Argus Mi-TIC Series User manual

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CONTENTS
This manual contains information covering operation of the system and operating
techniques, user maintenance and care of the product.
1. SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION...............................................3
2. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................4
3. OPERATION AND USE ...................................................................................5
3.1 System Configuration (Camera Rear) ..............................................................5
3.2 System Configuration (Camera Front)..............................................................5
3.3 System Configuration (Accessories) ................................................................6
3.4 System Configuration (Charger Front) .............................................................7
3.5 System Configuration (Charger Rear)..............................................................7
3.6 Display .............................................................................................................8
3.7 Getting Started.................................................................................................9
3.8 Camera Features ...........................................................................................10
3.8.1 Application Modes...............................................................................10
3.8.2 Direct Temperature Measurement ......................................................10
3.8.3 Tri-Mode Sensitivity.............................................................................11
3.8.4 Zoom...................................................................................................11
3.8.5 Time and Date.....................................................................................12
3.9 Display Warning Graphics..............................................................................12
3.9.1 Over-temperature Warning .................................................................12
3.9.2 General System Failure Warning........................................................12
3.10 Camera Features (optional)............................................................................13
3.10.1 Image Capture ....................................................................................13
3.10.2 Video Capture.....................................................................................13
3.11 Operating Notes.............................................................................................14
4. BATTERIES AND CHARGING.......................................................................16
4.1 Indications on Charger ...................................................................................16
5. CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC .......................................................20
5.1 Changing the Start-Up Image.........................................................................20
5.2 How to Copy the Memory Card Contents to a PC..........................................21
5.3 Diagnostic File................................................................................................22
6. CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE....................................................................23
6.1 Running the Configuration Tool......................................................................23
6.2 Setting the Temperature Units........................................................................24
6.3 Setting the Time and Date Format .................................................................24
6.4 Synchronising the Time and Date with the PC...............................................24
6.5 “Black Box” Video Recording*........................................................................25
6.6 Camera Function Button Set-up.....................................................................25
7. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEABLE PARTS.........................26
7.1 Cleaning.........................................................................................................26
7.2 Maintenance...................................................................................................26
7.3 Replaceable Parts..........................................................................................26
7.4 Replacing the Germanium Window Assembly................................................27
8. WARRANTY TERMS .....................................................................................29
8.1 Express Warranty...........................................................................................29
8.2 Exclusive Remedy..........................................................................................29
8.3 Exclusion of Consequential Damages............................................................29

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1. SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
Before using this product, the customer shall read and understand all the instructions and
warnings. e2v technologies does not accept responsibility for damage or injury resulting from
failure to follow the instructions provided.
Refer to Product Safety datasheet PSD776352A for safety and warning notes
1.1 FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION (US)
When using the Argus®Mi-TIC camera or charging the Argus®Mi-TIC camera and
battery in the Charger (charge mode), these modes have been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
When downloading data from the Argus®Mi-TIC camera / Charger (data download
mode), this mode has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Any modification not approved by e2v could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
1.2 TUV Label
1.3 CAMERA WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
•All users should familiarise themselves with the correct operation, functionality and
features of the camera before use.
•The Argus®Mi-TIC camera can only be serviced by authorised personnel.
•Where the camera is used at an ambient temperature greater than +40 °C, suitable
protective gloves shall be worn to hold the camera; these should have a
temperature rating at least 20 °C above the ambient temperature.
•e2v technologies recommends that the Argus®Mi-TIC camera is stored in the
supplied package or an alternative case supplied by e2v technologies
•e2v technologies recommends that the Argus®Mi-TIC camera is stored in either the
supplied charging unit or an alternative case supplied by e2v technologies.
See the product label
for EU and other
regulatory information

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2. INTRODUCTION
The Argus®Mi-TIC is the latest generation of the Argus®Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) from
e2v technologies. With over 30 years experience in fire-fighters’ thermal imaging, e2v
technologies continues to produce high quality, affordable systems designed for fire and heat
detection for use with civilian, industrial and military rescue services.
The Argus®Mi-TIC has 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®Mi-TIC is 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 daisychained together up to a maximum of six units.
The Argus®Mi-TIC is 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®Mi-TIC is 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.
•Toggle between application specific colour modes (Fire or Overhaul/Search).
•Customisable Start-up Screen.
•x2 Zoom (also x4 Zoom on 320 sensor models).
•Time and Date.
•Configurable function buttons
•User Replaceable Germanium window.
•Optional: Image and video capture/playback with embedded storage of up to 1000 images
and 8 hours of video.
The following versions are subject to export controls.
An export licence will be required if exported outside the EU.
MI-nn0-x
The following versions are exempt from export controls.
MI-nn9-x
nn = 16 (160 Sensor) or 32 (320 sensor); x = 1 (1 button) or 3 (3 button)

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3. OPERATION AND USE
3.1 System Configuration (Camera Rear)
1. 2.7” LCD Display 5. Lanyard Loops
2. Function button 1 (Zoom*) 6. Display Bumper
3. Function button 2 (Application Mode*) 7. ON/OFF Button
4. Battery 8. Docking latch
*default settings 9. Docking connector
3.2 System Configuration (Camera Front)
1. Replaceable Germanium Window
2. Window Release Latch

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3.3 System Configuration (Accessories)
1. M3 x 8 screws
2. MIL-STD-1913 (Picatinny) rail
3. M4 x 30 shoulder screws
4. Double lanyard loop
5. Pocket Clip
6. Sun/smoke shroud*
* purchased separately

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3.4 System Configuration (Charger Front)
1. Docking bay 1 (camera with battery) 5. Camera lock mechanism
2. Docking bay 2 (spare battery) 6. USB port (front)
3. Camera release button 7. Charging status LEDs
4. Camera eject mechanism 8. Front cover (removable)
Up to six chargers can be powered in a “daisychain” configuration.
Connections should be made via the green power connectors located
underneath the removable front cover. The “daisychain” power circuit contains
a replaceable 10 A fuse. This is also located underneath the removable front
cover. See section 4.3 for installation details.
3.5 System Configuration (Charger Rear)
1. USB port (rear)
2. Power connector

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3.6 Display
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1. Colour reference bar 8. Video Capture*
2. Spot Temperature Target 9. Zoom indicator
3. Spot Temperature Value 10. Time and Date
4. Battery Bar 11. Low Sensitivity Mode Indicator
5. Application mode indicator 12. General System Failure Warning
6. Operational Format Indicator 13. Over Temperature Warning Indicator
7. Image Capture*
* optional features

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3.7 Getting Started
The packing case contains the following items (see Quick Start Guide):
•Camera with lanyard loops
•Charger Station
•Quick Start Guide
•Two rechargeable battery packs
•USB Lead
•Retractable lanyard
•Power Supply Kit:
•Mains power supply
•Set of interchangeable plugs
•Vehicle power lead (12 V)
•Pocket Clip
•Picatinny rail accessory with 2 mounting screws
•Universal Mounting Plate for Charger with 2 mounting screws
•3 mm hex key
•2.5 mm hex key
Basic Operation
•Turn the camera on with a short press of the green button.
•After about one second a start-up image will appear on the screen. (This
image may be changed – see section 4.5). After a few more seconds the
display will show the thermal image.
•The time and date will be displayed for a further 5 seconds.
•While the camera is in operation, it will recalibrate to maintain its
performance and image quality. During recalibration,an internal shutter
closes and the image will briefly freeze while the internal electronics
optimises the performance of the sensor. This occurs more frequently
when first turned on, then the calibration interval increases as the internal
temperature of the camera stabilises.
•To turn the camera off, press and hold the green button for two seconds
until the camera turns off.

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3.8 Camera Features
3.8.1 Application Modes
The Argus®Mi-TIC has two application modes:
oFIRE
A white-hot grey and colour scale, expanded to cover the
dynamic range of the scene. Colourisation is added
gradually at scenes temperatures above 150 °C. The colour
changes through orange (600 °C) to saturated red at
approximately 1000 °C. The colour reference bar is marked with 4
graduations allowing the temperature to be quickly assessed.
oSEARCH or OVERHAUL
A white-hot grey scale, expanded to cover the dynamic
range of the scene. Red colourisation is added to the
hottest part of the scene, regardless of absolute
temperature. Where there is no significantly warmer area,
no red shows.
The camera starts up in Fire mode*. On 3-button cameras, to toggle
between the application modes, press the function button assigned to
application mode toggle. By default, this is the centre function button.
See section 4 for how to configure the function buttons.
*Except the camera type MI-160-S which starts up in search mode.
3.8.2 Direct Temperature Measurement
The camera allows the operator to view the
average temperature of the centre spot of
the scene (defined by the target markings).
The temperature reading is displayed in the bottom right-hand corner of
the display. This system is intended to give the operator the ability to
detect possible hazards such as hot gas bottles or tanks, heat
signatures of people of objects, and to compare temperatures.
The temperature measurements feature can be changed between
degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit by using the PC Configuration
Tool software (see section 4).
Notes:
•The camera can measure scene temperatures between 0 and
+1100 °C (32 and +2000 °F).
•The object being measured must fully fill the target marks to get a
good reading.
•If the temperature is higher than the maximum, the display will show
“1100+C” in red.