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A super-light thermal camera used by firefighters has met the criteria for NFPA 1801, the certification standard developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Part of Avon Protection’s argus thermal imaging range The Mi-TIC S is the “lightest large screen camera ever developed”, according to its manufacturer.
The NFPA 1801:2013 standard specifies design, performance, testing and certification requirements for thermal imaging cameras deployed by the fire service to gain situational awareness during emergencies.
Avon’ says the argus Mi-TIC S is the world’s smallest thermal imager to feature a large format, high resolution display for advanced firefighting applications. Firefighters will be able to view images in temperatures of up to 1100ºC (2000ºF) as well as objects in extremely low temperatures.
Weighing about 870g (1lb 15oz) the Mi-TIC S can be held in the palm of the hand, as well as inside a pocket, clipped outside a pocket, clipped to a lanyard or hung around the neck.
Other features include a five-second start-up time, a laser pointer to aid communication and an electronic compass for greater scene awareness.
“The Mi-TIC S is the lightest large screen camera ever developed and we are delighted it now has NFPA 1801 certification,” says Mark Ridsdale, regional sales manager at Avon Protection.
“The camera is already in service with many fire and rescue services, having been selected as the best tool for the job by scoring highly on image quality, image and video recording ability, its physical size and the way it easily integrates with firefighter PPE.”
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World’s Lightest Thermal Firefighting Camera Wins NFPA Stamp of ApprovalEquipped with the Mi-TIC S from Avon Protection, firefighters can gain situational awareness amid temperatures up to 1100ºC (2000ºF).
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AlanPro
April 3, 2016 11:56 am
I still think that the andoind version works better as a compact thermal camera. Like a Therm-App
I still think that the andoind version works better as a compact thermal camera. Like a Therm-App