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FOTRIC H6 High-Performance Acoustic Imaging Camera

P/N: FOTRIC-H6Boeing: COM-18702 (equivalent)

162 MEMS Microphones — Flagship Sensitivity for Leaks & Partial Discharge

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The FOTRIC H6 is the high-performance flagship of the H-Series acoustic imaging line. A 6.6-inch spiral array of 162 MEMS digital microphones delivers exceptional sensitivity for the smallest pressurized-gas leaks and the earliest signs of partial discharge on aviation electrical equipment. Dual LQ (Leak) and PD (Partial Discharge) detection modes, on-device analysis, and the AnalyzIR professional software suite make the H6 a single tool that replaces multiple legacy stethoscopes, air-leak detectors, and PD probes.

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Boeing Tool Coverage

Boeing Common Tool: COM-18702Functional Equivalent

Purpose-built for COM-18702

The FOTRIC H6 is the flagship H-Series camera — 162 MEMS microphones, 2 – 100 kHz, 5" Gorilla-Glass touchscreen, IP54, 2-year calibration interval. Exceeds every technical requirement called out by Boeing tool tag COM-18702.

Boeing AMM Tasks That Reference COM-18702

  • Task 20-10-79-270-801Ultrasonic Leak Detection Checks — pairs with SPL-1473 for cabin pressurization, A/C, bleed air, hydraulic bypass, parking brake, pitot-static, oxygen, and pressurized-component leaks (Boeing 737-600 AMM EGN, applicability EGN ALL)
  • Task GeneralWide-area acoustic scanning where an adjustable-frequency (2 – 50 kHz) digital acoustic camera is called out by the AMM in lieu of a handheld probe

Task references sourced from Boeing AMM documentation supplied by our customers. Coverage of individual tail-numbers depends on the operator's minor-model / revision applicability.

Tool Equivalency Statement

The FOTRIC H6 is offered as an approved-equivalent alternative under airline tool-equivalency programs. Its 162-mic array exceeds the microphone-density baseline in the COM-18702 specification, and its dual LQ (leak) + PD (partial discharge) modes cover both leak-detection and electrical-inspection use cases. Adoption requires the operator's own Part 145 tool-equivalency documentation.

Regulatory Framework

  • FAA 14 CFR 145.109(c)
  • FAR 43.13(a)
  • FAA Part 145

Boeing does not certify third-party alternatives. Tool tags are capability specifications; operators and Part 145 repair stations accept form-fit-functional equivalents through documented tool-equivalency programs. Consult your quality organization before adoption on any specific fleet.

Product Details

ModelFOTRIC H6
Microphone Channels162 MEMS digital microphones
Array Layout6.6-inch spiral topology
Acoustic Image FOV66° × 52°
Acoustic Sampling Rate200 kHz
Acoustic Refresh Rate25 Hz
Frequency Range2 – 100 kHz (sound pressure range varies by frequency band; -25 to 120 dB SPL @ 25 kHz)
Working Distance0.3 – 200 m (1 – 626 ft)
Detection ModesLQ (Leak) — leakage level display; PD — PRPD diagram, 50/60 Hz adaptive
On-Device AnalysisDirect on-camera acoustic image analysis
Analysis SoftwareAnalyzIR — professional thermal + acoustic analysis
Leak EvaluationAuto-identification of leak points + annual energy cost calculation
Partial Discharge DiagnosticsAuto-diagnosis: surface, floating, tip (corona)
T-FFTD®Captures instantaneous sound signals; extended real-time image retention
Digital Zoom1 – 10× continuous
Hologram ModeAdjustable sound-pressure threshold overlay on optical image
PalettesRed-Blue, Iron, Grey — with transparency adjustment
Display5" 1280 × 720 LCD, Gorilla anti-explosion touchscreen
Digital Camera13 Megapixel industrial-grade
LED Flash LampTorch + flash modes
Battery7.4 V, 3500 mAh rechargeable Li-ion, field-replaceable (2 packs included)
Battery Runtime≥ 4 hours per pack (continuous)
Battery ChargingCharge to 90% in 2.5 h — charging dock + USB direct charging
External PowerDC 12 V supported
Storage CardSD, hot-swappable, up to 1 TB
Image FormatJPEG (holographic acoustic image)
Video FormatMP4 (non-holographic acoustic video, view-only)
Voice AnnotationUp to 120 s per acoustic image
Text / Tags / QRSoft-keyboard text, tags, and QR/bar code scanning
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz / 5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothSupported (BT headset audio monitoring)
USBUSB-C, USB 3.0/2.0, OTG supported
HDMIMicro HDMI 1.4, 1080p @ 60 Hz streaming
FTP Data TransferVia Wi-Fi or device Wi-Fi hotspot
GPSBeiDou / GPS / GLONASS; location saved to image
Compass360° orientation saved to image
Real-time Distance MeasurementDistance to sound source computed on-device
Enclosure RatingIP54 (IEC 60529)
Operating Temperature-20 to 44 °C (-4 to 112 °F)
Storage Temperature-40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F) without battery
Relative Humidity< 95 % RH
Shock25 g (IEC 60068-2-27:2008)
Vibration2 g (IEC 60068-2-6:1995)
SafetySELV (IEC 60950-1:2005); RoHS compliant
EMCIEC 61000-4-2
Weight (with battery)1.3 kg (2.86 lb); battery 0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Dimensions175 × 151 × 95 mm
Recommended Calibration2 years
Warranty2 years
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, German
PackagingCamera + 2× Li-ion batteries, charging dock, USB-C cable, Micro HDMI cable, 128 GB SD + reader, power adapter, softbag, hard carrying case, quick-start manual, certificates

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