Industry’s First Certified Camera for Long-Range Gas Leak Detection, Unveiled by Opgal at Gastech 2012

KARMIEL, Israel, October 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

The new EyeCGas Infrared Gas Imaging Camera equipped with a 75 mm lens is
the only camera certified for use in Class I Div 2 hazardous locations enabling remote

detection and visualization of gas leaks from a great distance

Opgal Optronic Industries [http://www.opgal.com ], a leading global provider of
thermal and long range near IR imaging solutions, announced today a new long-range model
of its EyeCGas Infrared Gas Imaging camera, using a 75mm lens. Utilizing its proprietary
optical design, the EyeCGas infrared camera enables remote inspection of potentially
leaking areas by detecting and visualizing even the smallest gas leaks from hundreds of
meters away. EyeCGas is the only gas imaging camera certified for use in Class I Div 2
hazardous locations, meeting ATEX II 3G Ex nL IIC T6, ANSI/ISA-12.12.01, UL1604 and CSA
C22.2 No. 213-M1987.

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The EyeCGas provides improved operational safety, shortened inspection times, and
increased operational efficiency for companies in the oil and gas industry. EyeCGas users
are able to inspect a large area of a facility at a safe distance away from the site of
the leak, keeping technicians out of harm’s way. The ability to immediately detect
fugitive leaks and GHG emissions reduces their environmental impact and enables timely
repairs, leading to shortened inspection times and reduced costs for lost product.

“The newly introduced 75 mm lens provides stronger magnification with a narrower field
of view, thereby enabling gas detection from longer distances even up to hundreds of
meters away,” said Omer Yanai, Vice President, Gas Imaging Business Unit of Opgal. “We are
proud to provide the only certified equipment in the market. The camera is an ideal tool
for companies and regulators looking to protect the environment by reducing GHG
emissions.”

For more information please visit us at Gastech 2012, Excel, London, October 8-11 at
booth A42, or contact gas@opgal.com in order to schedule a meeting.

About Opgal

Opgal delivers advanced vision and surveillance solutions enabling accurate insight
into suspicious situations in adverse and harsh visibility conditions. Using
state-of-the-art thermal and active-imaging technologies, Opgal leverages advanced
electro-optics and image processing expertise to create high- performance, versatile
visualization hardware and software products for the security and safety markets. Founded
30 years ago, Opgal is a major supplier to some of the leading contractors and has
hundreds of customers in over 50 countries. Opgal is co-owned by Elbit Systems and Rafael
Advanced Defense Systems. http://www.opgal.com

        For more information please contact:
        Alberto Wahnon
        wahnon@opgal.com
        +972-54-4793704

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