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What is the purpose of the Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC)?
What is the purpose of the Thermal Imaging Cameras (TIC)?
- To convert radiation into visible light pictures
- To provide vision capability in zero light conditions (correct)
- To provide guidelines for safe operation of Department vehicles
- To focus the image onto the detector
According to the manual, how many main elements is the thermal imaging camera comprised of?
According to the manual, how many main elements is the thermal imaging camera comprised of?
- Four (correct)
- Five
- Six
- Three
What type of radiation does the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) convert into a visible light picture?
What type of radiation does the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) convert into a visible light picture?
- Infrared radiation (correct)
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Visible light radiation
- X-ray radiation
How many brands of TICs does the Department use according to the manual?
How many brands of TICs does the Department use according to the manual?
Which specific element of the TIC focuses the image onto the detector?
Which specific element of the TIC focuses the image onto the detector?
What material are TIC lenses made of?
What material are TIC lenses made of?
What does the detector in the TIC do?
What does the detector in the TIC do?
What do the processing electronics in the TIC do?
What do the processing electronics in the TIC do?
What is the purpose of the display in the TIC?
What is the purpose of the display in the TIC?
What type of battery is used in the TIC?
What type of battery is used in the TIC?
How is the battery status indicated in the Drager TIC?
How is the battery status indicated in the Drager TIC?
What is the battery life of the Drager?
What is the battery life of the Drager?
What is the battery life of the MSA?
What is the battery life of the MSA?
What is the maximum high-temperature tolerance for the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) for one hour?
What is the maximum high-temperature tolerance for the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) for one hour?
What warning symbol reflects on the screen next to the battery symbol when the camera is exposed to very high temperatures?
What warning symbol reflects on the screen next to the battery symbol when the camera is exposed to very high temperatures?
How should the external surfaces of the TIC be cleaned?
How should the external surfaces of the TIC be cleaned?
What may happen if the user ignores the high-temperature warning and continues to operate the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) in very high temperatures?
What may happen if the user ignores the high-temperature warning and continues to operate the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) in very high temperatures?
What is a limitation of the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) mentioned in the text?
What is a limitation of the Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) mentioned in the text?
Why is it sometimes difficult to differentiate between heat or fire trapped in a wall and radiant heat using the TIC?
Why is it sometimes difficult to differentiate between heat or fire trapped in a wall and radiant heat using the TIC?
What should rescuers keep in mind while conducting a search using the TIC?
What should rescuers keep in mind while conducting a search using the TIC?
What can cause a whiteout condition in the Drager TIC?
What can cause a whiteout condition in the Drager TIC?
What is a limitation of the depth perception provided by the TIC?
What is a limitation of the depth perception provided by the TIC?
Which materials are mentioned as effective barriers for TICs in the text?
Which materials are mentioned as effective barriers for TICs in the text?
What does holding down the arrow button do in the Drager TIC?
What does holding down the arrow button do in the Drager TIC?
What happens if the user depresses the mode button longer than two seconds in the Drager TIC?
What happens if the user depresses the mode button longer than two seconds in the Drager TIC?
How can the user activate the thermal scan feature in the Drager TIC?
How can the user activate the thermal scan feature in the Drager TIC?
What is the maximum range of ambient temperature that can be set in the Drager TIC?
What is the maximum range of ambient temperature that can be set in the Drager TIC?
