FOTRIC H7 Acoustic Imaging Camera

Name: FOTRIC H7 Acoustic Imaging Camera
Brand: CTRL Systems
SKU: FOTRIC-H7

P/N: FOTRIC-H7Boeing: COM-18702 (equivalent)

Powerful Upgrade — Long-Range Detection to 300 m

The FOTRIC H7 is the flagship of the H-Series acoustic imaging line, purpose-built for long-range aviation and industrial inspections. A spiral-topology-optimized array of 345 MEMS digital microphones — the highest density in a handheld acoustic camera — delivers exceptional sensitivity and directivity, extending operating distance from 0.3 m all the way out to 300 m. Combined with the NaviPdM® Venus smart inspection assistant, the H7 enables a fully digitalized workflow from data acquisition through PD diagnosis, leak-cost evaluation, and one-tap report generation — replacing fragmented tools and manual data hand-offs.

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Boeing Tool Coverage

Boeing Common Tool: COM-18702Functional Equivalent

Purpose-built for COM-18702

The FOTRIC H7 is the premium long-range H-Series flagship — 345 MEMS microphones (the highest density in a handheld acoustic camera), 0.3 – 300 m working distance, NaviPdM® Venus AI. Exceeds every technical requirement of 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 H7 is offered as a premium approved-equivalent alternative under airline tool-equivalency programs for Boeing tool tag COM-18702. Its 345-mic array + 300 m working distance exceed the baseline specification for wide-area acoustic scanning, enabling long-distance inspection of tail-mounted APUs, hangar substation gear, and elevated GSE cabinets. 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

345 MEMS Digital Microphone Array

Spiral-topology-optimized array — the highest microphone density in the FOTRIC acoustic line — for the highest sensitivity and directivity available in a handheld camera.

Ultra-Long Detection Range: 0.3 – 300 m

Operational distance extends from 1 ft close-in inspection out to 984 ft — enough to survey a tail-mounted APU, wingtip lights, or an elevated transmission tower from ground level.

NaviPdM® Venus Smart Inspection Assistant

Cloud-connected inspection platform: QR-based asset creation, automatic data capture, PD diagnosis reports, and leak evaluation reports flow end-to-end without manual re-entry.

AI Partial Discharge Diagnosis

Automatically identifies surface discharge, floating discharge, and corona discharge, and evaluates severity — engineered for aviation ground-support electrical inspections and hangar substation walks.

Smart Leak Cost Evaluation

Automatically quantifies each detected leak in annual energy cost so maintenance decisions can be prioritized by dollar impact, not guesswork.

Acoustic Image Delay (T-FFTD®)

Multi-modal transient acoustic matrix retains microsecond-level events so intermittent leaks and discharges stay visible long enough to confirm.

Acoustic Image Focus with Adaptive Noise Reduction

Dynamic noise-reduction algorithms focus the display on a selected sound source and mask the rest — critical on a busy ramp or in a running engine bay.

Dual LED Illumination

Dual-LED light source design delivers superior illumination for low-light hangars, night-shift ramp work, and inspection of shadowed structural pockets.

Extended-Runtime Battery System

7.4 V, 3500 mAh field-replaceable Li-ion; ships with two packs for >6 hours of continuous inspection — enough for full-shift AOG work without a charge break.

5" Gorilla Anti-Explosion Touchscreen

1280 × 720 industrial LCD with Gorilla anti-explosion cover — clear in direct sunlight and rugged enough for the hangar floor.

On-Device Word/PDF Reports

Finished inspection reports generate directly on the camera in Word or PDF, previewable in the gallery before hand-off.

Hot-Swappable 1 TB SD Storage

Supports SD storage up to 1 TB with hot-swap capability — no lost data mid-inspection when the card fills.

Microphone Channels345 MEMS digital microphones

Working Distance0.3 – 300 m (1 – 984 ft)

NaviPdM® Venus AI AssistantIncluded

Acoustic Image FOV66° × 52°

Acoustic Sampling Rate200 kHz

Acoustic Refresh Rate25 Hz

Frequency Range2 – 100 kHz

Detection ModesLeak mode (level); PD mode (PRPD, 50/60 Hz)

Partial Discharge DiagnosticsSurface, floating, corona — auto-diagnosis with severity

T-FFTD®Captures instantaneous sound events with extended display retention

Acoustic Image FocusAdaptive dynamic noise-reduction with source focus

On-Device AnalysisDirect on-camera image analysis

On-Device Report GenerationWord / PDF

Analysis SoftwareAnalyzIR — professional thermal + acoustic analysis

Display5" 1280 × 720 LCD, Gorilla anti-explosion

Image ModesSingle-source, multi-source, hologram

Digital Camera13 Megapixel industrial-grade

Storage CardSD, hot-swappable, up to 1 TB

Battery7.4 V, 3500 mAh rechargeable Li-ion, field-replaceable (2 packs included)

Battery Runtime≥ 6 hours combined (≥ 3 h each pack)

IlluminationDual LED light source

Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese