Thermal Imaging

Thermal Imaging Seminar

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The Need to See QUESTION: What is the biggest challenge facing firefighters today?

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The Need to See QUESTION: What is the biggest challenge facing firefighters today? ANSWER The ability to see.

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Benefits of Thermal Imaging • Saving lives

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Benefits of Thermal Imaging • Reduces risk to the firefighter by increasing visibility. – See openings in floor. – Don’t walk into walls.

• Reduces property damage. – Fight fire more quickly, knowing the seat and extension of the fire.

• Determine resource needs more quickly. • Finds residual hot spots – overhaul.

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Benefits of Thermal Imaging • Increased firefighter efficiency. – Effective placement of suppression materials. – Reduced apprehension.

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Applications and Use • Accident and incident investigation – Origin of fire. – Skidmarks. – Travel of victims.

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Applications and Use • Structural fire fighting

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Applications and Use • Basic structural fire fighting

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Applications and Use • Ventilation

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Benefits of Thermal Imaging • Size-up – Efficient location of the seat and extension of a fire.

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Applications and Use • Search and rescue

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Applications and Use • Fire fighting – Wildlands

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Applications and Use • Search and rescue – Lost and missing persons. – Night scene survey. – Location of mass casualty victims.

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Applications and Use • Water Navigation and Search

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Applications and Use • Overhaul

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Applications and Use • HAZMAT

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Applications and Use • Code inspections / Maintenance

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Applications and Use • Size-up

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Applications and Use • Size-up

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The Need to See • What is thermal imaging? – The ability to see! – Images (pictures) from heat, or infrared (IR) radiation. • All objects give off IR radiation.

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Thermal Imaging Development • Thermal imaging developed for military applications in 1960’s: – Aerial surveillance. – Weapon sights. – Navy shipboard fire fighting. • Fire service products are generally derived from declassified sensor technologies

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What a Thermal Imaging Camera Sees • Thermal ‘signatures’ determined Emission

Reflection

Absorption

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What a Thermal Imaging Camera Sees • Visible Light

Smoke Particles

– Wavelengths (0.1-1.0 micron) are too short to pass through smoke.

• IR – Wavelengths are much longer and pass through smoke and are captured by a TIC!

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What a Thermal Imaging Camera Sees • Glass is opaque to IR radiation, so a TIC cannot “see” through glass. • While heat conducts through solids and radiates IR energy,a TIC cannot “see” through walls. •

Thermal Imaging is NOT night vision. – Night vision merely amplifies available light!

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What a Thermal Imaging Camera Sees • What makes a clear, sharp picture? – Lens • F-stop

– Focal Plane Array (FPA) • Array size (320 x 240)

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What a Thermal Imaging Camera Sees • What makes a clear, sharp picture? – Video Enhancement Electronics – Display • Resolution & Definition

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MSA Evolution TIC Products Fire service requirements: • • • • • • •

Clear, sharp image. Operate with gloves. Ergonomics - easy to hold. Durability. Battery life. Water and dust tight. Latest technology.

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Evolution 5000 TIC

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Image • Camera Core: Vanadium Oxide Microbolometer (Indigo Systems). – 160 x 120 pixel array – High Sensitivity = Great Thermal Resolution and Imagery – 30 Hz Frame Rate

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Image • 3.5” Display. – Larger Screen in a Small Format TIC. – Large screen, high definition. – Team of users gets full view of the action.

• Wider Field of View – 55° Horizontal x 41° Vertical – Excellent for Interior Firefighting

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MSA Evolution 5000 Ergonomics. • Revolutionary ergonomic design. • Pistol Grip for Superior handling. – Better viewing and handling than “handy cam design”.

• Flexible secondary handle – Two-handle design for easy handoff. – Adds to durability. – Handle is not an afterthought.

• Weight – Less than 3 pounds with the battery.

• View display from multiple orientations.

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MSA Evolution 5000 Ergonomics • Easily Operated with Gloves. • Battery door. – Open and change batteries with gloves in less than ten seconds. – Large, easy-access on/off switch. – One hand, one button for on/off/standby.

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MSA Evolution 5000 Durability • Housing – made from an advanced Polycarbonate/Polyethelene material. – Impact-resistant. – Heat-resistant, meets simulated NFPA 1981, 2002 edition.

• Unique high-impact rubber bumper system and secondary handle. – Protects against drops at any angle. • Unique internal suspension foam. – Supports and protects all internal components. • Specifications: – Drop Test - 6 Feet - 3 planes onto concrete. – MIL Standard 810e for vibration.

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Water and dust tight. • “No seam” custom case mold. – Minimizes sealing surfaces. – Reduces potential for sealing failure. – IP67 rating - Submerged in 3’ of water for 30 minutes.

• Battery is also sealed – inside of the handle. – Minimizes exposure to external conditions. – Battery is protected from rapid temperature fluctuations.

• And, it floats!!

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Battery life. • Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries. – 2 hours run time. – No “memory” phenomenon.

• Standby Mode. – Preserves battery life. – Ready for use with the press of a single switch.

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Additional Options & Features • Heat seeker color indicator (optional). – Rapid identification of combustion source. – Standard mode • About 300°F (150°C) • Yellow >Red

– Firefighting mode • Red > About 925°F (500 °C) • Yellow >Red

– 2 Color is an enhancement, not a distraction.

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Quick-Temp Indicator (Optional) – Scale temperature readout. – Normal Mode: • 32°F- 300 °F (0°C - 150°C)

– Firefighting (Low Sensitivity) Mode: • 32 °F - 1000 °F (0 °C- 500 °C)

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Firefighting Mode • Firefighting mode automatically activates when a portion of the of scene achieves about 300°F. • When in firefighting mode, the TICs sensitivity is reduced. – Wider Dynamic Range – More ability to interpret the scene at higher temperatures.

• Allows user to get real benefit from heat seeker at Low temperatures.

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Additional Features • On-Screen Indicators. – Quick-Temp locator and Scale – Firefighting (Low Sensitivity) mode indicator (L) – Shutter Indicator - Notifies User that shutter is taking place. Temperature Scale and Locator

Shutter Indicator

Low Sensitivity Mode Indicator

L L

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MSA Evolution 5000 Additional Features • LED Indicators - Bright User Interface –

System Status Indicator • Green - On • Flashing Green - Standby

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Battery Status Indicators • Red - Battery Warning - about 15 minutes egress. • Flashing Red - imminent shutdown

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Overtemp Indicator - TIC has exceeded operational limits.

Overtemp

Battery Status System Status

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Truck Mounted Charging System – Charges TIC and One Spare Battery

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Truck Mounted Charger - Specifications – Battery Charge Time: – Current Draw – Tested to:

2.5 Hrs/Battery <2 Amps at 12VDC

• NFPA 1901-12-1.7 Rollover • CE / EN 50081 & 2 RFI/EMC • NFPA 1981/MIL-STD-810 Vibration & Transport

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MSA Evolution 5000 • Truck Mounted Charger - LEDs – Power Status • Green: Power On/System Operational • Off: System Fault

– Battery (In TIC and Spare) • Green: Charge Completed

• Blinking Green - Rapid: Charge Pending • Blinking Green - Slow: Charging • Red: Fault

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Evolution 5000 • Additional Features – Direct Video • SMA Connection on TIC - Small Size • SMA to BNC connection Cable Standard with each Camera • Routes/Tucks into front Handle

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Evolution 5000 • Accessories – – – –

Sun Shroud - Attaches to front of TIC Reflective Trim Kit - Reflexite Tripod Mounting Bracket Disposable Display Covers

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Evolution 5000 • Carrying and Attachment – Easy Integration - TIC is a TOOL! • • • •

Caribiner - Standard with all TIC Configurations Wrist Strap/Bunker Clip Retractable Lanyard Shoulder Strap

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Wireless Video Accessories

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Evolution 5000 Transmitter • • • • •

Modular design Completely Self Contained 2 Channel, 2.4 ghz analog. Self Powered – Not powered from the camera. Uses the same battery type as Evolution 5000. – Does not rob the TIC of operating time.

• Easy attachment to the TIC. – Ideal for use when training

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Receiver Kits • Compatible with all MSA Transmitters • 12” Integrated Display • Mini Receiver allows user flexibility in choosing display/recording devices.

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Safety and Practical Guidelines • SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!!!!! – Thermal imaging is a TOOL.

• Do NOT overextend your limitations. • Do NOT forget the basics. • Thermal imaging does NOT eliminate danger!

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Thermal Imaging Seminar Series

Questions

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