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News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: ThermoVision A40F
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 October 2006
Infrared cameras for excessive heat
environments
The new fixed mounted ThermoVision A40F has been designed for use in excessive heat and dust-laden environments where highly accurate temperature measurement accuracy over 300 deg C is critical.
The ability to look through flames has been a capability of the Flir Systems' ThermaCAM range of infrared cameras for some time However, with the introduction of two new ThermoVision models this benefit is now also matched by real-time recording, exceptional resolution over 300 deg C and highly flexible set-up
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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This model allows the user to see temperature differences as small as 0.08 deg C in a range up to 2000 deg C.
It produces crisp 320 x 240 images via more than 76,800 individual measurement points at a refresh rate of 50Hz.
Fully configured I/O functionality allows the ThermoVision A40F to be integrated quickly into a network control or to be set-up as a stand-alone system.
The ThermoVision A40F has a choice of connectivity options.
For real-time image and data transfer of fully radiometric 16-bit images an IEEE-1394 FireWire digital output is provided.
Each camera can also be equipped with its own unique URL allowing it to be addressed independently via its Ethernet connection.
The calibrated measurement output of the ThermoVision A40F can easily be used to control a process.
And there is no need for complete programming.
For application developers Flir Systems offers two software options.
A ThermoVision SDK-kit for Visual Basic/C++ programmers and a ThermoVision LabView Tookit for those familiar with National Instruments' LabView.
Both kits are based on ActiveX technology.
To complement this mounted camera Flir Systems has also introduced the ThermaCAM P50F, a new portable 320 x 240 uncooled infrared camera.
This model comes complete with built-in laser LocatIR target pointer and may be supplied with LCD screen or head-up display.
A detachable heat shield reflects heat from the camera and operator providing increased protection.
As well as the standard ThermaCAM Quickview software ThermaCAM P50F can be specified with ThermaCAM Reporter for quick and easy creation of inspection reports.
A further option is ThermaCAM Imagebuilder image composite software that allows, for example, a complete picture of the inside of a refractory to be created for further analysis.
Naturally both cameras are completely sealed to the outside to eliminate the risk of dirt or debris entering the camera body.
These latest additions to the range have also been designed to draw less power in order to reduce the heat produced by components inside the camera.
This helps to ensure the ThermaCAM does not overheat in the high ambient temperatures. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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