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Temperature measurement: IR techniques
News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: ThermaCAM Merlin
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 July 2004
Midwave Infrared camera is sensitive
The new ThermaCAM Merlin is a high performing mid-wave Infrared camera, but also sets a new standard in flexibility and performance
Although FLIR Systems has considerable infrared experience spanning a range of wavelengths, the company has, in recent years, focused its attention on perfecting long-wave infrared thermal imaging cameras with predictive maintenance as the prime target market However, despite being a good universal medium, long wave operation clearly doesn't meet every need and FLIR Systems has become particularly sensitive to calls from the R and D community for a high performing mid-wave Infrared camera
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 30 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Infrared thermography offers distinct benefits in fixed-mounted applications within design and production engineering: it is able to 'see' thermal patterns and use it in real time to alarm or control
The introduction of the new ThermaCAM Merlin is the result, an infrared camera that not only responds to this specific demand but also sets a new standard in flexibility and performance.
Put simply, ThermaCAM Merlin is more flexible than any other commercial, high-end infrared camera.
It offers an unmatched combination of factory optimised and field-customisable features including variable integration time and data processing software.
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FLIR opens up the market for infrared thermography
The ability to monitor and assess prototype performance and production processes using thermography is not new, but the cost and complexity of the technology has proved prohibitive to many OEMs
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The new FLIR Systems A20 Series cameras enable fixed mounted thermal imaging to be used for general process automation applications, monitoring machinery and process lines for any developing hotspots
An impressive range of interchangeable infrared lenses is also available including microscope and telescope optics.
This means that ThermaCAM Merlin can be adapted to suit the most demanding R and D applications.
Featuring a Stirling cooled InSb detector, ThermaCAM Merlin has outstanding thermal sensitivity, -NEDT is typically less than 18mK.
It provides 320 x 256 high resolution images with uniformity from 0C up to +2000C and can detect temperature differences as small as 0.018C.
Merlin operates in the 3 - 5 micron waveband, 1.5 - 5 micron optional, with variable integration time to eliminate image saturation problems.
The camera also benefits from low-noise electronics for high-sensitivity applications.
ThermaCAM Merlin is designed to feed real-time data at a 50Hz frame rate directly to a notebook or desktop PC for recording and analysis.
This high performance is complemented by ThermaCAM Researcher, the dedicated software package that has been introduced to provide research and development professionals with high-speed data acquisition and in-depth static and real-time analysis of thermal processes.
This software has powerful built-in measurement and analysis functions including isotherms and spot measurement, line profiles, area histograms, image subtraction capability.
The superb accuracy and reliability of this camera makes it suitable for a wide variety of R and D, scientific and non-destructive testing applications but is a perfect choice for looking at plastics, glass and other high temperature targets.
It also has the ability to image through smoke and is immune to solar reflections.
ThermaCAM Merlin is available as either a radiometric or imaging-only model. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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