Description
Compact firefighting thermal camera for observing in total darkness and smoke
The FB21 is the compact end of the HIKMICRO firefighting range — a camera small enough to be carried by every member of a crew rather than one per appliance. Eight display palettes cover fire attack, hidden fire point search, rescue and building analysis, and the IP65 housing withstands 90 °C ambient for up to ten minutes and 115 °C for up to two. It measures as well as observes, up to 550 °C.
Key features
- 256 × 192 VOx detector — NETD < 40 mK with optimised image enhancement for clear images through smoke and darkness
- Eight fire-service palettes — Basic, Black Hot, White Hot, Fire Detection, Rescue, Hot Area, Cold Area and Building — each tuned to a different phase of the job
- High-temperature working range — up to 10 minutes at −10 °C to 90 °C ambient; up to 2 minutes at −10 °C to 115 °C
- IP65 and 2 m drop rating — sealed against water and dust for fireground conditions
- −20 °C to 550 °C measurement range — accuracy ±2 °C / ±2 % across a −20 °C to 50 °C ambient band
- 3.2" colour LCD — large enough to read at arm's length with gloves and a mask on
- 2 MP visual camera — for scene reference and post-incident records
- LED light — for close work and confined spaces
- Approx. 380 g — light enough to clip to a set and forget until it is needed
Typical applications
- Structural firefighting and fire attack
- Search and rescue in smoke and total darkness
- Hidden fire point and hot spot location
- Overhaul and post-fire scene checks
- Road traffic accident and wooded-area searches
- Building and construction fault checks
Technical specifications
| Detector type | Uncooled VOx focal plane array |
| IR resolution | 256 × 192 (49,152 pixels) |
| Thermal sensitivity (NETD) | < 40 mK (@ 25 °C, F#=1.0) |
| Image frequency | 25 Hz |
| Field of view | 37.2° × 50.0° |
| Focus mode | Focus free |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.3 m |
| Visual camera | 1600 × 1200 (2 MP) |
| Display | 3.2" LCD, 240 × 320 |
| Colour palettes | Basic, Black Hot, White Hot, Fire Detection, Rescue, Hot Area, Cold Area, Building |
| Temperature range | −20 °C to 550 °C |
| Accuracy | ±2 °C / ±2 % (ambient −20 °C to 50 °C, object above 0 °C) |
| LED light | Yes |
| Battery type | Rechargeable Li-ion |
| Working temperature range | Up to 10 min at −10 °C to 90 °C; up to 2 min at −10 °C to 115 °C |
| Protection level | IP65 |
| Drop test height | 2 m |
| Weight | Approx. 380 g |
In the box
- HIKMICRO FB21 thermal camera with wrist strap
- Power supply
- International plug set
- USB 2.0 A to USB-C cable
- Calibration certificate
- Quick start guide
Model information
| Brand | HIKMICRO |
| Model | FB21 |
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | HM-TF52-3AQF-FB21 |
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