter (23).
3. Plug the power adapter (23) into a 100-240V (24) socket.
4. When the indicator is continuously green, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger from the mains.

1. Lower the lever (4).
2. Remove the protective cover of the battery compartment (3).
3. Insert the battery (5) into the slot designed for it on the attachment body so that the element (D) is pointing downwards.
4. Lock the battery in place by raising the lever (4).

1. Remove the lens cover (1) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Turn on the attachment by pressing the ON/OFF (9) button.
3. If necessary, adjust the reticle sharpness according to the instructions for your riflescope.
4. Rotate the lens focus knob (10) to focus on the visual target.
5. Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU (7) button and select the desired calibration mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A).
6. Calibrate the image by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (9) button. Close the lens cover when calibrating manually.
7. Select the desired observation mode (Forest, Rocks, Identification or User) by briefly pressing the MODE (8) button or in the main menu. User mode allows you to configure and save custom brightness and contrast settings, as well as one of three modes as a base.
8. Select one of the two color palettes by a long press of the MODE (8) button.
9. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the MENU (7) button to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display.
10. Upon completion of use turn the device off by a long press of the ON/OFF (9) button.

Attention! The lens of the device must not be pointed at any sources of intense energy, such as laser-emitting devices or the sun. This may damage the electronic components in the device. Damage caused by failure to comply with the operating guidelines is not covered under warranty.

Calibration enables the device to equalize the microbolometer background temperature and eliminate the image flaws (such as vertical bars, phantom images, etc.).

During calibration, the image on the display briefly freezes for up to 1 second.

There are three calibration modes: Manual (M), Semi-Automatic (SA) and Automatic (A).

Select the required mode in the Calibration Mode  menu item.

M mode (Manual).

• Close the lens cover.
• Press the ON/OFF (9) button briefly.
• Open the lens cover after the calibration is completed.

SA mode (Semi-Automatic).

• Press the ON/OFF (9) button briefly to activate calibration.
• There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.

A mode (Automatic).

• The device is calibrated autonomously according to firmware algorithms.
• There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.
• In this mode, the user can still choose to calibrate the device using the ON/OFF (9) button if required (as in the SA mode).
• In Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins.

The Pulsar 5×30 B monocular (available separately) allows you to transform the attachment into a hand-held thermal imager with 5x magnification.

1. Align the tabs on the monocular with the slots of the mount (20).
2. Turn the monocular clockwise to secure it on the thermal imaging attachment.
3. To remove the monocular, turn it counterclockwise and disconnect from the attachment.

Notes:

• The monocular can be installed on a thermal imaging attachment with an adapter already installed. The Ring Adaptor must be mounted onto the mounting area (20) of the attachment until it stops.
• The monocular can be installed on the device with an adapter installed only if the original PSP adapter is installed. This may not be possible when using an adapter from other manufacturers.
• The single-point neck strap (available separately) can be used with the monocular.

1. Remove the eyepiece cover (2).

2. Select the Ring Adapter (15) (sold separately) with the insert (14) of the required diameter depending on the outer diameter of the lens of your riflescope (13). The designation 42 mm / 50 mm / 56 mm in the name of the adapter means the lens diameter of the riflescope.

3. Screw together the Ring Adapter (15) and the attachment along the threads of the mounting area (20) until it stops. Then untighten a little (no more than one turn) so that the lever (19) is on the right side (see Figure).

4. Evenly tighten the screws (16) until the ball joint grips in the Ring Adapter (15).

5. Apply 2-3 strips of double-sided tape to the outer surface of the insert of your choice (14).

6. Push the insert (14) of your choice into the Ring Adapter (15) until it stops.

7. Move the lever (19) to the OPEN position.

8. Before installing the Ring Adapter (15) onto the riflescope, it is recommended to degrease the lens body of the riflescope (13).

9. Mount the Ring Adapter (15) with the insert (14) onto the lens of the riflescope (13) as far as it will go.

10. If the Ring Adaptor (15) with the insert (14) selected according to the table cannot be mounted onto the lens (10), follow the steps below:

• Loosen the locking screw (17) with a 2mm Allen key.
• Untighten the screw (18) with a hex wrench (S = 4mm) until the Ring Adaptor with the insert can be mounted onto the lens (13).

11. Move the lever (19) from its initial OPEN position to the CLOSE position.

12. Loosen the locking screw (17) with a 2mm Allen key, if it hasn’t been done before.

13. Tighten the screw (18) using a 4mm Allen key. The clamping force should be 1.5-2 Nm (use a torque screwdriver) to ensure the lever is correctly tightened (19), while the Ring Adapter with the attachment should not move relative to the body of the riflescope (13). If necessary, tighten or loosen the screw (18) to operate the lever (19) in the best way possible.

14. Tighten the locking screw (17) as far as it will go.

15. Turn on the attachment by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (9) button.

16. Align the display center with the crosshairs of the reticle by tilting the attachment.

17. Align top and bottom display boundaries parallel to the horizontal axis of the riflescope by turning the attachment clockwise or counterclockwise.

18. Having reached the best possible position of the attachment, tighten two screws (16) until stop. The clamping force should be 6.5-7.5 N·m (use a torque screwdriver to check).

Selection table for riflescope inserts

The status bar is at the bottom of the display and displays information on the actual operating status of the device, including:

• Color Mode (shown only when the Black Hot color mode is selected)
• Auto shutdown function (for example, 5 min)
• Microphone
• Calibration Mode (in Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins).
• Power Indication:

– charge level if the device is powered by a battery

– charge level if the device is charging and powered by a battery

– no battery, the device is connected to an external power supply.

• Observation Mode
• Video recording status:

– video recording is on

– pause

– video recording is off

• Wi-Fi Connection
• Time
• Bluetooth

• Enter the menu with a short press of the MENU (7).
• To select the functions below, press successively MENU (7).

Contrast  – press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to change the display contrast value from 0 to 20.

Brightness  – press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to change the display brightness value from 0 to 20.

Basic mode  – it allows you to select one of the three observation modes (Forest, Rocks, Identification) as the basic one for the user mode.

• To exit the menu, press and hold down the MENU (7) button, or wait 10 seconds for automatic exit.

Calibration mode selection.

There are three calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic and Automatic.

1. Press and hold the MENU (7) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to select the Calibration Mode  icon.
3. Press the MENU (7) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Use the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to select one of the calibration modes described below.
5. Press the MENU (7) button briefly to confirm the selection.

Automatic (A). In this mode the firmware determines the need for calibration. The calibration process starts automatically.

Semi-Automatic (SA). The user determines the need for calibration based on the image quality and can action at a convenient time depending on the object being observed.

Manual (M). In the Manual (silent) calibration mode the user determines the need for calibration (as in SA mode) but the lens cover must be closed during calibration.

Turning microphone on/off.

This item allows you to enable (or disable) the microphone for recording sound during video recording.

1. Press and hold the MENU (7) button to enter the main menu
2. Select Microphone  option with the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons.
3. A short press of the MENU (7) button opens the submenu.
4. To turn the microphone on or off press the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons.
5. Confirm your selection with a short press of the MENU (7) button.

Turn on/off Bluetooth

1. Press and hold the MENU (7) button to enter the main menu.
2. Select the Bluetooth submenu with the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons.
3. A short press of the MENU (7) button opens the submenu.
4. Turn Bluetooth on/off with a short press of the MENU (7) button.
5. Press and hold down the MENU (7) button to exit the submenu.

1. Connect one end of the USB cable (22) to the device micro-USB port (11) and the other end to the port on your computer.
2. Switch the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (9) button (the computer will not detect the device if it is switched off).
3. The device is detected by the computer automatically and no drivers need to be installed.
4. Two connection modes will appear on the display: Use as power and Use as memory card.
5. Use the RIGHT (6)/LEFT (8) buttons to select the connection mode.
6. Press the MENU (7) button briefly to confirm the selection.

Use as power

• When this mode is selected, the computer is used as an external power supply. The icon  appears in the status bar. The device will continue operating and all the functions are available.
• A battery installed in the device will not be charged.
• When disconnecting the USB from the device connected in Use as power mode, the device will continue to operate from the rechargeable battery if it is present and provided it has enough charge.

Use as memory card

• When this mode is selected, the device is recognized by the computer as a flash card. This option is designed for working with files that are stored on the device’s built-in memory. However, the device functions are not available in this mode and it will switch off automatically.
• If video recording was in progress when the connection was made, recording stops and the video is saved.
• When USB cable is disconnected from the device in Use as memory card mode, the device remains turned OFF. Press the ON/OFF (9) button to turn on the device.

The Krypton FXG50 thermal imaging attachments are equipped with a video recording (photography) function where the observed image can be saved on the built-in memory card.

Before using this feature please set the date and time.

The built-in recorder operates in two modes:

Video Mode. Video Recording

1. Switch to Video mode by pressing and holding the RIGHT/REC (6).
2. The icon and the remaining recording time in HH:MM (Hours:Minutes) format are displayed in the upper left corner for a short time, for example, 5:12. In the status bar, the video recording status is displayed continuously.
3. Press the RIGHT/REC (6) button briefly to start video recording.
4. When the video recording starts, the icon will disappear and the REC icon and timer in MM:SS (Minutes:Seconds) format will appear.
5. Press the RIGHT/REC (6) button briefly to pause or resume video recording.
6. Press and hold the RIGHT/REC (6) button to stop video recording.
7. Video files are saved to the built-in memory card after the video recording has been stopped.
8. Press and hold the RIGHT/REC (6) button to switch between the video and photo modes.

Photo Mode. Capturing a photo

1. Switch to Photo mode by pressing and holding the RIGHT/REC (6)
2. Press the RIGHT/REC (6) button briefly to take a photo. The image freezes for 0.5 sec while the photo is saved to the internal memory.

Notes:

• You can enter and navigate the menu during video recording.
• The recorded videos and photos are saved to the built-in memory card of the device in the formats img_xxx.jpg (photos) and video_xxx. mp4 (video) where xxx is a 3 digit counter.
• The counter for multimedia files cannot be reset.

Attention!

• The maximum duration of a recorded video file is five minutes. After this time expires, the video is recorded to a new file.
• The number of recorded files is limited by the capacity of the internal memory of the device.
• Regularly check the free capacity of the internal memory and move recorded footage to other storage media to free up space on the internal memory card.
• In case of a memory card error, you can use the format function in the General Settings section of the main menu.
• When the Display Off function is activated, video recording is paused.

The device has a function enabling wireless communication with external devices (smartphone or tablet) via Wi-Fi.

• Turn on the wireless module in the WI-Fi Activation menu option.

Wi-Fi is displayed in the status bar as follows:

Connection Status	Indication on the status bar
Wi-Fi is switched off
Wi-Fi connection is in progress
Wi-Fi is switched on, no connection with device
Wi-Fi is switched on, device connected

• The device is recognized by an external device as KRYPTON_XXXX where XXXX are the four last digits of the serial number.
• After entering the password on the external device (see the  Password Setup subsection of the Wi-Fi Settings section for more information on setting a password) and setting up a connection, the icon  in the status bar changes to .

The attachment is configured so that after fitting onto an riflescope 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.

1. To enter display calibration mode, first press and hold the MENU (7) button for 10 seconds.
2. The display coordinates X=0; Y=0 will appear.
3. Use the LEFT (8)/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 riflescope reticle.
4. Press the MENU (7) button to toggle between the X and Y coordinates.
5. The image offset range is +/- 30 pixels horizontally (X axis), +/- 30 pixels vertically (Y axis).
6. To exit the menu and save the settings, press and hold the MENU (7) button for two seconds.

Stream Vision 2

1. Download free Stream Vision 2 App in Google Play or App Store.
2. Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device (smartphone or tablet).
3. Launch Stream Vision 2 and go to section “Settings”.
4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check firmware update”.
5. Wait for the update to download and install. Pulsar device will reboot and will be ready to operate.

Important:

• if your Pulsar device is connected to phone, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update;
• if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone but is already listed in “Settings” > “My devices” section, you may use Wi-Fi to download update.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision 2 here.

Stream Vision

1. Download free of charge Stream Vision App on Google Play or App Store.
2. Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device (smartphone or tablet).
3. Launch Stream Vision and go to section “My Devices”.
4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check Updates”.
5. Wait for the update to download and install. Pulsar device will reboot and will be ready to operate.

Important:

• if your Pulsar device is connected to phone, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update;
• if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone but it’s already in the “My Devices” section, you may use Wi-Fi to download update.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision here.

Is your firmware up to date?

Click here to check the latest firmware for your device.

Krypton FXG50 thermal imaging attachments support Stream Vision and Stream Vision 2 mobile apps that allow you to stream real-time image from your device to your smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi.

We recommend using the latest version – Stream Vision 2.

You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision 2 here.

Download from Google Play

Download from App Store

Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision 2 here.

You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision here.

Download from Google Play

Download from App Store

Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision here.

It is recommended to carry out a technical inspection before each use of the device. Check the following:

• The device appearance (there should be no cracks on the body).
• The state of the objective and eyepiece lenses of the attachment (there should be no cracks, grease spots, dirt or other deposits).
• The state of the rechargeable battery (it should be charged) and the electric contacts (there should be no signs of salts or oxidation).
• The controls should be in working order.
• The attachment is properly and firmly fixed on the riflescope.

Maintenance should be carried out at least twice a year and include the following steps:

• Wipe the exterior metal and plastic surfaces with a cotton cloth to remove dust and dirt. To avoid damage to the paint coating, do not use chemically active substances, solvents, etc.
• Clean the electrical contacts of the rechargeable battery on the device using a non-greasy organic solvent.
• Check the eyepiece and the lens and if required remove dust and dirt from the optics (preferably using a non-contact method). Cleaning of the exterior surfaces of the optics should only be done with products specifically designed for this purpose.
• Always store the device in its carrying case in a dry, well-ventilated space. For prolonged storage, remove the batteries.