Three years ago the first infrared camera for gas detection was launched by FLIR, and today infrared cameras are invaluable tools in finding and visualizing gas leaks. These award winning cameras also play an important role in companies´ environmental work, for instance, in preventing leakage of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), a gas 24 000 times more dangerous to the environment than CO2. Now, FLIR launches the second generation infrared camera for SF6 gas leak detection based on this technology, the FLIR GF306.
Portland, OR - FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced new low prices for its popular FLIR i5 and FLIR i7 thermal imaging cameras. Effective September 1, 2010, the entry level FLIR i5 will retail for $1,595. The FLIR i7 will retail for $1,995, making it the first infrared camera to meet the proposed RESNET thermal imaging inspection requirements for under $2,000. Both models are available now for immediate shipment through authorized FLIR distributors.
The safest practice for any electrical inspection, regardless of voltage or Arc Rating, is to freeze a good image and step clear to analyze (wearing appropriate PPE of course). However, in many
PRLog (Press Release) - CLEVELAND - Predictive Service Asia Limited, a global leader in providing predictive maintenance and engineering services, announces the hiring of Tsang Chin Wah (Awa) in its Hong Kong office. As a senior service engineer, Awa will perform infrared inspections and data collection in Hong Kong and locations throughout Asia. Awa holds an Electrician Class A0 Registration and a certificate from the Vocational Training Council of Electricians. He is also a certified Thermographer.
Spatial Resolution is also known as the Instantaneous Field of View (IFOV) or Spot Size. The limitations of the spatial resolution are due to the size and expense of the focal plane array (FPA).