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Temperature measurement: IR techniques
News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: ThermaCAM Merlin
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 August 2005
Latest thermal cameras on show at Medtec
Ireland
Thermography is now eminently affordable and easy to apply to all manner of thermal imaging, process monitoring and vision applications see the latest on the Flir Systems stand in Medtec Ireland 2005
In recent years the design and specification of infrared cameras has changed substantially to the point where thermography is now eminently affordable and easy to apply to all manner of thermal imaging, process monitoring and vision applications A leading architect of this change is Flir Systems and at this year's Medtec Ireland 2005, Flir will show their latest generation cameras, which are ideally suited to the medical device manufacturing environment
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 29 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new ThermaCAM Merlin is a high performing mid-wave Infrared camera, but also sets a new standard in flexibility and performance
Benefits of Infrared thermography
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
Typical applications include laser welding of polymers, inspection of medical packaging and quality inspection of devices.
In conjunction with its Irish distributor, Butler Technologies, Flir Systems will focus on the wide-ranging flexibility of its infrared cameras.
An important new addition to the range is ThermaCAM Merlin.
Further reading
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
Fixed thermal imaging for monitoring process plant
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
This mid-wave infrared camera has been designed for sensing minute temperature differences and is more flexible in its application than any other commercially available high-end camera.
ThermaCAM Merlin offers an unmatched combination of factory optimised and field-customisable features including variable integration time and data processing software.
An impressive range of interchangeable lenses is available including microscope and telescope optics.
Featuring a Stirling cooled InSb detector, the camera has outstanding thermal sensitivity, NEDT is typically < 18mK.
It provides 320 x 256 high-resolution images with uniformity from 0 C up to 2000 C and can detect temperature differences as small as 0.018 C.
Introduced at last year's Medtec but now finding wide application, the top-of-the-range ThermaCAM S65 can also be configured to meet the precise needs of the job.
When teamed with Flir Systems ThermaCAM Researcher software, this uncooled longwave camera allows in-depth and extensive thermal analysis including 50Hz digital recording and evaluation of high-speed events.
Enhanced connectivity options include an IEEE-1394 FireWire interface for real-time transfer of fully radiometric 14-bit JPEG images and associated data.
Several of Flir Systems A-Series fixed mounted cameras will be demonstrated including the ThermoVision A10, the world's smallest infrared camera.
Despite its size, it has the features and performance of larger, far more expensive infrared systems.
Overall, the A-Series provides affordable, fully integrated thermal imaging and measurement with a high degree of flexibility.
They feature powerful, built-in logic and multiple independent alarms.
Each ThermoVision infrared camera can be equipped with its own unique URL that allows it to be addressed independently via its Ethernet connection.
This also enables any authorised user to access and control the camera via LAN, WAN or Internet using a standard web browser.
Radiometric and non-radiometric models are available.
See Flir Systems at Medtec Ireland 2005 Stand # 410. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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