Avon Protection announces that its argus range of thermal imaging cameras has been certified to levels outlined in the 2021 edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)1801, Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire Service.
Argus thermal imaging cameras
The argus range includes the Mi-TIC E, Mi-TIC E L, Mi-TIC 320, and Mi-TIC S models. Once again, Avon Protection offers the largest, most diverse, lightweight range of NFPA-compliant thermal imaging cameras.
The 2021 edition of NFPA 1801 is the latest edition of the standard. First published in 2013 and again in 2018, the standard defines minimum performance requirements for sophisticated thermal imaging equipment and is adopted throughout the world.
Spot temperature measurement
While there are no physical changes to the Mi-TIC cameras as a result of the latest edition
While there are no physical changes to the Mi-TIC cameras as a result of the latest edition, the most notable changes are specific to testing requirements and software.
These include spot temperature measurement moving from “TI-BASIC” to “TI-BASIC PLUS”, updated test matrices for both stand-alone and integrated thermal imagers, an amended spacial resolution source-target used for testing, and a revised region of interest in the figure used for testing.
IGNIS Engine technology
The NFPA 1801:2021 certification still includes the IGNIS Engine technology in all Mi-TIC models that were originally introduced in the 2018 edition.
The IGNIS Engine, along with its sensor and lens improvements, provides unrivaled scene detail, enabling firefighters to see more of the important background details such as exit points, obstacles, and casualties, even in the presence of a fully developed fire.
State-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras
Commenting on the approvals, Darren Wolfe, Global Product Manager for Thermal Imaging, said, “We are very excited to continue building on to our over 40-year legacy of designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras that allow firefighters to operate safely in the most demanding of and dangerous of environments.”
The combination of NFPA certification along with the IGNIS Engine maintains Avon Protection’s position as a leading supplier of NFPA 1801 certified thermal imagers in the world.
