FLIR Thermal Imaging Infrared Cameras
Applications and Comparisons
Thermal Imaging Product Category
FLIR Thermal Imaging Cameras
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Extech/FLIR i5
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Extech/FLIR i7
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FLIR/EXTECH IRC57 INFRACAM SD
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FLIR/EXTECH IRC57-B BCAM INFRACAM SD
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FLIR i40
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FLIR i50
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FLIR i60
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FLIR B40
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FLIR B50
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FLIR B60
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Fluke TiR
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Fluke TiR1
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Fluke Ti10
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Fluke Ti25
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Fluke Ti32
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| Price |
$1,995 |
$2,995 |
$3,450 |
$3,450 |
$4,995 |
$5,995 |
$7,995 |
$4,995 |
$5,995 |
$7,995 |
$4,495 |
$6,995 |
$4,495 |
$7,495 |
$8,995 |
| Rent |
$385/mo |
$425/mo |
$450/mo |
$450/mo |
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$650/mo |
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$650/mo |
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Temp Range (degF) |
32 to 482 |
32 to 482 |
14 to 662 |
-14 to 212 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 248 |
-4 to 248 |
-4 to 248 |
-4 to 212 |
-4 to 212 |
-4 to 482 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 1112 |
| Accuracy |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
5% |
2% |
5% |
2% |
2% |
Field of View (Degrees) |
17x17 |
17x17 |
25x25 |
25x25 |
25x25 |
25x25 |
25x25 |
25x25 |
25x25 |
25x25 |
23x17 |
23x17 |
23x17 |
23x17 |
23x17 |
Detector Resolution (Pixels) |
80x80 |
120x120 |
120x120 |
120x120 |
120x120 |
140x140 |
180x180 |
120x120 |
140x140 |
180x180 |
160x120 |
160x120 |
160x120 |
160x120 |
320x240 |
| Visible Camera |
No |
No |
No |
No |
0.6 Mpixel |
2 Mpixel |
2 Mpixel |
0.6 Mpixel |
2 Mpixel |
2 Mpixel |
0.3 Mpixel |
0.3 Mpixel |
0.3 Mpixel |
0.3 Mpixel |
2 Mpixel |
| Image Presentation |
IR |
IR |
IR |
IR |
IR/Visual/PIP |
IR/Visual/PIP (3 Steps) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP |
IR/Visual/PIP (3 Steps) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
| Moisture Detection Alarm |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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FLIR T200
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FLIR T250
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FLIR T300
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FLIR T360
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FLIR T400
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FLIR B200
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FLIR B250
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FLIR B300
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FLIR B360
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FLIR B400
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| Price |
$8,450 |
$12,950 |
$8,995 |
$12,450 |
$20,950 |
$8,450 |
$12,950 |
$8,995 |
$12,450 |
$19,950 |
| Rent |
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$375/wk |
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Temp Range (degF) |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 662 |
-4 to 248, (optional to 2192) |
-4 to 248 |
-4 to 248 |
-4 to 248, (optional to 662) |
-4 to 248 |
| Temp Sensitivty |
100 mk NETD |
80 mk NETD |
50 mk NETD |
70 mk NETD |
60 mk NETD |
80 mk NETD |
70 mk NETD |
50 mk NETD |
70 mk NETD |
50 mk NETD |
| Accuracy |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
2% |
Field of View (Degrees) |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
25x19 |
Detector Resolution (Pixels) |
200x150 |
200x150 |
320x240 |
320x240 |
320x240 |
200x150 |
200x150 |
320x240 |
320x240 |
320x240 |
| Visible Camera |
1.3 MPixel |
1.3 MPixel |
3.1 MPixel |
1.3 MPixel |
1.3 MPixel |
1.3 MPixel |
3.1 MPixel |
1.3 MPixel |
3.1 MPixel |
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| Image Presentation |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Moveable/Resizable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Moveable/Resizable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Scalable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Moveable/Resizable) |
IR/Visual/PIP (Moveable/Resizable) |
| Alarms |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Moisture & Insulation |
Moisture & Insulation |
Moisture & Insulation |
Moisture & Insulation |
Moisture & Insulation |
| Digital Zoom |
2X |
2X |
4X |
4X |
8X |
2X |
2X |
4X |
4X |
8X |
| Thermal Fusion |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Interface |
Touch screen |
Touch screen, text from touch screem, voice comments, sketch annotations, image marker |
Touch screen, voice commets |
Touch screen |
Touch screen, text from touch screem, voice comments, sketch annotations, image marker |
Touch screen |
Touch screen, voice comments, image marker |
Touch screen, voice comments, image marker |
Touch screen |
Touch screen, text from touch screem, voice comments, sketch annotations, image marker |
| MPeg 4 Video |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Thermal Imaging Applications |
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Locate Electrical Problems
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Perform Energy Audits and Building Inspections
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Identify HVAC Problem Areas
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Detect Building and Boat Moisture Issues
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Issues with electrical connections, wiring or other sysyem components are clearly highlighted as "hot spots" with thermal imaging technology.
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Buildings may be quickly and thoroughly scanned using thermal imaging cameras to ensure the integrity of both stuctural and environmental systems for building inspections, repair verification and insurance reports.
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Loose, ill-fitting or disconnected heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system fittings can lead to moisture issues and poor building airflow, as well as wasted energy and money. Early detection and repair with a thermal imaging camera should be a high priority.
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Thermal imaging cameras can accurately located building moisture in order to track the source. Marine surveyors can also use thermal imaging cameras to ensure the integrity of a boat's hull.`
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Missing Insulation
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Food Industry
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Manufacturing
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Pulp and Paper
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With recent innovations, thermal imaging is a recommended technology in the residential and commercial building diagnostics arena.
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In the food industry, it's essential to carefully control the temperature of perishable goods throughout production, transportation, storage and sales.
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In manufacturing, what you don't know can hurt you. Improperly functioning equipment, if not detected soon enough, can lead to loss of money and even potential injury.
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Like many industries today, the pulp and paper industry is under severe market pressures to deliver higher quality, faster deliveries and lower prices.
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12 Things To Consider When Buying a Thermal Imaging Camera |
- Buy an infrared camera that delivers accurate repeatable results
- Buy an infrared camera with high detector resolution/image quality
- Buy an infrared camera where you can change the battery yourself
- Buy an infrared camera that outputs standard JPEG format
- Buy a lightweight ergonomic infrared camera
- Buy an infrared camera that incorporates a megal pixel visual camera with a built-in illuminator lamp to help clearly document your work
- Buy an infrared camera with a built in laser pointer
- Buy an infrared camera with software upgrade potential
- Buy an infrared camera with enhanced image fusion capabilities
- Buy an infrared camera with a wide temperature range
- Buy an infrared camera with upgrade potential
- Buy an infrared camera from a distributor with strong post-sales technical support and certified
training
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Thermal Imaging Articles |
Thermal Imaging Cameras Offer Economical Solutions
for a Variety of Diagnostic Applications
With the introduction of a new breed of low cost thermal imaging cameras, thermal imaging technology is now an effective problem solving, analysis and preventive maintenance tool for a variety of applications. Thermal imaging cameras are light weight, ergonomic, intuitive and contain high resolution thermal detectors that offer valuable temperature information to isolate problems... [read entire article]
Four Businesses That Needed, But Couldn't Afford Thermal Imaging… Until Now!
Several months ago, I wrote an article titled "Thermal Imaging Cameras Offer Economical Solutions for a Variety of Diagnostic applications". Since then I have learned quite a bit more about the type of applications which thermal imaging is being applied. With an entry point of $3,000, one camera in particular, the FLIR/Extech I5 has created a market that didn't exist before. Prior to this price point, most people would not have thought or could not have justified the cost of using thermography for their businesses. Here is the story of four organizations that needed thermal imaging and can now afford it.. [read entire article]
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