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RAZ-IR MAX-S Infrared Camera

This simple and intuitive MAX-S infrared cameras offer more features for less money than ever before. The rugged design of RAZ-IR MAX-S infrared camera is ideally suited for industrial inspection environments. The RAZ-IR MAX combines a powerful feature set, razor sharp thermal imaging, and durable construction-- all at a surprisingly affordable price.

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RAZ-IR MAX-S Key Features

The RAZ-IR MAX-S® has a suprisingley affordable price for a thermal camera system that is loaded with features normally found on high end infrared cameras. A simple menu system and three button control scheme makes the MAX-S easy to use right out of the box. The latest features you expect like digital image storage, visible and thermal image fusion, multi-spot radiometric temperature measurement (up to 250ºC), real time thermal imaging, and multiple color palettes are at your fingertips. With the RAZ-IR MAX-S complicated thermal scans are easy. The MAX-S lets you choose between standard disposable AA batteries or rechargeable AA batteries that are readily available anywhere in the world. From top to bottom the RAZ-IR MAX-S thermal infrared camera system was designed with you in mind.

Intelligent Design for Easy Operation
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BIGGER SCREEN

Large 3.6" LCD screen with crystal clear technology ensures razor sharp thermal imaging.
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DATA STORAGE

2GB removable SD card and internal image storage options for storing thermal JPEGs, CCTV images and voice notes.
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STANDARD BATTERIES

Uses easy to find standard AA batteries instead of expensive proprietary power sources.
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PROTECTED OPTICS AND POWER FOCUS

The highest quality thermal infrared imaging optics are used in the the RAZ-IR MAX-S for razor sharp images.
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VISUAL LIGHT CAMERA

2.0 megapixel CMOS digital camera captures crisp visible light images.
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CONNECTIONS

Universal connections for AC power, NTSC/PAL video output, and USB for PC to camera data interfacing.

Large Full-Color Screen

The RAZ-IR family of infrared solutions now has a big LCD screen! Demanding industrial customers requested a unit with a bigger screen, the new RAZ-IR MAX-S infrared cameras now boast large 3.6" LCD displays. Many inspections in cramped facilities and hard to reach places are found in the industrial applications of thermal imaging technology. Additionally, service personnel are often laden with tools and safety equipment required or facility maintenance. The sharp TFT LCD screen on the RAZ-IR MAX-S makes one-handed operation a snap, even in the most demanding environments, and without all that squinting!  The RAZ-IR MAX-S will perform brilliantly in any application you have.

Advanced Product Features
       
Accurate radiometric temperature measurement up to 482 degrees lets you accurately quantify the temperature of any pixel in the scene you are viewing.
Industry standard consumer JPEG image storage format. No proprietary software needed to view and transfer thermal images to your PC.
Fusion Technology overlays the thermal image onto the corresponding 2 megapixel CMOS visible image for sensor fusion. Control the amount of blend to best highlight the target area.
The world wide choice of thermography professionals. Now shipping to destinations around the world. Our export team can assist you with international shipments.
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OPTIONAL LENSES

The RAZ-IR MAX-S is the thermal camera that offers you choice! Easy mount clip on optional lenses greatly expand the functionality of this amazing tool.  The Telephoto clip on thermal lens lets you reach out an analyze distant objects like power poles, high tension wires, transformers and objects that cannot be approached safely.  The unique wide angle thermal lens option gives you some elbow room in cramped electrical spaces.  You can easily scan panels from very close range without having to pan back and forth.  The Wide Angle Infrared Lens is also ideal for energy audit applications allowing you to image a whole wall in one shot!  With the MAX-S the choice is yours!

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Innovative Forward Looking Vision

With an eye to the future and a passion for innovation, SPI Infrared brings you the freshest approach to thermal imaging. Building on the traditional capabilities of the RAZ-IR family of infrared cameras, the new MAX-S leaps into the future with innovative features to help you realize a return on your technology investment with increased productivity.

Feature Details

Connectors

The RAZ-IR MAX-S connects to your equipment through universal standard connection ports. Need to run off of vehicle power? Need new batteries in the middle of nowhere? Do you want to plug the camera into the wall for extended analysis? No problem! Power the MAX-S through rechargeable or disposable AA batteries, 12VDC external power or through 110VAC wall power. Want a really big screen view? Need to present your thermal report to a customer or superior? Easy! Connect the RAZ-IR MAX-S to common monitors and TV sets using the NTSC video output port. The NTSC video format is the standard format used by your television. MAX-S can even output PAL Worldwide video standard. Time to connect to your computer? The RAZ-IR MAX-S speaks to PC using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection on the every computer. Simply plug the MAX-S into your PC and your ready to go. You can also download images by directly inserting the SD memory card into your PC. Want just the pictures in a hurry? Print the JPEG format images directly to a memory card enabled printer and print directly from the MAX-S SD card. The RAZ-IR MAX-S connects!

Storage

The RAZ-IR MAX-S is the result of careful analysis and feedback from existing thermal camera users. The need for flexible image storage options has been addressed on many levels. Removable storage is a must on today's infrared cameras. The RAZ-IR MAX-S uses industry standard consumer SD memory cards that are readily available at common electronics retailers worldwide. The MAX-S comes with a 2GB SD card, which can store thousands of images, to get you started. You can use this card for everything and you also have the option of using additional cards for backup. Some people use a different card for each job. The RAZ-IR MAX-S is all about options. Storage is not limited to just the SD card. In the field, anything can happen. SD cards get lost. Or maybe you forget to pack it for the job. Occasionally, cards even become corrupt and unusable. Never fear, the MAX-S is here. In addition to the SD card image storage, the MAX-S also has internal UFLASH image storage that lets you save images (thermal and visual) internally without an SD card. With RAZ-IR MAX, you will always be able to finish the job.

Buttons

You see these three buttons? That's all it takes to unleash the power of the RAZ-IR MAX-S thermal imager. Truly designed for the working professional, the MAX-S never lets its controls get in the way of completing the job. Like any good tool, the MAX-S feels good in your hand and lets you get the work done with minimum effort. All the advanced functionality of the MAX-S is accessed by way of these buttons and the intuitive onscreen menus. There is even a users manual built right into the camera that you can access at any time with, you guessed it, the touch of a button. Electronic power focus is also controlled from the MAX-S buttons so you truly have a device that you can operate with one hand.

CMOS Camera

Does it make sense to have an ultra exotic thermal infrared sensor sitting next to a low quality low resolution visual camera? Of course not. The thermal image is only have the job. A professional report includes both thermal and visual light images of problem areas. Many other thermal cameras approach the visual camera as an afterthought. Not the MAX-S! This forward looking infrared system boasts an ultra clean 2 megapixel video sensor. The RAZ-IR MAX-S automatically saves brilliant visual light images alongside the thermal images for easy report generation. Buying a thermal camera with a low end visual camera is like doing half the job. Don't settle for half a camera, get the RAZ-IR MAX-S.

Batteries

You wouldn't think that batteries are a big deal, but the designers of the MAX-S do. Traditionally, most thermal infrared camera systems come with proprietary batteries that are unique to a particular manufacturer and usually to just one model from that manufacturer. If you only have one place to buy the batteries and they aren't being produced in mass quantities, then that means you are paying too much for batteries. Many thermal camera manufacturers charge over $200 for a rechargeable battery! The MAX-S lets you decided. It is recommended to use off the shelf rechargeable AA batteries as the primary power source. This is the greenest way to go. But if you are stuck in a bind, thermal imaging power is only as far away was the local drugstore. The RAZ-IR MAX-S can operate on disposable AA batteries. The MAX-S never lets you down. Want some extra punch from disposables? Try the new Lithium Ion AA batteries. Want to charge your drained rechargeable batteries in the MAX-S? No problem. Want to use an external charger? No problem. It's easy when it's MAX-S!

Protected Lens with Power Focus

As an industrial tool, ruggedness and longevity are key attributes.  One of the most delicate parts of any thermal camera is the lens. Thermal infrared camera lenses are made from very exotic germanium crystals and not from glass. The lens technology is very expensive so the last thing you want to do is break a thermal camera lens. The high quality optics on the MAX-S are inset into the camera body to afford the ultimate in protection in harsh environments.  There is almost no way that the lens can be knocked and accidentally broken with the RAZ-IR MAX-S. Will the lens is inset into the camera, our unique twist lock interface still allows for optional lenses to be affixed. Just to make certain that all is in focus the RAZ-IR MAX-S is equipped with a unique POWER FOCUS feature.  The focus is easily adjusted with buttons on the front of the RAZ-IR MAX-S system.  Protection and POWER are yours with the RAZ-IR MAX-S thermal camera system.

The RAZ-IR MAX-S Kit

The RAZ-IR MAX-S Thermal Camera Kit comes with all the items pictured here, which include:

  • RAZ-IR MAX-S Professional Thermal Imager
  • Battery Charger and AC Cables
  • Soft Case and Hard Case
  • Leather Belt Case with Tripod Mount
  • Video Output cables
  • USB Computer Cables
  • 2 GB SD Memory Card and Card Reader
  • Advanced Analyzer Software
  • Lifetime Support, Full 2 Year Warranty

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RAZ-IR MAX-S Specifications

THERMAL

Detector Type: Microbolometer UFPA (uncooled focal plane array) 25μm
Thermal Resolution: 160 × 120 pixels
Spectral range: 8 ～ 14μm
Field of View: 20.6° × 15.5°
Focus: Power Focus / Electronic
Thermal Sensitivity: ≤ 0.1℃ at 30℃
LCD Temperature Range: -20℃ to 250℃ (350℃ optional)
Accuracy: ±2℃ or ±2% of reading
Measurement Modes: Spot analysis, IR fusion

VISUAL

Digital Camera: CMOS Sensor, 1600 × 1200 pixels, 224  true colors
External Display: 3.6″ TFT high resolution color
Image Frequency: 50Hz PAL / 60Hz NTSC, non-interlaced
Focus: 11mm
Image Display: 256 level, 8 palettes (rainbow, iron, b&w, etc.)
IR Fusion: Visual and IR blended picture in picture
Video Output: PAL/NTSC

DATA STORAGE

Type: 2GB mini SD card & built-in flash memory
File Format: Standard JPEG with analysis records
 

POWER SUPPLY

Type: 110/220V AC adaptor, 50/60 Hz, AA alkaline or lithium rechargeable batteries
Operating Time: Over 3 hours continuous operation
Charging System: AC adapter, in-camera, or external battery charger

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature: -10℃ to 50℃
Storage Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
Humidity Operation and Storage: 10% to 95%, non-condensing
Encapsulation: IP54 Shock
Operational: 25G, IEC 68-2-29
Drop Test: 2 meters

INTERFACE, SIZE & OPTIONS

Man-Machine Communication: Three button control with on-screen menu
Interface: USB 2.0, real-time image (thermal & visual), measurement, and transfer to PC
Size : 111mm x 124mm x 240mm

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Using Thermal Images for Electrical Inspections

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Heat: The Symptom of a Faulty Electric System

An infrared electrical inspection of your facility can provide you with valuable information about the condition of your electrical system and equipment that can save thousands of repair dollars and hundreds of hours of lost productivity. Even worse, unchecked electrical system failures can result in fires or dangerous explosions. Infrared inspections are designed to identify potential equipment failures before they happen so that appropriate preventative action can be taken. The decreased liability of a thermally inspected electrical system even encourages some insurance providers to offer discounted rates.
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When an electrical system begins to have problems, it gives off heat as a byproduct of electrical resistance. Infrared cameras record and visually display this emitted heat to show the exact location of the electrical defect. Thermal imaging simplifies diagnosis and repairs while protecting adjacent electrical components from hot spots. Routine thermal electrical inspections will reduce repair costs and decrease lost production hours that result during unexpected down time.

A thermal scan of your electrical system increases efficiency, greatly reduces the risk of fires, and allows preventative and predictive maintenance to be scheduled during planned down-times. In business, this alone can mean mean big cost savings.
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More About Predictive Maintenance

Thermal Imaging has proven to be an ideal inspection method for all types of predictive electrical maintenance. Infrared technology gives thermographers the ability to “see”, measure, and record temperatures on defective components and the normal wear, chemical contamination, corrosion, fatigue and faulty assembly that occurs in many electrical systems. The molecular friction produced by problem electrical components is visible within the infrared spectrum and recordable by infrared cameras. Overheating can occur in any electrical component including generators, transformers, pole top connections, insulators, disconnects, jumpers, shoe connections, fuse connections, switchgear, starters, contactors.

Ohm’s law states that power dissipated in the form of heat exponentially increases as the current increases. This means that the amount of heat generated in a conductor is proportional to its resistance and to the square of the current it carries, while the temperature rise depends on the rate at which the heat is dissipated through convection, radiation, and conduction.

By allowing a small amount of current to pass through electrical devices, localized "hot spots" can be detected using a thermal camera making thermal imaging a non-destructive method of detecting problems on electrical devices.

How Electrical Inspectors Use Thermal Imaging Technology:

  • Connectors, Relays, and Switches: Find poorly secured, corroded, or current overloaded hardware
  • Semiconductors: Find poorly bonded, die attached, open, shorted, or leaky active devices
  • Circuit Boards: Find overstressed components, plated through holes, poor heat sinks, and bad solder joints
  • Discrete Components: Find overstressed transformers, capacitors, and resistors
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RAZ-IR MAX-S Analysis Software Screenshots

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The RAZ-IR MAX-S utilizes radiometric temperature measurement, so in addition to seeing what is hot and cold, it also records the temperature of any particular point in a scene. Simply line up the crosshairs on the spot that you want to analyze, and the MAX-S does the rest-- in real time. Take your measurements and move the crosshairs to your next area of interest. The RAZ-IR MAX-S allows emissivity, ambient temperature, object distance, and humidity adjustments for temperature calibration and even greater data accuracy.

Once a problem area is identified, the push of just one button saves the image. Later, download all saved images into the Analyzer software (included with every MAX-S camera) and explore a whole world of analysis options. Every pixel within every image is fully calibrated and contains radiometric temperature data. The Analyzer software has complex temperature measurement functions like multiple spot, bounding box, min/max/average, histogram, and delta T that provides content for comprehensive and professional looking thermographic reports.

Because the RAZ-IR MAX-S comes with a standard temperature range up to 482ºF, it is well suited for a variety of industrial settings. Need to measure higher temperatures? No problem, upgrade to the MAX-S high temperature calibration option to measure up to 662ºF. Now, that's hot!

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