Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the IR FlexCam® portable infrared camera (hereafter, “Camera”). This award-winning Camera offers some of the most advanced yet most intuitive, fully-radiometric solutions available. The visible light camera module (VLCM) and IR Fusion functions (on select models only) make it easier than ever to manage and analyze images captured with this system and improve reporting abilities. The unique control image and IR Fusion technology enables you to combine visible light images—like a normal digital camera—and infrared images together to create a single image with greatly enhanced detail. This is especially helpful in low contrast scenes where the temperature differential is minimal and the infrared image appears to be all one color.
The IR FlexCam is available in 4 models. The Ti40 and Ti45 cameras uses a detector with 160 x 120 resolution. The Ti50 and Ti55 cameras use a detector with 320 x 240 resolution. Refer to Appendix D for specific features available on your camera.
Your Camera is powerful and easy to use in a wide range of applications including:
Predictive Maintenance
•Electrical Systems—Identify circuit overloads before they happen.
•Mechanical Systems—Reduce downtime and prevent failures.
•Utilities—Monitor substations, transmission lines, etc. efficiently and accurately.
Building Science
•Roofing—Detect and isolate water saturation quickly and efficiently.
•Building Envelope—Perform commercial and residential infrared energy audits.