TIC Flashcards
8 parts of tool
- 4” LCD display
- Apparatus mounted charger
- On/Off Button
- Mode Button
- Zoom Button
- Save trigger
- Rechargeable battery, 4 hours operating time
- USB port for picture downloading
How to put on standby
Push and hold between 3 to 10 seconds to place camera in Standby
How to turn off
Push and hold for more than 10 seconds to camera Off
What are five modes
NFPA (default setting), Black & White, Fire, Search & Rescue, and Heat
Detection.
(High Sensitivity) temps
-4 to 302
Search & Rescue and Heat detection modes are locked in__ sensitivity
high
(Low Sensitivity temps
32-1202 F
Seven safety factors
- Prior to entering environment, ensure that the camera is functioning properly by
turning it on. - Ensure that batteries are fully charged prior to use.
- Does not measure gas temperatures but rather the temperature of surfaces.
- Do not rely on the camera as sole means of navigation.
- Do not walk while looking through the TIC; it increases the danger of falling.
- The TIC is not intrinsically safe.
- Avoid overexposure to heat
4 * Daily Check and After Use:
o Turn on camera and check battery condition.
o Inspect for condition, cleanliness, and for missing parts.
o Inspect battery and contacts for damage or leakage.
o Check apparatus mounted charger to ensure proper placement of FLIR and extra
battery
3 maintenance
- Clean housing with a soft cloth damp with a mild detergent solution. (No Solvents)
- Clean infrared lens with cotton wool damp with lens cleaner.
- Store camera and additional battery in apparatus mounted charger
charging times
o Charging time takes 4 hours when fully depleted, 2 hours to 85%
o Charging is complete when blue light glows continuously.
Indicator-triangular symbol at the top center of screen which warns
that shut down is imminent due to internal overheating
overheating
indicator-a small square in the center of the screen which reads surface
temperature.
spotmeter
Indicator is a vertical bar on the right-hand side of the screen giving the
temperature of spotmeter
temperature scale
Indicator is an icon in the lower center of the screen which shows
battery life
battery conditioner indicator
Spotmeter temperature digital readout is in
lower right hand corner
Green icon color indicates automatic switch between
high and low sensitivity ranges
Blue icon color indicates sensitivity range
is locked
4 TIC Limitations
- Cannot provide images through glass, water, or shiny objects; it displays reflected
image. - Do not point the camera at the sun
- Will not provide underwater images. If fogging occurs wipe off the screen and the
sensor. - Electromagnetic energy such as radio transmissions may cause interference.