FLIR K2 User Manual page 30

10 Operation
3. Fire mode.
4. Search and rescue mode.
5. Heat detection mode.
6. Cold detection mode.
7. Building analysis mode.
Each mode is optimized for a certain type of firefighting application. The modes also differ
in the following ways:
• Modes with green icons (1–3 in the list): The camera switches between the high-sensi-
tivity range (–20 to +150°C (–4 to +302°F)) and the low-sensitivity range (0 to +500°C
(+32 to +932°F)) automatically when an object with a temperature above 150°C (302°
F), covering more than 2% of the image, enters the field of view of the camera.
• Modes with blue icons (4–7 in the list): The temperature range is locked to the high-sen-
sitivity range (–20 to +150°C (–4 to +302°F)). This is useful if you need to maintain the
best possible image for objects with a temperature below 150°C (302°F), even if there
are objects with a temperature above 150°C (302°F) in the field of view of the camera.
10.5.4.2 Explanation of the different camera modes
10.5.4.2.1 Basic mode
Figure 10.1 Basic mode.
The Basic mode is the default mode of the camera. It is a multipurpose mode for the initial
fire attack with life rescuing operation and control of the fire. The camera automatically
switches between the high-sensitivity range and the low-sensitivity range, to maintain an
optimal infrared image while at the same time maintaining a safe and consistent heat col-
orization of the fire scene.
• Automatic range.
• Colorization of heat: +150 to +500°C (+302 to +932°F).
• High-sensitivity range: –20 to +150°C (–4 to +302°F).
• Low-sensitivity range: 0 to +500°C (+32 to +932°F).
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