Thermal Imaging Camera

Question 1

The TIC is used to:

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Answer 1

Assist in locating fires

Locate hidden fires or hot spots

Identify heat layers and hot gases

Assist in door and compartment entry

Locate casualties

Question 2

The TIC will operate in three modes of sensitivity which are

Answer 2

High sensitivity - Green

Low sensitivity - Amber

Extended low sensitivity- Red

Question 3

What is the high sensitivity mode temperature range?

Answer 3

-40 to 150 degrees

Question 4

What is the low sensitivity mode temperature range?

Answer 4

Up to 400 degrees

Question 5

What is the extended low sensitivity mode temperature range?

Answer 5

Up to around 1000 degrees

Question 6

Fires may be smouldering or burning in places such as…

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Answer 6

Behind doors

In ducting

In walls

In floor cavities

In stud walls

Question 7

Inspection frequency of TIC

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Answer 7

On acceptance

Before use

After use

At change of watch

Monthly

Annually

Question 8

What is the focal distance of the TIC?

Answer 8

1m to infinity, optimised at 4m