Argus Mi-TICS User Manual

 Avon Protection 6 DAS775571AA Version 9, December 2015
GR 13313 CR121804
2 INTRODUCTION
The argus
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Mi-TIC E and Mi-TIC S are the latest generation of the argus
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Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) from
Avon Protection. With over 35 years experience in fire-fighters’ thermal imaging, argus continues to
produce high quality, affordable systems designed for fire and heat detection for use with civilian, industrial
and military rescue services.
The argus
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Mi-TIC E and Mi-TIC S have 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.
Every argus
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Mi-TIC E and Mi-TIC S are supplied with a unique dual use desktop / in-truck charger station
which securely retains and charges both the thermal imager and a spare battery. The charger stations can
be daisy-chained together up to a maximum of six units.
The argus
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Mi-TIC E and Mi-TIC S are a simple, small, lightweight but robust, self-contained camera system,
which has fully automatic operation; no control or adjustment is required in use. 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
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Mi-TIC E and Mi-TIC S are 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:
• Direct Temperature Measurement up to 1100°C / 2000°F (Mi-TIC S, Mi-TIC); 760°C / 1400°F (Mi-TIC E)
• Up to 7 application specific colour modes (Fire, Overhaul, Size Up, Inspection, White Hot, Missing
Persons and Black Hot)
• Customisable Start-up Screen
• X2 and X4 Zoom
• Time and Date
• Configurable function buttons
• User Replaceable Germanium window.
• Image capture/playback and video capture with embedded storage of up to 1000 images and 8 hours
of video.
• Laser Pointer (Mi-TIC S only)
• Electronic Compass (Mi-TIC S only)
• Heat and Cold Seeker (Mi-TIC S only)
The following versions are subject to export controls.
An export licence will be required if exported outside the EU.
MI-320-n-xxxxx
The following versions are exempt from export controls.
MI-329-n-xxxxx
n = 1 (1 button) or 3 (3 button); xxxx = NFPA, E or S

Argus Mi-TICS Specifications

General

Brand	Argus
Model	Mi-TICS
Category	Thermal cameras
Language	English