Handheld Thermal Imaging Cameras for Fire Fighters

Flir Systems has launched its K-Series of handheld thermal imaging cameras for fire fighting applications. Fire fighters benefit enormously from thermal imaging cameras, the company says. Thermal imaging cameras do not only produce a crisp image in total darkness. They also have the ability to see through smoke. This helps fire fighters to find victims in smoke filled rooms.

The K-Series thermal imaging camera can be on-board of every fire fighting truck. It is designed to meet tough operating conditions. It withstands a drop from two meters on a concrete floor, is water resistant to IP67 and fully operating up to +85 °C. All versions of the series contain a maintenance-free uncooled microbolometer detector. The K50 produces crisp thermal images of to 320x240 pixels. Users that do not need this high image quality can choose for the K40 which produces thermal images of 240x180 pixels. Both versions have a large bright 4” display.