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Guide-IR thermal imaging camera

The TP8 thermal imaging camera is typically used for plant condition monitoring, structural integrity inspection, quality control, and research and development in a wide range of industries - in a measurement range from -20 to 800 C / -4 to 1470 F the TP8 is an ideal tool for consultant contractor required to be ready for any challenge.

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ThermoPro TP8 Thermal Imager

 

 

Key Features

Key Benefits

  • Automatic or manual focus (motorized)
  • On board image processing
  • Laser targeting pointer
  • High sensitivity and measurement accuracy
  • Audible and visible alarms
  • Multiple measurement modes - Eight spot and area analysis, line profile, isotherm and histogram
  • Automatic memory for customized setting - user defined settings recalled instantly
  • Intuitive touch screen - for setup and operation
  • Intelligent automatic speech recognition system - camera reacts to voice commands
  • High speed data transfer via USB
  • New-generation high-resolution IR detector - 45% higher performance than a 320x240 pixel detector
  • Capture thermal and visual images simultaneously
  • Bluetooth voice recording technology
  • Store up to 1000 images on the 2Gb storage card
  • Real-time radiometric recording and JPEG storage - capture dynamic radiometric sequences of moving targets
  • Automatic indication of hot spots and image centre temperature
  • Create an inspection report in minutes with the IRAnalyser software

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Thermal image

Thermal image

Visual image

Photographic image

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Typical Applications 

The TP8 thermal imaging camera is used for plant condition monitoring, structural integrity inspection, quality control, and research and development in a wide range of industries - in a measurement range from -20 to 800 °C /-4 to 1470 °F.

On-board IR and visual cameras enable high resolution thermal and visual images to be stored simultaneously. Your preferred operational settings can be saved and recalled instantly. Automatic capabilities include hot spot and image centre detection. Large capacity (2 Gb) plus image sequence storage come as standard on the TP8.

Imaging Performance

 

The TP8 uses a 384 x 288 IR camera and a colour 1280 x 1024 visual camera. Operators can simply locate the scene to be inspected, snap the shutter and then have both high-resolution thermal and visual images taken and saved together in a single file with one name. The integrated laser locator also helps operators accurately associate a hot spot shown in thermal images with the real physical target.

Temperature Measurement

Image Storage

 

The TP8 flash internal memory can store up to 450 images, the SD card a further 1000 images. The recording captures dynamic radiometric sequences of moving targets at different frame frequency. Sequences as well as still images that are stored in JPEG file format, can be played back on the camera or transferred to a PC for further analysis.

Image Analysis and Report Generation

IrAnalyser® image processing and report generation software is a simple to use, Windows® based system. It provides measurement analysis, image filter and correction, plus report generation capability. Thermal and photographic visual images are displayed simultaneously to aid analysis.

Measurement Analysis

A range of measurement modes is available: Spot, Line, Circle, Polygon Line, Polygon, Rectangle, Delta two, Isotherms and Histograms

Image Filter and Correction

A range of image post-processing tools is available to improve image clarity (where necessary) prior to measurement analysis. These include: Blur, Emboss, Gaussian, Soften, Sharpen, Edge, Median, Add Noise, Erode, Dilate, Contour and Jitter

Creating an Inspection Report

 

Creating a report is a straightforward process, using a simple Microsoft® Word® interface. A report can be created using the wizard (by using a pre-defined template) or manually by the user. Report generation using the wizard involves only 5 steps and takes a matter of minutes. New templates can be easily created. A report can include the thermal and visual images, measurement details, annotated text and any other essential information.

Temperatures

 

Low Temperature (C):

-20

 To High Temperature (C):

800

Low Temperature (F):

68

High Temperature (F):

1472

 

 

 

Imaging Performance

Thermal

 

Detector Type:

Uncooled FPA microbolometer (384 x 288 pixels)

Spectral Range:

8-14 µm

Thermal Sensitivity:

0.08 ° at 30 ° (Frame averaging algorithm)

Frame Rate:

PAL 50 Hz, NTSC 60 Hz

Standard Lens Field of View / Focus:

22° 16°/ 35 mm

Optional Lens Field of View / Focus

7.7° x 5.8°/ 100mm; 45.6° x 35°/ 16mm

Focus:

Automatic or Manual (motorized)

Electronic Zoom:

1x to 10x continuous zoom

Photographic Visual

 

Built-in Digital Video

CMOS Sensor, 1280 x 1024 pixels, 215 colours

Imaging Presentation

External Display:

3.5" high resolution color VGA LCD, 640 x 480 pixels

Viewfinder:

0.6° built-in high resolution color LED, 640 x 480 pixels

Video Output:

VGA/PAL/NTSC switchable

Image Display:

Thermal image alone/ Visual image alone/ Picture in picture

Measurement

Temperature Range:

-20 to +800 °C / -4 to 1470 °F (up to 2000 °C / 3600 °F option)

Accuracy:

±1 ° or  ±1 % of reading

Measurement Modes:

Auto hot spot & auto alarm in live/zoomed image & video; 8 moveable spots, 8 moveable & changeable areas displaying either max., min., or average, vertical & horizontal line profile, histogram & isotherm in live/zoomed/frozen/ saved image & video

Emissivity Correction:

Variable from 0.01 to 1.00 (in 0.01 increment)

Measurement Features:

Automatic correction based on distance, relative humidity, atmospheric transmission and external optics

Optics Transmission Correction:

Automatic based on signals from sensors

Image Storage

Type:

Removable 2GB SD card or built-in flash memory

File Format:

JPEG (an individual file consists of infrared image, visual image, voice annotation and text annotation if any)

Voice Annotation:

Up to 30 seconds per file (more than 30 seconds optional) Bluetooth wireless headset

Text Annotation:

Selected from preset texts

Live Video Recording, Measurement and Storage

Recording/Measurement:

Thermal video recording to PC via USB 2.0

Storage:

In PC, capacity dependent on PC hard disk capacity

Laser Locator

Classification Type:

Class 2 semiconductor laser

Power Source

Battery Type:

Rechargeable Li-ion Camcorder battery, field-replaceable

Charging System:

In camera or in battery charger

Battery Operating Time:

Over 2.5 hours continuous operation

External Power Operation:

AC adapter 110 / 220 VAC, 50/ 60 Hz

Environmental Specification

Operating Temperature:

-20 to + 60 °C / - 4 to 140 °F

Storage Temperature:

-20 to + 60 °C / -4 to 140 °F

Humidity:

Operating and storing 10% to 95%, non-condensing

Enclosure:

IP54 IEC 529 housing

Shock:

Operational: 30G, IEC 68-2-29

Vibration:

Operational: 3G, IEC 68-2-6

Interfaces

USB 2.0:

Real-time data transfer and control via PC

RS232 communication:

Control of camera on PC

Operator Communications

Touch Screen:

Camera can be setup and operated via the touch screen

Auto Speech Recognition:

Automatically recognize and react to operator's voice commands

Physical Characteristics

Housing:

Magnalium

Weight:

0.85 kg / 1.8 lb (excluding battery & LCD);
1.1 kg / 2.4 lb (including battery & LCD)

Size:

186 x 106 x 83 mm / 7.3 x 4.2 x 3.3 in (standard model)

Tripod Mounting:

1/4" - 20

Pricing (valid through September 2010)

·       TP8 ranges around $25,000 depending on accessories

·       TP8s ranges around $20,000 depending on accessories

 

 

 

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Contact Guide-IR :

Contact: Jean
Tel: +1 (519) 336-1836
Email: jean@guideIR.ca
Address: 176A Christina Street North, Sarnia, ON, Canada