High-res thermal imagers

The HotShot-HD (high definition) thermal imaging cameras from Electrophysics offer a range of features including high-performance 640 x 480 resolution, a dual laser hotspot highlighter and image fusion to provide a professional solution at a price normally found on lower 320 x 240 resolution cameras.

The series is the next-generation release and it goes beyond traditional point and shoot thermal imaging cameras by combining good image quality with a simple-to-use in-built PDA type touch screen and Qwerty keyboard for data entry and data logging.

Enter descriptive image file names, asset locations and inspection comments using the keyboard and record equipment type, diagnosis, repair recommendations and severity codes via pull-down menus on the data entry screen.

The imagers introduce the concept of route-based inspections. By prompting users on which inspection to carry out next, the method manages repetitive inspections of critical assets. Routes can also be learned by the camera to provide a survey report, a management tool that ensures the repeatability of future inspections. The route-based method also makes it easier to manage asset histories and look for trendable anomalies.

The series has a temperature range up to 500°C, a high-resolution 640 x 480 VOx microbolometer, 500:1 measurement spot ratio, high-quality megapixel visible light camera, a choice of IR/PIP and fusion image modes and a dual laser target marking system that guarantees focusing on the hot spot every time.

The ReportIR automatic report generation software generates reports, whether five or 105 pages, in fewer than 3 mins.

All the data in the report comes from the image file, which the user generated on site, in camera using the keyboard and data entry features.

The image file holds the 12-bit radiometric image and temperature analysis, visible image, inspection details such as location, equipment description, diagnosis recommendation, severity code and comments.