New FLIR Camera for thermal imaging by Thermotron Industries
22/07/2024
Have you ever wondered where to measure the ‘temperature’ of a product on test? What if you don’t know where hot spots might appear?
For a growing number of industries, thermal images with the information equivalent of thousands of thermocouples are a normal part of life. However integrating the benefits of thermal imaging into an environmental test setting has proven to be a challenge, even for experienced testers. To help users leverage this emerging technology, Thermotron Industries has developed a standard Thermal Imaging Add-On for the 8800 controller. “We had experts at national labs trying to cobble these sensors into very sophisticated test platforms and it wasn’t working out.” said Mark Lamers, former Application and Sales Support Manager at Thermotron.
“Our customers have come to expect more data, better control and better ways of looking at things. It was time to offer a well thought out solution that ties into the rest of the system.”
Hardware based around the patented Universal Port design holds a FLIR camera pointed into the chamber through a specially engineered window. A continuous stream of dry air keeps the window clear across the full operating range of the chamber. With 320x256 pixels of resolution and field-of-view options ranging from the broad 69° lens down to a targeted 13°, thermal resolution previously unachievable with thermocouples becomes readily visible.
Images streamed to the controller can be viewed in real time, saved on demand and time lapsed. Up to 24 user-selected pixel regions may be saved, summarized on graphs alongside thermocouple data and used for Product Temperature Control. Because infrared reflections off of metallic surfaces are a major concern in this type of testing, backdrops and fixturing to promote accurate imaging are available.
We’ll be exhibiting at The Aerospace Test & Development Show, MEET – Toulouse Exhibition & Convention Centre, Toulouse, France on September 10 and 11,2024. This show is an opportunity to network with others in the industry, learn about best practices and new solutions, and discuss your specific testing problems with us.
Visit Thermotron Industries at Booth #811
For a growing number of industries, thermal images with the information equivalent of thousands of thermocouples are a normal part of life. However integrating the benefits of thermal imaging into an environmental test setting has proven to be a challenge, even for experienced testers. To help users leverage this emerging technology, Thermotron Industries has developed a standard Thermal Imaging Add-On for the 8800 controller. “We had experts at national labs trying to cobble these sensors into very sophisticated test platforms and it wasn’t working out.” said Mark Lamers, former Application and Sales Support Manager at Thermotron.
“Our customers have come to expect more data, better control and better ways of looking at things. It was time to offer a well thought out solution that ties into the rest of the system.”
Hardware based around the patented Universal Port design holds a FLIR camera pointed into the chamber through a specially engineered window. A continuous stream of dry air keeps the window clear across the full operating range of the chamber. With 320x256 pixels of resolution and field-of-view options ranging from the broad 69° lens down to a targeted 13°, thermal resolution previously unachievable with thermocouples becomes readily visible.
Images streamed to the controller can be viewed in real time, saved on demand and time lapsed. Up to 24 user-selected pixel regions may be saved, summarized on graphs alongside thermocouple data and used for Product Temperature Control. Because infrared reflections off of metallic surfaces are a major concern in this type of testing, backdrops and fixturing to promote accurate imaging are available.
We’ll be exhibiting at The Aerospace Test & Development Show, MEET – Toulouse Exhibition & Convention Centre, Toulouse, France on September 10 and 11,2024. This show is an opportunity to network with others in the industry, learn about best practices and new solutions, and discuss your specific testing problems with us.
Visit Thermotron Industries at Booth #811