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ISI
Announces Latest High-Performance Thermal Imaging Camera,
ISI’s Second New Camera Introduction This Year.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — International Safety
Instruments (ISI), has introduced a new, high-performance
thermal imaging camera that produces consistently clearer
images than other devices, especially when operating in
very high temperature ranges. The ISI 3500 is the second
addition to the company’s line of leading thermal
imaging cameras this year.
Like the recently introduced ISI 2500, the ISI 3500 offers
instant-on responsiveness, longer battery life, greater
resiliency and simplified operation. In addition, the
new model continuously updates the on-screen image at
a rate of 30 mhz, enhancing clarity by reducing ghosting.
The new camera’s “saturation point”
is set at 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, drastically reducing
the chance of whiteouts when operating in extremely high
temperature situations. By comparison, the saturation
point for typical thermal imaging cameras is 500 degrees.
The ISI 3500 also permits pre-set temperature colorization
points at which the image colors change to yellow and
red to indicate critical levels of heat.
Thermal imagers use infrared detection to convert thermal
radiation into video images. Initially used by firefighters
solely to “see through smoke,” ISI’s
thermal imagers now provide valuable, time-saving information
for rapid scene analysis to find hidden fires, structural
degradation, hazardous environmental conditions and high
spot temperatures.
“This unit sets a new industry standard for image
quality. And, like the new ISI 2500, it is operational
in three seconds,” said Tim McDonald, ISI thermal
imaging product manager. “These cameras need no
standby mode to be instantly available or to extend battery
life, which is a real advantage to the firefighter sizing
up a scene under time pressure.” The rechargeable
battery is designed to operate a minimum of four hours,
thus eliminating the need to change batteries while at
the fire scene. Moreover, it includes the industry’s
only diagnostic battery charger, assuring the firefighter
that the battery is in good working condition while fully
charging the cell in under two hours.
Significantly, the ISI 3500 and its sister camera, the
ISI 2500, have set a new industry standard for resiliency.
Designed to withstand a 10-foot drop and remain operational
– still functioning without having to restart –
they are IP67 waterproof, with or without a battery in
place. They also meet the most stringent requirements
for vibration tolerance and feature fire resistant straps,
bumpers, outer shells and battery housings, all of which
have passed flame testing similar to that used for breathing
apparatus.
The new cameras employ state-of-the-art, uncooled thermal
imaging technology from L-3 Infrared Products (formerly
Raytheon Commercial Infrared), which provides the highest
standard of imaging performance available. Automatic contrast
control and a sensor with an Electronic Integration Mode
assure optimal image quality in high thermal energy scenarios.
The units are exceptionally easy to use, with one-button
operation, lightweight binocular style design, slide-on
external battery, and a diagnostic external battery charger
with status indicator. Both cameras come with an internal
battery charger, two NiMH batteries, a neck strap, and
ACCUTEMP® direct digital temperature readout.
ISI’s cameras can be further enhanced with options
including an innovative remote LCD screen and telescoping
pole, allowing the firefighter to search hard-to-reach
areas such as attics, basements and confined spaces without
personally entering the hazardous environment. An external
two-channel transmitter is available to send images from
within a fire scene to the command center, and an ergonomically
designed pistol grip handle. ISI is the company that introduced
the first BST thermal imaging cameras for firefighters,
and is a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced
respiratory protection equipment. ISI products are known
for offering advanced, time-saving technology to firefighting,
law enforcement and industrial users. ISI provides training,
service and repair for all of its products.
More information on the new ISI 3500 Thermal Imager is
available by calling toll free: 888-474-7233.
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