TOOLS 27 THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA Flashcards
Black images
Cool
White images
Hot
Shades of gray
Temperature range between Black and White
Some TIC’s also have the colors
Red or Orange
Thermal saturation occurs when
Everything in the viewing area is heated to temperatures beyond the capabilities of the TIC being used. TIC will lose all contrast and appear whiter and featureless
Convected heat movement may appear as
Swirling waves or smoke
How do you operate a TIC
Stay low and slowly scan the area
Begin at ceiling and work your way down
Use side to side motion
Can the TIC see through glass or plastic
NO
These act as a mirror
Can the TIC see through water
NO
What is the average field of view on the TIC
50 degrees
What is the focal point of the TIC
3 feet from the camera lens
Objects closer than 3 feet may be blurry
Depth perception in TIC is rarely
1:1 and may vary from camera to camera
Are TIC intrinsically safe
NO
RFI transmission may cause the TIC
To malfunction
Can we take apart a TIC
Never