Recently, FLIR launched a new product, the FLIRK65 fire-fighting thermal imager, to provide firefighters with a clearer view of smoke inside a dense building, to help them locate accurately, rescue trapped people, identify heat sources quickly, and find safety Export, which is in a better position to respond to rescue missions.

According to Rickard Lindvall, vice president and general manager of FLIR's Test & Measurement Products Division, “The K65 thermal imaging camera, which fully complies with the NFPA standards, is the pride of FLIR and demonstrates our commitment to Meet the strongest commitment in the field of fire protection."

The thermal imager has become an indispensable tool in the rescue kits used by the global fire brigade and on fire engines. To facilitate user selection and to ensure that the thermal imager meets the basic quality standards required for firefighter rescue work, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) specifies specific standards for thermal imager design, performance, and production. The organization specified requirements for a new thermal imager used by firefighters in responding to emergencies through the NFPA 1801-2013 standard. NFPA1801-2013 was developed to set minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, testing, performance, and certification of thermal imaging cameras for fire fighting applications. The NFPA1801-2013 standard focuses on three main areas, namely interoperability/availability, image quality, and durability. According to experts, the FLIRK65 thermal imaging camera has passed the NFPA1801-2013 standard certification of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

Firefighters sometimes need to work in potentially explosive atmospheres such as oil platforms, petrochemicals, or power generation industries. In view of this, the K65 that meets the NFPA standard also meets the HazLoc standard and is therefore suitable for hazardous and explosive environments. As a potential source of ignition, the K65's USB port and battery compartment are well protected. In this case, the thermal imager will not be exposed under normal use conditions or during operation and maintenance. The thermal imagers are sealed to prevent the outside atmosphere from entering.

In addition, the K65 thermal imaging camera offers 320x240 resolution and uses FLIR's revolutionary Flexible Scene Enhancement (FSXTM) technology to dramatically improve detail quality and image contrast in dark or smoke-filled spaces. Flexible Scene Enhancement (FSXTM) technology enhances thermal image detail by creating real-time, built-in digital processing techniques that produce images that depict unusual structures, edges, and identifiable features.

Firefighters must rely on reliable technology to perform many imminent tasks, such as locating people in densely smoked rooms, finding passages through dense smoke and dark areas, and so on. At this time, the thermal imager can use the heat emitted by the surrounding environment to locate the target through the smoke or display hot spots. However, if the on-site temperature comparison is low, it is time-consuming and laborious to capture a clear site map, so FLIR's Flexible Scene Enhancement (FSXTM) technology has emerged.

FSXTM is an advanced non-linear image processing algorithm that can embody detailed information of the target in the form of high dynamic range images. FSXTM extracts the image details from edges, corners, etc. from the original image, and then weights the detail information and then combines it with the original image to generate a detail-enhanced image. In fact, the fine-grained image matches the total dynamic range of the original image, so that even in the extreme temperatures that firefighters often encounter, these details can be seen.

The K65 is equipped with an intuitive and simple user interface that can be controlled via the 3 large buttons on the front of the unit – perfectly suited for firefighters to wear gloves with one hand. The K65 is designed to meet the requirements of harsh working conditions, able to withstand the test of falling from a 2-meter-high position onto a concrete floor, and is waterproof (IP67) and fully operational for up to 5 minutes at temperatures up to 260°C / 500°F. These features of the K65 make it easier for fire fighters and rescue teams to move forward in dark smoke environments and immediately identify targets in scenes showing extreme temperature dynamics.

The launch of the new K65 series, together with the K55 and K45 products launched earlier this year, reflects FLIR's commitment to fully meet the thermal imaging needs of the fire protection sector. This new product will be shown at the Interschutz 2015 in Hannover, Germany, starting on June 8. K65 is now available to China through an established distribution network.

About thermal imaging Thermography is the use of an imager consisting of a special sensor to "see" the energy released by an object. Because the wavelength of thermal energy or infrared light is too long to be detected, it cannot be seen by human eyes. What we actually perceive as heat energy is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared can help us see objects that are invisible to the naked eye. The camera generates an image of invisible infrared or "hot" radiation. Thermal imaging produces clear images based on the temperature difference between different objects. This is a great tool for predictive maintenance, building inspections, R&D, and automation applications. Thermal imaging can see the object under observation in a completely dark environment, at night, through fog, smoke, and from a distance. The technology can also be used in security, maritime, automation, firefighting and many other applications.

About FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems is a world leader in the design and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras for a wide range of applications. The company has more than 50 years of industry experience and has produced thousands of thermal imaging cameras for use in predictive maintenance, construction inspection, R&D, security, maritime, automation and other night vision applications worldwide. FLIRSystems has a total of eight manufacturing facilities located in the United States (Portland, Boston, Santa Barbara and Bozeman), Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, Estonia, and Paris, France. Its offices are located in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong (China), India, Italy, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The company has more than 3,000 infrared experts, provides local sales and support functions through an international distributor network, and serves the global market.