ISG Thermal Systems UK, Thermal imagers Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many people have questions about thermal imagers and their specifications and abilities. To make it easier for you, we have developed this list of our most frequently asked questions. We hope that you can find your answers here, but if you can't please feel free to call us at +44 (0) 1268-52770, or use our information request form to find out more.

1	With the launch of Elite LITE, is ISG going to discontinue the Talisman K90D/WASP?
2	I have seen that ISG Inc. is offering a camera called the K80 FireCam. What is this camera and how does it differ from the Elite LITE?
3	Is the Talisman better than the Elite LITE or the other way around?
4	What Infrared detector technology does the Elite LITE use?
5	Is the Elite LITE the smallest camera available?
6	What do you mean by ‘full featured’?
7	Will the Elite LITE ‘white out’?
8	Will the Elite LITE withstand the firefighting environment?
9	Why does the Elite LITE not have a ‘sleep’ mode?
10	What is BST Technology?
11	What is a Microbolometer?
12	Are Microbolometers a newer technology than BST?
13	Are Microbolometers better than BST?
14	Which technology is better for hot firefighting environments?
23	What is meant by "no moving parts"?
24	What is meant by frame update rate?
25	Microbolometers' update rate is 60 Hz and BST is 30 Hz. Which is better?
26	What is an iris?
27	Do BST cameras require an iris to prevent whiteout?
28	Do Microbolometers require an iris to prevent whiteout?
29	What is a pixel?
30	How many pixels does a BST camera have?
31	How many pixels does a microbolometer have?
32	What is a camera engine?
33	What is the advantage of using a camera kit?
34	Will a salesman tell me if the thermal imager he's selling uses a camera kit?
35	How can I tell if the thermal imager I'm evaluating uses a camera kit?
36	Do all firefighting cameras make use of standard camera kits?