i-Series Thermal Imaging Cameras from FLIR Systems Australia

New FLIR i-Series Thermal Imagers Pack a Pixel Punch

FLIR Systems has released its new range of entry level i-Series thermal imaging cameras - the i3, i5 and i7 - that continue to set the standard for the most affordable and lightweight full-function infrared cameras available.

FLIR i-Series delivers high quality commercial functionality infrared technology at a price designed to suit the budgets of a wide range of end-users including electrical technicians, maintenance and building personnel, HVAC and many other trades.

The three cameras now come in a smart all-black casing to match there big brothers in the FLIR E-Series, with the i5 and i7 models getting up-rated infrared pixel resolution as standard.

Beneath the new exterior, FLIR has been getting tough with these cameras which now boast a 2-metre drop (IP43) standard to add to their already long list of features. The IP43 standard means they are designed and made tough by FLIR to withstand the inevitable on-the-job knocks and scrapes. Good news for those in the electrical, building, plumbing and mechanical inspection trades, industries where the tools of trade - including thermal imaging cameras - have to be able to withstand the ups and downs of everyday work life and go on working accurately and reliably.

FLIR i-Series thermal imaging cameras can be used to:

• Detect hidden problems, make quick damage assessments and perform preventative inspections
• Identify energy losses and poor insulation
• Spot electrical faults and avoid unplanned shutdowns
• Check electrical installations and identify electrical and mechanical problems
• Inspect building and plumbing work
• Verify repairs
• Produce instant thermal images, create reports, analyse and document your findings with the easy-to-use software.

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Pocket-sized, compact and lightweight (365g), the FLIR i-Series cameras have continued to become more affordable with pricing starting at well under AU$2,000 including GST for the full-function 60x60 infrared resolution FLIR i3. All three cameras produce instant, point-and-shoot JPEG infrared imagery that carries all required temperature data that can be stored internally or externally.

For improved clarity of image, pixel power has been strengthened along with field of view - the FLIR i5 is now available with an infrared resolution of 100x100 (10,000 pixels and 21°x21° field of view) and the FLIR i7 at 140x140 (19,600 pixels and 29°x29° field of view).

Designed to suit newcomers to thermography, the FLIR i-Series infrared cameras have very simple menu operation, making it an easy task to share inspection results. The thermal image is created from minimum 60x60 infrared resolution (equivalent to 3600 read outs from a traditional single-spot pyrometer) giving the user both an instant 'hot spot' reading and temperature, or heat distribution over the entire area.

Roger Christiansz, Managing Director FLIR Systems Australia: "Straight out of the box, it is literally 'point-shoot-detect' thermography to obtain high-quality infrared images that will immediately give you the infrared information you need.

"With the reduction in price and subsequent increase in affordability, we expect that many more trades, industries, individuals and businesses will join the infrared revolution.

"The FLIR i-Series range delivers entry-level thermal imaging technology which will have a quick payback period for the operator," he said.