- a CAM colour search camera to visually locate victims,
- and a TIC thermal imaging search camera to detect hotspots.
A COLOUR SEARCH CAMERA HEAD:
The CAM colour camera is used to locate victims trapped in inaccessible areas and to talk to them to assess their need for assistance and rescue (using the integrated communication system).
The camera is waterproof, swivels, is equipped with LEDs (to see victims precisely) and is attached to an ultra-light carbon fibre telescopic pole to reach inaccessible areas, whether at height or depth.
A THERMAL IMAGING SEARCH CAMERA HEAD:
The TIC thermal imaging camera is fitted instead of the colour camera.
It provides a thermal view to make body heat visible and so speed up victim location.
It is used in various USAR use cases: reconnaissance, searches in the dark, in dusty environments or in smoke-filled areas, etc. Unlike IR LED technology that illuminates a target area with infrared light (such as a torch), LEADER uses an infrared sensor to detect the heat from objects between 0°C and 120°C. A victim will therefore be visible even if covered with dust, a blanket or behind foliage.
A NAVIGATION INTERFACE DESIGNED FOR VISUAL SEARCH:
The navigation interface of this device has been designed to prioritise the image. The image is displayed on the whole screen, and the pictograms used on the navigation interface are very discreet, enabling rescuers to understand the situation as quickly as possible!
The LEADER CAM MS 2 kit makes it very simple to switch from a thermal image to a colour image and back again just by connecting and disconnecting the camera heads.
AN ULTRA-LIGHT CARBON FIBRE TELESCOPIC POLE:
The two search camera heads can be attached alternately on an ultra-light carbon fibre telescopic pole for great manoeuvrability in the field. Carbon fibre was an obvious choice for our telescopic pole. It's ultra-light and so can be manoeuvred easily by just one rescuer! However, it is possible to separate the control box from the pole to enable two rescuers to handle the tool (one stays focused on the screen, the other handles the pole).
OTHER SEARCH CAMERA DEVICES AVAILABLE:
It is also possible to conduct visual searches in wells (optional 90 m cable reels are used for these operations) or underwater down to a depth of 180 m (using the RD90 device). Contact us for more information.
UPGRADEABLE KIT:
This kit can be upgraded at a later date by adding:
- the camera head is waterproof to 90 m (RD90 device),
- and/or the seismic detection/listening equipment function with seismic sensors (SEARCH devices),
- and/or the movement detection function with UWB ground penetrating search radar (SCAN device).
The LEADER CAM MS 2 search camera forms part of the USAR equipment recommended by INSARAG.
This camera can also be used as an inspection camera for maintenance, safety, and related departments.