Thermal Imaging Camera TIC

Question 1

What type of radiation emitted from an object, does the thermal imaging camera (TIC) detect?

Answer 1

Infrared radiation

Question 2

The Drager UCF9000 Thermal imaging Camera can be used in flammable, explosive and
hazardous environments as it is intentionally designed to be used in spaces where combustible
gasses are present. What is the expression used to describe equipment with this
characteristic?

Answer 2

Intrinsically safe

Question 3

List 3 limitations when using the TIC?

Answer 3

Reflections from glossy surfaces (glasses, steel doors

Altered depth perception

Limited definition of stairs

Cannot see through water

Firefighters missing important information, reference points and becoming
disoriented

Heated glass may display as a lighter shade

Question 4

When viewing through a TIC, and an object changes shade due to a changing environmental condition (specifically heat), this is referred to as ??

Answer 4

Thermal inversion

Question 5

What does the symbol with a green triangle
displayed on the top left hand corner of TIC screen, indicate?

Answer 5

10% of the screen display is in excess of 130°C. Temperature display indicator will switch mode
to high setting.

Question 6

Thermal Scan mode is the temperature icon. What does Thermal Scan mode achieve?

Answer 6

Thermal Scan mode highlights a set temperature threshold for smell of smoke calls and overhaul