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Connecting Your Eclipse
After installing the myBullard software, you will need to connect your Eclipse
Thermal Imager to your computer. In order to connect your Eclipse to your
computer, please follow these steps (Figure 2):
1. Press in firmly and pull back on battery release to release battery.
2. Press in firmly and pull back on battery release and insert the red data cable
assembly.
3. Connect power adaptor to red data cable
assembly.
4. Connect power adaptor to power outlet.
5. Connect USB to PC.
6. Turn on Eclipse by pressing power button.
Use and operation
Power
To turn on your Bullard Eclipse Thermal Imager, depress the black power button
located on top of the unit (Figure 3). Upon pressing the power button, you will hear
an audible click, and the thermal imager will display the Bullard logo. A thermal
image will appear within a few seconds. This image consists of black, white and
gray elements indicating heat signatures of objects and scene dynamics. Warmer
elements appear as lighter shades, while cooler elements appear as darker
shades.
To turn off power, depress the power button.
Battery Status Indicator
A battery status indicator, located at the bottom center of the display, indicates
the remaining battery charge for the Eclipse. A full charge is indicated by a full
green bar in the battery indicator. During operation, the bar will deplete from left
to right, changing to yellow when it reaches 40% charge, and then to red when it
reaches 20% charge. At 10% remaining charge, the red bar will flash.
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You will periodically observe a momentary freeze in the image. This is normal
and is a function of the self calibration shutter. The shutter will activate
every 30 seconds to three minutes, depending on the environment.
Temperature Measurement Features
Your Eclipse may be equipped with optional temperature measurement features.
If equipped with the Relative Heat Indicator (RHI), the display on the Eclipse will
show a bar graph style temperature gauge. The RHI indicates the approximate
temperature of the object viewed within the “crosshairs” shown in the middle
of the display. The numeric temperature indicator, if equipped, functions in the
same way but indicates the temperature as a numeric value. The accuracy of
the indicators is dependent on numerous factors including the distance from
the object being viewed and its emissivity, which is the object’s ability to radiate
heat. Units are calibrated with a preset emissivity corresponding with normal
construction materials. Objects with emissivities that vary greatly from this,
such as metals and shiny objects, will reduce the accuracy of the temperature
indication. Additionally, temperature measurement accuracy decreases as the
distance from the object in the “crosshairs” increases.
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The RHI and numeric temperature indicators provide a quick reference
to compare objects of similar emissivities to serve as a guide to pinpoint
intense heat sources. Due to the inherent issues with accuracy, use these
features with caution and verify indicated heat levels through traditional
means whenever possible.
High Heat Colorization Feature
Your Eclipse may be equipped with High Heat
Colorization, a feature which colorizes heat levels
in various color hues. Starting at 500 degrees,
heated objects are tinted yellow and gradually
transition to orange and then to solid red as heat
levels rise. This feature identifies specific heat
layers alerting firefighters to areas of intense
heat providing an enhanced visual awareness of the hottest objects in a scene.
Electronic Thermal Throttle®
Your Eclipse may be equipped with Electronic Thermal Throttle (ETT), a highly
useful and unique feature available on Bullard firefighting Thermal Imagers. The
ETT is ideal for pinpointing hot spots during overhaul, searching for overheated
electrical equipment, or clarifying objects in ambient temperature situations. To
activate the ETT option, locate the rubber cover on the top of the Eclipse. Press
the left side of the cover, which is the left button on the throttle, to activate the
ETT (Figure 4). The ETT will automatically sense the hottest area in the scene and
color it blue. Continuing to press the left button (or holding it down) will further
engage ETT and will color more of the scene blue, eventually coloring even the
coolest objects blue.
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As the throttle engages more of the scene, the blue will become lighter in
hue to help differentiate objects in the scene.
As you cycle through the scene, you’ll see the symbol “TT” and a corresponding
number in the upper left hand corner of the display. The “TT” indicates “Thermal
Throttle” mode. The number (0-100) is a point of reference to indicate the level
of Thermal Throttle engagement; by itself it has no specific meaning. Most of the
benefits of the ETT are accomplished with the first few presses of the button. To
deactivate the ETT or lessen the amount of blue in the scene, press (or hold) the
right side of the cover, which is the right button on the throttle. Alternatively, you
can quickly deactivate the ETT, by pressing both buttons simultaneously for one
second or turning off the Eclipse and turning it back on.
Loading/Unloading a Battery
To load a battery (Figure 5), depress and then
slide the battery release switch in the direction
of the arrow indicated on the button. With
the battery release switch engaged, slide the
battery into the groove in the cavity located at
the bottom of the unit. You will hear an audible
“click” when the battery is properly seated.
To unload a battery, depress and then slide the
battery release switch in the direction of the
arrow indicated on the switch. With the battery release switch engaged, grip the
battery by its exposed bottom section and pull it away from the unit (Figure 5).
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