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News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: ThermoVisionT A40-M temperature measurement
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 August 2004
Camera sees temperature differences to
0.08degC
A high-precision, non-contact temperature measurement system that is affordable, flexible and feature-rich enables temperature differences as small as 0.08degC to be seen.
With the introduction of its new ThermoVisionT A40-M, FLIR Systems has provided those involved in process automation, research and development, vision and security with a high-precision, non-contact temperature measurement system that is affordable, flexible and feature-rich This fully integrated system enables temperature differences as small as 0.08degC to be seen in a range from -40degC to +500degC
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The camera's maintenance-free and uncooled microbolometer produces crisp, high resolution images of 320 x 240 pixels, offering more than 76,800 individual measurement points per image at a refresh rate of 50/60Hz.
To maximise application flexibility, the ThermoVision A40-M gives the user a choice of connection options.
For real-time image and fast data transfer of fully radiometric 18-bit images, an IEEE-1394 FireWire digital output is provided.
RJ-45 Ethernet connection is the second option, for network and/or multiple camera installations.
Each A40-M camera can be equipped with its own URL allowing it to be addressed independently via its Ethernet connector.
This allows any authorised user with a web browser to access control menus and the thermal images which are streamed in semi real-time.
Thanks to the fully configured input/output functionality, the A40-M can be easily integrated into existing systems or set-up as a stand-alone unit.
The operator can set and modify up to four areas in the camera's field-of-view.
This allows for example, the system alarm to be activated should the temperature within one these defined cells, rise above or fall below a pre-defined value.
The camera's calibrated measurement output enables it to be instantly used to control a process, eliminating the need for complex programming.
Multiple options exist to reduce dramatically the time it takes to programme a customised solution.
In addition to its Software Developers Kit for Visual Basic and C++, FLIR Systems also offers analogue and digital LabViewT toolkits using Active-X technology.
Weighing just 1.4 kgs, the A40-M is compact and light enough to be installed even in relatively inaccessible locations on the production line.
High quality, real-time radiometric images are viewable simply by connecting the camera to a PC or monitor.
Camera functions can then be controlled either from the PC or via the integrated keyboard. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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