Thermal Imaging Camera

Question 1

What is the name of the TIC used by LFB

Answer 1

The Argus 4 HR320

Question 2

The Argus TIC is not intrinsically safe. What does this mean

Answer 2

It must not be operated in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres

Question 3

What is the TIC used for

Answer 3

To assist in locating fires

To locate hidden fires or hotspots

To identify heat layers and hot gasses

To assist in door and compartment entry

To locate casualties

Question 4

What information is visible on the TIC display

Answer 4

The date
Time
Spot temperature target
A temperature bar
The ambient temperature
A battery bar
The spot temperature

Question 5

What are the three modes of sensitivity when using the TIC, and how you change mode.

Answer 5

It changes automatically.
The modes are high sensitivity
Low sensitivity
Extended low sensitivity

Question 6

What is the temperature range when the TIC is in high sensitivity mode

Answer 6

-40 to 150 degrees

Question 7

What colour will the ‘m’ be on the TIC when in High sensitivity mode

Answer 7

Green

Question 8

What is the temperature range of the TIC when in low sensitivity mode

Answer 8

Up to 400 degrees

Question 9

What colour is the ‘m’ when using the TIC in low sensitivity mode

Answer 9

Orange

Question 10

What is the temperature range when using the TIC in extended low sensitivity mode

Answer 10

Up to 1000 degrees

Question 11

What colour is the ‘m’ when using the TIC in extended low sensitivity mode

Answer 11

Red

Question 12

What is the maximum internal operating temperature of the TIC

Answer 12

150 degrees

Question 13

Where might fires be hidden

Answer 13

Behind doors
In ducting
In walls
In floor cavities
In stud walls

Question 14

What is the duration of an Argus TIC battery, and how many are supplied

Answer 14

4 hours (reduced at high temperatures)
Two batteries