New MikroSHOT_B Thermal Imager

To compliment the already suucessful MikroSHOT Thermal Imager, MIKRON has launched the MikroSHOT_B version.

The MikroSHOT_B has a reduced temperature span of -20 to 100°C and an improved temperatre resolution of 0.1°C.

With a 160 x 120 pixel array detector and an itegral visual camera, the MikroSHOT is the best low cost camera on the market.

The really good news is that both the MikroSHOT cameras have been reduced in price making them even more competitive!

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No Export Licenece needed!

IMPAC Infrared now supply a full range of thermal imaging cameras.
Up to 60Hz frame rate, without waiting for an export licence.
160 x 120, 320 x 240 and 640 x 480 pixel array detectors.
Temperatures from -40 to 2000°C
Selected waveband models.
Low cost units.
Smart cameras

The most comprehensive ranmge of cameras available from one supplier:

IMPAC Infrared

www.impac-infrared.com

Pyrometer or Thermal Imaging Camera?

With the cost of thermal imaging cameras falling almost monthly, there is a temptation to use a camera instead of a spot pyrometer for measuring temperature.
But, Buyer Beware! At best a thermal imaging camera has an accuracy of +/- 2. Whereas a spot pyrometer can have an accuracy of +/-0.5% or better.
So if actual temperature is the real requirement, don't ditch the pyrometer just yet.

As temperatures increase the inaccuracies of the thermal imaging cameras also increase. The specification of standard cameras are somewhat hazy at high temperature and few suppliers actually state the full specification in the higher ranges.

If you want to use a thermal imaging camera at high temperatures then the same principles when selecting a pyrometer apply. Select the shortest wavelength possible to minimise the effects of variable emissivity.
The better known companies can supply selected waveband thermal imaging cameras that will do the job much better than a long wavelength camera.

However you won't be able to buy a camera for £3,000!

In this business you really do get what you pay for!

Ultra fast infrared temperature measurement

The Photrix infrared pyrometers from Luxtron can measure temperatures from as low a 65°C at speeds upto 1000hz.
They offer unmatched speed and precision due to superior signal to noise ratios.
The Photrix uses shorter shorter wavelength detectors that minimize the effect of emissivity errors and improve accuracy of the measurements. The Photrix also offers ambient temperature compensation to combat drift for unmatched longterm stability and reproducibility for long process cycle applications like crystal growth.
A standard Photrix system includes the sensor electronics with anti-reflective coated lens, the communication interface module (CIM), RS-232 interface cable, universal power supply and the TemperaSure™ data acquisition and graphing interface software.
Contact IMPAC Infrared for more details:
www.impac-infrared.com

Dual Waveband Thermal Imaging Camera

IMPAC Infrared has launched the new M7604 Thermal Imaging Camera.

This industry first dual wavelength camera offers the user the standard benefits of a high performance long wavelength thermal imaging camera, plus the option to have a specially selected waveband of either 3.9µm or 5µm.

The 3.9µm waveband is ideal for looking through flames into hot furnaces etc, whilst the 5µm waveband is used for the measurement of the surface of glass above 200°C.

The M7604 is a high performance thermal imaging camera aimed at the professional thermographer who recognises the need for a quality instrument.

Contact IMPAC Infrared Ltd for more information: www.impac-infrared.com,

email info@impac-infrared.com

Thermal Imaging Camera used at Airport to Check for Swine Flu

Thermal Imaging Cameras such as the IVN 780-P from IMPAC Infrared are now being installed at airports to carry out live checking of arrivees for fever symptoms.

The 320 x 240 pixel array camera gives excellent image resolution and is ideal for this application.

Using the on board Isotherm feature, people with higher than normal temperaures are quickly and easily identified.

This is a very cost effective way to screen passengers, requiring minimal equipment.

For more information contact:

IMPAC Infrared Ltd UK.

email: info@impac-infrared.com

Swine Flu & Thermal Imaging

The new outbreak of Swine Flu is causing wide spread panic and is creating a massive increase in enquiries for thermal imaging cameras.
Unfortunately there are so many unscrupulous people around who, as during the SARS outbreak, will sell anything to make a quick buck.
The low end thermal imaging cameras are not suitable for medical applications and are designed for electrical/mechanical maintenance applications where a few degrees either way is not important.
Potential buyers should exercise caution when choosing a camera and must make sure the resolution is good enough for the task.
Potential sellers should be careful not to sell to the many enquirers wanting to pay by credit card...invariably the card turns out to be stolen!

If you want to know which cameras are suitable...ask!