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Smart thermal camera detects heat anomolies


Thermal cameras equipped with advanced analytics software find use in condition monitoring applications as well as asset protection


eledyne FLIR has released its lat- est set of thermal imaging cam- eras that are finding greater use in industrial applications beyond the detec- tion of fires. The FLIR A500f and A700f Advanced Smart


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Sensors are ruggedised thermal cameras fea- turing high-temperature detection for extreme environments paired with on-camera analytics and alarm capabilities, making them ideal for industrial early fire detection or outdoor con- dition monitoring applications. Along with en- hanced spot, area, line, polygon, and polyline analytic functions that improve the definition of areas of interest and object curvatures, the A500f/A700f can help commercial and indus- trial organisations protect assets, improve safety, maximise uptime and minimise mainte- nance costs.


Fire detection and monitoring \\\ For early fire detection, the A500f and A700f


thermal cameras can quickly identify increased temperatures related to potentially dangerous conditions. If smoke is present, the cameras can help


provide increased awareness for decision mak- ers to properly assess and address incidents. Both cameras feature flexible scene enhance- ment (FSX) technology, found on Teledyne FLIR K-Series handheld firefighting devices. The re- sult is an ultra-sharp, finer-textured image that shows subtler edge details supplied by the em- bedded visible camera onto the thermal image, enabling operators to recognise objects and people more easily. The A500f/A700f are also effective for pile- burn monitoring, providing automated early warnings for potential issues in waste man- agement facilities or coal collection areas.


Industrial condition monitoring \\\ Manufacturing facilities, chemical processing


locations or power substations that use com- mon communications and control language can also benefit from the A500f and A700f be- yond fire detection.


Thermal imaging cameras with wide temperature detection ranges are increasingly used in industrial monitoring applications, inset right; power-over-Ethernet offers flexible camera installation, inset left; thermal imaging also finds use in wood-pile and waste incineration monitoring applications, above


These cameras empower such organisations


to reduce maintenance costs by identifying heat anomalies from mechanical problems early, thereby extending the life of plant com- ponents while maximising uptime.


Rugged design for outdoor use \\\ Featuring a protective IP67-rated housing de-


signed to withstand temperatures between -30° to 50°C, the A500f/A700f cameras are de- signed for harsh environments and discreet enough to deter being stolen. The cameras use a single power-over-Ethernet (PoE) cable for both power and communication, helping to fur- ther minimise points of potential failure. Both the A500f and A700f offer superior thermal imaging with a resolution of 464x348 (161,472) for the A500f and 640x480 (307,200) thermal pixel resolution for the A700f. Users can expect a temperature measurement accu- racy of plus or minus 2°C. The A500f has a tem- perature detection range of -20°C to 1,500°C, while the A700f’s range is between 20°C to 2,000°C for detecting chemical fires and other extreme industrial fire conditions. Along with thermal lens options ranging


from 14° to 42° and an embedded HD visible camera, these devices fulfil the needs of most outdoor condition monitoring and fire detec- tion applications.


Surveillance integration \\\ With its heritage in security and defence appli-


cations, FLIR has experience in surveillance camera integration and building camera sys- tems, both thermal and conventional. To this end, both cameras are compliant with the ONVIF IP video camera interface standard and can easily integrate into conventional security video management systems (VMS) and network video recording systems, including control of pan and tilt functions. For VMS integration, thermal and visible


streams can be viewed independently or si- multaneously on control screen arrays. The cameras are easy to add, set up and operate in HMI (human machine interface) and SCADA (su- pervisory control and data acquisition) sys- tems. Both the A500f and A700f fully support IIoT protocols such as MQTT (message queuing telemetry transport) and RESTful API with a sys- tem unique token key for extra security. THDx


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