The TIR-Crosshair is a dual axis Thermal IR paranormal investigation Device. It utilizes a very small 64-pixel Thermal Matrix Infrared sensor to detect thermal energy within a 60-degree field of view. The maximum detection range under ideal conditions is approximately 10’. Detection is represented using a 6 LED sequential array for each X & Y axis. Each individual LED change represents a 7.5-degree shift in thermal position, equivalent to a small human step at a 6’ distance. Under “Normal” conditions, it is important to understand that warm objects located within a cool environment, or cool objects in a warm environment would be more easily detected than an object with a temperature at or near the environment temperature.

It can be used as an interactive and gesture interactive tool, or by using the X & Y sequential LED array warm and cool anomaly events can be detected, isolated and tracked within the environment during your investigation.

Quick Set-up Instructions

1. Open the battery compartment and install (1) Alkaline 9Vdc battery. Press the TIR-Crosshair Power button.

2. The TIR-Crosshair will go through a quick self-test and diagnostics routine. All 8 LED’s will flash RED-BLUE-RED-BLUE followed by 2 audible beeps. It is important to hold the TIR static and still within the environment while it runs through the start-up sequence.

3. Once ON, the TIR default measurement detection mode is:

a. Instrument will be zero calibrated to the environment ambient temperature

b. The sound will be ON

Momentary Button Description

1. ZERO: This button performs a manual Temperature Zero within the environment.

a. Aim Mel-TIR Infrared sensor into the desired temperature regulated location and press the “ZERO” button. The device will beep, and then again 5-7 seconds later to confirm the action. The 5-7 second delay is to allow the operator or a team member to move in or out of the detection field-of-view

2. SOUND: This button will toggle the detection audible sound ON or OFF. Press once to MUTE the Sound, press again to enable the Sound. A beep confirms your action.

3. AUTO ZERO: This button is used to automatically perform a “TEMP ZERO” action every 10-12 seconds. If there are unsettled dynamic temperature variations within the environment, this function will provide an automatic ongoing correction.

a. Press the button to turn ON and you will hear a beep

b. You will then hear a short beep every 10-12 seconds when the device performs an automatic ZERO correction

c. To turn this function OFF, press the “AUTO ZERO” button again. You will hear a beep to confirm your action

Note: Under “Normal” human detection conditions, the detection distance and detection accuracy depend on size of object, distance to the Infrared sensor, variation of object temperature vs the environmental temperature and many other factors. The TIR-Crosshair provides the average paranormal investigator with an interactive, simple to use Thermal Infrared tool which uses Thermal Infrared techniques.

Thermal Event Description & Expected Response/Results (X) Axis- Note that the same operating principal applies to the Vertical (Y) Axis

1. Event: A cool object or anomaly passes from left to right within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Blue and come ON in sequence from left to right.

2. Event: A warm object or anomaly passes from left to right or top to bottom within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Red and come ON in sequence from left to right or top to bottom

3. Event: A cool object or anomaly passes from right to left within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Blue and come ON in sequence from right to left.

4. Event: A warm object or anomaly passes from right to left within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Red and come ON in sequence from right to left.

5. Event: A warm object followed by a cool object/anomaly passes from left to right within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Red followed by Blue and come ON in sequence from left to right. If there is a gap between them, the LED's will remain OFF between the Red & Blue space.

6. Event: A cool object followed by a warm object/anomaly passes from left to right within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Blue followed by Red and come ON in sequence from left to right. If there is a gap between them, the LED's will remain OFF between the Blue & Red space.

7. Event: A cool object or anomaly passes from right to left within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Blue and come ON in sequence from right to left.

8. Event: A warm object or anomaly passes from right to left within the Infrared field of view.

Instrument Response: LED lights will turn Red and come ON in sequence from right to left.

9. Event: You place the TIR-Crosshair on a table and sit in front of it within the 2-3-meter detection range.

Instrument Response: The LED's will detect the heat energy from your body and turn Red. After a few moments, the device will automatically begin to absorb and cancel your Thermal energy until all of the Red LED's turn OFF. In this configuration, the device is now calibrated and ready to detect any Cool or Cold Thermal change that may occur around your body. Refer to steps 1-8 above to understand results if an event occurs.

10. Event: You stand in front of the Infrared sensor for a few moments and then exit the field-of -view

Instrument Response: The LED’s will detect the heat energy from your body and turn Red. As you exit the field-of-view, the LED’s will turn Blue because it is now detecting the contrasting ambient air temperature. The device will then slowly regulate and all LED’s will turn OFF.

11. Event: You are performing a slow left-right horizontal sweep holding the TIR-Crosshair in a dark room. You detect a stationary heat source in front of you.

Instrument Response: Since you are sweeping and moving the instrument from left to right, the LED heat source will appear Red on the right and move left through all 8 LED array. You can then continue to make smaller horizontal & vertical sweep movements until the Red LED or LED’s are centered in the array to isolate the location of the heat source. Be sure not to leave a hot coffee or cold beverage on a table during your investigation.

It is best to experiment with the TIR-Crosshair to see how it can best be used based on your investigative style. It was designed to detect, track and enable Spirit gesture interaction using practical Thermal Infrared sensor techniques that have proven to be effective in the detection of Infrared energy. Note that if you walk around an environment that there are many influences that can affect the Infrared sensor. Windows, doors, drafts, heat ducts, radiant heat, air-conditioning, etc. So always be aware of these things and try to identify the origin of any Thermal changes that may occur.

General Specifications

· Maximum Detection Distance: 10’ average depending on Thermal contrast between object and environment temperature

· Detection Angle: 60 degrees (Horizontal & Vertical)

· Thermal Temperature Accuracy: +/- 4 degrees

· Sensor Pixel Resolution: 8 X 8 (64 pixels)

· Optical Axis Gap: Approx. 6-7.5 degrees

· Operating Humidity: 15% - 85%, avoid freezing and condensation

DO NOT: Get the Thermal Infrared sensor wet, scratch the lens or drop the instrument. Clean gently with a non-scratch, lint free cloth. Damage or neglect of the Thermal sensor is not covered under warranty. A damaged sensor may cause malfunction and/or performance degradation. Replacement of an Infrared sensor is $50.