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R&D Cooled catalogue

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Overview of FLIR and Thermal Imaging Technology
FLIR is a leading global company in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of thermal imaging systems. These systems use infrared technology to detect heat and create images based on temperature differences. FLIR ensures quality and performance by manufacturing critical components like detectors and lenses in-house.
Manufacturing and Market Presence
FLIR operates six manufacturing plants worldwide, employs over 3,200 people, and generates an annual turnover exceeding 1 billion USD. It is the largest manufacturer of commercial thermal imaging cameras globally.
Advanced Thermal Solutions for R&D
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions, located near Paris, focuses on high-performance solutions for R&D and science applications, catering to fields such as predictive maintenance, building inspections, and security.
Key Components and Quality Assurance
FLIR emphasizes quality by manufacturing its own infrared detectors and lenses, ensuring all components meet stringent international standards. The optics are crafted from materials like germanium and silicium, suitable for infrared transmission.
Applications in Research and Development
Thermal imaging cameras are used in various R&D applications, including material characterization, medical thermography, and high-speed thermal imaging. They provide non-contact temperature measurements essential in fields like electronics manufacturing and medical diagnostics.
Advanced Measurement Capabilities
FLIR offers both cooled and uncooled camera solutions with advanced measurement capabilities for fast motion, large temperature ranges, and small amplitude phenomena. These cameras feature short integration times, high frame rates, and multispectral analysis capabilities.
Proprietary Technologies
FLIR's proprietary technologies, such as CNUCTM and HyperCalTM, enhance image quality and measurement accuracy, allowing for flexible integration time adjustments and extended temperature range measurements.
Conclusion
FLIR's thermal imaging cameras are equipped with advanced functionalities tailored for high-end R&D applications, offering detailed thermal images and accurate measurements, making them indispensable tools for researchers and professionals in various fields.
FLIR X8000 sc / X6000 sc Series Overview
The document provides a detailed description of the FLIR X8000 sc / X6000 sc Series thermal imaging cameras, highlighting their advanced features, specifications, and applications in scientific and R&D settings.
Specifications
The FLIR X8000 sc Series offers a resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels, while the X6000 sc Series provides 640 x 512 pixels. Both series feature high sensitivity, detecting temperature differences as small as 18mK, and can measure temperatures up to +3,000º C. The cameras support ultra-high frame rates, with the X8000 sc reaching up to 106 Hz full frame and the X6000 sc up to 355 Hz.
Features
Key features include auto exposure, outstanding measurement accuracy, and advanced connectivity options such as Camera Link, Gigabit Ethernet, and DVI-output. The cameras also support a wide range of interchangeable lenses and a motorized filter wheel for enhanced measurement accuracy.
Technologies
The document mentions several proprietary technologies like CNUCTM Calibration for measurement stability, HypercalTM for optimal sensitivity, and DRX for dynamic range extension. These technologies enhance the camera's performance in various thermal imaging applications.
Applications
The cameras are ideal for demanding scientific and R&D applications, offering flexibility with features like external triggering and synchronization for capturing fleeting events. The document also highlights the FLIR High-Speed Digital Recorder (HSDR) for extended high-speed data recording.
Comparison
A comparison table is provided for different models within the FLIR X8000 sc / X6000 sc Series, detailing resolution, frame rates, and other specific features.
Additional Products
The document briefly introduces other FLIR series like the A3500sc/A6500sc and SC7000, emphasizing their suitability for industrial R&D with features like cooled detectors and high sensitivity.
FLIR SC7000 Series
This series integrates a high-speed 2x4 position filter wheel for multispectral imaging, capturing up to 400 frames per second at 320 x 240 pixels. It offers variable integration time and can function as a traditional IR camera by removing the filter wheel. The series supports SW-MWIR or LWIR regions and includes ALTAIR software for image processing.
FLIR SC5000 Series
Known for high spatial resolution and sensitivity, this series features a cooled Indium Antimonide detector, operating in the 2.5 to 5.1 µm waveband. It offers high frame rates, external triggering, and temperature range extension capabilities. The series includes a removable filter wheel and multiple video outputs, making it suitable for electronic inspections and high-speed imaging.
FLIR SC2500 Series
This series provides high sensitivity in the shortwave infrared spectrum, with detectors operating in the 0.9 to 1.7 µm waveband. It supports high frame rates with windowing and accurate non-contact temperature measurements up to 3000°C. The camera features spectral tuning capabilities and easy integration into other instruments.
Lens Options
The document lists various lenses available for different FLIR camera models, detailing focal lengths, f-numbers, and fields of view, allowing customization based on specific imaging needs.
Software and Integration
FLIR offers ResearchIR software for advanced thermal analysis, supporting high-speed recording, image processing, and multiple export options. An optional SDK is available for further customization. ResearchIR Max includes additional features for complex thermal analysis and supports multiple cameras.
Applications
The cameras are suitable for a wide range of applications, including electronic board inspection, laser beam profiling, and spectral data collection. They are designed to meet the needs of R&D, industrial, and scientific users.
Camera Specifications
The document outlines various models such as the X8000sc, X6000sc, A3500sc, A6500sc, SC7000, and ORION series. Key specifications include:
  • Detector Type: Indium Antimonide (InSb) and Mercury Cadmium Telluride (MCT).
  • Spectral Range: 1.5 – 5.1 µm for InSb and 7.7 – 11.5 µm for MCT.
  • Resolution: Ranges from 320x256 to 1280x1024 pixels.
  • Frame Rate: Varies by model, with some supporting up to 4500 Hz.
  • Temperature Range: Standard range from -20°C to +300°C, with optional calibration up to +3000°C.
  • Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link, and optional analog inputs.
Imaging and Measurement Features
The cameras offer features such as:
  • Dynamic Range: 13- or 14-bit, extendable to 16 bits with DRX.
  • Temperature Accuracy: ±1°C or ±1% of reading.
  • Image Analysis: On-camera temperature analysis and automatic gain control.
Optics and Focus
Available optics include various focal lengths with motorized focus options. The cameras support multiple lens configurations for different applications.
Training and Support
FLIR offers extensive training through the Infrared Training Center (ITC), providing courses that combine theoretical and practical learning. The company also ensures robust after-sales support with a global service network.
Warranty and Maintenance
FLIR provides a full product warranty of 6000 hours on the Stirling cooler, emphasizing the importance of product registration for warranty activation.
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R&D Cooled catalogue-1

Advanced thermal imaging cameras for R&D and Science applications Institutional R&D Non Destructive Testing Lock-In Thermography Multi-spectral analysis Range Phenomenology Medical

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R&D Cooled catalogue-3

FLIR: The world leader in thermal imaging cameras FLIR is the world leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of thermal imaging systems for a wide variety of commercial, industrial and government applications. FLIR thermal imaging systems use state-of-the-art infrared imaging technology that detects infrared radiation - or heat. Based on detected temperature differences, thermal imaging cameras can create a crisp image. Advanced algorithms also make it possible to read correct temperature values from this image. We design and manu­acture all of the f critical technologies inside our...

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FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions Looking for the best performance Thermal imaging cameras are being used for a wide variety of applications: predictive maintenance, building inspections, Security & Surveillance, automotive, maritime, firefighting to name just a few. FLIR is not only active in all these segments but is the undisputed market leader in each segment. High-end R&D customers have, however, totally different needs and expectations. They look for high performance solutions that can support them in their specialised fundamental or applied research projects. FLIR has recognised this and...

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A focus on optics The optics of a thermal imaging camera are designed in a similar way to those of a normal camera. However, the types of glass that are used in a normal camera cannot be used for thermal imaging camera optics, because glass does not transmit infrared radiation well enough. In most cases, the lens is made of germanium or silicium. These expensive materials have excellent mechanical properties, are made of the best optical material and do not break easily. To ensure the highest quality, FLIR turns all its optics at its own production facilities. For manufacturing reflecting surfaces,...

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Advanced Thermal Solutions for a wide range of R&D and Science applications FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions cameras are ideal for a wide range of R&D and Science applications when flexibility and unequaled performance is vital. We are pleased to present you some examples of dedicated applications for which FLIR is offering unique solutions. For more information or any question, feel free to contact us, our applications engineers will give all technical and application support in order to define the adequate solution. Research & Development Thermal imaging cameras can characterise material properties...

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Tracking Thermal imaging camera systems complement video tracking systems by increasing visibility in low light or unfavorable haze conditions, allowing the tracking system to maintain target contact and constantly update the target’s bearing, range, and elevation. Directed energy A directed-energy weapon (DEW) emits energy in an aimed direction without the means of a projectile. DEWs include laser, high power radio frequency, and particle beam technologies. Thermal imaging camera technology is deployed in the testing of DEW instrumentation and in the analysis of target impacts. Laser beam profile...

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Advanced Thermography measurements In many circumstances, R&D applications require advanced measurement capabilities. FLIR ATS offers cooled and uncooled solutions. The higher specification SC5000, X6000 sc, SC7000 and X8000 sc cooled cameras offer ultra-fast, ultra-sensitive performance in the MWIR and LWIR spectral bands, while the SC2500 operates in the NIR spectral band. These cameras provide superior measurement capabilities in challenging setups for fast motion and thermal events, wide temperature range, small amplitude phenomena, multispectral analysis or very small object evaluation....

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4) Small amplitude phenomena Thermal resolution & Lock-in thermography Application description: Thermal stress analysis Camera model: FLIR SC7210 with a lock-in signal input Requirement: A very high thermal sensitivity (<20mK), a lock-in signal input, a snapshot mode 5) Very small object analysis - High spatial resolution Application description: Thermal evaluation of an integrated circuit. Camera model: FLIR SC5650 with x5 microscopic lens with a 3µm/pixel resolution. Requirement: High quality image resolution due to advanced design microscopic lens, a very low NETD and a large FPA detector....

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Thermal imaging cameras with advanced functionalities FLIR Systems realises that thermal imaging cameras for high-end R&D specialists require special features. In order to facilitate the work of researchers, FLIR Systems has developed a number of FLIR proprietary features that are extremely useful for researchers in all fields. These unique features are included on almost all FLIR ATS SC and Xsc Series cameras. Stability and versatility with FLIR CNUCTM CNUCTM is a proprietary calibration process that provides extremely beautiful imagery and accurate measurement from a FLIR thermal imaging camera....

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FLIR X8000 sc / X6000 sc Series It is time to discoverdemanding For the most the fascinating R&D professional world of thermal imaging in HD. Thermal images up to 1280 x 1024 pixels (FLIR X8400 sc) will show you the smallest of details and assure excellent measurement accuracy, while fast dynamic scenes will be accurately recorded up to 355 Hz in full 640x512 resolution (FLIR X6580 sc) and up to 4500 Hz using a 320x8 subwindow (FLIR X6580 sc). The FLIR X8000  / X6000  Series thermal imaging cameras are designed to provide the best sc sc thermal measurement performance together with the most advanced...

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Thermal image of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris. This thermal image of an electronic board shows even the smallest detail. Best possible image quality The FLIR X8400 sc is equipped with a cooled Indium Antimonide detector that produces crisp thermal images of 1280 x 1024 pixels. It allows seeing the smallest of details and offers 4 times more thermal data than the standard 640 x 512 pixels images. Users that do not need this amount of pixels can choose for the FLIR X6000  Series. It provides sc thermal images of 640 x 512 pixels, available with both InSb and MCT detectors. HIGH SENSITIVITY High sensitivity...

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