Introduction - Argus Mi-TIC User Manual

2. INTRODUCTION

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The Argus Mi-TIC is the latest generation of the Argus
e2v technologies. With over 30 years experience in fire-fighters' thermal imaging, e2v
technologies continues to produce high quality, affordable systems designed for fire and heat
detection for use with civilian, industrial and military rescue services.
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The Argus Mi-TIC has been designed with digital imaging technology for a sharper picture
and uses the highly successful Amorphous Silicon (ASi) Microbolometer Detector that is in use
by many of the world's fire brigades.
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Every Argus Mi-TIC is supplied with a unique dual use desktop / in-truck charger station
which securely retains and charges both the thermal imager and a spare battery. The charger
stations can be daisychained together up to a maximum of six units.
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The Argus Mi-TIC is a simple, small, lightweight but robust, self-contained camera system,
which has fully automatic operation; no control or adjustment is required in use. Through
proper use, the user will be able to:
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See through dense smoke and in darkness.
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Detect and display the relative temperatures of objects within the scene.
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Locate the seat and spread of the fire.
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Move swiftly in search and rescue of casualties.
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Have the ability to see in zero visibility conditions.
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Significantly improve safety and mobility.
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Monitor temperatures for preventive maintenance and condition monitoring of equipment.
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The Argus Mi-TIC is designed to withstand the high temperatures, knocks and driving spray
often encountered in the fire-fighting environment and has many features that can be
customised by the end user. These features include:
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Direct Temperature Measurement.
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Toggle between application specific colour modes (Fire or Overhaul/Search).
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Customisable Start-up Screen.
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x2 Zoom (also x4 Zoom on 320 sensor models).
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Time and Date.
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Configurable function buttons
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User Replaceable Germanium window.
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Optional: Image and video capture/playback with embedded storage of up to 1000 images
and 8 hours of video.
An export licence will be required if exported outside the EU.
The following versions are exempt from export controls.
nn = 16 (160 Sensor) or 32 (320 sensor); x = 1 (1 button) or 3 (3 button)
 e2v technologies (uk) limited 2013
The following versions are subject to export controls.
CR 114528
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Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) from
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MI-nn9-x
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