The AGM Taipan thermal monoculars have become synonymous with two words: Reliability and Simplicity. The Taipan TM15-256 is a great mid-level thermal monocular for anyone wanting to experience the capabilities of thermal imaging. Equipped with a highly advanced 12 micron 256x192 resolution thermal sensor and a 720x540 LCOS display, it’s a great tool for hunters, campers and general outdoors enthusiasts who want or need to detect the presence of other animals or people in complete darkness. The range of uses include blood-tracking for hunters which aids in game retrieval, enhancing safety and awareness for hikers and camp sites and general nighttime curiosity. The Taipan TM15-256 still comes equipped with many of the most popular software features that experienced thermal users have come desire: up to 8 hours of battery life from an internal rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi hotspot, AGM Connect app compatibility for exporting and sharing images and videos, 1.5-12X magnification, 8GB of internal storage with no need for a memory card and a 3 Year Transferable Warranty.
Features
256×192 resolution, 12 μm, high sensitivity detector
Adaptive AGC, DDE, 3D DNR
720 × 540 LCOS display
Built-in rechargeable Lithium battery
Up to 8 hours continuous running (with Wi-Fi hotspot function off)
"Auto Power Off” and “Sleep” modes
Distance Measurement:
The device realizes distance measurement function after marking the top and bottom of target, and input the target height.
Hot Spot Mark:
The device detects and marks the hot spot of highest temperature.
Mode Switch:
Device supports pallet switch and distance measurement.
Storage:
Built-in memory module supports video recording/snapshot capturing.
Digital Zoom:
Device supports 1×, 2×, 4×, and 8× digital zoom.
Wi-Fi Hotspot:
Device can capture snapshots, record videos, and set parameters via APP after being connected to your phone.
Please read the instructions below before updating the firmware.
Check current firmware version of your device, for this go to your device’s main menu to option “Info” or “Version” and check what number you have. Compare the number with the latest version of the firmware on the AGM website.
Download the firmware update package to your PC and unzip it.
NOTE: Do not open the DAV or BIN file on your computer as it may corrupt the file.
1 - Connect the thermal device to your PC with USB cable.
2 - Turn on the thermal device.
3 - Disable the Wi-Fi Hotspot function in the device menu if WiFi is enabled.
4 - Open the detected disk (USB drive) in file manager program. Copy the unzipped .dav file and paste it to the root directory of the device.
5 - Turn off the device.
6 - Turn on the device. After a while, the firmware update process will start automatically. During the update, the screen will display the inscription "Upgrading ...". The update process will be completed when the inscription "Upgrading ..." goes out. Repeat steps 4-6 for each updating file.
7 - Turn off the device and disconnect it from your PC.
WARNING:
If your device does not have a built-in rechargeable battery and is powered by replaceable Lithium batteries, remove the batteries from the battery compartment before connecting the device to your PC, or it may cause computer damage.
If you removed the batteries, please make sure the device is connected to the computer during the update process. Otherwise, the device will shut off and may cause unnecessary upgrade failure, firmware damage, etc.
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CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
AGM Global Vision, LLC provides an original equipment Warranty on all night vision devices, thermal imagers, digital day & night optics, laser emitting products, and advanced electro-optical systems made by AGM Global Vision. The Warranty covers design flaws, materials failure, and workmanship issues as outlined in detail below:
160 - 256 Resolution Thermal Devices:
AGM provides a 3-year transferable warranty on all 160 and 256 resolution thermal devices against manufacturing defects or breakage associated with the intended normal use of the product. At the company’s sole discretion, they will replace or repair their products as previously stated. AGM does not assume any other additional express or implied warranties.
The warranty policy does not apply, as stated, to modified, abused, neglected, or misused products outside the scope of their intended use. AGM does not warrant or accept damages associated with normal wear, intentional damage, operator error, host weapons, ammunition, theft, loss, or any other cause or event not specifically stated herein.
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