FLIR K-Series Featuring the NFPA-Compliant K65

Thermal Imaging Cameras for Firefighters

FLIR K-Series Featuring the NFPA-Compliant K65

In the heat of the battle, a thermal imaging camera is indispensable – a vital tool that helps you quickly visualize your plan of attack, locate hot spots, and save lives. Ideally, every engine and truck company should have at least one high-performance TIC on hand. Since FLIR K-Series arrived on the scene, now that’s more feasible. Affordable K-Series TICs offer new, easier ways to see more clearly in the darkest, smokiest environments by showing big, bright FLIR images to help you maneuver more strategically, stay better oriented, and find victims faster. With greater situational awareness, you’ll improve safety and the likelihood of successful outcomes.

K-SeriesClear and Crisp Thermal Images

The maintenance-free uncooled microbolometer sensor produces detail-rich images at 320 x 240 pixels (K55 & K65) and 240 x 180 pixels (K45) Thermal images are displayed on a large bright 4” LCD, helping you navigate easier and make more efficient, accurate decisions.

FSX™ Flexible Scene Enhancement (K45, K55, K65 only) FSX enhances K45, K55, and K65 thermal images through real-time digital processing inside the camera. The result is an ultra-sharp image that shows extraordinary structural, edge, and other instantly-recognizable detail. This helps make it much easier for firefighters and rescue teams to find their way through the smokiest, darkest environments, and to instantly identify targets in scenes with extreme temperature dynamics.

NFPA-Compliant K65  The National Fire Protection Association is the world’s leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety. The NFPA 1801:2013 standard for firefighting thermal imaging cameras focuses on three main areas: interoperability/usability, image quality, and durability. The new K65 complies fully with this important standard.

NEW! Expanded Warranty All new K-Series cameras are protected by our exclusive FLIR 2-5-10 Warranty that includes 2 years of coverage on batteries, five years on the camera, and ten years on the detector.

In-Camera Video Storage (K55 & K65 only) Not only can the new FLIR K55 and the new K65 save hundreds of still images, they can record and store 200 video files in clips of 5 minutes (maximum) each.K55 and K65 videos can be useful for later analysis and are ideal for training purposes. Playback videos directly from the in-camera archive or download them to your computer via USB.

Extremely Affordable: A Thermal Imaging Camera in Every Fire Truck FLIR develops and manufactures more thermal imaging cameras than any other company. Thanks to economies of scale, FLIR is able to offer K-Series at an extremely affordable price.

Rugged & Reliable The K-Series is designed to meet tough operating conditions. It withstands a drop from 2 meters onto a concrete floor, is water resistant (IP67) and fully operating up to +260°C/+500°F for 5 minutes.

Easy-to-Use, Even with Gloves On  An intuitive and simple user interface allows you to focus on the job at hand. FLIR K45, K55, and K65 cameras FLIR K45, K55, and K65 cameras can be controlled by 3 large buttons ideal for a gloved firefighter’s hand.

Produce Simple Reports  Thermal images can be stored in the FLIR K-Series onboard archive (K45, K55, K65 only) and later be used to produce simple reports of what happened at the scene.

Technical Specifications

Model K45 K55 K65
Certifications
Certified according to NFPA1801:2013 specification No Yes
Imaging and optical data
IR resolution 240 x 180 pixels 320 × 240 pixels
Thermal sensitivity < 40 mK @ +30°C (+86°F) < 30 mK @ +30°C (+86°F)
Contrast optimization Digital image enhancement using FSX
Field of view (FOV) / focus 51° × 38° / fixed focus
Image frequency 60 Hz
Zoom 2x, digital zoom
Focal Plane Array (FPA) / Spectral range Uncooled microbolometer / 7.5–13 µm
Start-up time < 17 sec. (IR-image, no GUI)
Start-up time from sleep mode < 4 sec.
Image storage Up to 200 JPEG images on internal Flash Memory (co-dependent on the number of saved video clips)
Video storage No 200 files in total, with a maximum duration of 5 minutes per video clip
In-camera video recording format No Non radiometric MPEG-4 to internal Flash Memory
Image presentation
Display 4” LCD, 320 × 240 pixels, backlit
Image modes • IR image: TI Basic NFPA fire-fighting mode / Black-and-white fire-fighting mode / Fire mode Search-and-rescue mode / Heat detection mode • Thumbnail gallery
Auto-range Yes, mode dependent
Measurement
Object temperature range –20 °C to +150 °C / -4 °F to +302 °F, 0 °C to +650 °C / 32 °F to +1,202 °F
Accuracy ±4°C or ±4% of reading for ambient temperature, 10°C to 35°C / 50 °F to 95 °F
Measurement analysis
Spotmeter 1
Isotherm Yes, According to NFPA and mode dependent
Automatic heat detection Heat detection mode (the hottest 20% of the scene is colorized)
Set-up
Color palettes Multiple palettes, mode dependent
Regional adjustments Units, date and time formats
Data communication interfaces
Interfaces USB-mini
USB USB Mini-B: Data transfer to and from PC / uncompressed colorized video
Power system
Battery Li Ion, 4 hours operating time
Charging system 2-bay charger, truck charger available
Charging time 2 hours to 85% (3 hours and 25 minutes) capacity, charging status indicated by LED’s
Charging temperature 0 °C to +45 °C / 32 °F to 113 °F
Environmental data
Operating temperature range –20°C to +85°C (–4°F to +185°F) / +150°C (+302°F): 15 min / +260°C (+500°F): 5 min
Storage temperature range –40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
Humidity (operating and storage) IEC 60068-2-30/24 h 95% relative humidity +25ºC to + 40ºC (+77ºF to +104ºF) / 2 cycles
Relative humidity 95% relative humidity +25ºC to + 40ºC (+77ºF to +104ºF) non-condensing
Directives Designed to meet NFPA 1801:2013 specification: • Vibration • Impact acceleration resistance • Corrosion • Viewing surface abrasion • Heat resistance • Heat and flame • Product label durability Certified according to NFPA 1801:2013 specification: • Vibration • Impact acceleration resistance • Corrosion • Viewing surface abrasion • Heat resistance • Heat and flame • Product label durability
EMC • EN 61000-6-2:2005 (Immunity) • EN 61000-6-3:2011 (Emission) • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B (Emission)
Magnetic fields EN 61 000-4-8, Test level 5 for continuous field (severe industrial environment)
Encapsulation IP 67 (IEC 60529)
Shock 25 g (IEC 60068-2-27)
Vibration 2 g (IEC 60068-2-6)
Drop 2.0 m / 6.6 ft., on concrete floor (IEC 60068-2-31)
Safety (power supply) CE/EN/UL/CSA/PSE 60950-1
Physical data
Camera weight, incl. battery <1,1 kg / 2.4lb
Camera size (L × W × H) <120 × 125 × 280 mm / <4.7 x 4.9 x 11”
Tripod mounting UNC ¼”-20
Packaging
Packaging, contents K45/K55/K65 box contents: Infrared camera, Battery (2 ea.), Battery charger, Hard transport case, Power supply, Printed documentation, USB cable, User documentation CD-ROM K45/K55 (not K65) also includes: Lanyard strap, Neck strap, Retractable lanyard, Tripod adapter K65 also includes: Torx screwdriver (T20)
Optional accessories Extra battery, battery charger, hard case, retractable lanyard, strap lanyard, neck strap, USB-cable, tripod adapter, in-truck charger
MODEL CFM* HP PSIG WEIGHT DIMENSIONS
AQ10F 14.0 10.0 6000 Approx. 7800 lbs. 80″H x 87″W x 157″L
AQ15G 21.0 15.0 6000 Approx. 7800 lbs. 80″H x 87″W x 157″L
AQ20G 24.0 20.0 6000 Approx. 7800 lbs. 80″H x 87″W x 157″L
*Charging rate. Based on filling an 80 CF cylinder from 0 – 6000 PSI.

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