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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your new advanced Bullard EcoX Thermal Imager. Your
Thermal Imager has been pre-registered and is ready for use. The Bullard EcoX
combines thermal imaging technology with our expertise in high heat, impact resistant
engineered polymers to bring you the most durable thermal imager on the market. The EcoX's
innovative, compact design and logical, easy-to-use interface presents a truly personalized
thermal imaging tool to today's firefighters.
The benefits of using thermal imaging technology as a firefighting tool encompass nearly
every aspect of a firefighter's job. Thermal imaging is not, however, a technology designed to
replace current firefighting tactics. Rather, it is a tool that allows the firefighter to be more
effective and make better decisions. Some of the many uses for your Bullard EcoX Thermal
Imager include:
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Search and rescue
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Scene assessment
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Locating the seat of the fire
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Determining the spread of the fire
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Locating hot spots
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Identifying potential flashover situations
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Determining ventilation points
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Determining entry and exit points
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Overhaul
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Hazmat
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Wildland firefighting
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Incident investigating
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Read all instructions and warnings before using this product.
Your thermal imager is like any other tool. It must be used properly and safely. All
users should be trained on the proper and safe use of thermal imaging prior to using
the EcoX Thermal Imager. This is especially important for users who may use the EcoX
Thermal Imager in hazardous or IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health)
environments.
Failure to follow this information could result in death or serious injury.
Use and Operation
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Thermal Imaging is not a technology designed to replace current firefighting tactics.
Rather, it is a tool that allows the firefighter to be more effective and to make better
decisions.
Power
To turn on your Bullard EcoX Thermal Imager, depress the black power button located on top
of the unit (Figure 1). Upon depressing the power button, 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 and hold the power button until the red "power" icon on the top left of
the display activates and changes from red to green. When the green power icon is shown,
release the button and the unit will power off.
NOTE
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 5 seconds to five
minutes, depending on the environment.
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Battery Status Indicator
A battery status indicator, located at the bottom
center of the display, indicates the remaining
battery charge for the EcoX. 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 50% charge, and then to red when it
reaches 20% charge.
NOTE
The battery status indicator readings can be affected
by environmental conditions. When the unit is used
for extended periods in temperature extremes, the
indicator may drop to red much more quickly even
though overall operating time is not significantly
affected.
Temperature Measurement
Your EcoX is equipped with temperature measurement
capability. The right side of the display will show a bar graph or Relative Heat Indicator
(RHI). The RHI will indicate the approximate temperature of the object viewed within
the temperature measurement zone icon, the green square in the middle of the display.
Additionally, a numeric temperature indicator below the RHI bar will display the approximate
temperature in 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 temperature measurement zone icon increases.
NOTE
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.
Basic Super Red Hot
Your EcoX is equipped with Basic Super Red Hot high heat colorization. With the Basic
Super Red Hot feature, heat levels are identified by three distinctive colors. Starting at
approximately 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), heated objects are tinted yellow and gradually
transition to orange and then solid red at approximately 1000 degrees F (538 degrees C). The
Basic Super Red Hot feature identifies specific heat layers alerting firefighters to areas of
intense heat. This feature provides an enhanced visual awareness of the hottest objects in a
scene.
Using Batteries
Locking/Unlocking the battery:
This EcoX Thermal Imager is equipped with a
mechanism that enables secure locking of the battery
(Figure 2). This locking mechanism is not needed
for battery retention but does prevent removal of the
battery while locked. The unit ships in the unlocked position. To
lock the battery, use a flathead screwdriver and turn the screw
90°clockwise (Figure 2A). To unlock, turn the screw 90°counter-
clockwise to its original position (Figure 2B).
User Manual
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