Argus4 Infrared Firefighting Camera

The Argusâ4 Thermal Imaging Camera is the latest generation of Argusâ Thermal Imaging Cameras from e2v technologies.
 
The Argusâ4 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 with many of the world’s fire brigades.

The Argusâ4 is the first Thermal Image Camera to be designed to meet the requirements of the European RoHS directive for the elimination of lead and other harmful substances in electronic products.

The Argusâ4 is a simple to operate; robust, self-contained camera, which has fully automatic operation; no control or adjustment, is required in use.  The camera has been specifically designed to help fire fighters to see through smoke, identify and rescue casualties and locate hot spots or the seat and spread of the fire. It has many further applications where temperatures require monitoring such as preventative maintenance and condition monitoring of equipment. It also provides vision where light is unavailable.


CAMERA STANDARD FEATURES

The Argusâ4 comes with the most advanced features available in any Thermal Image Camera.  These features include:

  • Dynamic Scene Colorization (DSC).
    This colorizes the thermal image to allow the fire fighter to pin point the hottest areas within the fire scene.
  • Direct Temperature Measurement (DTM).
    This displays the temperature of objects within a defined area of the thermal scene.
  • SceneSaveTM Digital Image Capture.
    The Argusâ4 can capture and store up to 100 images.  These images can then be viewed or deleted using the remote control supplied. Using the software provided, the captured images can be downloaded to a suitable laptop/PC and exported in *.bmp format.
  • Tri-Mode Sensitivity TM
    Microbolometer cameras have two modes of sensitivity, high and low. Argusâ4 now has a third level of sensitivity for very high scene temperatures to enable clear imagery at all temperatures.
  • Customisable start up screen.
    Brigade or department logos or station names can be added to the start-up screen for asset tracking and/or personalisation of the camera.
  • Ambient Temperature Measurement.
    A sensor fitted to the front of the camera, which measures the ambient temperature of the local environment.  The temperature is displayed on the viewing screen.
  • X2 Zoom.
    Allows the user to zoom in on the scene, from a distance, for improved investigation and identification of hot spots and dangers.
  • Time and date.
    The time and date is displayed at the top of the viewing screen.
  • Remote Control.
    The Argusâ4 is supplied with a remote control that allows the end user to adjust LCD settings, set the dynamic scene colorization and set the time and date.  Stored image images can be reviewed and deleted.

Power for the Argusâ4 is provided by an integral battery pack located on the top of the camera. The camera has a single on/off button with a ‘delayed off’ operation to prevent accidental power-down during use.  The camera will display a start-up screen until a useable thermal image is produced.

The Argusâ4 is constructed from high quality RadelÒR-5100, which has been chosen for its strength, resistance to heat, water and impact.  Protection from shock is provided by a combination of rugged components, optimum mechanical design and protective bumpers.  The camera is sealed to allow short-term total immersion in water (IP67).  The camera is supplied with side straps and a removable handle, which provides flexible operation and transfer between users. 

No end-user maintenance is required other than recharging of batteries and post-use external cleaning with a soft cloth.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Compliance Data

RFI/EMC

Conducted Emissions -

BS EN 61000-6-3:2001 Class B
FCC CFR-47 Part 15

 

Radiated Emissions -

BS EN 61000-6-3:2001 Class B
FCC CFR-47 Part 15

 

Electrostatic Discharge -

BS EN 61000-6-1:2001 Class B

Safety

 

IEC 60950-1 and related national standards

Vibration / Shock

 

BS EN 60721-3-2 Class 2M3.

Restriction of the use of Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS)

All parts of the system are RoHS compliant as per EU directive 2002/95/EC

Environmental Data

Thermal conditions -

The camera has been designed to operate for:

  • 30 minutes at 800C (1760F)
  • 15 minutes at 1500C (3000F)
  • 8 minutes at 2600C (5000F)
    Minimum operating temperature is -100C (140F)

Sealing -

The camera is sealed to allow short-term immersion in water (IP67)

Drop -

The camera has been designed to withstand an impact from a height of 2 metres (78 inches)

Vibration -

The camera has been design to withstand transportation vibration defined by BS EN 60721-3-2 Class 2M3

Storage -

The camera can be stored for extended periods.  It is recommended that for maximum effective operational life, the storage temperature is kept between -100C and +400C (140F and 1040F) and the camera is retained in its carry case when not in use.

Optical Data

Detector

Sensor Type -

Uncooled Microbolometer

 

Sensor Material -

Amorphous Silicon (ASi)

 

Resolution -

160 x 120

 

Spectral Response -

7 – 14 Microns

MDTD -
(Minimum Discernable Temp Difference)

< 0.10C

 

Dynamic Range -

-40OC to 600OC (-40OF to 1100OF) using 3 ranges with auto-switching between ranges.

 

Refresh Rate -

30Hz

 

 

 

Spot Temperature

Range -

-400C to 6000C (-40OF to 1100OF)

 

 

 

Ambient Temperature

Range -

-150C to 1500C (5OF to 300OF)

 

 

 

Lens

Lens Material -

Germanium

 

Focal Length -

6 mm

 

Focal Distance -

1 metre to infinity, optimised at 4 metres
(3 feet to infinity, optimised at 13 feet)

 

Horizontal Aperture -

f/1.0

 

Field of view -

500

 

 

 

Viewing

Display Type -

Transflective, active matrix colour TFT

 

Display Size -

90mm (3.5 inches)

 

Backlight -

White LED

Mechanical Data

Overall Dimensions

(H x W x D) -

130mm x 185mm x 185mm (5.1 x 7.2 x 7.2 inch) (nominal)

 

Incl. Handle (H x W xD) -

295mm x 185mm x 185mm (11.5 x 7.2 x 7.2 inch) (nominal)

 

 

 

Weight

Without Battery -

< 1.2Kg (2.6 pounds)

 

With Battery -

< 1.4Kg (3 pounds)

 

With Battery & Handle -

< 1.5Kg (3.2 pounds)

 

 

 

Materials

Outer Camera Case -

RadelÒR-5100

 

Rear Bumper -

Multiflex

 

Front Bumper -

Multiflex

 

Neck Strap -

NomexÒ

 

Side Straps -

NomexÒ

 

Handle -

RadelÒR-5100 over moulded in Santoprene

Electrical Data

Power Supply

Power Consumption -

TBA

 

Start-up Time -

5 seconds typical
  • Battery

Type -

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery

Capacity -

2300mAH

Battery Life -

4 Hours @ ambient temperature (22OC, 72OF)

Charge Time -

2 hours nominal

Recharge cycles -

500 @ 80% capacity

Length -

125mm (4.8inch) nominal

Width -

55mm (2.2inch) nominal

Height -

50mm (2inch) nominal

Net weight -

220g (0.1pounds) nominal

Charging Temperature -

0OC - 40OC (32OF - 104OF)
65OC (150OF) can be tolerated

Sealing -

IP56
  • Charger

Power requirements -

100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 1Amax

Length -

105mm (4inch) nominal

Width -

65mm (2.5inch) nominal

Height -

35mm (1.4inch) nominal

Net weight -

220g (0.1pounds) nominal

Operating Temperature -

0OC - 40OC (32OF - 104OF)

Protection -

Over-voltage and over-temperature protection built into the charger and battery.

Compliance -

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

 

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

 

BS EN60335 Part 1 and Part 2-29

RoHS -

All parts of the system are RoHS compliant as per EU directive 2002/95/EC

Sealing -

IP20
  • Charging Shoe

Length -

150mm (5.8inch) nominal

Width -

70mm (2.75inch) nominal

Height -

50mm (2inch) nominal

Net weight -

200g (0.1pounds)

Operating Temperature -

0OC - 40OC (32OF - 104OF)

Sealing -

IP20
 
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