Pard ds recall
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Apparently some people think the IR illuminator is too powerful, so PARD have issued a firmware update that will reduce the maximum power of the IR and also improve the accuracy of the ballistic calculator at close range
The firmware can be downloaded from here
www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk
I could give you chapter and verse about how this situation arose and why, IMHO, it's no big deal, but apparently some people think i'm understating the problem, so i'll leave it there
Cheers
Bruce
The firmware can be downloaded from here
Pard DS35 50RF, 70RF Gen 1 Firmware • Blackwood Outdoors
Pard DS35 50 and DS35 70 RF LRF GEN1 Firmware For all users of the Pard DS35 50 and DS35
www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk
Cheers
Bruce
If you're happy with the IR as it is, then don't install the firmware update - nobody is going to die and the scope will not burst into flames
Close range targets always seem to be more difficult for a ballistic calculator to work with and I suspect the height above the bore input may be the culprit
Playing around with that value may well improve the performance of the ballistic calculator at close range
Cheers
Bruce
Close range targets always seem to be more difficult for a ballistic calculator to work with and I suspect the height above the bore input may be the culprit
Playing around with that value may well improve the performance of the ballistic calculator at close range
Cheers
Bruce
I’m interested as I’ve just started getting the itch for the DS?Apparently some people think the IR illuminator is too powerful, so PARD have issued a firmware update that will reduce the maximum power of the IR and also improve the accuracy of the ballistic calculator at close range
The firmware can be downloaded from here
I could give you chapter and verse about how this situation arose and why, IMHO, it's no big deal, but apparently some people think i'm understating the problem, so i'll leave it therePard DS35 50RF, 70RF Gen 1 Firmware • Blackwood Outdoors
Pard DS35 50 and DS35 70 RF LRF GEN1 Firmware For all users of the Pard DS35 50 and DS35
Cheers
Bruce
Sounds like the rat bashers have been on the war path…. Short range white out & not being able to tell if it’s 10 yrds or 20????…..
Guessing max IR nails batt life too?
Jeff8861
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Where is Scott Country saying dont use. I have been in touch with pard. A shipment was sent to the UK distributer however before it arrived it was intercepted as that batch had possible ir issues. According to pard current models have no issues with the ir. I won't be updating as mine is fine. Not having a bc at ten yards is insignificant
Jeff8861
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Did you buy it from Scott country did they send an email direct to you.
This is what pard sent me.
A batch of goods with potential IR problems has been intercepted and returned to the warehouse, and now all products sent to SGC are without problems
Aye bought from Scott country, they followed up with a phone call too which made me think it was serious.
Jeff8861
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That then contradicts alot of info direct from pard. The test results which are comprehensive are on the pard official fb site. Basically if the ir is left on full for 30 mins and its 5cm away from a piece of cotton it will burn. I suspect it will go back to Scott country they update firmware which will lower the strength of setting one on the ir. See below
We have updated the latest software of DS to reduce the intensity of IR to ensure the safety of IR, and the software of NV007SP has also adjusted the intensity of IR 1 accordingly. If you need it, you can contact me to get it, or you can contact your local dealer to get the latest software for DS35 and NV007SP.
I think il just send it back, I've no intention of shooting close range but would like to preserve the warranty.
Will let you know what am told when I get it back.
So were do we stand with warranty if we don’t send it back!! I’m only just getting it we’re I want it on my rifle (swapping mounts and rails to get the correct height) ,I’m over 20 rounds deep at paper,243 so not cheap,an I’ll probably never use the onboard ir ,very reluctant to remove it now
Scott county are stating, please do not use the unit and return it immediately!! Sounds like they’re doing a recall to me although there not getting mine just yet and I’ll be using it tonight
Jeff8861
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How long have you had it
one of the first ones,maybe 4-5 weeks ish
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