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Thermal imaging cameras for automation / process control

Thermal imaging cameras for automation / process control
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Thermal imaging cameras for automation / process control

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Overview of FLIR Systems and Thermal Imaging Cameras
FLIR Systems is a prominent manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras used in sectors like automation, fire and safety, machine vision, process monitoring, and quality control. These cameras detect infrared radiation to create images based on temperature differences, enabling precise temperature readings.
Company Expansion and Manufacturing
FLIR Systems has expanded significantly, employing over 3,200 people and operating six manufacturing plants globally. The company designs and manufactures critical technologies in-house, including detectors and lenses.
Infrared Technology
Infrared radiation is part of the electromagnetic spectrum emitted by objects above absolute zero. Thermal imaging cameras convert infrared images into radiometric ones, allowing for non-contact temperature measurement, crucial for various applications.
Advantages of Thermal Imaging Cameras
FLIR thermal imaging cameras can scan entire areas, providing comprehensive temperature data and quickly identifying potential issues, making them particularly useful in production environments for quality assurance and safety monitoring.
Applications in Automation and Safety
These cameras are used in automation to detect production issues invisible to the naked eye and are vital in safety applications across industries like oil and gas, power generation, and steel manufacturing to prevent fires and equipment failures.
FLIR Axx-Series Cameras
The Axx-Series offers compact, affordable thermal imaging solutions for machine vision applications, supporting GigE Vision and GenICam protocols for seamless integration with existing systems. They offer various image resolutions and are suitable for a wide temperature range.
FLIR A300/A310 Cameras
These fixed-mounted cameras are designed for critical equipment monitoring, featuring built-in analysis functions, alarm capabilities, and remote control. They can be housed in environmental casings for use in harsh conditions, ensuring reliable performance in dusty or wet environments.
Camera Specifications
The FLIR A300 and A310 cameras come with various lens options and can be housed for protection against dust and water, achieving an IP66 rating. The A310 pt model offers pan/tilt capabilities for large area monitoring. The A315 and A615 models are compact, affordable, and compatible with third-party machine vision software.
Applications
These cameras are beneficial in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, automotive, and electronics for fire prevention, process quality control, and equipment monitoring.
Technical Features
The cameras support Ethernet connections, digital input/output, and have rugged aluminum housing. The A615 model offers high-resolution imaging and high-speed infrared windowing. The A315 model includes a 25-degree lens with motorized focus.
Software and Integration
FLIR provides various software tools for camera integration, including FLIR Tools for image analysis and FLIR Sensors Manager for managing multiple cameras. The cameras support GigE Vision and GenICam protocols for seamless integration with third-party software.
Training and Support
FLIR offers training through the Infrared Training Center (ITC) to enhance user knowledge of thermal imaging technology. After-sales support is provided through a global service network to ensure camera reliability and longevity.
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications for each camera model include measurement analysis capabilities, environmental data, and system features such as automatic heaters and video streaming options.
Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various FLIR thermal imaging cameras, including models A315, A615, A65, A35, A15, and A5. Key specifications include imaging and optical data, detector data, measurement capabilities, and environmental data. The cameras support multiple video formats and have different power requirements.
Imaging and Optical Data
The cameras feature automatic lens identification, thermal sensitivity of <0.05°C at +30°C, and focus options that are either automatic or manual. They offer various fields of view and minimum focus distances, with digital zoom capabilities ranging from 1–8×.
Detector Data
The cameras use uncooled microbolometer detectors with resolutions varying from 320 × 240 pixels to 640 × 480 pixels. The spectral range is between 7.5–13 μm, and the detector pitch varies by model.
Measurement Capabilities
The object temperature range for these cameras spans from –20°C to +2000°C, depending on the model. Accuracy is typically ±2°C or ±2% of the reading. Measurement corrections include atmospheric transmission, optics transmission, emissivity, and reflected apparent temperature corrections.
Digital Input/Output and Ethernet
The cameras support digital I/O with opto-isolated inputs and outputs, and Ethernet communication using TCP/IP and other protocols. They are compatible with GigE Vision and GenICam standards.
Environmental Data
Operating temperature ranges from –15°C to +50°C, with storage temperatures from –40°C to +70°C. The cameras are designed to withstand humidity and comply with EMC standards.
Physical Data
The cameras are housed in aluminum, with various mounting options available. They come with a range of accessories, including lenses, power supplies, and mounting equipment.
Accessories
A wide variety of accessories are available, including different lenses for varying magnification and field of view, power supplies, Ethernet cables, and mounting options. Environmental housings are available to protect the cameras from dust and water.
Recommendations
The document suggests selecting accessories based on specific application needs, emphasizing the flexibility and adaptability of FLIR cameras to meet changing requirements.
Overview of Accessories and Components
This document provides detailed information on accessories and components for FLIR thermal imaging cameras, specifically the A310pt, A615, and Axx-series. It includes mounting options, lenses, power supplies, cables, and other accessories.
FLIR A310pt Accessories
  • Mounting Options: Includes pedestal mount for flat surfaces, wall mount, pole mount adapter, and adapter plate for various mounts.
  • Power Supply: Model 206-0004-01 for A310pt and A3xx f-Series cameras.
FLIR A615 Accessories
  • Lenses: Various IR lenses with different focal lengths and fields of view, including wide-angle and macro lenses for specific applications.
  • Power and Connectivity: Includes power supply with multi-plugs, Ethernet and USB cables, PoE injectors, and various cable kits.
  • Transport and Support: Hard transport case, delivery box, table stand kit, and focus adjustment tool.
FLIR Axx-series Accessories General accessories applicable to the Axx-series cameras.
Export Licensing Products may require government authorization for export or re-export. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Contact Information Lists contact details for FLIR Systems offices in various countries including Belgium, Sweden, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UAE, and Russia.
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Thermal imaging cameras for Automation & Fire and Safety Machine Vision Process Monitoring Quality Control Fire Detection Critical Equipment Monitoring

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FLIR Systems: the world leader in thermal imaging cameras FLIR Systems 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 Systems’ thermal imaging systems use stateof-the-art thermal imaging technology that detects infrared radiation - or heat. Based on detected temperature differences, thermal imaging cameras can create a crisp image. Complicated algorithms make it also possible to read correct temperature values from this image. We design and manu­ facture all of the critical...

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INFRARED: more than meets the eye Infrared - part of the electromagnetic spectrum Our eyes are detectors that are designed to detect visible light (or visible radiation). There are other forms of light (or radiation) that we cannot see. The human eye can only see a very small part of the electromagnetic spectrum. At one end of the spectrum we cannot see ultraviolet light, while at the other end our eyes cannot see infrared. Infrared radiation lies between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The primary source of infrared radiation is heat or thermal radiation....

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Why use thermal imaging cameras? Why would you choose a FLIR thermal imaging camera? There are other technologies available to help you measure temperatures in a non-contact mode. Infrared thermometers for example. Infrared thermometers vs thermal imaging cameras Infrared (IR) thermometers are reliable and very useful for single-spot temperature readings, but for scanning large areas or components, it’s easy to miss critical components that may be near failure and need repair. A FLIR thermal imaging camera can scan entire motors, components, or panels at once never missing any overheating hazards,...

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Thermal imaging cameras for automation and fire & safety Production engineers and technicians are faced by the demand for higher production output at a constant quality and at lower cost. The FLIR A-series thermal imaging cameras are the most effective tool available for Infrared Machine Vision, Closed loop Process control and Quality Assurance imaging, helping you to validate and increase product quality and throughput and thereby give your products a competitive edge and increased profitability. The FLIR A-Series thermal imaging cameras are also great tools for fire and safety applications....

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The advantages of thermal imaging at a glance! • Sees the heat produced • Can trigger alarms • Non-contact, quick and easy to use • Performs inspections when systems are in production • Identifies and locates the problem • Measures the temperature • Stores the information • Saves you valuable time and money Automation Function test and quality assessment of car windows and seats Due to the high quality demands of the automobile industry all front and rear windows, car seat heatings and various other components are assessed with thermal imaging cameras. In addition to the traditional presence...

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FLIR A65 / A35 / A15 / A5 Compact thermal imaging cameras for machine vision applications Thermal imaging cameras are used worldwide across a wide variety of industries to monitor continuous processes. Thermal imaging can easily collect information on product quality and/or production efficiency that is difficult or impossible to capture using conventional means such as thermocouples or visible light cameras. The FLIR Axx-Series is the perfect solution for those applications that require the benefits of a thermal image. The FLIR Axx-Series camera has features and functions that make it the natural...

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Software included The FLIR Axx thermal imaging cameras work seamlessly together with FLIR Tools. It allows for viewing and analyzing thermal images and includes functions such as time versus temperature plots. Users that need more functionality and also want to be able to record images can optionally choose for FLIR Tools+. Process monitoring of production line Quality control of food production line Ethernet connection Available models FLIR A65 Resolution Available lenses

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FLIR A300 / A310 Hotspot detection: the thermal eye that never sleeps Fixed mounted thermal imaging cameras like FLIR A300/ A310 can be installed almost anywhere to monitor your critical equipment and other valuable assets. It will safeguard your plant and measure temperature differences to assess the criticality of the situation. This allows you to see problems before they become costly failures, preventing downtime and enhancing worker safety. Built-in extensive analysis functions (only FLIR A310) Spot, area measurement and difference temperature functions. Built-in alarm functions (only FLIR...

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Digital photo and thermal image of a substation showing a transformer with excessive temperature. Thermal imaging offers another pair of “eyes” to see through the steam into the log vat for proper log alignment. Operators cannot see through the steam cloud caused by condensation in cooler air temperatures. Who will benefit from this technology? Oil and Gas Oil refineries and exploration, petrochemical plants: Rugged aluminium housing Easy mounting on three sides • Natural gas processing, transport and storage • Fire prevention in storage areas • Refractory lining monitoring • Flare detection...

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FLIR A315 / A615 Automation: speed up your design cycle with thermal imaging Fixed mounted thermal imaging cameras like FLIR A615/A315 can be installed almost anywhere to monitor your production process by detecting and measuring temperature differences and visualize heat patterns. The FLIR A315 / A615 is a series of compact and affordable thermal imaging cameras, fully controlled by a PC. Due to their compliance to standards, FLIR A315 / A615 are Plug&Play with 3rd parties Machine Vision software like National instruments, Cognex, Matrox, MVtec and Stemmer Imaging. GigE Vision™ standard compatibility...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.