Thermal Imaging Front Attachment Proton FXQ30 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.

To get started, see the sections:

Battery Charging

Battery Installation

Mounting Attachment on Optical Riflescope

Installing Pulsar 5×30 B Monocular on to the Attachment

Powering on and Image Setting

Stream Vision

• Proton FXQ30 Thermal Imaging Attachment
• Carrying Case
• Wireless Remote Control
• APS 5 Rechargeable Battery
• 2x Lock-cover for APS 5 Battery
• Power Adapter
• USB Type-C Cable with USB Type-A Adapter
• Quick Start Guide
• Lens-Cleaning Cloth
• Warranty Card

• Microbolometer with a resolution of 384×288 pixels
• Microbolometer pixel size of 17 microns
• 1024×768 AMOLED display resolution
• Compact size
• 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
• Detection distance up to 900 m
• Wireless remote control
• 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)
• All-metal body made of light-alloy metal

Video/audio Recording

• Built-in video recorder
• Integration with iOS and Android devices
• Wi-Fi Smartphone remote control and surveillance

Battery Pack

• Quick-change APS 5 Li-ion battery pack
• USB Power Bank charging option

• Always use the APS 5 charger supplied with the device (or purchased separately) to charge APS 5 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 mains after charging is complete.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or naked flames.
• Do not use the battery as a power source for devices that do not support APS 5 batteries.
• Do not disassemble or deform the battery or charger.
• Do not drop or strike the battery or charger.
• The battery and charger must not be immersed in water.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

• The batteries should be partially charged (50 to 80 %) for long-term storage.
• The battery is to be charged at an ambient temperature of 0 °C to +35 °C or the lifespan of the battery will decrease significantly.
• When using the battery at sub-zero ambient temperatures, the battery capacity decreases. This is normal and not a defect.
• Do not use the battery at temperatures outside the range of -25°C to +50 °C or it may reduce battery life.
• The battery is short circuit protected. However, any situation that may cause short-circuiting should be avoided.

The Proton FXQ30 thermal imaging attachment comes with an APS 5 rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. APS 5 batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology when using a standard charging set (charger, USB Type-C cable, power adapter). Before first use, make sure the battery is fully charged.

Option 1

1. Install the APS 5 battery (4) in the battery compartment (5) of the device.
2. Connect the USB cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector (9) of the device.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (21) to the Power Adapter (22) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
4. Plug the Power Adapter (22) into a 100-240 V socket (23).

Option 2

1. Insert the APS 5 battery (4) along the guide into the APS 5 charger* (18) slot as far as it will go.
2. Connect the plug of the USB Type-C cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector of the Power Adapter (20) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
3. Plug the Power Adapter (22) into a 100-240 V socket (23).
4. Connect the other end of the USB Type-C cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector (20) of the charger.
5. LED indicators (19) will display the battery charge level (see Table).

Note: Two* batteries can be charged at the same time.

LED indication (19) in the battery charging mode	Battery Level
	Battery charge level is from 0% to 25%
	Battery charge level is from 26% to 50%
	Battery charge level is from 51% to 80%
	Battery charge level is from 81% to 99%
	Battery completely charged. Charging will automatically stop. The battery can be disconnected from the charger.
	Defective battery. Do not use the battery!

LED indication (19) in the standby mode**	Battery Level
	Battery charge level is from 0% to 25%
	Battery charge level is from 26% to 50%
	Battery charge level is from 51% to 80%
	Battery charge level is from 81% to 99%
	Battery is fully charged. It can be disconnected from the charger.
	Defective battery. Do not use the battery!

* Sold separately.

** Standby mode is when the batteries are in the charger but the Power Adapter is not connected. In this mode, the indicators are only on for 10 seconds.

Attention! When using a Power Adapter that does not support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology, the flicker frequency of the LED indicators decreases by a factor of 3 and the charge time increases.

Attention! The charger heats up during fast charging. Excess heat is removed through the radiator and does not affect the device operation.

Attention! Before installing the battery, make sure that there is an undamaged rubber insulating ring on the battery. The ring is designed to protect your device from moisture getting inside. To replace or purchase a ring, contact your local distributor.

1. Put the Lock-cover (3) on the rechargeable APS 5 battery (4).
2. Insert the APS 5 battery (4) along the guide into the battery compartment (5).
3. Lock the battery (4) by turning the Lock-cover (3) clockwise until it stops.
4. Turn the Lock-cover (3) counter-clockwise to remove the battery (4).

External power can be supplied from an external source, such as a Power Bank (5 V).

1. Connect the external power source to the USB Type-C connector (9) on the device.
2. The device will switch to draw power from the external source while the АPS5 battery will be gradually recharged.
3. A battery icon  will appear on the display showing the percentage charge level.
4. An icon  will be displayed when the device is powered by an external power source and the АPS5 battery is not connected.
5. The device automatically switches to the APS 5 battery when the external power supply is disconnected.

Attention! Charging APS 5 batteries from an external source at temperatures below 0°C can reduce battery life. When using external power, connect the Power Bank to the device only after it has been turned on and working for at least several minutes.

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 (17).
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 (17) 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 (12) (sold separately) with the insert (11) of the required diameter depending on the outer diameter of the lens of your riflescope (10) (see Table). 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 (12) and the attachment along the threads of the mounting area (17) until it stops. Then untighten a little (no more than one turn) so that the lever (16) is on the right side (see Figure).

4. Evenly tighten the screws (13) until the ball joint grips in the Ring Adapter (12).

5. Apply 2-3 strips of double-sided tape to the outer surface of the insert (11) of your choice.

6. Push the insert (11) of your choice into the Ring Adapter (12) until it stops.

7. Move the lever (16) to the OPEN position.

8. Before installing the Ring Adapter (12) onto the riflescope, it is recommended to degrease the lens body of the riflescope (10).

9. Mount the Ring Adapter (12) with the insert (11) onto the lens of the daylight riflescope (10) as far as it will go.

10. If the Ring Adaptor (12) with the insert (11) selected according to the table cannot be mounted onto the lens (10), follow the steps below:

• Loosen the locking screw (14) with a 2mm Allen key.
• Untighten the screw (15) with a hex wrench (S = 4mm) until the Ring Adaptor with the insert can be mounted onto the lens (10).

11. Move the lever (16) from its initial OPEN position to the CLOSE position.

12. Loosen the locking screw (14) with a 2mm Allen key, if it hasn’t been done before.

13. Tighten the screw (15) 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 (16), while the Ring Adapter with the attachment should not move relative to the body of the riflescope (10). If necessary, tighten or loosen the screw (15) to operate the lever (16) in the best way possible.

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

15. Turn on the attachment by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (6) 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 the two screws (13) until stop. The clamping force should be 6.5-7.5 N·m (use a torque screwdriver to check).

Selection Table for Riflescope Inserts

1. Remove the lens cover (1).
2. Press the ON/OFF (6) button to turn on the attachment.
3. If necessary, adjust the reticle sharpness according to the instructions for your scope.
4. Enter the main menu with a long press of the controller button (8) and select the desired calibration mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A).
5. Calibrate the image by briefly pressing the ON/OFF (6) button. Close the lens cover before manual calibration.
6. Select the desired observation mode (Forest, Rocks, Identification or User) in the main menu. User mode allows you to change and save user brightness and contrast settings in the quick menu.
7. Enter the main menu with a long press of the controller button (8) and select the desired color palette (see the Color Modes section).
8. Activate the quick menu by briefly pressing the controller button (8) to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display (see the Quick Menu Functions section).
9. Upon completion of use turn the device off by a long press of the ON/OFF (6) button.

Warning! Never point the lens at intensive energy sources such as laser radiation emitting devices or the sun. It can damage electronic components in the device. The warranty does not cover damage arising from failure to comply with the operating rules.

Calibration enables the microbolometer temperature background to be equalized and defects in the image (such as vertical lines, phantom images etc.) to be eliminated.

During calibration, the image on the display freezes briefly 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  section of the menu.

M mode (manual).

• Secure the lens cover (1) and briefly press the ON/OFF (6) button.
• After completing the calibration process, remove the lens cap.

SA mode (semi-automatic)

• Calibration is engaged by a brief press of the ON/OFF (6) button.
• The lens cap does not need to be secured (the microbolometer is closed by an internal shutter).

A mode (automatic)

• The device is calibrated autonomously, in accordance with the firmware algorithm.
• The lens cap does not need to be secured (the microbolometer is closed by an internal shutter).
• In this mode, the device may be calibrated by the user using the ON/OFF (6) button.
• In Automatic calibration mode a countdown timer will appear instead of the calibration mode icon 3 seconds before automatic calibration begins.

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, 1 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 controller button (8).
• To select the functions below, press successively the controller button (8).

Contrast  – rotate the controller ring (8) to change the display contrast value from 0 to 20.

Brightness  – rotate the controller ring (8) 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 controller button (8), or wait 10 seconds for automatic exit.

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the device USB Type-C port (9) and the other end to the port on your computer using a USB Type-A adapter.
2. Switch the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (6) 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. Rotate the controller ring (8) to select the connection mode.
6. Press the controller button (8) 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 (6) button to turn on the device.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth module (see the Bluetooth section).
2. In the Bluetooth   section of the menu, use the controller ring (8) to select the Scan  menu item.
3. Confirm your selection with a short press of the controller button (8) button.
4. Press and hold any button on the Remote Control. The Remote Control is visible in the Bluetooth network and can be connected during this time.
5. Use the controller ring (8) to select the remote control from the dropdown list that appears.
6. Confirm your selection with a short press of the controller button (8) button.

Notes:

• Once paired, the Remote Control can operate the Pulsar device.
• Going forward, the Remote Control will automatically connect to the paired device when within visible range. ​
• The name of the remote control and its battery charge level will appear in the list of paired devices at the bottom of the display in the Bluetooth  section of the menu.

The wireless remote control duplicates the functions of turning off the device, turning off the display, calibration, switching observation modes and palettes, video recording and photographing, and it allows navigation through the menu.

		Controller (24)	Button (25)	Button (26)	Button (27)
Short press		Enter the quick menu and submenus of the main menu / confirm the selection / Switch to the next item of the quick menu	Turn the display on / Calibrate the microbolometer	Switch observation modes	Start video recording / Capture a photo
Long press		Enter/exit the main menu / Exit the quick menu	Turn the display off / Turn the device off	Turn on/off the Black Hot palette	Switch to photo/video mode
Clockwise rotation	Quick menu	Increase parameter
	Main menu	Navigate downwards/clockwise
Counter-clockwise rotation	Quick menu	Decrease parameter
	Main menu	Navigate upwards/counterclockwise

The thermal imaging attachment is configured so that after it is being mounted onto an riflescope that has been correctly configured, no adjustment of the aiming point is required. If your attachment has been subjected to hard blow or has been dropped, you may check the impact point and adjust it yourself if required, without having to return it to a service centre.

1. Press and hold the controller button (8) for 10 seconds to enter the display calibration mode – the coordinates X=0; Y=0 will appear.
2. Rotate the controller ring (8) to move the display horizontally (X axis) and vertically (Y axis) so that the point of impact moves to the centre of the aiming reticle of your riflescope.
3. Press the controller button (8) briefly to toggle between the X and Y coordinates.
4. The image shift range is +/-20 pixels for a horizontal axis (X axis) and +/-20 pixels for a vertical axis (Y axis).
5. To exit the menu and save the settings, press and hold the controller button (8) for two seconds.

This function deactivates the image transmission to the display by minimizing its brightness. This helps prevent accidental disclosure. However, the device stays on.

When this function is in use, the device switches to the standby mode, which allows it to be switched on quickly if necessary.

1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (6) button for less than 3 seconds. The display goes blank and the message “Display off”.
2. Press the ON/OFF (6) button briefly to turn on the display.
3. When you press and hold the ON/OFF (6) button, the display shows the message “Display off” with a countdown. Holding the button down for the duration of the countdown will power the device off completely.

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 (see Wi-Fi Settings section).

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 PROTON_XXXX where XXXX are the four last digits of the serial number.
• After entering the password on the external device  (see 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 Proton FXQ30 thermal imaging attachments are equipped with the option to record video and still images (photography) of the observed image by saving them on the built-in memory card.

It is recommended to set the date and time (see the General Settings section) before using the photo and video functions.

The built-in recorder operates in two modes:

Video mode. Video Recording

1. Switch to Video mode by pressing and holding the REC (7) button.
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 REC (7) 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 REC (7) button briefly to pause or resume video recording.
6. Press and hold the REC (7) button to stop video recording.
7. Video files are saved to the built-in memory card after the video recording has been stopped.
8. Switch between modes (Video-> Photo-> Video) with a long press of the REC (7) button.

Photo mode. Capturing a photo

1. Switch to Photo mode by pressing and holding the REC (7) button.
2. Press the REC (7) 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.

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.

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.

The Proton FXQ30 thermal imaging attachments support Stream Vision technology, which enables the transmission of an image in real time from the attachment to your smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi.

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.

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.

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.