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News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: T-Series
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 May 2008
Mid-range IR - better performance and
wider choice
When FLIR Systems launched its ThermaCAM mid-range E-Series two years ago it hit the spot: high volume sales confirmed that the camera had all the right credentials for the advanced, frequent user
The launch of ThermaCAM T-Series to the high-end of mid-range met with even higher demand, proving that FLIR Systems had again read the market correctly Now the company has increased its T-Series to introduce two new models to the range providing extended choice
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 28 Apr 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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They have a wide choice of measurement functions including spotmeter, area box and high/low temperature isotherms; the T400 also has delta T.
The image quality on the original T-Series was already high but now it's even better.
The top of the range T400 launched last year now has a thermal sensitivity of 50mK NETD.
With its 25um pitch, this new generation detector allows better performance from a camera that is smaller and lighter than its competitors; this camera weighs just 880g.
The two new entry-level model additions are the T200 and the T250 with a 200 x 150 IR resolution and sensitivity of <100mK and <80mK respectively.
Both have 2 x digital zoom, 9Hz frame refresh and the Picture-in-Picture function.
This allows the overlay, pan and scale of an infrared image on a visual image and full analysis of the combined images from retained measurement data.
On the higher-end models this new feature is both scalable and moveable.
It complements the more advanced Thermal Fusion feature that allows the automatic and seamless transition of images from thermal to visual in real time.
The T-Series was the first ever thermal imaging camera to have a large 3.5" touch screen with stylus.
This feature greatly improves access to the software menu and extends communication and storage functionality.
All additional information such as screen sketches and voice annotations - features unique to the T250 and T400 - are stored with the IR image, eliminating the need for separate pen, paper and voice recorder.
All T-Series cameras have a temperature measurement range of -20C to 350C with option up to 1200C on the T360 and T400.
Dust and water splash-proof and shock resistant they are all battery powered for up to four hours of uninterrupted use.
The complete kit comprises camera, carrying case, power supply, cabling, battery charger, LCD screen sunshield and battery.
As standard the T-Series is supplied with ThermaCAM Quickreport software in PDF format and SD card.
Naturally the range is compatible with the very latest Reporter software, a wizard-based reporting suite with advanced image processing and temperature calculation functions. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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