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 Avon Protection                                    GR 13313                                                               DAS775571AA Version 9,   December 2015 

CR121804 

Mi-TIC User Manual                        

 

 
 
 

         

               

 

 

 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for Mi-TICE

Page 1: ...nd the set out in its standard conditions of sale in respect of infringement of third party patents arising from the use of tubes or other devices in accordance with information contained herein Avon...

Page 2: ...7 Camera Features 11 3 7 1 Application Modes 11 3 7 2 Direct Temperature Measurement 18 3 7 3 Tri Mode Sensitivity 18 3 7 4 Zoom 19 3 7 5 Time and Date 19 3 7 6 Image Capture 19 3 7 7 Video Capture 2...

Page 3: ...Setting the Time and Date Format 37 6 4 Synchronizing the Time and Date with the PC 37 6 5 Black Box Video Recording 38 6 6 Electronic Compass 38 6 7 Heat Seeker and Cold Seeker 39 6 8 Application Mod...

Page 4: ...camera Charger data download mode this mode has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide r...

Page 5: ...The cameras are an aid to fire search and rescue operations They are not intended to provide a safety function or as a replacement for established safety procedures The argus Mi TIC camera can only be...

Page 6: ...ke and in darkness Detect and display the relative temperatures of objects within the scene Locate the seat and spread of the fire Move swiftly in search and rescue of casualties Have the ability to s...

Page 7: ...4 Docking latch 5 Battery 5 Battery 6 Docking connector 6 Docking Connector 7 Function button 1 Zoom Video 7 Function button 1 Zoom Video 8 Function button 2 Application Mode Image 8 Function button...

Page 8: ...4 Camera release button 8 Front cover removable Up to six chargers can be powered in a daisy chain configuration Connections should be made via the green power connectors located underneath the remov...

Page 9: ...Temperature Target 12 Heat Seeker Marker 3 Spot Temperature Reading 13 Cold Seeker Marker 4 Battery Bar 14 Video Capture 5 Application mode 15 Zoom 6 Operational Format 16 Low Sensitivity Mode 7 Compa...

Page 10: ...of the green button After about one second a start up image will appear on the screen This image may be changed see section 5 1 After a few more seconds the display will show the thermal image The tim...

Page 11: ...gradually at scenes temperatures above 150 C 300 F The colour reference bar is marked with 4 graduations allowing the temperature to be quickly assessed The colourisation is fixed and independent of...

Page 12: ...rature Yellow colourisation is added to the next hottest 5 of the scene regardless of absolute temperature Where there is no significantly warmer area no red or yellow shows The colour reference bar h...

Page 13: ...tion comes in earlier at 80 C 180 F The colour reference bar is marked with 4 graduations allowing the temperature to be quickly assessed The colourisation is fixed and independent of camera sensitivi...

Page 14: ...ugh to white expanded to cover the dynamic range of the scene The colour reference bar has no temperature scale Image detail remains visible throughout the range by changes in brightness and colour sa...

Page 15: ...namic range of the scene The colour reference bar has no temperature scale Image detail remains visible throughout the range by changes in brightness Range C Range F Dynamic range 40 C 760 C Mi TIC E...

Page 16: ...hot grey scale expanded to cover a limited dynamic of the scene between 40 C 80 C 40 F 180 F The colour reference bar has no temperature scale Image detail remains visible throughout the range by chan...

Page 17: ...ble throughout the range by changes in brightness Range C Range F Dynamic range 40 C 760 C Mi TIC E 600 C 1100 C Mi TIC 600 C 1100 C Mi TIC S 40 F 1400 F Mi TIC E 1100 F 2000 F Mi TIC 1100 F 2000 F Mi...

Page 18: ...od reading If the temperature is higher than the maximum the display will show 1100 C in red If the temperature is lower than the minimum the display will show Different types of materials have differ...

Page 19: ...hough even more noise will be visible in the cooler areas of the scene The temperature range for this mode is up to 1100 C 2000 F Mi TIC S Mi TIC 760 C 1400 F Mi TIC E 3 7 4 Zoom A short press on the...

Page 20: ...ile This function is part of the TI BASIC PLUS operational format see 3 9 3 7 8 Image Freeze Image freeze allows the fire fighter to pause the image on the screen to analyse in more detail This can be...

Page 21: ...le press within 3 seconds Previous video Left button hold Skip backwards 5 videos Centre button press Next video Centre button hold Skip forwards 5 videos Green button Return to normal operation TI BA...

Page 22: ...heading will be displayed in yellow for 10 seconds and then turn back to the standard green heading These settings will be saved for future use therefore when the camera is restarted the compass will...

Page 23: ...oldest part of the scene The temperature of the coldest part can be reported Mi TIC S only The reported temperature can be configured to display either the tracker temperatures or the standard center...

Page 24: ...the camera in very high temperatures the warning symbol will flash When the flashing temperature warning is present the camera is very close to its absolute operating limit and the image will start t...

Page 25: ...7 1 Zoom as detailed in section 3 7 4 Image Capture as detailed in section 3 7 6 Video Capture as detailed in section 3 7 7 Laser Pointer as detailed in section 3 7 8 Electronic Compass as detailed in...

Page 26: ...seful in this situation as it would colour the hottest areas red For example a fire behind a door will cause the door to appear whiter against the background Similarly a white area on an otherwise dar...

Page 27: ...we see reflections in glass under normal circumstances it is possible that the camera can detect infrared reflections in glass mirrors and polished or painted surfaces Care must be taken to ensure th...

Page 28: ..._MI_BLPL gives over 5 hours use from a single charge Typical battery run times from a full charge are as follows Battery Type Camera Type ARG_MI_BLPYN ARG_MI_BLPSN ARG_MI_BLPXN ARG_MI_BLPL Optional no...

Page 29: ...ery life remaining When the battery symbol starts to flash the time remaining will typically be 10 15 minutes 4 3 Argus Mi TIC Charger Station Fixed Vehicle Installation The Argus Mi TIC Charger Stati...

Page 30: ...les 2 Using suitable fixings attach the mounting plate to the chosen horizontal surface Up to six 6 charger stations can be powered in a daisy chain configuration The mounting plates are designed so t...

Page 31: ...e front panel on the charger station 4 3 2 Vertical Mounting Follow the same procedure as for a horizontal mounting but on a vertical surface 4 3 3 Daisychaining Electrical Installation Connections sh...

Page 32: ...pplied through the front hard wiring connectors 5 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC The camera has embedded storage which is used for Changing the start up image Storing images Storing videos Storing came...

Page 33: ...ack on again the new splash screen image will appear at start up Keep a copy of the image file on your computer The camera will rename the image file on the memory card to XSPLASH BMP after it has bee...

Page 34: ...may be useful to Avon Protection in diagnosing any camera faults Avon Protection may ask you to copy this file from the memory card to a computer and send it by email to Avon Protection for fault fin...

Page 35: ...the camera s function buttons to control Zoom Fire Overhaul Size Up Inspection White Hot Missing Persons or Black Hot C variant only Application Modes Image Freeze Image Capture Video Record Image Pla...

Page 36: ...015 GR 13313 CR121804 6 2 Setting the Temperature Units Select either C or F then click the Save Changes button circled in red below Eject the camera from the charger dock Do not switch the camera off...

Page 37: ...ton Eject the camera from the charger dock Do not switch the camera off and back on again The new settings will be enabled 6 4 Synchronizing the Time and Date with the PC Check the Synchronize time an...

Page 38: ...n again The new settings will be enabled Note When Black box video recording is enabled image capture video record and image playback functions are disabled 6 6 Electronic Compass Check the Black Box...

Page 39: ...Temperature box or Spot temperature box then click the Save Changes button Eject the camera from the charger dock Do not switch the camera off and back on again The new settings will be enabled 6 8 A...

Page 40: ...e seconds Zoom Cycle through selected Application Modes Fire Overhaul Size Up Inspection White Hot Missing Persons or Black Hot C variant only Image Freeze Image Capture Video Record Image Playback Vi...

Page 41: ...75571AA Version 9 December 2015 GR 13313 CR121804 6 10 Restart If the Configuration Tool cannot identify the camera remove the camera from the docking station and restart the camera This will update t...

Page 42: ...n accordance with the hazard encountered e g foul water Hazchem Solvents should not be used If in doubt contact your supplier 7 2 Maintenance No routine maintenance is required for the camera If it is...

Page 43: ...TIC Rechargeable Battery Large ARG_MI_BAA Mi TIC AA battery ARG_MI_CS Mi TIC Charger Station ARG_MI_DB Mi TIC 2 7 Display Bumper ARG_MI_DB_S Mi TIC 3 5 Display Bumper ARG_MI_LL Mi TIC Double Lanyard...

Page 44: ...04 7 4 Replacing the Germanium Window Assembly 7 4 1 Removal Using a small flat tool e g a small flat head screwdriver depress the window release latch and turn the Germanium window assembly clockwise...

Page 45: ...Protection 45 DAS775571AA Version 9 December 2015 GR 13313 CR121804 7 4 2 Refitting Locate the window assembly on the front of the camera and turn the window assembly anti clockwise until a click is...

Page 46: ...Avon Protection 46 DAS775571AA Version 9 December 2015 GR 13313 CR121804 8 SPECIFICATIONS...

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