The Scout
Structure, operation, maintenance, and storage of the Scout thermal optic. Read this manual carefully before use and keep it for reference. Functions and screen layouts may change with firmware updates.
- Before installing, removing, or adjusting the optic, make sure it is unloaded and pointed in a safe direction.
- Operate and store the optic only within the specified temperature ranges. Protect it from excessive dust, moisture, and corrosive gases.
- Do not point the objective lens directly at intense radiation sources such as the sun, laser beams, or welding arcs.
- Do not disassemble or modify the optic. Unauthorized changes may damage it.
- Non-optical surfaces: wipe with a clean, soft, dry cloth.
- Optical surfaces: do not touch the lens with your fingers. Remove dust with an air blower or soft lens brush. If needed, clean gently with lens tissue lightly moistened with optical lens cleaning solution. Do not use abrasives or apply pressure.
Product Overview
Thermal imaging
A 256 × 192 px detector delivers clear thermal images.
Optics & display
A 13 mm F/0.9 objective lens paired with a 1.6-inch display.
Compact design
A compact, lightweight housing for use with compatible mounting platforms.
Operating range
Operates reliably from −20 °C to +50 °C.
Layout: 1 — Control buttons · 2 — Battery compartment cover · 3 — Display
Technical Specifications
- Objective Lens
- 13 mm, F/0.9
- Field of View (H × V)
- 13.5° × 10.1°
- Display
- 1.6-inch, 360 × 320 px
- Detector Resolution
- 256 × 192 px
- Color Palettes
- White Hot, Black Hot, Green Hot, Red Hot, Iron Red
- Battery
- Two rechargeable 16280 batteries
- Operating Time
- ≥ 8 hours (two batteries)
- USB Interface
- USB Type-C (data transfer only)
- Operating Temperature
- −20 °C to +50 °C
- Recoil Resistance
- 1000 g
- Weight
- 107 g (excluding batteries)
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 53 × 42 × 43 mm
Package Contents
- Thermal Sight (main unit)
- ×1
- RMR-compatible mounting base
- ×1
- M3 × 8 mm hex socket countersunk screw
- ×4
- Hex key
- ×1
- 16280 flat-top rechargeable battery
- ×2
- USB Type-C data cable
- ×1
- Battery charger
- ×1
- Lens cleaning cloth
- ×1
- User manual
- ×1
- Certificate of conformity
- ×1
Optional mounts: Flip-to-Side, 45° Offset, and Picatinny Quick-Detach (QD). Use only the supplied screws, tighten evenly, and do not overtighten.
Getting Started
- Unpack the device and verify that all standard package contents are included.
- If the lens is dirty, clean it per the cleaning instructions before first use.
- Turn off the device before opening the battery compartment.
- Install the 16280 batteries following the polarity markings inside the compartment. Do not reverse polarity.
- Removing a battery while the device is operating may cause data loss or damage.
- Do not disassemble, puncture, drop, or short-circuit the battery, and keep it away from fire.
- Charge only with the supplied or a manufacturer-approved charger. Stop use immediately if a battery overheats, leaks, discolors, deforms, or produces an unusual odor.
Operating Instructions
On the main screen, touch and hold the touchscreen to open the menu. On-screen indicators show magnification, recording status, auto power-off timer, color palette, battery level, and time.
Swipe up on the main screen to cycle through the available reticle sizes.
Swipe down on the main screen to cycle through five reticle colors: white, black, green, red, and blue.
Swipe left or right on the main screen to cycle through White Hot, Black Hot, Iron Red, Green Hot, and Red Hot.
Open the menu, find Zeroing, and tap its icon. Use the on-screen arrows to move the reticle. Tap the freeze icon (upper-right) to freeze the image, tap again to return to live view. Tap the back arrow (upper-left) when finished, then tap YES to save or NO to discard.
Open the menu and select Image Contrast. Tap − or + to adjust.
Open the menu and select Brightness, then Image, Reticle, or Screen Brightness. Tap − / + or drag the slider to adjust.
Open the menu and select Hot Spot Tracking. Tap the switch to turn it on or off.
Open the menu and select Burn Protection. Tap the switch to turn it on or off.
Open the menu and select About to view the device serial number and software version.
Open the menu, navigate to Factory Reset, and tap the reset icon. Tap YES to restore factory settings or NO to cancel.
Open the menu and select Palette. Choose a palette, then use the switch (upper-right) to enable or disable it. Only enabled palettes appear when quick-switching on the main screen.
Open the menu and select DDE. Tap − or + to adjust the DDE level.
Open the menu and select Theme. Choose Classic, Blue, Green, or Yellow.
Open the menu and select Date & Time, then set as required.
Open the menu and select Auto Off, then set the desired power-off time.
Open the menu and select Language. Choose from English, Chinese, Russian, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish.
Transport & Storage
- Keep the product in its protective packaging during transport.
- Handle carefully — do not drop, crush, or subject it to strong impacts.
- Keep away from fire, water, excessive moisture, and extreme temperatures.
- Do not transport with flammable, explosive, or corrosive materials.
- Follow all applicable transport regulations for lithium batteries.
Store in a dry, well-ventilated area free from corrosive gases, at 0 °C to +55 °C and no more than 80% relative humidity. For long-term storage, turn off the device and remove the battery.