The worlds smallest thermal imaging camera to feature an inbuilt display screen has gained National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] approval in the United States
Avon's 'argus' M-TIC claims to be the world's smallest thermal imager to feature a display screen for advanced fire fighting operations.
Weighing approximately 870g the argus is a hand-held device which can operate in temperatures up to 1100ºC and at the same time see very low temperature objects, which Avon claim is 'ideal' for casualty searches.
The US NFPA, who gave Avon's argus approval, is an advocate on fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety in the US.
Its 1801:2013 standard specifies design, performance, testing and certification requirements for thermal imaging cameras used by US fire services during emergency incidents.
With a start up time of five seconds, the argus Mi-TIC S includes a laser pointer to aid communication in addition to an electronic compass for scene awareness.
Mark Ridsdale, regional sales manager at Avon Protection, said he was 'delighted' the product had been given NFPA certification.
He said, "The camera is already in service with many fire and rescue services, having been selected as the best tool for the job by scoring highly on image quality, image and video recording ability, its physical size and the way it easily integrates with fire-fighter PPE.”
Avon Protection has been supplying respirators to the UK Ministry of Defence and other NATO allies since the 1920s and claims it is a world leader in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence PPE.
