ThermaSnap image of a stovetop gas burner
Thermasnap digital ir snap image of
Felix with temperature data analysed w/ FLIR Thermacam mid-grey colour
palette software
image of a dog
The
ThermaSNAP still shot ir camera package includes 8 NiMh batteries,
hard case, digital camera, Pentium laptop computer, all inframetrics
factory accessories, 3 each 32 MB images cards, integrated analysis,
trending, & ez-snap reporting software, 2 year complete
SPi warranty & full customer support
upright room light image
The unique
Thermasnap infrared thermal camera takes stillshots like a photographic camera
instead of operating like a camcorder.
Visual control image
Thermal image
This portable thermography handheld, infrared
imaging radiometer displays IR images in color on a 4-inch
high resolution lcd TFT (active matrix) display on the back of the camera.
 
The systems is highly portable, weighing
only 4.5 pounds, and is battery powered. It is simple to operate and uses standard
computer interface buttons and menu systems.
ThermaSnap image of PCB circuit board analysis
The ThermaSnap imager offers instant temperature
measurement in an affordable color radiometric
infrared camera.
Side view of a computer monitor
A cursor on the display can be driven to
any point
on the image and the temperature at that point read out,
fully selectable by the user. The imagers detector offers sensitivity of 0.1 degree C. An
instructional videotape is included in the package.
Stove top gas burner
Theory & Camera overview
If it is necessary to measure the temperature of
an object, one way is by directly contacting the object with a thermometer or similar
device. In some instances, however, this is not practical. In such cases, it is possible
to measure the temperature of an object from a distance using an instrument sensitive to
infrared radiation. If the emissivity is known or can be estimated, then the temperature
of the object can be determined.
Such instruments capable of remote temperature
measurement are termed "radiometers." Because infrared radiation is similar to
visible light, only having a longer wavelength, it is possible to "see at night"
by electronic cameras which respond to infrared wavelengths.
Such systems, termed "thermal imaging
systems," find widespread military use. For example, they enable our armed forces to
view scenes at night which are displayed on TV screens. Such devices were widely used in
the Gulf War, and are beginning to be used by law enforcement agencies.
The ThermaSnap combines the concept of a radiometer with
that of a thermal imaging system which makes an imaging radiometer.
In this way, it is possible to determine the
temperature of any and all points in a scene by measuring the infrared radiation emitted
by every object in the scene.
Such systems are expected to find widespread
commercial use in predictive and preventive maintenance in factories. For example, a hot
spot in an electrical junction box which is detected by an imaging radiometer can warn of
an incipient failure. This is only one of the many applications addressed with the
ThermaSnap infrared camera.
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- Process control
- Predictive maintenance in power transmission and machinery
- Non-destructive testing
- Energy audit
- Carona detection
- Equine preventative checkup for lameness prevention
- Surveillance / Stakeout
- Riot control / Recon
- Suspect pursuit and capture
- Perimeter control
- Wild fire recon
- Poor visibility navigation
- Flammable liquid detection in drums and storage tanks
- Victim location
- Search and rescue
- Oil spill location
- Navigation aid
- Search and rescue
- Vessel Identification
- Wildlife observation and control
- Wildfire hot spot detection
- Wilderness search and rescue
- Poaching control
- Geo-thermal event detection
The 525, now makes possible the
availability of uncooled high performance detectors capable of sensing and measuring
infrared energy. A significant new period in the application of IR technology is emerging,
fueled by the commercial availability of this new AFFORDABLE thermal infrared radiometric camera!
The perfect solution for:
- Product inspection
- Building maintenance
- Research and development (R&D)
- Predictive and preventive maintenance of mechanical
and electrical distribution systems
- Perimeter surveillance
- Non Destructive testing
- Long Wave infrared scans
- Locating faulty electrical connections
- Checking steam traps and valves
- Surveying substation, switchgear & transformers
- Monitoring motors and rotating equipment
- Locating refractory breakdown
- Inspecting pipe and vessel insulation
- Identifying wet insulation on rooftops
- Examining bad connections
- Monitoring vessels for fluid leakage
Competitive Advantage:
- Low cost solution - priced far below other infrared cameras
- Virtually instant cycle time to process and display an
image
- Great versatility - various user-selected operating and
display modes, and settings are programmed into the IR 525®
- Store hundreds of images on a standard, removable PCMCIA
card which can be later recalled for review or transferred to a PC
- Easy to operate - just point and shoot
- Extremely portable, self contained and battery operated
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PERFORMANCE
- Detector: Themoelectric uncooled
with Sensitivity of 0.1°C
- Warm-up time: Less than 15 seconds
- Lens: Germanium (Gm) 20mm, f/0.8
, - OPTIONAL wide angle 35 degree Field of View (FOV)
10 mm lens, or Telephoto 8 degree Field of View (FOV) 50 mm lens deg. Wide angle FOV
lenses available
- Focus range:
10" to infinity
- Field Of View (FOV):
17.5 deg (with standard 20mm lens)
- Spectral band: 8
- 14 microns
- Measurment range:
0 to 350c (Standard), also available custom calibration from -50c
up to 650c
- Power:
standard camcorder battery, rechargable
- Image Aquire scan time rate:
1.5 Seconds
- NEDT:
<0.1 c
- Image storage:
PCMCIA pc card 32 Mb ATA Flash / 128 MB optional
- Image storage capacity:
500 images per card
- Communication:
rs-232 (300 to 115k baud selectable)
- Display:
high resolution TFT active matrix, 4"
- Video output:
Onboard selectable PAL / NTSC
- Functions:
focus, snap, store, recall, auto ranging temperature measurement, histogram, menu, control
panel
- Menu options:
Emissivity, background temperature, temperature units, color palette (grey scale, iron
bow, red, hot metal, pink, high contrast), auto-scale and fixed ranges, focus width, time,
date, RS-232 speed rate, NTSC / PAL video select, imaging
- Instant on, low power and low
maintenance
- High measurement accuracy, very
large dynamic range and high image stability
- Uses long wavelength (8 to 12 um)
infrared radiation, which is best for measuring room temperature targets and minimizes sun
glints and lighting reflection interference.
- Computer compatible - Optional
communications software enables the user to acquire images at user defined intervals and
alarm on "out-of-specification" temperatures.
- The 525® infrared camera includes a linear array of 120
thermoelectric detectors highly sensitive to infrared radiation enclosed in a vacuum
package and a mechanism for scanning the array across the focal plane of a lens.
ThermaSnap image of ceiling light fixtures
| Advantages of uncooled
ThermaSnap TE
detector |
- Operates at room temperature
- Requires virtually no maintenance
- Very sensitive to the 8-14 micron IR wavelengths
- Requires no bias current or radiation chopper
- Large dynamic temperature read / display range
 
- Color onboard LCD display
- Standard PCMCIA image data storage
- Direct PC link for computer control and capture
- Dimensions: 9 inches long, 5 inches high, and 4 inches deep.
- Chassis; rugged / reinforced / shielded
- Image Storage: 4mb Image Bank flash PCMCIA card
- Hard Carry Case, battery, charger, cables, neckstrap
- Fully illustrated instructions & operating manuels
 FREE - IR Pc software CD suite
Snapshot image of fluorescent light fixture
Snapshot image of stereo system in entertainment
center
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No Export restrictions on
the ThermaSnap IR camera !
Phone
(702) 369-3966
