New Argus4 HR320 launched at FDIC

Introducing the new Argus4 HR320, the hottest thermal imaging camera on the market.

e2v, manufacturer of the internationally successful Argus4 range of thermal imaging cameras, has launched their latest and most advanced thermal imaging camera to date, the Argus4 HR320.

The launch took place at the world’s largest fire equipment exhibition, FDIC, Indianapolis, USA on the 10th April 2008.

The Argus4 HR320 is a high-resolution version of the Argus4 camera, offering the familiar, simple-to-operate, configuration of the standard Argus4. It is extremely light, at less than 3lbs, and robust. Its fully automatic operation requires no control or adjustment in use. The camera is light enough to be held in one hand, but rugged enough for the harshest of environments.

The Argus HR320 has a high resolution 320 x 240 pixel detector, high definition LCD screen, X2 and X4 zoom facility and SceneSaveTM image capture for 100 images. It also provides spot and ambient temperature measurements, allowing for accurate assessment of site temperatures, and identification of specific danger points.

Paul Spooner, Product Manager for the Argus range of cameras, comments: “the reception to our new Argus HR320 camera has been very positive. This is our highest resolution camera yet, offering a new level in performance, and I am very pleased to say that firefighters who have seen the camera and its features for themselves, agree.”

e2v engineers have over 30 years experience designing the very best in thermal imaging technology. They were the very first to provide the fire industry with thermal cameras back in the 1980s and now continue to provide the most innovative products to fire and rescue personnel working to save lives and property.

Visit Argus at www.argusdirect.com to find out more about the Argus4 HR320 and other Argus cameras.

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About Argus cameras

Argus cameras are designed to the highest specifications to instill confidence in emergency services personnel as they tackle dangerous situations to rescue life and property. Argus cameras allow firefighters to see through smoke, identify and rescue casualties and locate hot spots or the seat and spread of a fire. They aid police and security forces to apprehend criminals and gather evidence, saving lives and property in the process. Argus cameras have many further applications where temperatures require monitoring, such as preventative maintenance, and condition monitoring of equipment. They can also provide vision where light is unavailable.
Argus4 thermal imaging cameras are extremely light, weighing less than 3lbs (1.3kg). They come packed with the most advanced features available on the market today. Argus4 cameras come with up to x4 zoom, 13 colour settings and a picture capture facility capable of taking up to 100 pictures, which can be stored and then downloaded to a PC/Laptop through a USB cable for quicker transfer.

The Argus4 HR32O has been designed using advanced digital signal processing technology for a sharper picture and provides superior performance.

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Press contact:

Mike Tarbard, 01245 453255 michael.tarbard@e2v.com

NOTES FOR EDITORS

e2v technologies plc

e2v technologies is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of specialised components and subsystems, falling within two product groups:

• Electronic tubes
• Sensors and Semiconductors

These products enable some of the world’s leading OEMs to deliver innovative systems for medical and science, aerospace and defence, and commercial and industrial applications.

For the year ended 31 March 2007, e2v achieved sales of £174m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (e2v.l).  In July 2006 e2v technologies plc acquired a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialised electronic components and sub-systems, based in Grenoble, France and in May of 2007 e2v plc acquired MiCS Microchemical Systems SA a designer and manufacturer of semiconductor based gas sensors.  These acquisitions strengthen the Group’s position as a major global provider of specialised electronic components and subsystems.

e2v’s products are supplied into three core market areas:

• Medical & Science: Sensor technology includes imaging sensors for intra-oral and panoramic dental X-ray, mammography, life science applications and X-ray microscopy. Electronic tubes are the enabling technology behind radiotherapy cancer treatments, microwave medical therapy and high-energy physics.
• Aerospace & Defence: Sensor technology includes products for military surveillance, targeting and guidance, space-based imaging and astronomy, radar, electronic warfare, and broadband data converters and microprocessors for aerospace applications.  Electronic tubes provide the enabling technology behind radars, electronic countermeasures (ECM), electronic warfare and satellite communications.
• Commercial & Industrial: Sensor technology includes marine radars, industrial safety sensors, automotive radars and alarms, thermal imaging cameras used by fire fighters, CCD and CMOS high resolution line scan cameras for industrial inspection. Electronic tubes provide enabling technology behind TV broadcast, satellite communications, marine radar and food & industrial processing.

The overall purpose of the business is to grow sustainable shareholder value whilst appropriately meeting the expectations of customers, people, partners, suppliers and the wider community.  e2v’s vision is to create value through bright ideas in technology and materials science. The Company’s mission is to place customers at the heart of the business, providing enabling products of premium quality that extend technical barriers and enhance the competitive position of our partners.

e2v has approximately 1,800 employees worldwide with three UK based manufacturing sites in Chelmsford, Lincoln and High Wycombe, one in Grenoble, France and one in Corcelles, Switzerland.  In addition e2v has sales offices in the UK, USA, Germany, France and Hong Kong, as well as a network of distributors and representatives covering other key territories.

Further information on e2v technologies plc is available from its website, www.e2v.com