Thermal Imagers, Thermal Imaging Viewers

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the TIV family of high-performance thermal imagers are in daily use by police, border/homeland security and military professionals worldwide.

With a wide range of accessories including extension lenses, remote controls and inbuilt playback video recorder, the TIV family can fulfill a wide range of operational roles.

 

Parameter	TIV lite	TIV hrx	TIV hdz
Man detection	1500m	2000m	2900m

Resolution	384 x 288 pixels	640 x 480
Field of view	7.3º x 5.5º	11º x 8.3º
Detector pitch	75pm	17pm
Zoom (X1, X2 and X4)	Yes	No
Continuious zoom	No	Yes (X12)
Operating time	10 to 12 hours	6 to 8 hours

E Series option (Note1)	Yes	No	No

Sensitivity	<80mk	<50mk
Military spec option	No	Yes, MIL-STD-810 and 461
External controls	No	Yes
Covert mode	Yes	Yes + AutoCovert™ option
PlayBack compatible	No	Yes
Extension lens	No	Optional
Silent "S" series option	No	Optional

Note 1: The "E series" versions of the TIV have a frame rate <9hz and do not require export licenses.

All of the TIV family also feature:

1. Polarity - White or Black Hot
   Focus - Electronic
   Switch-on time - Unit will power up typically 5 seconds at 21ºC
   Lightweight - Unit weighs approximately 1.75kg
   Environment - Robust, fully waterproof to IP67
   
   

Designed and manufactured in the UK, Personal Surveillance Sight (PSS) is a family of thermal imagers that gives military, police and border security professionals the ability to see in total darkness and through mist, tear gas, snow, rain and smoke. A step beyond conventional image intensifier (GEN2 or GEN3) night vision technology.

The units are exceptionally easy to operate. Simply switch them on and you have an image of your surroundings in just 5 seconds. No adjustments or focussing required.

 

 

Parameter	PSS	PSS+
Man detection	900m	1200m
Sensitivity	<80mk	<50mk
Rangefinder Grat	No	Yes

Resolution	384 x 288 pixels
Field of view	12º x 9º
Focus	Automatic
Switch-on time	< 5 secs
Size	L: 195mm H: 85mm W: 85mm
Weight	850g
Power	4 x AA Alkaline rechargeable or Lithium
Operating time	6 hours
Polarity Protected	Yes, all batteries inserted the same way
Auto Convert function	Yes, see below
External connector	Yes, video + external power
Controls	ON/OFF polarity, zoom and display brightness
'E Series' option	Yes, see note 1
Compass option	Yes
Qualification	IP67.CE
Temperature range	-20c to +50c

Note 1: PSS and PSS+ have a frame rate of 25hz. The "E Series" units are <9hz frame rate and do not require export licenses.

Unique to the PSS is the AutoConvert ™ function. This detects when you are looking into the eyepiece display and switches it on or off accordingly, thus ensuring that it does not emit stray light that could be detected...and saving power!

Features & Benefits

Fully automatic, the Personal Surveillance Sight provides you with
24/7, all-weather surveillance capability at the touch of a button.
The patented AutoCovertTM function both prevents stray light from
the internal display being detected and saves power when you
are not viewing the imager.
Simple to use but highly sophisticated, the PSS is a new class of
imager... a tough, multi-purpose, personal surveillance sight
designed for your demanding operational requirements... a step
beyond traditional I2 technology.