AimSHOT HeatSeeker 3500

Finally, a thermal heat sensor that is stable, accurate and durable for up to 300 yards! The built-in lasers of offered by OpticsPlanet.com HS3500 B/C model help to pinpoint the heat source with an accuracy that has never been available on the market. To compliment it’s superior design, the HS3500 is hand-crafted with the finest materials available. Each HS3500 is composed of specialized ABS heavy duty plastic and individually crafted using state of the art computer controlled machinery. This allows AimSHOT to provide the industries strongest lightweight housing, while providing a very accurate and stable environment for the sophisticated electronics. Compare the thickness and construction of the HS3500 housing to any competitors product. Then compare the accuracy and stability. It is no wonder the HS3500 is the professional’s choice!
The electronics in the HS3500 are just as impressive as the almost indestructible housing. Only the highest quality, name brand components are used. Every part, from the custom programmed microprocessor with 64 different settings, to the high quality printed circuit board, were chosen to assure a lifetime of trouble free service. Add to this both a visible and an IR laser for unparalleled accuracy. Each electronic assembly is carefully tested at every stage of construction to insure the highest quality product possible. When everything has passed our strict quality control standards, the HS3500 is assembled and then re-tested again.
Now that you know how important quality is to us, lets discuss the facts about infrared detection.

THE TRUTH ABOUT INFRARED DETECTION

IT HAS A 1000 YARD RANGE!
YOU CAN SEE THROUGH 15 FEET OF EARTH!
SENSITIVE ENOUGH TO FOLLOW A BLOOD TRAIL!

You have probably seen these or similar claims made by our competitors. The truth is, these claims are as useless as some of the products. Let’s look at each of these claims to see why.
IT HAS A 1000 YARD RANGE! The truth is, the further out you try to detect heat, the more interference and false signals you will get. Take a look at your surroundings. Can you even see for 1000 yards? Could you determine what object is giving you a signal? Compare the HS 35000B to any other competitive product on the market. You will soon find that the HS3500 has as much, or more usable range, but without the false signals the competitors would have you believe are good. What kind of range should you expect? It depends on a few variables, such as the amount of growth or other solid objects and weather, such as temperature, wind, rain, fog and snow. Although the HS 3500 has an advertised maximum range of 3oo yards, it can and has been used at even greater ranges. At closer distances it is much easier for you to find the things that may be giving you a signal, and the chances of getting a false signal are significantly decreased. Spend a day chasing the competitions false signals and you will see what we mean. As stated earlier, there are several conditions that can affect the range of detection. Some of our competitors would have you believe that these conditions do not affect their detectors. They make claims of special circuits and sensors to counteract all possible sources of interference. If you can get through all of the setup procedures they would have you do, compare it to the HS3500C . Again, you will see why the HS3500B is the choice of professionals worldwide! See the section titled, “WHAT AFFECTS THE DETECTION OF HEAT,” to learn more.

YOU CAN SEE THROUGH 15 FEET OF EARTH!  If this were only true! The problem is, it is not possible. It is very easy to build a detector that is so sensitive and unstable, simply moving the detector back and forth will give a reading. From there you would not have far to go to claim this was a good reading. Unfortunately, this is exactly what many companies do. Do not fall prey to these tricks and video “proof’. If you can not duplicate the results yourself, repeatedly, then they are not true. Remember, an unstable detector will give a lot of readings. That does not mean they are accurate readings.

SENSITIVE ENOUGH TO FOLLOW A BLOOD TRAIL!  How long do you think a drop of blood will retain heat? How long before it assumes the dominate temperature of the surroundings? Remember, heat is what an infrared detector is reading. Use common sense to prove or disprove the claims any company makes.

WHAT AFFECTS THE DETECTION OF HEAT

This section will give you some guidelines on how weather and other environmental conditions affect infrared detection. Please use these guidelines in determining what kind of range to expect.

GROUND COVER, TREES, AND OTHER SOLID OBJECTS:
Although it is entirely possible to get a good reading through tall grasses, brush, tree cover and objects such as this, the rule of thumb is; the more cover an object has, the less heat that can be found by the detector. This also means that the denser the cover is, the shorter the range of detection will be. Heat can be radiated through some objects such as leaves, but the more of them that are between you and the object, the less heat can be detected. A good example would be a deer laying in the snow. If the deer has a body temperature of 100 degrees, it is going to be easy to detect on the cold snow. If that same deer was covered with a foot of snow, you would probably never see it. However, the deer could be found if there was a hole in the snow, allowing heat to escape.

TEMPERATURE:
In order to detect an object, there must be a difference in temperature between it and the surroundings. The greater the difference in temperature between the object and the surroundings, the further you can detect the object. If the object is the same temperature as the surroundings, the detector has no way to determine it is there The H53000 can detect changes above and below the surrounding temperature
WIND, RAIN, FOG AND SNOW:
The general rule for these conditions is much the same as for ground cover and trees. If the conditions are such that the heat is blocked, it may not be detected. This mainly applies to snow, but all weather conditions should always be taken into consideration.
SUNSHINE:
Although sunshine will not affect the operation of the HS3500 , keep in mind that when the sun heats an object, it emits infrared energy. This means that any infrared detector may detect heat from rocks, trees and other objects. This is one reason why you should be cautious about claims of long ranges. Stay in close so if you get signals from these objects, you can readily see what you are detecting. It is also a good idea to check the area from different angles to eliminate these signals and to make sure a good signal was not missed. For more on this subject, please see, “OPERATING THE HS3500

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM AN INFRARED DETECTOR?

In a word, STABILITY. When scanning a largely neutral area, like a field, there should be mostly low readings. This is assuming there are no heat sources, such as sun heated rocks, etc. If the detector does give a reading, you should be able to determine what it is. As you grow accustomed to the HS3500 , you will be surprised how useful it has become You will learn to trust its inherent stability and rely on its rugged quality. Soon, it will be no problem to track a downed deer at night. Searching a building to find an armed felon will prove to be a little less dangerous. Actually showing a customer the heat loss in their home will bring in added income. Can you go into a crowded parking lot late at night and tell if a car has been running recently? You can now! The more you use the HS3500 , the more uses you will find for it. A word of caution though; the HS3500 is not a substitute for common sense and good training. Try to think of it as a sixth sense, not a miracle tool.
Other features available are our unique mounting system which can be incorporated onto a rifle or a bow for hands-free operation. If a quick response is needed, the wrist strap on the HeatSeeker keeps it close at hand. For the avid hunter the HS3500 comes in two color choices, camo or black.
 

OPERATING THE HeatSeeker 3500

The patented HeatSeeker series offered in our OpticsPlanet.com online store utilizes state-of-the-art technology to ensure years of high performance and reliability. The HeatSeeker is the intelligent and affordable choice of the informed consumer, backed with a full five year manufacturer limited warranty. Operating the HS3500 could not be any easier. The diagram shows the location for all of the critical components. The following is a description of each:
BATTERY COMPARTMENT Remove the two Phillips head screws to open the battery compartment door. The HS3500 uses a standard 9Volt battery (USE ALKALINE BATTERIES). A Duracell Coppertop is recommended. Snap the battery clip on and insert the battery, clip side first. The battery door can now be replaced.
LENS The lens is the business end of the HS3500 . This end will always be pointed toward the area you are scanning. If the lens gets dusty, simply blow it off. If a more thorough cleaning is required, use a mild lens cleaner designed for a camera lens. Scratches will affect the accuracy of the unit.
POWER SWITCH This is a hidden switch. Simply pressing the word ‘POWER” will activate the switch. The unit is ready to use when the LED stops flashing. The unit will automatically shut off after 20 minutes of inactivity. Push again to turn off.
LED DISPLAY This area is where the amount of heat detected will be displayed. There are seven LED’s in the display
From left to right, there are two green, three yellow and two red. The more intense the heat detected, the more of these
LED’s that will light. You will notice that when you press the “power” button, all of the LED’s will light and then go off
Please note that if the earphone is plugged in, no LED’s will come on.
GAIN CONTROL The gain control allows you to adjust the amount of signal the HeatSeeker will show a maximum reading at. The maximum gain level is 64 and the minimum level is 0. Turn the gain down to block out weaker signals to concentrate on higher ones. Press once to change in one level increments. Press and hold for more than one second to change at one level per 0.1 seconds.
EARPHONE JACK This is the jack where the ear phone plugs in. This jack also turns the LED display off. For best results, use only the earphone supplied.
EARPHONE VOLUME The earphone volume control will allow you to adjust the volume level of the earphone. Remember, when the earphone is plugged in, no LED’s will come on. Instead, a tone is generated to correspond with the level of heat detected. No heat, no sound. The more heat that is detected, the higher the pitch of the sound.
LASER INFRARED. Press once to turn on the laser. The laser dot indicates the source of heat. The red LED will light up and a laser will be emitted from the aperture. Press again to turn infrared and laser off. The red LED will go off and the green LED will light up and an infrared beam will be emitted from the aperture. The infrared dot indicates the source of heat. Infrared is only visible when using night vision equipment. Press again to turn infrared off.
Additional features available for the HeatSeeker includes our unique mounting system. This mount can be incorporated onto a rifle or a bow for hands-free operation. If a quick response is needed, the wrist strap on the HeatSeeker keeps it close at hand. To store and carry the unit, a green canvas pouch can be easily attached to your belt. The HeatSeeker comes in two colors, for the avid hunter there is camo and for law enforcement applications all models are also in black.
The key to operating the HeatSeeker is to always keep it in motion when scanning. Set the gain control to the maximum gain. Point the HeatSeeker to a neutral area where there are no known heat sources. Press the “power” button while observing the LED display or listening to the earphone. If you are watching the LED display (no earphone plugged in) you will see all of the LED’s light momentarily. If you are listening to the earphone, you will hear the maximum pitched sound momentarily. Scan back and forth, from left to right at a moderate, even pace making sure your sweeping motion is horizontally level. Keep scanning in wide sweeps, much like using a flashlight. Now use the same procedure to scan an area with a known heat source. Remember to always keep the HS3500 in motion. When you get a reading, keep scanning past the area. As you scan back and forth, you can pinpoint the area that gave you the reading or the optional laser/JR (HS3500 series) can be used. The display or sound will always return to its lowest level while scanning, if heat was detected. This is due to the fact that the HS3500 is constantly recalibrating itself. Therefore, if you stop the scanning motion when heat is detected, the reading will drop off to its lowest point and the HS3500 will recalibrate to the heat source. The more variance in temperature between the object and the surroundings, the further you can detect the object. If the object is the same temperature as the surroundings, the detector has no way to determine it is there. The HeatSeeker can detect changes above and below the surrounding temperature. Experiment with different scan speeds, heights and gain levels to get the best results. Please keep environmental effects in mind to achieve the best results.

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