New remote wireless video transmission for MSA’s ThermalTrac™ TIC

Pittsburgh, Pa., — Attach MSA’s Evolution® 5000-Series Transmitter, a remote wireless video transmission system, to your MSA’s ThermalTrac™ Thermal Imager.

This self-contained modular design, with one-button operation, is easy to deploy.

Modular high-performance systems which allow transmission of video signals from the Evolution 4000- and 5000-series TICs to one of a number of fully contained receiving stations. State-of-the-art 2.4 GHz technology and electronic and imaging components ensure that the remote wireless video transmission system provides optimum performance for the firefighter. The systems operate at one of two user-selectable frequencies and have been integrally designed to allow for maximum user flexibility. For Evolution 4000-series TICs, the transmitter is located within the handle of the TIC and transmits an analog signal at 45mH. For Evolution 5000-series TICs, the transmitter is connected around the outer housing of the TIC and draws power from its own battery. This transmitter is the most powerful analog transmitter, sending signals at 450mH.

Two receiving station models are available as complements for the transmitter. First is the Deluxe Evolution remote wireless video receiver with integrated display (P/N 10018997) contains an electronics/display module in a self-contained metal-formed chassis which encloses the 12-inch diagonal display, necessary power and video conditioning circuitry, and user control interfaces. The system will accept either 110 VAC input or 12 VDC input via a cigarette lighter plug type cable (included).The user has the ability to select frequency (two-channels) to provide the optimal picture. Two additional BNC output jacks allow the user to connect two additional video monitors, computer displays or recording devices of the user’s choice.

The Deluxe Evolution remote wireless video receiver product shall consist of a deluxe display/receiver module 2 BNC connectors, a receiving antenna, 10-foot auxiliary coaxial video cable, two RCA video input adapter jacks, a 110 VAC power cord, 12 VDC cigarette lighter adapter cord, grab-n-go carrying case and an operation and instruction manual.

The second model is the Evolution remote wireless video mini-receiver kit (without display) (P/N 10020165). This lower cost alternative to the deluxe Evolution remote wireless video receiver allows the user to integrate receiving capability into a video monitor, computer display or recording device of the user’s choice. The Evolution remote wireless video mini-receiver product consists of a receiver module, a receiving antenna, 10-foot auxiliary coaxial video cable, two RCA video input adapter jacks, 110 VAC power cord, 12 VDC cigarette lighter adapter cord, a carrying case and operation and instruction manual.