Argus 3 User Manual

 e2v technologies (uk) limited 2014 118707 P7030UM version 6, page 3
INTRODUCTION
The Argus
®
4 is the latest generation of the Argus
®
Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
from e2v technologies. With over 25 years’ experience in fire-fighters’ thermal
imaging, e2v technologies continues to produce high quality, affordable systems
designed for fire and heat detection for use with civilian, industrial and military
rescue services.
The Argus
®
4 has been designed with digital imaging technology for a sharper
picture and uses the highly successful Amorphous Silicon (ASi) Microbolometer
Detector that is in use by many of the world’s fire brigades.
The Argus
®
4 is simple to operate. It is a robust, self-contained camera, which has
fully automatic operation; no control or adjustment is required in use. The Argus
®
4
is a small, lightweight, ergonomic camera and through proper use, the user will be
able to:
• See through dense smoke and in darkness.
• Detect and display the relative temperatures of objects within the scene.
• Locate the seat and spread of the fire.
• Move swiftly in search and rescue of casualties.
• Have the ability to see in zero visibility conditions.
• Significantly improve safety and mobility.
• Monitor temperatures for preventive maintenance and condition monitoring of
equipment.
The Argus
®
4 is designed to withstand the high temperatures, knocks and driving
spray often encountered in the fire-fighting environment and has many features that
can be customised by the end user. These features include:
• Capture of 100 images.
• Direct Temperature Measurement.
• Choice of colour palettes.
• Ambient Temperature Measurement.
• Customisable Start-up Screen.
• 2x Zoom (Argus
®
4 HR320, Argus
®
4 320: 2x and 4x Zoom).
• Time and Date.
• Removable Handle.
• On screen set-up menu.
Note: The P7050, P7130 and P7150 series of thermal imaging cameras are
subject to export controls. An export licence will be required if exported
outside the EU.
Camera Warnings
• All users must be trained in the correct operation, functionality and features of the Argus
®
4 before use.
• The Argus
®
4 can only be serviced by authorised personnel. There are no end-user serviceable parts except those
described in the maintenance section of this manual.
• e2v technologies recommends that the Argus
®
4 is stored in the supplied case or storage mount.

Argus 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Argus
Model	3
Category	Thermal cameras
Language	English