Durability - MSA designs, manufactures and tests to existing standards that include:

Water/Dust Ingress: International Standard CEI, IEC 529, IP 67 Classification
Direct Flame/Heat Exposure: Simulated NFPA 1981 - 2002 Edition, NFPA 1982-1998
Vibration: Edition MIL-STD-810E Category 1 Loose Cargo
Radio Frequency Interference:Transport CE/EN 50081-2:1992, EN 50082-2:1992, FCC
Rollover (Truck Charger): Part 15 Simulated NFPA 1901-12, 1.7

SAFE-IR TIC Application Training for Firefighters
MSA is pleased to announce a TIC training alliance with SAFE-IR, Inc. SAFE-IR, Inc. provides advanced fireground TIC applications training. SAFE-IR, Inc. is recognized throughout the fire service as a leader in thermal imaging applications training and is dedicated to the correct application of thermal imaging as a tool for firefighters.

The goals of MSA and SAFE-IR are the correct application of thermal imaging as a tool for firefighters, the safety of firefighters in using this technology, and the safety of the users.

Attached below is a bulletin on this advanced TIC training. Please call 1-877- MSA-FIRE or your distributor if you have any questions.




Product Information :
Introducing the new Evolution 5200 Fire Service Thermal Imaging Camera - with Next Generation Performance and New Exclusive Features available only from MSA

High Performance Safety :
• 320 degrees F High Sense Mode Range - gives high image definition over the widest temperature range of any Fire Service TIC
• Twice the Low Sensitivity in the 320o to +1000oF range, compared to all other Fire Service TICs - for great imaging!

It all adds up to the highest ISDR* of any Fire Service TIC - with clearer, sharper, more detailed images over the entire temp range.

*Instantaneous Scene Dynamic Range is the combined value of a sensor's sensitivity and temperature range to determine the number of temperature differences that can be seen at any given instant.

Low Cost - High Value :
As Fire Service TICs become more affordable, MSA takes the lead by adding new features and increasing performance - while lowering both initial and lifetime costs. The increased value of MSA TICs is realized through expanded TIC uses, time saved and SAFETY - every day!

Also - Only From MSA:
• Instant On
• Instant Mode Switching
• Warnings on all Shut Downs
• Shutter Indicator
• Temp Bar and Digital Temp
• 15% Low Sense Activation

Exclusive Feature
New Heat Seeker PLUS - now providing image detail shading

Comparison of Fire Service TIC Performance

High and Low Sensitivity
Most TICs generate thermal images in either High Sense or Low Sense modes, depending on the temperature of the scene. High Sense mode delivers the best image quality - but has a limited temperature range. Low Sense mode trades image quality for a wider temp range to keep the TIC working in high heat.

Evolution 5200 Performance
Only MSA delivers High Sense image quality up to 320oF, the range that 80% of the time matches the temperature range in most structural fires. In addition, only MSA delivers increased sensitivity in Low Sense mode with better high temperature image quality. The shaded color in both High and Low Sense is Evolution 5200's new Heat Seeker PLUS.

Competitive Performance
The limited High Sense temperature range on competitive TICs means that image quality is lost sooner. Low Sense then becomes the standard operating mode, using only a fraction of the total available sensitivity. In addition, competitive TICs lack Heat Seeking color in High Sense mode,an important tool to determine the presence and direction of the fire.

• Limited Temp Range in High Sense
• Temp Range is below 300oF
• Some models have limited High Sense
• No Heat Seeking Color in High Sense
• Limited Sensitivity in Low Sense

New Evolution 5200 Performance
• Widest High Sense Temp Range
• Highest Low Sensitivity
• Heat Seeker PLUS color detail

New from MSA - Reflective Label ID Kits
These HIGHLY REFLECTIVE Write-On Labels will make TIC accountability easier - and provide additional reflectivity on the top and sides of your Evolution 5200. Each Label Kit contains five sets of four labels in bright red, orange, yellow, green and blue. Labels are easily written on with a permanent marker. (MSA P/N 10062184)