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World’s fi rst hands-free, voice-controlled thermal camera RealWear’s innovative Thermal Camera module connects seamlessly with RealWear NavigatorTM
only device that supports MSX® equipment downtime using simple voice commands
“RealWear Navigator head-mounted devices, with its revolutionary modular design, continues to gain support with Global 1000 companies as the new gold standard in assisted reality. The compelling option to add thermal image capture without occupying your hands in hazardous environments gives frontline professionals more real-time information to do their jobs safely and productively,” said Rama Oruganti, Chief Product Offi cer at RealWear. “By combining Teledyne FLIR’s thermal expertise with RealWear’s best-in-class voice-driven wearables through its Thermal by FLIR program, we’re creating a digital tool with extended capabilities for the modern frontline worker.”
“As a XR wearable evangelist for Honda, the idea of leveraging the modular design of RealWear Navigator 500 is a no-brainer,” said Greg Cooper, Innovation Engineer, Manufacturing, American Honda Motor Company. “A fully hands-free thermal camera will give our technicians another superpower to get the job done fast. For example, a hands-free fully voice-controlled thermal enables us to immediately show what we’re doing to address airlocks and ventilation leaks to the reliability team to give them the confi dence that our engines and systems are reliable and meet our high-quality standards.”
Imagery is viewable in real time and will in the future have the ability to be shared via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex Expert on Demand, among others. Compatible with Teledyne FLIR’s ecosystem, the special radiometric JPEG format images can be stored, transmitted, and downloaded for use within the FLIR Thermal Studio post-processing software for greater analysis and reporting options.
“Thermal imaging is critical to assembly, effective condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs,” said Dan Jarvis, Sr. Director Business Development Teledyne FLIR. “RealWear Navigator 500 is the only hands-free system to currently incorporate the FLIR Lepton and patented MSX technology, which overlays the live edge detail from the visible camera on the thermal image to provide critical information.”
Key use cases of RealWear Navigator with thermal include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC inspections along with initial installation readiness, process monitoring or line monitoring where a connected hands-free device adds fl exibility, safety, and overall effi ciency for optimum plant production such as automotive assembly line processes.
“Our long-term vision of assisted intelligence takes shape when you start connecting new captured data like thermal imaging into the cloud and beyond,” continued Oruganti. “Industrial wearables have a huge role to play going forward in industry 4.0, and we’re proud to be a part of the global movement.”
New outdoor protective housing for infrared cameras under harsh environmental conditions
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The new housing complies with protection class IP66 and can therefore also be used in dusty or humid environments without any problems. In order to be able to use the infrared camera even at very low temperatures, an electrical heating element is included that switches on automatically at temperatures below +15 °C. A ventilation fan distributes the warm air evenly within the housing. This means that the system can also be used at temperatures as low as -40 °C. In warmer areas of use, temperatures up to +50 °C are possible.
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The optionally available air purge unit, which continuously purges the protective window of the housing with compressed air, ensures that no dust or condensing moisture can collect there. The infrared camera thus always has optimum visibility and can measure temperatures reliably.
Together with the optional video camera with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, combined thermal and optical condition monitoring or fi re protection applications can be ideally implemented.
To transfer the images from the infrared camera and the video camera, the USB server, which is also integrated in the housing, can be used. Here, the data from both cameras is combined into a single stream; transmission then takes place via an Ethernet line. This enables easy integration of the cameras into existing video control systems.
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Recently, the International Association of Firefi ghters’ (IAFF) General President Edward Kelly spoke at the Affi liate Leadership Training Summit about the Association’s plans to force regulatory change, to make PFAS-free PPE mandatory, and to bolster the claims of IAFF members seeking compensation for PFAS-related illnesses, particularly cancer – the leading cause of death for fi refi ghters.
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“We need to combat what is killing us,” said Kelly. “Cancer is the number one killer of fi re fi ghters, and for years, corporate interests have put profi ts over our lives. It stops now. This initiative will accelerate our search for PFAS-free gear. If manufacturers or regulatory groups refuse to acknowledge and work to remove these toxic chemicals from the protective gear fi re fi ghters wear, our members have no other viable remedies than to challenge these practices in court. We will take this battle wherever we need to.
“This is the challenge of our generation – and I refuse to let it become a challenge for our children and their children. The IAFF will do whatever is necessary to remove PFAS from our gear, protect the health of our members, and the well-being of our families.”
One of the primary components of fi refi ghters’ gear is the turnout coat, which is designed to protect fi refi ghters from heat and fl ames. Turnout coats are typically made from a combination of synthetic materials, such as polyester and nylon, which may contain PFAS. PFAS can be added to
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these materials to make them more water and stain-resistant, which can be important in fi refi ghting situations.
Another component of fi refi ghters’ gear that may contain PFAS is the fi refi ghting foam that is used to extinguish fi res. PFAS are often added to fi refi ghting foam to make it more eff ective at extinguishing certain types of fi res, such as those involving fl ammable liquids. However, this has led to contamination of soil and groundwater in many areas where the foam has been used.
In addition to turnout coats and fi refi ghting foam, other components of fi refi ghters’ gear may contain PFAS. These can include gloves, boots, helmets, and other protective equipment. PFAS can be used in these materials to make them more durable and resistant to wear and tear, which is important for equipment that is subjected to high levels of stress and heat.
The use of PFAS in fi refi ghters’ gear has become a concern due to the potential health risks associated with these chemicals. PFAS are known to persist in the environment and can accumulate in the human body over time. Exposure to PFAS has been linked to a range of health problems, including kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system dysfunction.
To address this concern, many manufacturers of fi refi ghters’ gear have begun to develop PFAS-free products. These
products use alternative materials and coatings that do not contain PFAS but are still able to provide the necessary protection and durability that fi refi ghters require.
The IAFF have retained three fi rms in order to launch a number of legal claims, including a challenge to regulatory standards in the United States and Canada, to establish statutory requirements that all turnout gear be replaced with the new PFAS-free alternatives that have been developed, and to win compensation for PFAS-related occupational injuries.
High or very low temperatures, humidity and dust - such environmental conditions pose great challenges for electronics. To be able to use sensitive devices without problems, protective measures are usually necessary. To be able to use the infrared cameras of the PI and Xi series, for example, even under adverse conditions, Optris now offers a new outdoor housing that ensures optimum protection for the sensitive devices. The new housing offers for the fi rst time the possibility to integrate an infrared camera and an HD video camera together in one compact system. A compact USB server is also integrated in the housing.
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