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The thermo-vision eye 250D camera is a lightweight
handheld FLIR thermal
imaging camera system that is ideal for security,
Homeland Defense HD, surveillance, energy
audits, condition monitoring,
flat roof inspections and
a wide variety of industrial applications. Now available
on the GSA schedule.
Digital zoom and digital user interface makes the system a
robust handheld FLIR
thermo-sight solution. The 250D
thermal vision imager comes complete and ready to go out of the
box. Charge up the battery, select your target area, then
point and shoot. The 250D thermo-Flash FLIR provides you with a crisp
clear vision image on it's internal wide LCD screen or
you can attach a monitor for remote viewing or a flash
card for evidentiary
playback.
optional Flash memory image storage
and lCD flat screen displays are available |

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The thermal-eye 250D is a state
of the art thermal FLIR ir imaging device that is both
aesthetically pleasing (looks like a small camcorder)
and ergonomic in design. Underneath the pleasing
exterior of the 250D beats the heart of a true workhorse.
The 250D is designed to the meet the high standards of
the elite US military, the internal components of the
thermal-eye
wide sight FLIR security flash scope 250D are state of the art and designed to withstand the
rigors of combat & are battlefield proven. L3 Thermal
Eye is a world leader in infrared thermo-vision
technology.
250D thermal eye
hand held FLIR
shown with the wide Long Range 100mm Germanium lens
attached. a wide array of lens options are available from short, medium to
long range for specialized applications. Flash memory
sight storage is available for the
FLIR thermo-scope
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This image illustrates the "Black Hot" feature
of the camera. With this mode selected hotter areas
appear blacker and cooler areas appear more white. This
mode is very useful for night time navigation and suspect
pursuit. This image was taken at night in near total
darkness.
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FLIR thermal infrared imaging handheld
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The optional IRLCD screen attachment
offers brilliant images and
stores LIVE digital thermal images
on a removable CF (compact Flash) Card for PC download &
documentation


GPS system Tracking module available
Click Here for
additional Info.
Fusion infrared COLOR and REPORTING SOFTWARE also
available



Now
available: The SPi
C2C Digital PC interface module, which allows the user
to directly
connects the Thermal IR camera to a PC/Laptop via USB
for real-time or snapshot image capture.
Store thermal FLIR videos or still imagery directly to
hard drive.
 

Included with the 250D is thermo-flash color vision
software which colorizes the black and white thermal eye
250D image right into flash color. The color flash
thermo software is a great addition for situational
awareness sight and scope imaging where FLIR security of
essential assets are key
CLICK here for
ADDITIONAL info on the Thermal-eye 250D FLIR camera

IR thermal image of a Cessna Sea
Plane recently docked at lake mead, Nevada. This image was taken at
1:30 AM & is shown in reverse polarity ( black = Hot )

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| Detector
Type/Format: |
Uncooled FPA 320x240 resolution
(DIGITAL DETECTOR) w/zoom |
| Spectral
Response: |
7 to 14 microns (LongWave) |
| Standard
Lens: |
75mm. Optional 25mm, 50mm, 100mm,
150 mm, and Dual field of view 50mm-150mm Gm lens.
utilized as a FLIR imager scope sight |
| Range
to Detect a Person: |
2400 ft (w/75mm Lens) 3000 ft
w/2x |
| Auto
Brightness Control (ABC): |
Internal w/Manual override |
| VCR
/ camcorder Compatible Video Output: |
NTSC. flash storage of mpeg and
jpeg images (optional) |
| Power
Source: |
Rechargeable camcorder battery
(6VDC) |
| Power
Consumption : |
< 3.5 watts |
| Power
conservation: |
"Standby" mode |
| Operating
Time per Charge: |
> 4 hours with supplied battery |
| Dimensions: |
9.5"L x 4"W x 4"H |
| Weight
Without Battery: |
2.6 pounds |
| Ergonomic
Design: |
One hand operation |
| Mounting
Provisions: |
Tripod mount, and optional Gimbal
aerial mount |
| Operating
Temperature: |
-20° to 49°C |
| Storage
Temperature: |
-40° to 80°C |
| Water
resistance: |
Splashproof [IEC pub.529 IPX4] |
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FLIR technology data;
FORWARD
LOOKING
INFRARED
(FLIR)
Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) is
a
night vision enhancement system with
many
potential applications in law
enforcement agencies. FLIR systems
offer
vision enhancement superior to that
available through conventional night vision
systems. Originally developed for military
operations, FLIR systems have a wide
variety of applications for law enforcement,
fire
fighting, governmental and
commercial/ industrial operations. Recent
technological enhancements have made
FLIR
systems more accessible (and
affordable) as a tool to support street-level
law
enforcement operations.
WHAT
IS
FLIR?
FLIR
was originally developed by
the
United States Navy to assist in the
identification and targeting of opposition
forces. FLIR units measure the amount of
infrared energy emitted by various objects
and
life forms. In other words, it allows the
user
to “see” the amount of heat (or
thermal energy) an object emits. Infrared
energy is normally invisible to the human
eye,
but FLIR systems are able to detect
and
interpret emissions and provide the
user
with an image, even in complete
darkness. Like conventional night vision
enhancement systems, FLIR does not
provide a perfect picture of what is in its
field
of view. What it does provide is an
image
with sufficient clarity to allow users
to
distinguish between cars, trees, and
people.
Conventional night vision systems
improve the user’s ability to “see” objects
by
enhancing visible light. These systems
only
work if there is at least a minimal
amount of available light and if there is
nothing obscuring visibility (such as dust,
haze,
fog, or smoke). FLIR systems are
still
highly effective under conditions of
low-visibility or complete darkness. By
providing an image of the infrared energy
being
emitted by objects, the system can
still
“see” in complete darkness or
obscured visibility. While the effectiveness
of
the system may be diminished when
viewing distant objects under obscured
conditions, FLIR still provide better
visibility than other night vision
enhancement systems. Because it
measures thermal energy, FLIR can be
used
to conduct surveillance without
relying on search lights or special lighting,
improving the user’s ability to remain
undetected.
FLIR IMAGE
The
military advantages of these
early
systems were significant. Naval
vessels could still detect and target enemy
ships, even on the darkest nights or under
foggy
conditions. As one might imagine,
these
early systems were large, heavy,
and
expensive. During the past decades,
however, FLIR systems have been
adapted for use aboard all types of
aircraft, naval vessels, and ground
vehicles; in recent years some
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manufacturers have even developed
handheld units. Technological advances
have
significantly lowered the size, weight,
and
cost of FLIR systems. These new
systems may offer reliable service without
requiring extensive or costly upkeep.
Handheld FLIR systems weight less than
five
pounds and may be within the price
range
of many law enforcement agencies.
LAW
ENFORCEMENT
APPLICATIONS
FLIR
systems have been
successfully used by a number of major
law
enforcement agencies in recent years.
Until
recently, FLIR has generally been a
tool
for aviation units. Mounted on a
helicopter, a FLIR system could assist in
pursuits and Search and Rescue missions.
The
systems were still expensive and
somewhat cumbersome. Because
aviation units were most likely to respond
to
situations where FLIR could be of use,
this
was a logical use of this resource.
More
recently, law enforcement
agencies have begun experimenting with
FLIR
systems mounted on ground vehicles
or as
independent, handheld units.
Lubbock, Texas,
has FLIR systems
integrated into their canine vehicles. A
canine vehicle is likely to become involved
in
search or pursuit operations, so
deploying ground vehicle systems with
these
units makes sense. As technologies
improve and costs continue to decrease, it
may
be more common to see ground
vehicle mounted or handheld FLIR
systems being used to support a wide
variety of law enforcement applications.
As a
tool to assist in either pursuits
or
Search and Rescue missions, FLIR
offers several advantages to police
organizations. While it was designed for
use
during operations taking place at night
or
under obscured visibility conditions,
FLIR
can also be used during day light
hours. For example, a search for a
missing child or a fleeing suspect might
lead
to a farm field. Depending on the
nature and density of the foliage, an
aviation unit equipped with FLIR might be
able
to locate a child or suspect who might
otherwise be hidden from plain view, even
during daylight hours.
Many
FLIR systems are designed
to
videotape what the operator sees. In
addition, units may also serve as daylight
video
recording systems. These features
allow
officers to generate evidence which
might
be very helpful in prosecution. For
example, a helicopter equipped with FLIR
could
assist ground vehicles in a highspeed
pursuit of a stolen automobile. As
soon
as the helicopter arrived in the area
of
the pursuit, it could begin to record the
events occurring on the ground. The
system could videotape the infrared image
of
the driver “bailing” from the vehicle and
fleeing into a residential neighborhood.
The
system could continue to videotape
the
suspect as he fled through backyards
and
assist aviation personnel in directing
officers on the ground in order to make an
apprehension.
Having the chase on tape would
provide incontrovertible proof that the
suspect taken into custody was indeed the
driver of the stolen vehicle (and not an
innocent citizen “looking for a runaway
cat”). Because the system is not
dependent on the use of a search light
(which might produce shadows and
distortions on a videotape), it might also
show
that officers used appropriate force
in
taking a suspect into custody, thus
limiting potential liability.
FLIR
may be one of the best
options for vision enhancement under
conditions of obscured visibility. Some
jurisdictions frequently encounter
problems due to fog or haze. Vision
systems which amplify available light may
be
less effective under such conditions.
While
FLIR does have a limited ability to
penetrate smoke, dust, haze, or fog, it is
generally more effective than the naked
eye
or conventional night vision
enhancement systems under such
conditions. Police marine units may be
find
it easier to engage in routine patrol or
search and rescue operations with a FLIR
system, even under conditions of heavy
fog
(and even during daylight hours).
Fire
departments have been using
helmet-mounted FLIR systems for several
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years
to aid personnel in searching for
victims in fires. Although FLIR cannot
penetrate all of the smoke generated by a
burning building, it can improve a fire
fighter’s ability to “see.” These systems
not
only allow fire fighters to conduct a
more
thorough search in less time, but a
search could be done with fewer
personnel, placing fewer lives at risk in the
performance of dangerous operations.
FLIR
can also be a valuable tool
for
police personnel conducting
surveillance or security operations.
Because the system works without relying
on
light sources, it can be operated in a
covert manner. Personnel surveilling a
dark
parking lot could observe potential
victims or suspects without alerting these
party’s to their presence. Individuals can
be
clearly seen, even under conditions of
complete darkness. These applications
might
enhance to covert nature of
surveillance operations and decrease the
number of personnel required to conduct
such
an operation.
FLIR
systems may also be used to
take
a thermal image of a person,
luggage, buildings, automobiles, trucks, or
boats
(generally in an effort to search for
drugs). While FLIR systems can not see
through walls or doors, they can detect
temperature differences which might
indicate the presence of hidden
compartments or contraband. A thermal
scan
may indicate if a person has
something secreted beneath their clothing,
or if
the hold of a ship contains ice-cold
fish
or something with an even greater
street value. Growing marijuana indoors
requires the use of high-temperature
artificial lighting; a thermal scan of a
neighborhood might indicate if a specific
house
has an unusual hot spot which
might
indicate that such indoor gardening
is
taking place.
It
must be noted that the courts
have
not fully resolved how police officers
can
use thermal images in carrying out
drug
or contraband detection. Some
federal circuit courts have viewed thermal
imaging as equivalent to any other search.
As
such, police officers in these circuits
may
need either explicit probably cause or
a
search warrant in order to use thermal
imaging. Other circuits have taken a more
liberal stance, allowing law enforcement
personnel to engage in random thermal
imaging. Readers would be well advised
to
check the status of FLIR imaging as a
search within their state and federal district
courts before undertaking such operations.
INCREASED
EFFICIENCY
WITH
FLIR
FLIR
offers a clear way for law
enforcement agencies to operate in a
more
efficient and effective manner. As a
tool
for an aviation unit, FLIR can
significantly reduce the time needed to
conduct a search. Agencies using FLIR
might
also have an easier time tracking
and apprehending fleeing suspects. FLIR
systems make pursuit and search
operations more efficient and also safer.
Suspects or victims can be quickly
located. Officers on the ground can be
directed to these locations without
conducting prolonged, and potentially
dangerous, searches.
As a
surveillance tool, FLIR may
allow
agencies to carry out some
operations with fewer personnel and in a
more
covert manner. Officers can surveil
areas, even under complete darkness.
Under
some conditions, FLIR may also
allows users to detect well camouflaged
individuals. Because many FLIR systems
allow
for the generation of video
recordings, it is easy to produce evidence
suitable for use in the courtroom. Such
evidence may enhance the likelihood of
prosecuting defendants in cases where
the
cover of night might have otherwise
made
suspect identification difficult.
The
use of FLIR technology can
allow
for agencies to conduct certain
operations with fewer personnel. In
addition, those personnel involved in such
missions might be able to perform their
duties with an enhanced degree of safety
and
security. The current cost FLIR
systems may preclude some law
enforcement agencies from enjoying these
benefits. Despite the current cost of FLIR
systems, it is likely that purchasing and
maintenance costs will continue to decline,
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while
performance improves in the years
to
come.

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