The FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Cameras for Aerial Firefighting Apparatus are available in four models with either °F or °C temperature scales and top or bottom mounting; please see the table below for further information regarding the differences between these models.
| Model Code | Model Name | Top Mounted | Bottom Mounted | °C Scale | °F Scale |
| 70901-0101 | FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Camera - Top Mounted, °F | X | X | ||
| 70901-0301 | FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Camera - Bottom Mounted, °F | X | X | ||
| 70901-0201 | FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Camera - Top Mounted, °C | X | X | ||
| 70901-0401 | FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Camera - Bottom Mounted, °C | X | X |
These models have been optimised for NTSC video systems, commonly used in North and South America, and as such have a frame rate of 30Hz; 25Hz, PAL models are available here.
These FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Cameras are optimised for firefighting applications and can be fixed to the top or bottom of aerial platforms or ladder buckets (model dependent, see above) or to the end of straight sticks. These thermal imagers are equipped with a single cable featuring a MIL-C connector; this component provides 10-32 VDC in and composite video out and facilitates simple installation.
The FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Cameras are the first mountable thermal imagers specifically designed for use with aerial firefighting apparatus and as such can provide the user with a high-angle view of rooftops, upper stories and other elevated structures. Firefighters are able to use these cameras to see through smoke and darkness in order to combat fires more strategically and therefore effectively and efficiently; teams are able to assess the severity of the fire in particular areas as well as locate trapped persons.
These cameras have an IR resolution of 640 x 480 and a 69° x 56° field-of-view. The FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Cameras also include the following temperature ranges (°C OR °F ONLY - model dependent, see table above):
These features mean that the cameras can be used to ascertain the hottest spots accurately facilitating strategically direct firefighting; whilst the FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Cameras FSX™ (Flexible Scene Enhancement) function improves the visibility and detail of thermal images. FSX™ is particularly useful for identifying structural aspects and for in-situ orienteering.
The FLIR KF6 640 NTSC Thermal Cameras for Aerial Firefighting Apparatus are innovative instruments that facilitate more strategically direct firefighting operations.
| Overview | |
| Detector Type | Focal plane array, uncooled microbolometer |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| IR Thermal Resolution | 640 × 480 |
| Mounting | Top mounted |
| Packaging Size | 247 mm x 175 mm x 175 mm (9.7 in. x 6.9 in. x 6.9 in.) |
| Size (L x W x H) | 158 mm × 112 mm × 89 mm (6.2 in. × 4.4 in. × 3.5 in.) |
| Spectral Range | 7.5–13.5 µm |
| Weight | 1.2 ± 0.1 kg (2.6 ± 0.2 lb.) |
| Connections & Communications | |
| Power and Video Connector | 13-pin MIL-C-38999, D38999/24FB35PN Mating connector: D38999/26FB35SN |
| Video Out | Composite video output, NTSC compatible |
| Environmental | |
| EMC | EN 61000-6-2:2005 (immunity) EN 61000-6-3:2011 (emission) FCC 47 CFR Part 15 B (emission) ISO7637-2 Road Vehicles – Electrical Disturbances from conduction and coupling – Part 2: Electrical transient conduction along supply lines only. (Immunity) |
| Encapsulation | IP 67 (IEC 605 29) |
| Humidity (Operating and Storage) | IEC 600 68-2-30, 24 hours, 95% relative humidity, 25–40°C (77–104°F) , two cycles |
| Operating Temperature Range |
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| Shock | IEC 600 68-2-27, 25g peak half sine wave |
| Storage Temperature Range | –40 to +70°C (–40 to +158°F) |
| Vibration | IEC 600 68-2-6, 0.15 mm 10 Hz to 58 Hz and 2 g 58 to 500 Hz sinusoidal |
| Imaging & Optical | |
| Colour | White and Black |
| f-number | 1.4 |
| Field of view (FOV) |
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| Focus | Fixed |
| Image Frequency | 30 Hz |
| Image Modes | TI Basic firefighting mode |
| Video Standard | NTSC |
| Measurement & Analysis | |
| Accuracy | ±10°C (±18°F) or ±10% in high gain range |
| Isotherm | Yes |
| Object Temperature Range | High-gain range: –25 to +150°C (–13 to +302°F) Low-gain range: 0 to +550°C (+32 to +1022°F) |
| Spot Meter | 1.0 |
| Temperature Unit | °C or °F (model dependent) |
| Thermal Sensitivity/NETD | < 100 mK at f/1.4 |
| Power | |
| Power Consumption |
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| Power Input | 10.5–32 V DC ( ISO 7637-2) |
| Start Up Time | < 20 seconds |
