Flir Systems' P640 infared camera - seeing is believing
Specifically designed in conjunction with professional thermographers,
the newly released ThermaCAM P640 infrared camera is the result of an ongoing
collaboration between the industry and FLIR Systems, the global leader in IR
cameras and technology.
The P640 is the first handheld infrared camera with an uncooled infrared Detector
producing extremely high quality images of 640 X 480 array.
"Effectively, it means you can be twice as far away from the subject - for added
safety - and still measure with complete accuracy, while having the advantage of
seeing an image four times greater compared to a 320 X 240 array camera," said
Roger Christiansz, FLIR Systems (Australia) Managing Director.
For professionals working with infrared cameras several hours every day, the P640
provides the very best working environment possible delivering a complete infrared
solution.
The ThermaCAM P640 is the most professional system available whether you are an
infrared consultant, a thermography expert at a utility provider or in the
manufacturing industry, building industry or in research and development.
The P640 offers the flexibility needed for many different inspection situations
including:
- Detecting loose connections.
- Spotting overheated cable connections.
- Detecting leaking voltage in a power cable.
- Oxidising high voltage switches.
- Badly secured connections.
- Defective insulators.
- Overheated motors.
- Overheated electrical circuitry.
If a thermal anomaly even exists, especially if you're looking at small or distant
targets, the new high definition 640 X 480 array Detector in the P640 can make
the difference between seeing or not seeing.
The P640's superior image quality also allows the professional thermographer to
see much more image detail to pinpoint or diagnose the nature of a problem.
More pixels mean greater temperature measurement accuracy. To the professional
thermographer, this means clear, practical benefits and a strong competitive advantage.
The P640 is packed with advanced, user friendly features to help capture the highest
quality thermal images. Completely new interchangeable lenses have been developed
that further enhance the camera's ability to capture distant targets in high detail
or view close up targets with a wide field of view. The camera can record full
radiometric video sequences for inspecting moving targets such as motors or
conveyor belts. In-camera play-back allows for an on-site review without the need for a PC.
The new camera also includes an interchangeable 1.3 megapixel visual camera, a
large, swivel-mount, 5.6" colour LCD, tiltable viewfinder and a 3-hour battery
- all in a rugged lightweight magnesium package that weighs less than cameras
with a fraction of the resolution and performance features.
Some other key P640 features include:
- Hot spot marker on the visual image.
- Manual and autofocus.
- Up to 8x digital zoom with pan.
- Storage of infrared video clips.
- Simultaneous on-screen live and reference image.
- Text and voice annotations.
- Wireless communication (lrDA).
- Colour and sound alarms.
- Seamless integration into professional software.
Roger Christiansz: "Professionals who stake their reputations and their livelihoods
on the accuracy of their findings and the quality of their IR reports, rely utterly
on the accuracy and quality of their FLIR Systems cameras. The P640 is for them.
"With this unmatched, highly advanced infrared thermal imaging camera in hand,
professional thermographers have a lot to be excited about. High Definition
Infrared has arrived and will quickly become the new industry standard for
infrared reporting," he said.
Completing the 640 range FLIR also announced the release of the ThermaCAM B640
specifically for building inspectors and the SC640 for research and development.
The B640 features the 640 X 480 array Detector and can measure temperatures from
-40 degrees C up to +120 degrees C. The SC640 model incorporates features such as
real-time radiometric image storage and ThemaCAM Researcher software for detailed
static or real-time infrared image analysis.
About Infrared Cameras
Infrared cameras detect and measure heat which develops in virtually all electrical,
electronic or mechanical applications. Applied on a regular basis, thermal imaging
improves product output quality and avoids cost-intensive failure of equipment and
systems. High energy costs and relevant energy efficiency legislation drives the
application of infrared cameras in the building sector for HVAC issues and building
substance assessments.
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of infrared cameras
in use worldwide for applications including maintenance, product research and
development, process monitoring, building inspection and many others.
FLIR Systems has four manufacturing plants located in the USA and Sweden and operates
direct sales and service offices in 12 countries including Australia. The company
numbers more than 1400 dedicated infrared specialists and services international
markets through a network of regional offices providing sales and support functions.
For further information contact:
Flir Systems Australia
phone: +61 2 9416 0654
fax: +61 2 9416 2583
web: www.flir.com.au
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